Landscape Verification

Improved Landscape Data Management in the SAP Solution Manager

The picture shows the steps in the verification process as delivered with the landscape verification tool.

Introduction to Landscape Verification for SAP Solution Manager

Correctness of landscape data is more critical than ever:

• As of SAP enhancement package 4 for SAP ERP 6.0 using SAP Solution Manager Maintenance Optimizer (MOpz) is obligatory during installation
• A correct landscape configuration is a major prerequisite for error-free execution of download calculation in the MOpz
• Erroneous or incomplete landscape information can result in failure of the update procedure

With the add-on installation landscape verification 1.0 for SAP Solution Manager you get the tool you need to analyze your landscape data in the SAP Solution Manager System Landscape (SMSY) to safely identify issues in landscape description.

More on Landscape Verification

Here you find information where to find landscape verification and how to use it.

Blogs & Articles

Latest news on landscape verification (youngest news on top):

• Landscape Verification 1.0 for SAP Solution Manager - New Features
  This blog describes the new features available with SP1 and links to a system demonstration of the new wizard part.

   

• Landscape Verification 1.0 for SAP Solution Manager - When to Install It
  This blog anounces new functions in landscape verification.

Here is some background information:

• Add-On landscape verification 1.0 for SAP Solution Manager - Availability
  In this blog you'll learn about the basics of landscape verification tool and where to get it

Documentation of the landscape verification tool available in the SDN:

• Documentation of SP0 of landscape verification

  • Valid for SAP Solution Manager 7.0; the landscape verification tool is delivered as an Add-On

• Documentation of SP1 of landscape verification

  • Valid for SAP Solution Manager 7.0 (if the Add-on was updated)

  • Valid for SAP Solution Manager 7.1 delivered as the initial state (landscape verification tool fully integrated)

• Documentation of SP3 of landscape verification

  • Valid for SAP Solution Manager 7.0 (if the Add-on was updated)

  • Valid for SAP Solution Manager 7.1 where the landscape verification tool fully integrated after the following notes have been implemented:

    • Note 1645924 Product System Multi Product Version Support

    • Note 1698592 Additional Status in Wizards for Problematic Instances

Demos

Here are some demos of the landscape verification tool:

SP0 - the ramp-up version:

• Demo of Landscape Verification 1.0 for SAP Solution Manager, Part I: Roles, Start, Navigation
  This should help you getting started: The demo shows required roles, how to start the tool, and use the UI

• Demo of Landscape Verification 1.0 for SAP Solution Manager, Part II: Error Solving
  A typical error situation is shown, detected, solved, and check results are updated in the landscape verification tool

SP1 - containing enhanced functionality including a wizard:

• Landscape verification 1.0 for SAP Solution Manager: The Wizard Function

Software Download

Using landscape verification requires an SAP Solution Manager system with a proper license. For further information and download of the add-on, you need to log in to the SAP Service Marketplace (S-User required):

• Installation: http://service.sap.com/swdc > Installations and Upgrades > Entry by Application Group > SAP Technology Components > LV FOR SOLUTION MANAGER

• Update: SAP Service Marketplace Download Center (Quick Link swdc) -> Support Packages and Patches; Choose "L" -> LV FOR SOLUTION MANAGER

Additional Information

Here you'll find information on related applications, products, and tools:

• If you want to update to SP1, read SAP Note 1539712 - Add-on landscape verification - update to SP1 (SMP login required)

• More on SAP Solution Manager you'll find on the SAP Service Marketplace using quick link "solutionmanager" (S-User required for log-in)

• More on the SAP NetWeaver System Landscape Directory you'll find on SDN either using quick link "System Landscape Directory" for the overview or the "More on System Landscape Directory" for demos etc.

• A Landscape Descriptions gathering information on landscape entities and tools in the SAP system landscape