(2111) Add-on Installation Guide

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Last updated: Nov 09, 2021 by Marian Vidra
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The purpose of this document is to explain to the end-user the process of installing Datavard's OutBoard DataTiering Add-on for BW/4HANA system.

Prerequisites

  • OutBoard DataTiering installation package

  • A valid license from your Datavard consultant

  • SAP Add-On Installation Tool (transaction SAINT) version 55 or higher

  • SAP NetWeaver 7.50 with SP 5 or a higher version

  • SAP BW/4HANA 1.0 or higher

Installation Process

  1. The OutBoard DataTiering installation package is an add-on that must be imported using the Add-On Installation Tool (transaction SAINT). Upload and import the BW40020762457_0000005.PAT file. Install the OFF add-on using the wizard (a detailed guide can be found in the Saint online documentation).

    After a successful OutBoard DataTiering installation, the software component OFF 100 will be available in the system.

  2. Access OutBoard DataTiering by entering the transaction /DVD/OFF in your system.

  3. Select License in the top menu and click on License.

  4. License screen opens, you have two options:

    1. Ask for a license - select in the case you haven't received your license or it has expired. In the next dialog fill in the necessary fields as your Email address, Customer name and Description. By clicking Send, the program automatically generates a request e-mail with all the necessary information, which is then sent to our Datavard support.

    2. Copy to clipboard - copies all the necessary license information, which you may send then to support@datavard.com.

  5. Enter your License key received from our consultants and the calendar date until which the license is valid into Valid to.

  6. Confirm or press Shift+F6 to complete the installation.