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SAP Problems
The following lists how to deal with problems that may originate in an SAP distribution target. Refer to the Windchill Enterprise Systems Integration Installation and Configuration Guide - SAP for more details.
Verify that all SAP application and database servers are running
Verify that the SAP system is running a version that is supported.
Verify that the SAP system meets the minimum Support Package levels assumed by Windchill ESI
Verify that the SAP system has applied the specific OSS Notes assumed by Windchill ESI
Ensure that all APIs assumed by Windchill ESI are available and characterized to Windchill ESI specifications as described in Windchill Enterprise Systems Integration Installation and Configuration Guide - SAP.
Ensure that all APIs assumed by Windchill ESI are remotely enabled
Validate the functional configuration assumed by Windchill ESI
Verify the existence of the ESISYS SAP user account used by the TIBCO Adapter for SAP in all ESITarget systems and clients.
Verify that the ESISYS user account has the required security authorization profile
Verify that the ESISYS user account is not locked and does not have an expired password
Verify that the correct date format setting is defined for the ESISYS user account
Verify that a sufficient number of SAP gateway connections are available to the TIBCO Adapter for SAP
Confirm that table record locks are not blocking updates by Windchill ESI.
Isolate any issues with Internationalization or locale configuration settings.