Release Notes for IBM WebSphere Transformation Extender Pack for SAP V8.3.2.3

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IBM WebSphere® Transformation Extender Pack for SAP version 8.3.2.3 release notes.

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CONTENTS
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1. About this release
2. Installation and configuration information
3. Known limitations, problems and workarounds
4. New and changed behavior
5. Contacting customer support
6. Notices and trademarks

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1. ABOUT THIS RELEASE
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This release is a full version of the product.

Where to find the software to download

To download the software for this release of the product, go to Passport Advantage Online.

For details about supported hardware and software, see the system requirements.


Documentation notes

The PDF file and the IBM Eclipse help system that install with the pack are deprecated beginning with this release. See the WebSphere Transformation Extender 8.4.1 online documentation for the latest documentation.

The online documentation is provided in English (United States) only.

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2. INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION INFORMATION
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Installation prerequisites

Before you install this version of the pack, one of the versions of WebSphere Transformation Extender listed must first be installed.

• 8.3.0.6
• 8.4.0.5
• 8.4.1.3

If you are installing the pack from the ESD website, the 8.3, 8.4, and 8.4.1 directories on that site contain the following executable files:

• wsdtxsap_4zos_8323_zos.exe
• wsdtxsap_8323_windows.exe

Default installation path
Throughout all WebSphere Transformation Extender documentation, the notation install_dir references the default path where the product is installed.

On Microsoft Windows systems, the default install location is the following:
C:\IBM\WebSphere Transformation Extender n.n
where n.n indicates the product version and release

On UNIX systems, the default path is the following:
/opt/ibm/wsdtx

Installing the Pack for SAP on Windows

Refer to the appropriate procedures below to install the Pack for SAP on WebSphere Transformation Extender version 8.3, 8.4, or 8.4.1.

Installing the Pack on WebSphere Transformation Extender version 8.3

The following steps describe how to install the Pack for SAP on WebSphere Transformation Extender version 8.3. See Installing the Pack on WebSphere Transformation Extender version 8.4, or 8.4.1 (below) if you are installing the Pack on one of those base product versions.

1. Copy the following SAP JCo 3.0.13 files to install_dir: sapjco3.jar and sapjco3.dll
2. Copy SAP RFC 7.20 library file, librfc32.dll, to install_dir.
3. Obtain the product media or image from the Support Downloads website .
4. Run the setup.exe command, and follow the instructions in the installation program.
5. After the installation completes, copy the following files as noted below:

• Copy SAP JCo 3.0.13 jar file, sapjco3.jar, to the following location: install_dir\wtxstudio\eclipse\plugins\com.ibm.websphere.dtx.ui.importers.sapbapi_8.3.2.3\libs
• Copy SAP native JCo 3.0.13 library file, sapjco3.dll, to the following location: install_dir\wtxstudio\eclipse\plugins\com.ibm.websphere.dtx.ui.importers.sapbapi_8.3.2.3\libs

Installing the Pack on WebSphere Transformation Extender version 8.4 or 8.4.1

NOTE: Third party SAP files (.jar and .dll files) must be installed to both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of install_dir, when both versions are present. When both versions are present, download both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of SAP JCo and SAP RFC to the appropriate install_dir_32 and install_dir_64 instances. The correct versions of SAP JCo and SAP RFC are noted in the steps below.

The following steps describe how to install the Pack for SAP on WebSphere Transformation Extender version 8.4, or 8.4.1. See Installing the Pack on WebSphere Transformation Extender version 8.3 (above) if you are installing the Pack on that version of the base product.

1. Copy the following SAP JCo 3.0.13 files to install_dir:sapjco3.jar and sapjco3.dll
2. Copy SAP RFC 7.20 library file, librfc32.dll, to install_dir:
3. Obtain the product media or image from the Support Downloads website.
4. Run the setup.exe command, and follow the instructions in the installation program.
5. After the installation completes, copy the following files as noted below:

• Copy SAP JCo 3.0.13 jar file, sapjco3.jar, to the following location: install_dir\DesignStudio\wtx_eclipse\eclipse\plugins\com.ibm.websphere.dtx.ui.importers.sapbapi_sapjco3_8.3.2.nnnnn\libs
• Copy SAP native JCo 3.0.13 library file, sapjco3.dll, to the following location: install_dir\DesignStudio\wtx_eclipse\eclipse\plugins\com.ibm.websphere.dtx.ui.importers.sapbapi_sapjco3_8.3.2.nnnnn\libs

Installing the Pack for SAP on UNIX

Pre-installation, or Post installation procedures

On UNIX, perform the following procedures either before or after you perform the "UNIX installation procedures" in the next section:

1. Copy the following SAP JCo 3.0.13 (or later) files to install_dir/libs :
   - sapjco3.jar
   - libsapjco3.xx
2. Copy the SAP RFC 7.20 (or later) library file, librfccm.xx, to install_dir/libs .
   
   Where .xx is .so, .sl or .o depending upon the UNIX platform.

UNIX installation procedures

To install the Pack for SAP on UNIX, perform the following procedures:

1. Obtain the product media or image from the Support Downloads website.
2. Run the setup.exe command. With electronic software delivery, run the part_number.exe command.
3. Follow the instructions in the installation program.
   

Uninstalling the Pack for SAP

1. Click Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
2. Select the pack that you want to remove.
3. Click Change/Remove and follow the prompts.

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3. KNOWN LIMITATIONS, PROBLEMS, AND WORKAROUNDS
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WebSphere Adapter for SAP 7.5 retrieveAll operation fails
A WebSphere Transformation Extender Adapter for SAP operation failure occurs on the WebSphere Transformation Extender V8.4 base product. Refer to the following technote for a complete description of this issue.

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21573548

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4. NEW AND CHANGED BEHAVIOR
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Deprecated RFC-based adapters

The RFC-based adapters, for example, the ALE, BAPI, and BDC adapters, are now deprecated.  These adapters are listed in adapters.xml with a deprecated label. This label is visible when the adapters are viewed in WebSphere Transformation Extender Design Studio. The SAP RFC library on which these adapters are based will no longer be supported by SAP after March 31, 2016.  While the RFC-based adapters can be used in this release, you should be aware that they will be removed in a future release of the Pack for SAP.  You should instead, use the JALE and JBAPI adapters.


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5. CONTACTING CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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Contact Customer Support at 1-800-IBM-SERV, or go to the support portal.


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6. NOTICES AND TRADEMARKS
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