SAP BASIS Post-Installation Steps – A Comprehensive Guide for SAP Trainees

Introduction

Post-installation steps in SAP BASIS are crucial to ensure that your SAP system is configured correctly and ready for productive use. This guide will walk you through each step in detail, providing explanations and procedures to help you understand and execute these tasks effectively.

SAP GUI Installation

Run the Installer:

1. Double-click on setup.exe.
2. Follow the prompts by selecting all options, clicking 'Next', and then 'Finish'.

SAP Logon Configuration:

1. After installation, the SAP Logon icon appears on the desktop.
2. Open SAP Logon, select 'New Item', and add your SAP system entries.

Details to Add:

• Description: SAP 4.7
• Application Server: Hostname or IP address (e.g., abc)
• SID: D47
• Instance Number: 00

Starting and Stopping SAP Systems using SAP MMC

Open SAP MMC:

1. Double-click on SAP MMC.
2. Right-click on your system (e.g., D47).
3. Select 'All Tasks' -> 'Start/Stop' to start or stop the system.

Post-Installation Steps

1. Initial Consistency Check (SICK)

Login: Use the DDIC user in client 000.

Transaction Code: SICK

Purpose: This check ensures there are no errors post-installation.

What to Capture: Ensure that the system shows no errors. If errors are found, address them according to the provided details.

2. Applying SAP License (SLICENSE)

Get Hardware Key:

saplicense –get

Download the license from the SAP Marketplace.

Transaction Code: SLICENSE

Purpose: To apply the SAP license using the hardware key.

What to Capture: Verify that the license is correctly applied and active.

3. Importing Profiles (RZ10)

Transaction Code: RZ10

Steps:

• Select Utilities -> Import -> Active Profiles.

Purpose: This step imports the profiles from OS level to SAP level. The profiles are located at /usr/sap/SID/sys/profile.

What to Capture: Ensure all profiles are imported without errors.

4. Installing Language (SMLT)

Transaction Code: SMLT

Purpose: To install the necessary languages for your SAP system.

Steps: Follow the standard installation procedure.

What to Capture: Confirm that the language installation is successful.

5. System Change Options (SE06)

Transaction Code: SE06

Steps:

• Select Standard Installation and perform post-installation steps by clicking Yes.

Purpose: To configure system change options.

What to Capture: Ensure that system change options are correctly configured.

6. SAP Transport Management System (STMS)

Transaction Code: STMS

Steps:

• Save the configuration if the current system is the domain controller.

• Create two virtual systems (Q47 and P47). These are for example you can create your own

• Configure transport routes using Standard Configuration -> Three System Landscape.

Purpose: To set up the SAP Transport Management System.

What to Capture: Verify the transport routes and system configurations are correctly set up.

7. Client Administration (SCC4)

Transaction Code: SCC4

Steps:

• Create a new client (e.g., 111).

• Fill in the client details:
• Client Number: 111
• Description: Development System
• City: VVNAGER
• Client Role: Customization
• Save the new client.

Purpose: To create and configure new clients in the SAP system.

What to Capture: Ensure the new client is created and configured correctly.

8. Local Client Copy (SCCL)

Login: Use sap* user in the newly created client (e.g., 111).

Transaction Code: SCCL

Steps:

• Select the profile SAP_ALL and schedule the copy as a background job.

Purpose: To copy the client structure.

What to Capture: Monitor the client copy process using SCC3 to ensure completion without errors.

Summary of Post-Installation Steps

1. Installed GUI and logged into the system using 000/ddic.
2. Performed SAP Initial Consistency Check using SICK.
3. Applied the SAP License using SLICENSE.
4. Imported Profiles using RZ10.
5. Installed Languages using SMLT.
6. Set System Change Options using SE06
7. Configured SAP Transport Management System using STMS.
8. Created Clients using SCC4 and Performed Local Client Copy using SCCL.

Conclusion

By following these detailed steps, you can ensure that your SAP system is properly configured and ready for use. Each transaction and step plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and performance of the SAP environment. As a SAP BASIS trainee, mastering these post-installation tasks will provide a solid foundation for your future work in managing and optimizing SAP systems.