The master guide is the starting point for implementing an SAP solution. It lists the required units that can be installed 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.

• Target group:

  • Technology consultants

  • System Administrators

• Current version:

  • On SAP Service Marketplace at http://service.sap.com/instguidesEPM-BPC, then select the desired version of Planning and Consolidation.

The installation guide describes the technical implementation of a unit, taking into account the combinations of operating systems and databases. It does not describe any business-related configuration.

• Target group:

  • Technology consultants

  • System Administrators

• Current version:

  • On SAP Service Marketplace at http://service.sap.com/instguidesEPM-BPC, then select the desired version of Planning and Consolidation.

   Note

  You should ensure that SAP NetWeaver 7.0 is properly installed and configured before setting up the system. For more information, see the NetWeaver documentation on the Service Marketplace at http://service.sap.com/instguides  SAP NetWeaver SAP Netweaver 7.0 (2004s) Installation .

  End of the note.

The security guide provides an overview of the security-relevant information that applies to Planning and Consolidation.

• Target group:

  • Technology consultants

  • System Administrators

• Current version:

  • On SAP Service Marketplace at http://service.sap.com/securityguide  SAP BusinessObjects .

The configuration guide contains guidance on configuring Planning and Consolidation to ensure it functions properly and reliably.

• Target group:

  • Technology consultants

  • System Administrators

• Current version:

  • On SAP Service Marketplace at http://service.sap.com/instguidesEPM-BPC, then select the desired version of Planning and Consolidation.

  • SAP Solution Manager

The operations guide contains information on managing Planning and Consolidation solutions and maintaining and running them optimally. It describes specific tasks and lists the tools that you can use to implement them.

• Target group:

  • Technology consultants

  • System Administrators

• Current version:

  • On SAP Service Marketplace at http://service.sap.com/instguidesEPM-BPC, then select the desired version of Planning and Consolidation.

Release notes are documents that contain short descriptions of new features or changes in Planning and Consolidation or an SAP application since the previous release. Release notes about ABAP developments enable the SAP system to generate delta and upgrade IMGs.

• Target group:

  • Consultants

  • Project teams for upgrades

• Current version:

  • On SAP Service Marketplace at http://service.sap.com/releasenotes.

Central Notes on SAP Service Marketplace

Additional information about using Planning and Consolidation is available in the central notes and other SAP Notes at http://service.sap.com/notes.