SAP Note 677435 - Overview: external programs and external commands

Component : External and Logical Commands -

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/677435 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
This SAP Note guides users on "External programs and external commands" in an SAP context, highlighting operational procedures and configuration steps. Topics addressed include defining external programs/commands, methods of invoking them, and specifying target destinations. The note explains utilizing RFC server program sapxpg for execution at the OS level of a host within SAP Systems. Various execution methods are detailed, such as direct and transaction-based execution, with specific prerequisites for target host configurations. Essential secure operations are advised through transactions SM69 and SM49, and error handling tips are provided for troubleshooting issues.

Key words :
execute remote-shell calls, sxpg_call_system calls sxpg_command_execute internally, sxpg_call_system abap function module, remote function module sxpg_command_execute, sxpg_command_execute abap function module, rfc server program sapxpg, remote-shell calls, terms sapxpg reason, linking authorization checks, <sid>adm user

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