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Prerequisites

Caution You can create a SAP BW (INA Provider) connection only if you installed the EPM Add-in, .Net Framework 4.0 (Version for Large Volume Data Sources and for Microsoft Office 64-bit) (EPM Add-in_NET40.exe setup file).

Procedure

  1. Open Microsoft Office Excel or Microsoft Office PowerPoint.
  2. Select the EPM tab.
  3. Click Log On.
    The EPM - Logon dialog box opens.
  4. Click the browse button next to the Connection area.
    The EPM - Connection Manager opens.
  5. Click Create.
    The Create Connection dialog box opens.

  6. In the Connection Type area, select the SAP BW (INA Provider) option.
  7. In the Custom System area, enter a System Name and a Server Name.
  8. Select the BASIC Authentication Method.
  9. Select the protocol you want to use, enter a Port Number and a Client Number.
  10. Click Generate Connection Name.
  11. If you work with SAP Business Planning and Consolidation 10.1, version for SAP NetWeaver or higher, and you want to make the work status feature available, click Connect, then select an Environment and a Model.
  12. Click OK.