Configure and Set Up Remote Connection to SAP

Use

To configure and set up the remote network connection between SAP and the customer site:

·         Use the SAProuter tool to configure proper security between the SAP network and your own network.

·         Determine which members of the project team require SAPNet - R/3 Frontend and sapserv access.

·         Create SAPNet - R/3 Frontend user IDs and administrative procedures.

·         Ensure that the technical staff can access the appropriate sapserv system, and that they understand the need for such a system.

Prerequisites

Service connection (from phase one task Order Remote Network Connection)

Procedure

1.       If you do not already have an IP address, obtain one.

2.       As hardware for the LAN/WAN connection, select a server inside your firewall to run SAProuter software. The software is used to establish a connection between your system and the SAP Service Network.

3.       Configure SAProuter and the network components.

4.       Document the configuration. Update the SAProuter section in the IT infrastructure document and update the R/3 Security Manual.

5.       In accordance with your helpdesk procedure, apply to SAP for SAPNet - R/3 Frontend user IDs. Use the SAPNet user form in appendix B of the SAPNet - R/3 Frontend User Guide that is delivered with the SAP software. You can use this user ID for the SAPNet - R/3 Frontend and SAPNet - Web Frontend.

6.       Prepare an introductory course on working with SAPNet for project team members and future helpdesk staff.

Much detailed information, such as the following, is available on SAPNet:

·         Strategy

·         Remote connectivity

·         SAProuter

·         Network service provider numbers, contacts, and forms

·         Refer to the following SAPNet – R/3 Frontend notes:

·         126645 – SAP provider remote connection data sheet

·         28976 – Remote connection data sheet

·         30289 – SAProuter documentation

·         30374 – SAProuter installation

·         33953 – Network supplier for SAPNet - R/3 Frontend connection

·         35010 – Service Connection: Composite note (overview).

·         37946 – Network provider for remote connection in Asia

·         39894 – Network supplier for SAPNet - R/3 in Japan

·         40739 – Remote connection providers for the US

For more information, contact the individual network providers.