Linking a logical system to the SAP client

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Define a logical system and link it to the SAP client that you want to use with Content Collector for SAP. Define a logical system for each SAP client that you want to use.

About this task

Create the sample logical system T90CLNT090 and link it to SAP client 800, for which you created user CPICUSER1.

Procedure

  1. In the SAP GUI, enter the transaction code BD54 to open the Change View "Logical Systems": Overview window.
    If a window opens with the message Caution: The table is cross-client., press Enter.
  2. If the table already contains logical systems, you can use one of them. If you want to use an existing logical system, continue with 4.
    Note: Do not change the settings of an existing logical system.
  3. If no logical system exists, create one by following these instructions. As an example, create the logical system T90CLNT090.
    1. In the Change View "Logical Systems": Overview window, click New Entries.
      The New Entries: Overview of Added Entries window opens.
    2. In the first free row of the Log. System column, type a name for the logical system.

      For example, type:
      T90CLNT090

      You must later specify this name when you configure Collector Server.

    3. Add a description in the Name column of the same row.

      For example, type:
      First logical system for SAP client 800

    4. Click the Save icon Save (Ctrl+S).
    5. In the Request field of the “Prompt for Workbench request” window, type the name of, or select, an existing request. If a request does not exist, create one by using the Create Request icon Create Request (F8).
  4. Link the logical system to the SAP client for which you created a user with CPIC access. To link the sample logical system T90CLNT090 to the sample SAP client 800, take these steps:
    1. Enter the transaction code SCC4 to open the Display View "Clients": Overview window.
    2. Click the Change icon Display –> Change (Ctrl+F1).
      If a window opens with the message Caution: The table is cross-client., press Enter.
    3. Double-click the row in the Client column that contains the SAP client to which you want to link the logical system.

      For example, double-click the row in the Client column that contains the number 800.

    4. In the Change View "Clients": Details window, select the logical system from the Logical system list.

      For example, select T90CLNT090.

  5. Click the Save icon Save (Ctrl+S) to save your settings.