Windows 2000, NT (v 4.0 w/SP5 or higher), 98 and ME with
- 64 MB of RAM minimum (128 MB of RAM recommended)
- 45 MB of available disk space for SAPgui installer
- 100 MB of available disk space for SAPgui software
- Netscape 4.5 or higher (Netscape 4.78 is recommended)
- MIT Certificates
- If you have not already done so, logon as "administrator" and ensure
that the prior SAPgui has been uninstalled via "Add/Remove Programs"
from the Control Panel.
When the download is complete, find the file SAPgui4.6-Win-Installer.exe.
- Logon as administrator or with a user account with administrator
rights.
- Before the installation begins, shut down any other programs that
are running.
- Double click on the SAPgui4.6-Win-Installer icon
.
- Follow the on-screen installation instructions. The setup installs
MIT SAPgui 4.6D with IXOS Viewer 4.1A in the folder C:\Program Files\SAP,
unless you direct it to be installed elsewhere. However, we strongly
recommend that you accept the defaults so that future upgrades and installations
will be easier.
At the end of the installation, click on Finish to leave the installer program. After the installation completes, your computer should "Restart".
- When the installation is complete, remember to 'Trash' the installer.
The SAP Frontend folder contains the following connection items:
| Icon | Description |
|---|---|
| SAP Frontend - ALL | See below |
| Leash32 Shortcut | Access to Kerberos logon screen |
| Production-1 | Production Interactive Use |
| Production-2 | Production Interactive Use |
| Production-3 | Production (reserved) |
| Production-Batch | Production Batch (as needed) |
| sap-edu | Training "Practice" environment |
| SAP-Logon | Opens the SAP Logon Pad 46D. This new feature will eventually replace items 3, 4, 5, and 6 in this table as the way to enter SAP. |
The SAP Frontend - ALL folder contains the following connection icons:
| Icon | Description |
|---|---|
| Production-1 | Production Interactive Use |
| Production-2 | Production Interactive Use |
| Production-3 | Production (reserved) |
| Production-Batch | Production Batch (as needed) |
| sap-dev | Development environment |
| sap-edu | Training "Practice" environment |
| sap-prototype1 | Prototype environment 1 |
| sap-prototype2 | Prototype environment 2 |
| sap-staging1 | Staging environment for imported changes |
| sap-training | Training "Instructor" environment |
| sap-tst | Test environment |
NOTE: If you have changed the names of any of the connection icon names in an earlier SAPgui installation and wish to continue using those names with this installation, you will have to make the changes after the installation is complete.
- Go to Start>Programs>SAP Frontend.
- Double click on the Leash32 Shortcut icon and get
Kerberos tickets. Under the Action menu, click on Get
Ticket(s). For more information on using Leash, see Leash32:
Getting Started
- Double click on SAP-Logon.
Result: SAP Logon Pad appears.
It is also reflected in the task bar at the bottom of the screen on the far right.
- To start a new SAP session, select the SAPgui icon, e.g., Production-1, of your choice.
Result: The new SAP Easy Access screen appears. At the left of this screen is a hierarchical menu from which you can pick the particular functio s you want to use. To enter the MIT Financial System area, click on the arrow beside Role ZMIT.
SAP Installation and Logon FAQ
SAP@MIT web pages
