SAP Note 197460 - BW Frontend Checktool sapbexc.xla

Component : Enduser Technology - Please read SAP Note 524995

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/197460 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
This SAP Note addresses installation and configuration issues found in BW Frontend patches across various versions, specifically focusing on troubleshooting steps for BEx frontend installations and highlighting the use of the sapbexc.xla tool. It details the steps for checking installations both on a PC and a server setup with the sapbexc.xla Excel macro, which confirms the correctness of file versions by marking them in different colors. The document also outlines procedures to perform before and after installation to ensure system integrity and correct operation. Issues such Sales Order Processing back-end system from which Sales Order Data is fetched to populate the ALT server for further BW analyses are carefully detailed to help users troubleshoot installation errors efficiently.

Key words :
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