SMI310 Lesson: Roles and Authorization Concept

Activities in the SAP Solution Manager - The main responsibilities of the

technical consultant include:
Setting up and installing the system landscape
Managing the system landscape and the corresponding transport landscape
Providing support and advice for technical queries and issues during an
implementation project
Giving daily updates on the technical direction of the project including
communicating deviations in the project
Developing and realizing the Cut-over Plan before going live
Communicating effectively with the business process team
Transferring knowledge effectively to employees in system administration
In order to be able to carry out these tasks, the technical consultant should meet
the following requirements:
A sound knowledge in the areas of databases, networks, programming and
Internet technology
A sound knowledge of the SAP solutions

Figure 157: Key Activities Development Consultant

Tasks
Development consultants work with the project manager and the application
consultant on the planning and organization of the authorization concept. They
also perform developmental tasks and customer-specific developments.
Role: SAP_SOL_BC_COMP

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Activities in the SAP Solution Manager - A development consultant has several

important responsibilities, such as:
Organizing authorizations
Developing ABAP programs, for example, interfaces, forms, or
modifications
Working with the ABAP Workbench
The following roles are available for additional authorizations:
SAP_BC_DWB_ABAPDEVELOPER contains authorization for
implementing new applications and enhancements and for changing and
modifying standard applications using the tools and services provided in the
ABAP Workbench.
SAP_BC_TRANSPORT_ADMINISTRATOR contains all authorizations for
the Change and Transport System
Note: Any user that will be performing functions over a Trusted System
Connection, must also have the authorization profile S_RFCACL
assigned. Roles are composed of authorization profiles.

Authorization
Authorization Concept at a Glance

Authorization Profiles can be adapted to project-specific needs:

Project Manager: SAP_SOL_PM_COMP
Application Consultant: SAP_SOL_AC_COMP
Technical Consultant: SAP_SOL_TC_COMP
Development Consultant: SAP_SOL_BC_COMP
Read-only: SAP_SOLAR_RO
Maximum authorization: SAP_SOLAR_ALL
The Read-only role enables project team members to display relevant
information, but not make changes.
Use Profile Generator (PFCG) to copy and modify existing Solution
Manager roles.
Assign project team members to adapted roles.
Authorizations are assigned to project roles during the project implementation
phase in the SAP Solution Manager. Authorizations determine the degree of
access project members have to functions and transactions in the project.
Authorization profiles can be modified to meet project-specific requirements. Use
the SAP tool, Profile Generator, to copy and modify existing roles.
The following roles may serve as a source for additional authorizations:

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Scenario
Implementation and Distribution
Implementation and Distribution
(Roadmaps)
Implementation and Distribution
(E-Learning Management)
Service Desk (Service Desk)
Service Desk (Corporate
Functionality)
Service Desk (Issue Tracking)
Change Request Management
(Schedule Manager; Service Desk,
cProjects)
Solution Monitoring (Service Data
Control Center)
Solution Monitoring (Solution
Directory)
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Scenario
SAP_SOL_PM_COMP
SAP_SOL_AC_COMP
SAP_SOL_BC_COMP
SAP_SOL_TC_COMP
SAP_SOL_RO_COMP
SAP_SOL_RE_COMP
SAP_SOL_LEARNING_MAP_DIS
SAP_DMDDEF_DIS
SAP_RMDEF_RMAUTH_EXE
SAP_RMDEF_RMAUTH_DIS
SAP_SOL_TRAINING_EDIT
SAP_SUPPDESK_ADMIN
SAP_SUPPDESK_PROCESS
SAP_SUPPDESK_CREATE
SAP_SUPPDESK_DISPLAY
SAP_SUPPCF_ADMIN
SAP_SUPPCF_CREATE
SAP_SUPPCF_PROCESS
SAP_SV_SOLUTION_MANAGER
SAP_SV_SOLUTION_MANAGER_DISP
SAP_SUPPDESK_ADMIN
SAP_SUPPDESK_PROCESS
SAP_SUPPDESK_DISPLAY
SAP_CM_CHANGE_MANAGER
SAP_CM_DEVELOPER_COMP
SAP_CM_TESTER_COMP
SAP_CM_OPERATOR_COMP
SAP_CM_PRODUCTIONMANAGER_COMP
SAP_SOCM_REQUESTER
SAP_CM_ADMINISTRATOR_COMP
SAP_SDCCN_ALL
SAP_SDCCN_DIS
SAP_SDCCN_EXE
SAP_SOLMAN_DIRECTORY_ADMIN
SAP_SOLMAN_DIRECTORY_EDIT
SAP_SOLMAN_DIRECTORY_DISPLAY
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Solution Monitoring (Operations) SAP_SV_SOLUTION_MANAGER

SAP_SV_SOLUTION_MANAGER_DISP
SAP_SETUP_DSWP
SAP_SETUP_DSWP_SLR
SAP_SETUP_DSWP_SM
SAP_SETUP_DSWP_BPM
SAP_SETUP_DSWP_CSA
SAP_OP_DSWP
SAP_OP_DSWP_SLR
SAP_OP_DSWP_SM
SAP_OP_DSWP_EWA
SAP_OP_DSWP_BPM
SAP_OP_DSWP_CSA
Solution Reporting SAP_SOL_REP_ADMIN
SAP_SOL_REP_DISP
Solution Manager Diagnostics SAP_SMDIAG_WIZARD
SAP_SMDIAG_TEMPLATE

For additional Roles and Profiles used in the Satellite Systems, please see the
Solution Manager Configuration Guide and SAP OSS Note 834534.

Figure 158: Authorizations in Detail Example

Authorizations determine the degree of access project members have to functions

and transactions in the project.

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The above matrix shows various authorization profiles of Project Managers

and Application Consultants with regards to their authorization in the Project
Administration transaction.
The following authorizations are available for your project:
A A user with the project role has full authorization for the function or
transaction.
D A user with the project role can call the function or transaction in the
display mode.
N A user with the project role has no authorization. This function or
transaction is not in the project role menu.

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Lesson Summary
You should now be able to:
Utilize the different roles delivered with SAP Solution Manager
Describe the underlying authorization concept for SAP Solution Manager

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Unit Summary
You should now be able to:
Define the software requirements to install SAP Solution Manager
Identify the hardware requirements to install SAP Solution Manager
Describe the installation procedure for the SAP Solution Manager
Explain the basic procedure to define a Project System Landscape
Learn where to configure Issue Management and Service Desk for message
handling for the SAP Solution Manager
Learn about Test Workbench settings
Understand how to use Knowledge Warehouse
Utilize the different roles delivered with SAP Solution Manager
Describe the underlying authorization concept for SAP Solution Manager

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Test Your Knowledge

1. The SAP Solution Manager can be installed on the same Web Application
Server system in which other applications are installed.
Determine whether this statement is true or false.
True
False

2. The minimum CPU memory required to install the SAP Solution Manager
with advanced sizing is .
Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence.

3. The following Add-Ons should be installed for use in operations:

Choose the correct answer(s).
A Solution Manager Tool
B Support Services
C Business Process Repository
D Roadmaps
E Basic Settings

4. should be made to collect system data

for defining the Project System Landscape.
Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence.

5. Which activities do you need to check to configure issue management in

message handling for the SAP Solution Manager?

6. The following procedure is used to configure test workbench:

Choose the correct answer(s).
A Call transaction STWB_SET
B Choose Central management
C Choose Change
D Select Local in Office System
E Select Local in Service System

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7. List the factors that determine the context in which documentation is stored
in the Knowledge Warehouse.

8. Each role in the SAP Solution Manager comprises various

typical to the role.
Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence.

9. The authorization profile for the role , enables project

team members to display relevant information, but not make any changes.
Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence.

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Answers
1. The SAP Solution Manager can be installed on the same Web Application
Server system in which other applications are installed.

Answer: False
The SAP Solution Manager cannot be installed on the same Web Application
Server system in which other applications are installed.

2. The minimum CPU memory required to install the SAP Solution Manager
with advanced sizing is 2GB.

Answer: 2GB

3. The following Add-Ons should be installed for use in operations:

Answer: A, B
The Solution Manager Tool and Support Services Add-Ons should be
installed for use in operations.

4. Technical settings should be made to collect system data for defining the
Project System Landscape.

Answer: Technical settings

5. Which activities do you need to check to configure issue management in

message handling for the SAP Solution Manager?

Answer: You need to check the following activities to configure issue

management for the SAP Solution Manager:
Define message types for the SAP Solution Manager
Set RFC connection for message collection system
Create number range for basis message
Maintain roles for message system

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6. The following procedure is used to configure test workbench:

Answer: A, B, C, D
The procedure to configure test workbench includes the following activities:
Call transaction STWB_SET
Choose Central management
Choose Change
Select Local in Office System

7. List the factors that determine the context in which documentation is stored
in the Knowledge Warehouse.

Answer: The following factors determine the context in which

documentation is stored in the Knowledge Warehouse:
Language Enhancement
Release Enhancements
In SOLAR01/02, you can identify the KW context if you enter
context_info as command code

8. Each role in the SAP Solution Manager comprises various implementation

project tasks typical to the role.

Answer: implementation project tasks

9. The authorization profile for the roleRead-only, enables project team

members to display relevant information, but not make any changes.

Answer: Read-only

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Course Summary
You should now be able to:

Describe the key concepts and components of the SAP Solution Manager
Describe the key benefits of the SAP Solution Manager and understand how
the tools provided support a successful and efficient SAP implementation
Effectively use the roadmaps in the context of the SAP Solution Manager for
implementation
Outline the purpose, key activities, and deliverables for each phase of the
roadmap
Define a project for a customer solution
Define and document the project scope and business requirements (functional
& technical)
Effectively use the message-handling function
Complete configuration and documentation activities using the SAP Solution
Manager as a central platform for all component systems
Augment configuration activities using advanced customizing tools, such as
BC Sets, Customizing Distribution, and Consistency Checks
Integrate the SAP Solution Manager and the SAP Test Workbench to
organize, execute, and document all project-related testing requirements
Explain the use of the SAP Solution Manager in global rollout projects
Execute standard reports in all facets of the implementation project to
support project management activities
Describe how the SAP Solution Manager supports effective on-going
management and continuous improvement of the productive environment
Explain installation process for the SAP Solution Manager and how to set up
a related system landscape
Locate additional information about the SAP Solution Manager

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 Appendix 1
Additional Information

SAP Solution Manager Release Strategy

Figure 159: SAP Solution Manager Release Strategy

For additional information on the release schedule, refer to the SAP Solution
Manager homepage, www.service.sap.com/solutionmanager.
The SAP Solution Manager can be ordered at the SAP Service Marketplace,
Software Catalog: www.service.sap.com/swcat.
For more information about the ordering process, see the SAP Solution Manager
homepage Get and Install.

SAP Solution Manager Services at a Glance

Figure 160: SAP Solution Manager Services at a Glance

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SAP Solution Manager Learning Maps

Figure 161: SAP Solution Manager Learning Maps

Technical Support Process

Figure 162: Technical Support Process

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Additional Resources

SAP Solution Manager presentations and collateral http://service.sap.com/so-

lutionmanager
The SAP Solution Manager Online Help (on tool CD)
The SAP Solution Manager Installation Guide (alias: instguides)
The SAP Solution Manager Learning Maps (alias: rkt-solman)
Important Links on SAPNet/Service Marketplace:
The SAP Solution Manager Homepage: http://service.sap.com/so-
lutionmanager
Ordering the SAP Solution Manager: http://service.sap.com/swcat
The SAP Solution Manager StarterPack:http://service.sap.com/ser-
vicecatalog
Latest Implementation Roadmaps: http://service.sap.com/roadmaps
SAP Standard Support: http://service.sap.com/maintenance
SAP Support Services: http://service.sap.com/supportservices
SAP Note (Release Strategy Solution Manager): 039461

Demonstration of On-line Learning Maps

Access the Website for the Learning Maps @ www:service.sap.com/rkt-solman.
Point out how learning maps are structured by role. Select the Project Manager
role. Show the list of learning objects available. Launch one and run it for a
few minutes.

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 Index
A I
Adjust Structure, 94 Implementation Roadmap, 69
Application consultants, 279
P
ASAP Implementation
Roadmap, 61 Project managers, 278
ASAP Implementation R
Roadmap for SAP Roadmap, 70
Enterprise Portal, 62
ASAP Implementation S
Roadmap for SAP SAP Service Desk, 234
Exchange Infrastructure, 62 SAP Solution Manager, 10,
27, 228, 250, 276
B Solution Management
Business Blueprint, 89 Roadmap, 62
Business processes, 9 Solution Manager, 37
D T
Development consultants, 281 Technical consultants, 280
G Transaction documentation,
General documentation, 98 98
Global Template Roadmap, U
62 Upgrade Roadmap, 62
Global template/rollout
approach, 193

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