Master Guide

SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica 10.0

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CAUTION

Before you start the implementation, make sure you have the latest version of this document.
You can find the latest version at the following location: http://service.sap.com/
instguides.

The following table provides an overview of the most important document changes.
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.1 About this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Related Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Important SAP Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 2 Overview of SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.1 Introduction to SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Software Units of SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3 Software Component Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4 System Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5 Overall Implementation Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 3 Overall Upgrade Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Chapter 4 Solution-Wide Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Chapter A Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
A.1 List of Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Chapter B Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
B.1 The Main SAP Documentation Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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1 Getting Started
1.1 About this Document

1 Getting Started

1.1 About this Document

This Master Guide is the central starting point for the technical implementation of SAP BusinessObjects
Nota Fiscal Eletrônica (SAP NFE). You can find implementation information in this guide. Use the
Master Guide to receive an overview of SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica, its software units,
and its process requirements from a technical perspective. The Master Guide is a planning tool that
helps you to design your system landscape. It refers you to the required detailed documentation:
=2�WÓÇ References to installation information for the individual software units and their prerequisites
=2�WÓÇ SAP Notes
=2�WÓÇ System administration documentation with configuration and monitoring information
For a general overview of the available SAP documentation, see The Main SAP Documentation Types.
The Master Guide consists of the following main sections:
=2�WÓÇ Overview of SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica
This section briefly describes the business processes for which you can use SAP BusinessObjects
Nota Fiscal Eletrônica.
=2�WÓÇ System landscape and requirements
These sections provide an overview of the delivered software units of SAP BusinessObjects Nota
Fiscal Eletrônica, what their technical installation prerequisites are, and how they can be integrated
in your system landscape.
=2�WÓÇ Installation sequence
This section describes the general installation sequence of the software units that are part of the
SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica delivery.

NOTE

You can find the most current information about the technical implementation of SAP
BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica and the latest installation information on SAP Service
Marketplace at http://service.sap.com/instguides. Select the letter “G” (for GRC), and you'll
find SAP NFE.
We strongly recommend that you use the documents available here. The guides are regularly
updated.

Constraints
=2�WÓÇ The communication process described here is an example how you can use SAP software in your
company. The described setup of the communication process is only an example and depends on

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1.2 Related Information

your system landscape. Ensure to check your requirements and systems to determine how the
communication process can be used productively at your site. Furthermore, we recommend that
you test the processes thoroughly in your test systems to ensure they are complete and free of
errors before going live.
·ú¸ö#s This Master Guide primarily discusses the overall technical implementation of SAP BusinessObjects
Nota Fiscal Eletrônica, rather than its subordinate components. This means that additional
software dependencies might exist without being mentioned explicitly in this document. You can
find more information on component-specific software dependencies in the corresponding
installation guides.

1.2 Related Information

Planning Information

For more information about planning topics not covered in this guide, see the following content on
SAP Service Marketplace:
Content Location on SAP Service Marketplace
Latest versions of installation and upgrade guides http://service.sap.com/instguides

Released platforms and technology-related topics, http://service.sap.com/platforms

such as maintenance strategies and language support To access the Platform Availability Matrix directly,
enter: http://service.sap.com/pam
Network security http://service.sap.com/securityguide

High Availability http://service.sap.com/ha

Performance http://service.sap.com/performance

Information about Support Package Stacks, latest http://service.sap.com/sp-stacks

software versions and patch level requirements
Information about Unicode technology http://service.sap.com/unicode@sap

Further Useful Links

The following table lists further useful links on SAP Service Marketplace:
Content Location on SAP Service Marketplace
Information about creating error messages http://service.sap.com//message

SAP Notes search http://service.sap.com//notes

SAP Software Distribution Center (software download and ordering of http://service.sap.com//swdc

software)
SAP Online Knowledge Products (OKPs) – role-specific Learning Maps http://service.sap.com//rkt

Related Master Guides

In addition to this Master Guide, also refer to the Master Guide for SAP NetWeaver. SAP NetWeaver is
the underlying platform for the core application of SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica and
SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (SAP NetWeaver PI) for the PI content of SAP BusinessObjects Nota
Fiscal Eletrônica. You can find more information in the following document:

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1.3 Important SAP Notes

Title Location
Master Guide - SAP NetWeaver 7.0 EHP2 SP06 http://service.sap.com//installnw70

1.3 Important SAP Notes

You must read the following SAP Notes before you start the installation. These SAP Notes contain the
most recent information on the installation, as well as corrections to the installation documentation.
Make sure that you have the up-to-date version of each SAP Note, which you can find on SAP Service
Marketplace at http://service.sap.com//notes.
SAP Note Number Title Description
1492733 SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Description of the installation requirements for SAP
Eletrônica 10.0 installation on NW BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica
7.0 EHP2 SP06
1492736 Delta Upgrade to SAP NetWeaver Description of the Add-on upgrade to SAP NetWeaver
7.02 EHP2 SP06 with SLL-NFE 900 Release 70 EHP2 SP06 with SLL-NFE 900
1492737 SLL-NFE 900 Support Package Installation requirements for installing Support
Packages in SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica
662340 SSF Encryption Using the You need to use the SAP Cryptographic Library for
SAPCryptolib encrypting data in the SAP system (using SSF)
1524196 ImportCertificates in ABAP and This Note deals with the import of NFE certificates into
Java the Key Storage for the XML signature and verification
in ABAP and Java
836200 SAP NetWeaver 7.0: Importing Description of the installation of SAP BusinessObjects
Process Integration Content Nota Fiscal Eletrônica content SLL-NFE 10.0 in SAP
NetWeaver PI
1114348 NF-e - xNFe integration - backend This is a mandatory installation for the feeder system SAP
ERP before you can use SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal
Eletrônica to electronically communicate notas fiscais
based on SAP ERP

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2 Overview of SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica
2.1 Introduction to SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica

2 Overview of SAP BusinessObjects

Nota Fiscal Eletrônica

2.1 Introduction to SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal

Eletrônica
SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica supports companies that have to comply with the
requirements defined by the regional Brazilian authorities on electronic invoicing. The invoicing is
based on the nota fiscal processes in for a logistics system, for example SAP ERP. SAP BusinessObjects
Nota Fiscal Eletrônica provides integration between a company and the government systems. The
business processes are defined by the authorities including the following two communication processes:
Outgoing
)‹Èì0Œ Sending electronic notas fiscais (NF-e)
You can send NF-es to the government system in accordance with the requirements regarding file
size and format.
)‹Èì0Œ Cancellation of NF-es
If a billing document in the logistics process needs to be canceled, this cancellation must be passed
on to the authorities using a cancellation request.
)‹Èì0Œ Skipping of NF-es
For rejected NF-es, you must request the numeration skipping for the these invoices.
Incoming
)‹Èì0Œ You can use SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica to electronically connect to your business
partners for the NF-e exchange in business-to-business (B2B) scenarios. With SAP BusinessObjects
Nota Fiscal Eletrônica, it is possible to receive notas fiscais from your business partner. It is also
possible to automate the incoming process: from receipt of the NF-e, signature validation and
authorization check to the creation of the invoice in the SAP ERP back end system. This new
function is provided through two new workplaces, fiscal clerk and logistics clerk. Note that the
connected ERP system must be an SAP ERP system for you to use the function. Refer to SAP Note
1536142 for more information about SAP ERP prerequisites.

NOTE

By integrating to the relevant systems, SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica is a centralized data
store for the message exchange, regarding the communication with the authorities, and other
companies' systems in the B2B scenarios. SAP NFE is the central platform for the legally required storage
of the exchanged files.

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2.2 Software Units of SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica

2.2 Software Units of SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal

Eletrônica
To comply with all standards that the authorities define and still allow the highest possible flexibility
for your system landscape, the shipment of SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica includes the
following software units:
SAPBO SLL-NFE 10.0 — ABAP-based core application of SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica
The core application contains the main monitoring for the communication flow and related status
information for system administration purposes.
åî‡E The core application is based on SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP.
åî‡E PI Content SLL-NFE 10.0 — Content for SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (SAP NetWeaver PI)
The content for SAP NetWeaver PI offers you all technology and messaging opportunities you
need to send NF-es to invoicing processes in a compliant manner. It comprises the protocol HTTPS
including a certificate of the government to use the SOAP protocol for the electronic
communication that is required by the authorities.
This content requires an existing or new installation of SAP NetWeaver PI.
You can only use SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica if your backend system provides the data
of the notas fiscais that a company requires. SAP ERP fulfills this requirement if the information in SAP
Note 1114348, 1438295, and 1536142 (only relevant for Incoming) has been applied.

2.3 Software Component Matrix

This section provides an overview of which installation prerequisites are required by each of the
delivered software units of SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica.
For the latest component version and patch level requirements, see http://service.sap.com/
pam and http://service.sap.com/scl .

Core Application of SAP

Software Unit of SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal
BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica: XI Content:
Eletrônica SAPBO SLL-NFE 10.0 SLL-NFE 10.0
SAP_ABA 7.0 EHP2 SP06 X -
SAP_BASIS 7.0 EHP2 SP06 X -
PI_BASIS 7.0 SP22 X -
SAP_AP 700 SP05 X -
Adobe Document Server (X) -
SAP_BW (X) -
SAP_EP (X) -
SAP NetWeaver PI 7.0 SP22 - X
SAP J2EE Engine 7.0 - X
Java Web Start - X

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2.4 System Landscape

CAUTION

We strongly recommend that you use a minimal system landscape for test and demo purposes
only. For performance, scalability, high availability, and security reasons, do not use a minimal
system landscape as your production landscape.

All software units of SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica are based on SAP NetWeaver
technology.
kÂìºÂ» SAP ERP can use SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica with the Brazilian-specific invoicing
process according to the requirements stated in SAP note 1114348 and SAP note 1438295, and SAP
note 1536142 (only for Incoming)
kÂìºÂ» The core application is ABAP-based
NOTE

Installing the SAP Cryptographic Library

For the digital signature of NFE data in the SAP system using Secure Store and Forward (SSF)
you must install the SAP Cryptographic Library (SAPCRYPTOLIB) as described in SAP Note
662340: SSF Encryption Using the SAPCryptolib
kÂìºÂ» The PI content requires an SAP NetWeaver PI installation that uses both the Java and ABAP stack
of SAP NetWeaver

kÂì\çr�ŒÕ4Ö¬ fi†²vpêîÖSystem Landscape for SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica 10.0

2.5 Overall Implementation Sequence

The following table describes the overall installation sequence for SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal
Eletrônica. It contains all available software units within this offering.

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For the latest component version and patch level requirements, see the quick links on the SAP Service
Marketplace.
For documentation listed in the following table, see List of Documents.

Process
Step Action Required Documentation Remarks / Subsequent Steps
1 Install SAP NetWeaver with SAP NetWeaver Installation Guide at During this installation, you
ABAP stack for the core https://service.sap.com/ can select all necessary basis
application of SAP installnw70 Installation - SAP software components that you
BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal NetWeaver Systems require. This includes optional
Eletrônica installation components for
example:
ÕÖš± The technical installation
of SAP NetWeaver EP or
SAP NetWeaver BI for
printing monitoring lists
if you not already use
these usage types in your
system landscape.
2 Install SAPBO SLL-NFE 10.0 for SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal -
the core application of SAP Eletrônica Installation SAP
BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Note 1492733
Eletrônica
3 Install PI Content SAPBO SLL- SAP Note 1492733 and The following list provides a
NFE 10.0 on SAP NetWeaver PI SAP NetWeaver Installation Guide at more detailed view about the
7.0 EHP2 SP06 system http://service.sap.com/ required subsequent steps:
installnw70 EHP2 Installation - ÕÖš± Prerequisites
SAP NetWeaver Systems ÕÖš±� Existing SAP
NetWeaver PI 7.0
EHP2 SP06 system or
higher;
ÕÖš±� Product name and
version as well as
software
component name
and version must be
imported to the
System Landscape
Directory (SLD)
ÕÖš± Subsequent installation
steps
ÕÖš±� Save the .tpz file to
the import folder of
the Integration
Repository.
ÕÖš±� Import the file

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Step Action Required Documentation Remarks / Subsequent Steps

·g
q²‚ No post-installation steps
are required.
Configuration can start.

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3 Overall Upgrade Information

The following tables describe the overall upgrade sequence for substitution upgrades using SAPup.
However, for delta upgrades all installation steps stated in section Overall Installation Information and
in the respective installation descriptions for the product areas using SAINT. For more information
about the distinction criteria between substitution and delta upgrade, see SAP Note 1492733. The tables
contain all available software units. However, for upgrading a specific scenario, you only need a subset
of available software units. Some are only required for special processes. For information about which
software is required to upgrade to a specific scenario, see the Software Component Matrix and the
scenario-specific sections. For the latest component version and patch level requirements, see the
Support Package Stack Guide on the SAP Service Marketplace at http://service.sap.com/sp-
stacks. The following steps are relevant for activities in the system of SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal
Eletrônica.
Step Action and Corresponding Remarks and subsequent Steps
Documentation
1 Installation of SAP NetWeaver 7.02 Support The upgrade of the packages of the SAP
Packages (SP) up to required SP levels for the NetWeaver stack, SLL-NFE, or the
current product release of SAP corresponding SLL_PI, is only possible by
BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica: including all in one upgrade. The upgrade in
For more information, see http:// subsequent steps is not possible.
service.sap.com//maintenancenw70

2 Check for installation or upgrade The upgrade of the SAP NetWeaver

requirements concerning patch levels or components depends on the mandatory or
support packages of the following SAP optional requirements for Compliance
NetWeaver components if required: Management. For more information, see
9d±£¬Ã SAP NetWeaver BI Software Component Matrix. Which TREX
9d±£¬Ã SAP NetWeaver Search and release you must upgrade to depends on your
Classification (TREX) 7.0 or 7.1 operating system.
9d±£¬Ã SAP Interactive Forms for the Adobe
Document Service (ADS) For more
information, see the Upgrade Master
Guide for SAP NetWeaver 7.0 EHP2 SP06,
available in SAP Service Marketplace at
http://service.sap.com/installnw70

3 Upgrade to software component SLL-NFE For the upgrade, the packages of the SAP
10.0 for SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal NetWeaver stack, SLL-NFE, or the
Eletrônica. For more information, see the corresponding SLL_PI is only possible by
upgrade note under Important SAP Notes. including all in one upgrade. The upgrade in
subsequent steps is not possible.

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4 Solution-Wide Topics

You can use the following standard tools provided by SAP NetWeaver, to set up, monitor, and update
the systems and components that you use for SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica:
!ÐµË SAP Solution Manager
You can use SAP Solution Manager to administer your system landscape, including the systems
you use for the communication process with SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica. This also
includes, for example, early-watch-alerts or the software download and deployment of Support
Packages (SPs) and patches.
!ÐµË System Landscape Directory (SLD)
The SLD is mandatory for using SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica content in SAP
NetWeaver PI. In addition, you can use the SLD to manage your software lifecycle.
For more information about the standard tools from SAP NetWeaver, see the Master Guide for SAP
NetWeaver 7.0 EHP2 SP06 at http://service.sap.com/installnw70 Planning .

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A Appendix
A.1 List of Documents

A Appendix

A.1 List of Documents

The following table lists all documents mentioned in this Master Guide:
Title Location on SAP Service Marketplace
Master Guide - SAP NetWeaver 7.0 EHP2 SP06 http://service.sap.com/installnw70 Planning
SAP NetWeaver 7.0 EHP2 SP06- Installation http://service.sap.com/installnw70 Installation
Guides
SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica http://help.sap.com SAP Solutions SAP Business Objects
System Administrator's Guide GRC Solutions SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica

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B.1 The Main SAP Documentation Types

B Reference

B.1 The Main SAP Documentation Types

The following is an overview of the most important documentation types that you need in the various
phases in the life cycle of SAP software.

@å#$ˆ"ˆ Ækc‘&!‘#k`Í'Documentation Types in the Software Life Cycle

Cross-Phase Documentation

SAPterm is SAP’s terminology database. It contains SAP-specific vocabulary in over 30 languages, as

well as many glossary entries in English and German.
@å#Â?ë Target group:
@å#Â?— Relevant for all target groups
@å#Â?ë Current version:
@å#Â?— On SAP Help Portal at http://help.sap.com Additional Information Glossary (direct
access) or Terminology (as terminology CD)
@å#Â?— In the SAP system in transaction STERM
SAP Library is a collection of documentation for SAP software covering functions and processes.
@å#Â?ë Target group:

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Łyþ4 Consultants
Łyþ4 System administrators
Łyþ4 Project teams for implementations or upgrades
Łyþ4h Current version:
Łyþ4 On SAP Help Portal at http://help.sap.com (also available as documentation DVD)
The security guide describes the settings for a medium security level and offers suggestions for raising
security levels. A collective security guide is available for SAP NetWeaver. This document contains
general guidelines and suggestions. SAP applications have a security guide of their own.
Łyþ4h Target group:
Łyþ4 System administrators
Łyþ4 Technology consultants
Łyþ4 Solution consultants
Łyþ4h Current version:
Łyþ4 On SAP Service Marketplace at http://service.sap.com/securityguide

Implementation

The master guide is the starting point for implementing an SAP solution. It lists the required installable
units for each business or IT scenario. It provides scenario-specific descriptions of preparation,
execution, and follow-up of an implementation. It also provides references to other documents, such
as installation guides, the technical infrastructure guide and SAP Notes.
Łyþ4h Target group:
Łyþ4 Technology consultants
Łyþ4 Project teams for implementations
Łyþ4h Current version:
Łyþ4 On SAP Service Marketplace at http://service.sap.com/instguides
The installation guide describes the technical implementation of an installable unit, taking into
account the combinations of operating systems and databases. It does not describe any business-related
configuration.
Łyþ4h Target group:
Łyþ4 Technology consultants
Łyþ4 Project teams for implementations
Łyþ4h Current version:
Łyþ4 On SAP Service Marketplace at http://service.sap.com/instguides
Configuration Documentation in SAP Solution Manager – SAP Solution Manager is a life-cycle
platform. One of its main functions is the configuration of business and IT scenarios. It contains
Customizing activities, transactions, and so on, as well as documentation.
Łyþ4h Target group:
Łyþ4 Technology consultants

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1òôQûa Solution consultants

1òôQûa Project teams for implementations
1òôQû Current version:
1òôQûa In SAP Solution Manager
The Implementation Guide (IMG) is a tool for configuring (Customizing) a single SAP system. The
Customizing activities and their documentation are structured from a functional perspective. (In order
to configure a whole system landscape from a process-oriented perspective, SAP Solution Manager,
which refers to the relevant Customizing activities in the individual SAP systems, is used.)
1òôQû Target group:
1òôQûa Solution consultants
1òôQûa Project teams for implementations or upgrades
1òôQû Current version:
1òôQûa In the SAP menu of the SAP system under Tools Customizing IMG

Production Operation

The technical operations manual is the starting point for operating a system that runs on SAP
NetWeaver, and precedes the solution operations guide. The manual refers users to the tools and
documentation that are needed to carry out various tasks, such as monitoring, backup/restore, master
data maintenance, transports, and tests.
1òôQû Target group:
1òôQûa System administrators
1òôQû Current version:
1òôQûa On SAP Service Marketplace at http://service.sap.com/instguides
The solution operations guide is used for operating an SAP application once all tasks in the technical
operations manual have been completed. It refers users to the tools and documentation that are needed
to carry out the various operations-related tasks.
1òôQû Target group:
1òôQûa System administrators
1òôQûa Technology consultants
1òôQûa Solution consultants
1òôQû Current version:
1òôQûa On SAP Service Marketplace at http://service.sap.com/instguides

Upgrade

The upgrade master guide is the starting point for upgrading the business and IT scenarios of an SAP
solution. It provides scenario-specific descriptions of preparation, execution, and follow-up of an
upgrade. It also refers to other documents, such as the upgrade guides and SAP Notes.
1òôQû Target group:
1òôQûa Technology consultants

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B.1 The Main SAP Documentation Types

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The upgrade guide describes the technical upgrade of an installable unit, taking into account the
combinations of operating systems and databases. It does not describe any business-related
configuration.
`w˛¸Êò Target group:
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Release notes are documents that contain short descriptions of new features in a particular release or
changes to existing features since the previous release. Release notes about ABAP developments are the
technical prerequisite for generating delta and upgrade Customizing in the Implementation Guide
(IMG).
`w˛¸Êò Target group:
`w˛¸Êš Consultants
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Example Description
<Example> Angle brackets indicate that you replace these words or characters with appropriate
entries to make entries in the system, for example, “Enter your <User Name>”.
Example Arrows separating the parts of a navigation path, for example, menu options
Example
Example Emphasized words or expressions
Example Words or characters that you enter in the system exactly as they appear in the
documentation
http://www.sap.com Textual cross-references to an internet address
/example Quicklinks added to the internet address of a homepage to enable quick access to specific
content on the Web
123456 Hyperlink to an SAP Note, for example, SAP Note 123456
Example cíyuÿ‘ Words or characters quoted from the screen. These include field labels, screen titles,
pushbutton labels, menu names, and menu options.
cíyuÿ‘ Cross-references to other documentation or published works
Example cíyuÿ‘ Output on the screen following a user action, for example, messages
cíyuÿ‘ Source code or syntax quoted directly from a program
cíyuÿ‘ File and directory names and their paths, names of variables and parameters, and
names of installation, upgrade, and database tools
EXAMPLE Technical names of system objects. These include report names, program names,
transaction codes, database table names, and key concepts of a programming language
when they are surrounded by body text, for example, SELECT and INCLUDE
EXAMPLE Keys on the keyboard

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