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Master Guide SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica 10.0 Target Audience ■ Technical Consultants ■ System Administrators PUBLIC Document version: 1.4 – 2012-06-12 Material number: 50101969 Document History CAUTION Before you start the implementation, make sure you have the latest version of this document. You can find the latest version on SAP Service Marketplace http://service.sap.com/instguides or http://help.sap.com SAP Business Suite Solutions for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Nota Fiscal Eletrônica . The following table provides an overview on the most important document changes: Version Date Description 1.4 2012-06-12 SP11 Version 2/28 PUBLIC 2012-06-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 The Main SAP Documentation Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 2. . . 9 Software Units of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Reference . . . . 10 Software Component Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Chapter 3 Chapter A A. . . . . . . . . . Important SAP Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Overall Upgrade Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table of Contents Chapter 1 1. 14 Solution-Wide Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Getting Started . . . . . .3 Chapter 2 2. . . . . . . . . . 5 5 6 8 Overview of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica . . .2 Chapter B B. . . . . . 19 List of SAP Notes . . . . . . . . . 11 System Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Introduction to SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 List of Documents . . . . . . . .3 2. . . About this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2012-06-12 PUBLIC 3/28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Overall Implementation Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Appendix . . . . . . . . .1 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . Related Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . This page is left blank for documents that are printed on both sides. . com/instguides. Use the Master Guide to get an overview of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica (SAP NFE). mainly: ■ Installation guides for single software units ■ SAP Notes ■ Configuration documentation ■ SAP Library documentation The Master Guide consists of the following main sections: ■ Overview of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica This section briefly describes the business processes for which you can use SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica. 2012-06-12 PUBLIC 5/28 . and its scenarios from a technical perspective. You can find cross-scenario implementation information as well as scenario-specific information in this guide.sap. its software units. ■ System landscape and requirements These sections provide an overview of the delivered software units of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica. It refers you to the required detailed documentation. what their technical installation prerequisites are.1 1.1 Getting Started About this Document 1 Getting Started 1. and how they can be integrated in your system landscape. which you can find on SAP Service Marketplace at http://service.1 About this Document This Master Guide is the central starting point for the technical implementation of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica (SAP NFE). NOTE The central starting point for the technical upgrade of your SAP application is the Upgrade Master Guide. The Master Guide is a planning tool that helps you to design your SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica (SAP NFE) system landscape. Furthermore. NOTE You can find the most current information about the technical implementation of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica and the latest installation and configuration guides on SAP Service Marketplace at http://service.1 1. rather than its subordinate components.2 Getting Started Related Information ■ Overall implementation sequence This section describes the general installation sequence of the software units that are part of the SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica delivery.sap. 1. Select the letter “G” (for GRC). The guides are regularly updated.com/instguides. see the following content on SAP Service Marketplace: 6/28 PUBLIC 2012-06-12 . and you find SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica (SAP NFE). Constraints ■ The business scenarios that are presented here serve as examples of how you can use SAP software in your company. Ensure to check your requirements and systems to determine whether these scenarios can be used productively at your site. ■ This Master Guide primarily discusses the overall technical implementation of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica. This means that additional software dependencies might exist without being mentioned explicitly in this document. We strongly recommend that you use the documents available here. The business scenarios are only intended as models and do not necessarily run the way they are described here in your customer-specific system landscape. we recommend that you test these scenarios thoroughly in your test systems to ensure they are complete and free of errors before going live.2 Related Information Planning Information For more information on planning topics not covered in this guide. You can find more information on componentspecific software dependencies in the corresponding installation guides. com/platforms topics.0 EHP2 2012-06-12 PUBLIC 7/28 .SAP NetWeaver 7.com/sp-stacks latest software versions and patch level requirements Information about Unicode technology http://service.com/securityguide High Availability http://service.sap.sap.sap.com/swdc Information about creating error messages SAP Notes search SAP Software Distribution Center (software download and ordering of software) SAP Online Knowledge Products (OKPs) – rolespecific Learning Maps Related Master Guides http://service.sap.sap. SAP NetWeaver is the underlying platform for the core application of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica and SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (SAP NetWeaver PI) for the PI content of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica.1 1.sap. also refer to the Master Guide for SAP NetWeaver.sap.com/pam Network security http://service.sap. You can find more information in the following documents: Title Location http://service.com/performance Information about Support Package Stacks. such as maintenance strategies and To access the Platform Availability Matrix language support directly.com/notes http://service.0 SAP Business Maps – information about http://service.sap.sap.sap.com/businessmaps applications/solutions and business scenarios Released platforms and technology-related http://service.com/ha Performance http://service.com/unicode@sap Further Useful Links The following table lists further useful links on SAP Service Marketplace: Content Location on SAP Service Marketplace http://service.2 Getting Started Related Information Location on SAP Service Marketplace Content Latest versions of installation and upgrade http://service.com/nfe Eletrônica 10.com/instguides guides General information about SAP Nota Fiscal http://help.com/rkt In addition to this Master Guide.com/message http://service.sap. enter http://service.sap.sap.sap. http://service.com//installnw70 Master Guide . 3 content for PI 7.1 and EHP1 content for PI 7. SAP Note Number Title Description 1492733 1492736 SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica 10.1 and EHP1 Prerequisite for ERP Due to the frequent legal changes.0 installation on NW 7.1 1.0 in SAP NetWeaver PI. These SAP Notes contain the most recent information on the installation.3 Getting Started Important SAP Notes 1. Make sure that you have the up-to-date version of each SAP Note. 8/28 PUBLIC 2012-06-12 .3 Import of ESR Content Installation Information for import of ESR for PI 7.0 with SAP NetWeaver Description of the installation requirements for SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica 1492737 662340 1524196 836200 1574235 1152640 1693553 Description of the Add-on upgrade to SAP NetWeaver Release 70 EHP2 SP06 on SLL-NFE 900 SLL-NFE 900 Support Information for installing Support Packages Package in SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica SSF Encryption Using the You need to use the SAP Cryptographic SAPCryptolib Library for encrypting data in the SAP system (using SSF) Import Certificates in This Note deals with the import of NFE ABAP and Java certificates into the Key Storage for the XML signature and verification in ABAP and Java Import of ESR Content Description of the installation of SAP Nota for PI 7.02/SAP ECC 600 Delta Upgrade to SLL-NFE 10.0 and EHP1 Fiscal Eletrônica content SLL-NFE 10. the Support Packages for SAP recommendation is to install the latest NFE 10. Installation Information for import of ESR content for PI 7.0 support package available for your SAP ERP release together with any notes in XX-CSCBR-NFE that are not yet available in the support package.3 Important SAP Notes You must read the following SAP Notes before you start the installation.com/notes.sap.0 and EHP1 Import of ESR Content Installation information for import of ESR for PI 7. as well as corrections to the installation documentation. which you can find on SAP Service Marketplace at http://service. ■ Cancellation of NF-es/CT-es If a billing document in the logistics process needs to be canceled.2 2. The business processes are defined by the authorities including the following two communication processes: Outgoing ■ Sending a Nota Fiscal Eletrônica (NF-e) or a Conhecimento de Transporte Eletrônico (CT-e) You can send NF-es/CT-es to the government system in accordance with the requirements regarding file size and format.1 Introduction to SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica supports companies that have to comply with the requirements defined by the regional Brazilian authorities on electronic invoicing. SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica provides integration between a company and the government systems. It is also possible to automate the incoming process: from receipt of the electronic documents. you must request the numeration skipping for the these invoices. With SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica. ■ Skipping of NF-es/CT-es For rejected NF-es/CT-es.1 Overview of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica Introduction to SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica 2 Overview of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica 2. it is possible to receive NF-es/CT-es from your business partner. this cancellation must be passed on to the authorities using a cancellation request. Incoming ■ You can use SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica to electronically connect to your business partners for the NF-e/CT-e exchange in business-to-business (B2B) scenarios. for example SAP ERP. The invoicing is based on the nota fiscal processes in a logistics system. signature validation and authorization check to 2012-06-12 PUBLIC 9/28 . ■ PI Content SLL-NFE 10. This new function is provided through two new workplaces: ● Fiscal Workplace ● Logistics Workplace Note that the connected ERP system must be an SAP ERP system for you to use the function. 2.0 . In addition. it contains the Fiscal and Logistics Workplace for the inbound processing of B2B documents. Refer to SAP Note 1536142 for more information about SAP ERP prerequisites. the shipment of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica includes the following software units: ■ SAPBO SLL-NFE 10. SAP NFE is the central platform for the legally required storage of the exchanged files.2 Software Units of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica To comply with all standards that the authorities define and still allow the highest possible flexibility for your system landscape. NOTE By integrating to the relevant systems.Content for SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (SAP NetWeaver PI) The content for SAP NetWeaver PI offers you all technology and messaging opportunities you need to send NF-es to invoicing processes in a compliant manner.2 2. regarding the communication with the authorities. and other companies' systems in the B2B scenarios. ■ The core application is based on SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP.2 Overview of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica Software Units of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica the creation of the invoice in the SAP ERP back end system.ABAP-based core application of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica The core application contains the main monitoring for the communication flow and related status information for system administration purposes. 10/28 PUBLIC 2012-06-12 .0 . SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica is a centralized data store for the message exchange. It comprises the protocol HTTPS including a certificate of the government to use the SOAP protocol for the electronic communication that is required by the authorities. 2.02 Adobe Document Server (ADS) SAP_EP SAP NetWeaver PI 7. X X X (X) (X) - X All print forms in SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica are available in Adobe print technology.0 SAP_ABA 7.sap.sap.02 SAP_BASIS 7. or higher PI version. If you want to use printing functions the Adobe Document Server (ADS) is required that is included in the delivery of SAP NetWeaver Java Stack. Printing forms are required to display a preview of the DANFE in the Fiscal Workplace for NF-e. and 1536142 (only relevant for Incoming) has been applied.3 Overview of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica Software Component Matrix This content requires an existing or new installation of SAP NetWeaver PI.0 SLL-NFE 10.com/scl .2 2. see http://service. or SAP NetWeaver PI 7. You can only use SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica if your backend system provides the data of the notas fiscais that a company requires.com/ pam and http://service. SAP ERP fulfills this requirement if the information in SAP Note 1693553. For other supported software component versions. Software Unit of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica Core Application of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica: XI Content: SAPBO SLL-NFE 10.1.0.02 PI_BASIS 7.3 Software Component Matrix This section provides an overview of the minimal required software component versions. 2012-06-12 PUBLIC 11/28 . For performance. SAP Note 1438295.4 Overview of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica System Landscape 2. high availability. do not use a minimal system landscape as your production landscape. Figure 1: 12/28 PUBLIC 2012-06-12 . and SAP Note 1536142 (only for Incoming) ■ The core application is ABAP-based NOTE Installing the SAP Cryptographic Library For the digital signature of NFE data in the SAP system using Secure Store and Forward (SSF) you must install the SAP Cryptographic Library (SAPCRYPTOLIB) as described in SAP Note 662340: SSF Encryption Using the SAPCryptolib ■ The PI content requires an SAP NetWeaver PI installation. ■ SAP ERP can use SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica with the Brazilian-specific invoicing process according to the requirements stated in SAP Note 1693553. All software units of SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica are based on SAP NetWeaver technology. and security reasons.2 2. scalability.4 System Landscape CAUTION We strongly recommend that you use a minimal system landscape for test and demo purposes only. This table contains all available software units. If you need to install PI follow the instructions on the Help Portal for SAP NetWeaver Process Integration. see the Software Component Matrix. For the latest component version and patch level requirements. Step Action Required Documentation Remarks / Subsequent Steps 1 During this installation. you can select all necessary basis software service. Follow the instructions SLL-NFE 10. However. Some are only required for special processes. to implement a specific scenario. see the quick links on the SAP Service Marketplace.com/ installnw70 Installation .5 Overall Implementation Sequence The following table describes the overall installation sequence for SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica. 2 Install Software SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica Component SAPBO SLL. SAP NetWeaver Installation Guide at https:// Install SAP NetWeaver with ABAP stack for the core application of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica 2012-06-12 PUBLIC 13/28 . require.0 for the core 1492733 application of SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletrônica 3 Install PI Content SAPBO SAP Note 1574235 1152640. you only need a subset of available software units.sap.components that you SAP NetWeaver Systems .Installation SAP Note NFE 10.2 2. For information about which software is required to implement a specific scenario. 4 Installation of Adobe Check for special Adobe Document ( Document Services hardware requirements of Services are part of SAP optional) ADS in SAP Service NW.5 Overview of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica Overall Implementation Sequence 2. Process The following steps are relevant for activities in the system of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica.0 on SAP 836200 in the mentioned SAP NetWeaver PI system Notes. see SAP Note 1492733. The following steps are relevant for activities in the system of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica. The tables contain all available software units. For more information. you only need a subset of available software units. For more information about the distinction criteria between substitution and delta upgrade. Some are only required for special processes.sap.6 Overall Upgrade Information The following tables describe the overall upgrade sequence for substitution upgrades using SAPup. see the Support Package Stack Guide on the SAP Service Marketplace at http://service.sap. However. 2. Using SAP NetWevaer Portal to display the application roles is optional.com/sp-stacks. For the latest component version and patch level requirements. for delta upgrades all installation steps stated in section Overall Installation Information and in the respective installation descriptions for the product areas using SAINT. Step 1 Action and Corresponding Remarks and subsequent Steps Documentation Installation of SAP NetWeaver 7. you require Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat. for upgrading a specific scenario.2 2. However. see the Software Component Matrix and the scenario-specific sections.com/ installnw70 and read the 5 Installation of SAP ( NetWeaver Portal optional) SAP NetWeaver Master Guide. On the front end.0 including EHP 2 in SAP Service Marketplace at http:// service.com/ installnw70.sap. For information about which software is required to upgrade to a specific scenario.6 Step Overview of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica Overall Upgrade Information Action Required Documentation Remarks / Subsequent Steps Marketplace at http:// service.02 The upgrade of the packages of the Support Packages (SP) up to required SAP NetWeaver stack and SLL-NFE is only possible by including all in one 14/28 PUBLIC 2012-06-12 . see Installation Guide .SAP NetWeaver 7. For more information. For more information. For more information. 2012-06-12 PUBLIC 15/28 .0 for SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica. see the relevant SAP Notes 1492736 and 1492737 for SLL-NFE. For the upgrade.com//maintenancenw70 2 Check for installation or upgrade requirements concerning patch levels or support packages of the following SAP NetWeaver components if required. see http:// service.6 Overview of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica Overall Upgrade Information SP levels for the current product upgrade. see Software Component Matrix and see the relevant SAP Notes 1492736 and 1492737 for SLL-NFE. SLL-NFE is only possible by including all in one upgrade. The upgrade in subsequent steps is not possible.2 2. Upgrade to software component SLLNFE 10. The upgrade in subsequent release of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica: steps is not possible.sap. the packages of the SAP NetWeaver stack. This page is left blank for documents that are printed on both sides. . monitor. see the Master Guide for SAP NetWeaver 7. you can use the SLD to manage your software lifecycle. This also includes.com/installnw70 Planning .sap. 2012-06-12 PUBLIC 17/28 . for example. to set up. and update the systems and components that you use for SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica: ■ SAP Solution Manager You can use SAP Solution Manager to administer your system landscape. including the systems you use for the communication process with SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica.3 Solution-Wide Topics 3 Solution-Wide Topics You can use the following standard tools provided by SAP NetWeaver. ■ System Landscape Directory (SLD) The SLD is mandatory for using SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica content in SAP NetWeaver PI.0 EHP2 at http://service. early-watch-alerts or the software download and deployment of Support Packages (SPs) and patches. In addition. For more information about the standard tools from SAP NetWeaver. .This page is left blank for documents that are printed on both sides. 0 are listed in section Important SAP Notes of this guides.0 EHP2 Installation Guides SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica System Administrator's Guide Central entry point to receive information and documentation for SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica Planning http://service. 2012-06-12 PUBLIC 19/28 .0 EHP2 SAP NetWeaver 7.com/installnw70 Installation http://help. No additional SAP Notes were used in this Master Guide. and Compliance (GRC) Nota Fiscal Eletrônica http://help.sap. Title Location on SAP Service Marketplace http://service.A A.sap. upgrade.com/installnw70 Master Guide .1 Appendix List of Documents A Appendix A.sap. or maintenance of SAP Nota Fiscal Eletrônica 10.2 List of SAP Notes All SAP Notes relevant for the installation.1 List of Documents The following table lists all documents mentioned in this Master Guide. Risk.com SAP Business Suite Solutions for Governance.sap.com/nfe A.SAP NetWeaver 7. This page is left blank for documents that are printed on both sides. . as well as many glossary entries in English and German.1 Reference The Main SAP Documentation Types B Reference B. This document contains general guidelines and suggestions. SAP applications have a security guide of their own. A collective security guide is available for SAP NetWeaver. ■ Target group: 2012-06-12 PUBLIC 21/28 .sap.sap. It contains SAP-specific vocabulary in over 30 languages.com (also available as documentation DVD) The security guide describes the settings for a medium security level and offers suggestions for raising security levels.com Glossary ● In the SAP system in transaction STERM SAP Library is a collection of documentation for SAP software covering functions and processes.1 The Main SAP Documentation Types The following is an overview of the most important documentation types that you need in the various phases in the life cycle of SAP software. ■ Target group: ● Consultants ● System administrators ● Project teams for implementations or upgrades ■ Current version: ● On SAP Help Portal at http://help.B B. ■ Target group: ● Relevant for all target groups ■ Current version: ● On SAP Help Portal at http://help. Cross-Phase Documentation SAPterm is SAP’s terminology database. com/instguides Configuration Documentation in SAP Solution Manager – SAP Solution Manager is a life-cycle platform. business processes. as well as documentation.com/instguides The installation guide describes the technical implementation of an installable unit.com/securityguide Implementation The master guide is the starting point for implementing an SAP solution. and implementable steps.sap. and so on. transactions.sap. ■ Target group: ● Technology consultants ● Solution consultants 22/28 PUBLIC 2012-06-12 .sap. ■ Target group: ● Technology consultants ● Project teams for implementations ■ Current version: ● On SAP Service Marketplace at http://service. One of its main functions is the configuration of business scenarios.1 Reference The Main SAP Documentation Types ● System administrators ● Technology consultants ● Solution consultants ■ Current version: ● On SAP Service Marketplace at http://service. the technical infrastructure guide and SAP Notes. It lists the required installable units for each business or IT scenario.B B. execution. It does not describe any business-related configuration. It provides scenario-specific descriptions of preparation. such as installation guides. ■ Target group: ● Technology consultants ● Project teams for implementations ■ Current version: ● On SAP Service Marketplace at http://service. and follow-up of an implementation. taking into account the combinations of operating systems and databases. It also provides references to other documents. It contains Customizing activities. and precedes the application operations guides of SAP Business Suite. is used.com/instguides The application operations guide is used for operating an SAP application once all tasks in the technical operations manual have been completed.) ■ Target group: ● Solution consultants ● Project teams for implementations or upgrades ■ Current version: ● In the SAP menu of the SAP system under Tools Customizing IMG Production Operation The technical operations manual is the starting point for operating a system that runs on SAP NetWeaver.1 Reference The Main SAP Documentation Types ● Project teams for implementations ■ Current version: ● In SAP Solution Manager The Implementation Guide (IMG) is a tool for configuring (Customizing) a single SAP system. master data maintenance. such as monitoring. which refers to the relevant Customizing activities in the individual SAP systems. backup/restore. and tests. (In order to configure a whole system landscape from a process-oriented perspective.sap. The manual refers users to the tools and documentation that are needed to carry out various tasks. It refers users to the tools and documentation that are needed to carry out the various operations-related tasks. transports. ■ Target group: ● System administrators ● Technology consultants ● Solution consultants 2012-06-12 PUBLIC 23/28 .B B. The Customizing activities and their documentation are structured from a functional perspective. SAP Solution Manager. ■ Target group: ● System administrators ■ Current version: ● On SAP Service Marketplace at http://service. sap.com/instguides The upgrade guide describes the technical upgrade of an installable unit. taking into account the combinations of operating systems and databases. ■ Target group: ● Technology consultants ● Project teams for upgrades ■ Current version: ● On SAP Service Marketplace at http://service. It provides scenario-specific descriptions of preparation. It does not describe any business-related configuration.com/instguides Release notes are documents that contain short descriptions of new features in a particular release or changes to existing features since the previous release.com/releasenotes ● In the SAP menu of the SAP system under Help Release Notes (only ABAP developments) 24/28 PUBLIC 2012-06-12 . Release notes about ABAP developments are the technical prerequisite for generating delta and upgrade Customizing in the Implementation Guide (IMG).sap. ■ Target group: ● Technology consultants ● Project teams for upgrades ■ Current version: ● On SAP Service Marketplace at http://service.B B. It also refers to other documents. such as upgrade guides and SAP Notes.com/instguides Upgrade The upgrade master guide is the starting point for upgrading the business scenarios and processes of an SAP solution. and follow-up of an upgrade.sap.1 Reference The Main SAP Documentation Types ■ Current version: ● On SAP Service Marketplace at http://service. execution. ■ Target group: ● Consultants ● Project teams for upgrades ■ Current version: ● On SAP Service Marketplace at http://service.sap. menu options Emphasized words or expressions Words or characters that you enter in the system exactly as they appear in the documentation Textual cross-references to an internet address Quicklinks added to the internet address of a homepage to enable quick access to specific content on the Web Hyperlink to an SAP Note. 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