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 Useful Links and Documentation

The following sections contain additional links and documentation useful for SAP Business One implementation partners. Please note that all links refer to the SAP Channel Partner Portal which can be accessed at http://channel.sap.com.

 

Installation Guides
With each release and patch, the following guides are attached to the package, located in the “Documentation” folder

 

Release Notes/Last Minute Changes Document
The Release Notes document is issued on the core product CD with every release or service pack. The Last Minute Changes document is issued on the add-on product CD and in every add-on release or service pack. Both documents contain the latest information on the software after the release has been closed. Therefore, it is very important to always review these documents with each release and also inform the customer about any procedures that may apply.
 

Documentation Resource Center
Additional documentation about certain business processes in SAP Business One (for example Perpetual Inventory, Bill of Exchange, etc.) or certain features (for example Print Layout Designer, Query Wizard) can be found in the Documentation Resource Center on the SAP Channel Partner Portal at http://channel.sap.com/sbo/documentation under „How-To Guides“.
 

Notes Search
You can find Information on existing solutions in the SAP Notes. There is a direct link from the SAP Channel Partner Portal home page to the SAP Notes Search or you can use the quick: http://channel.sap.com/sbo/support. It is important to limit the search criteria.

Useful notes for implementation:

 

Year End Closing Guide
It is strongly recommended to consider the year-end closing during implementation as well as performing the first month or quarter end closing together with the customer soon after going live. Tips and tricks on how to perform year-end closing activities within SAP Business One can be found in the Year-End Closing Guide. Please be aware that this guide does not cover the legislation of the different countries specifically.You can find the Year End Closing Guide in the Documentation Resource Center.
 

Basic Training
You can find information on the overall training concept and how to get your certification status in the SAP Channel Partner Portal, quick link http://channel.sap.com/education. You should choose your role (for example Solution Consultant) and then choose Certification Curriculum for an e-learning based training. For scheduled classroom trainings, choose Register for Classroom Training. You might also find the latest schedule on training classes in local SAP Business One information published by the country or via local SAP contacts.
 

Expert E-Learning
For more experienced SAP Business One Solution Consultants online expert materials are available. Use the quick link http://channel.sap.com/education in the SAP Channel Partner Portal and then choose the role Solution Consultant and access the Online Learning Map Expert Curriculum.
 

Delta Training
Training material on new features and functions in a new release is available as online training in form of WebEx Sessions (live and recorded). You can find it on the SAP Channel Partner Portal under the quick link http://channel.sap.com/education. Click on the Webinar Series on the left. Here you will find schedules webinars and archived recorded webinars.
 

SDK Guidelines
For any developments using the SDK, check the standards and guidelines in the SAP Channel Partner Portal under http://channel.sap.com/education. You should choose the role Developer Consultant.
 

Solution Partners
In the SAP Channel Partner Portal, you can also find a partner solution directory, giving you the possibility to search for existing partner solutions for SAP Business One and join the SAP Solution Developers Network (SDN).

You can find this solution directory in the SAP Channel Partner Portal: choose http://channel.sap.com select the Partner Networking link on the top of the page.
 

S-User Administration
S-users are designed to allow you to log onto the SAP Channel Partner Portal. An initial S-user is generated by SAP and is assigned to the principal in your organization that signed your SAP Business One Reseller contract.

Use the quick http://service.sap.com/user-admin in the SAP Channel Partner Portal to request additional S-users and update authorizations.
 

Software Upgrade and Patches
Use the quick link http://service.sap.com/sbo-swcenter in the SAP Channel Partner Portal to download the latest available upgrades and patches for the SAP Business One releases and add-ons. Please make sure that you check the Release Updates or Last Minute Changes document for Service Packs or the patch info file.
 

License
Information on the new licensing architecture in SAP Business One 2007 can be found in the Licensing Guide available on the product CD. You can request a license key online using the quick link http://channel.sap.com/sbo/support in the SAP Channel Partner Portal. Click the License Key Request link on the bottom left.
 

Support Messages
In order to open a support message, there is a direct link from the SAP Channel Partner Portal home page or you can use the quick link http://channel.sap.com/sbo/support. For customer messages, you can access the SAP Business One Customer Portal in the SAP Channel Partner Portal under the link http://channel.sap.com/sbocustomer. You can accelerate the response time by supplying all the required information. This information is also maintained in note 701159.

 

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