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This GUI runs as Java applet inplace in the browser.

Note Note

You have to define the corresponding attributes that are needed to open the connection to the SAP System in the system landscape. For more information, see Defining the System Landscape and Creating Systems.

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You must provide users with the SAP GUI for Java on the Web server and edit the properties in service file Transaction_Configuration as follows:

  1. Store the installation files for the SAP GUI for Java on the Web server.

    1. Download the most recent documentation for SAP GUI for Java. You can find it at the following address: ftp://ftp.sap.com/pub/sapgui/java/.

    2. Unpack the file.

    3. You can find the necessary information for installing the installation files of the SAP GUI for Java on the Web server in the section   Web Server Installation   Web Server Installation  .

    4. Download the SAP GUI for Java files required for the client and the Sun Java plug-in (only for Windows) under ftp://ftp.sap.com/pub/sapgui/java/.

  2. Edit the properties in service file Transaction_Configuration.

    1. Choose   System Administration   System Configuration   Service Configuration  .

    2. Choose   Portal Catalog   Browse  .

    3. Navigate to portal service Transaction_Configuration and go to edit mode.

      Note Note

      Service file Transaction_Configuration can be found in subfolder Services of application com.sap.portal.appintegrator.sap.

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    4. Enter the values for the following properties:

      • SAP GUI for Java only: MIME Type of Java Plug-in

        Enter the MIME type according to the following convention: application/x-java-applet;version=<JRE version>

        For more information, see java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/docs/guide/plugin/developer_guide/using_tags.html.

      • SAP GUI for Java only: Name of Trace File (optional)

        If you activated trace mode (see property Trace Keys), enter a file name or path for creating the trace file. If this property value is not defined, the trace file will not be saved.

      • SAP GUI for Java only: Trace Keys (optional)

        You should only activate trace mode if you encounter problems because it seriously impairs performance. To activate trace mode, enter the required trace keys, separated by colon.

        Example: 'APPLET:SES:CON:EVENT:CALL'.

      • SAP GUI for Java only: URL of Java Plug-in Installation File (optional)

        This option is only relevant for the Internet Explorer browser. Enter a fully-qualified URL that refers to the Java plug-in installation program, followed by the version of the plug-in.

        Example: 'http://java.sun.com/products/plugin/autodl/jinstall-1_4-windows-i586.cab#Version=1,4,0,0'

      • SAP GUI for Java only: URL of SAP GUI for Java Installation Directory

        Enter a fully-qualified URL that refers to the Java installation directory on the Web Server.

        Example: 'http://javagui.my-company.com/install'

    5. Save your entries and restart the portal service.

      For information, see Starting and Stopping Portal Services.

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