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Process Automation Guide for SAP
Solution Manager E2E Response

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Process Automation Guide for SAP Solution Manager E2E Response

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CONTENTS
Preface vi
Organization vi
Conventions vii
Product Documentation viii

Documentation Formats viii
Guides and Release Notes viii
Online Help viii
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request viii
CHAPTER 1 Importing Automation Packs 1-1
Accessing the Automation Pack Import Wizard 1-2

Opening the Import Wizard After Running Setup Wizard 1-2
Opening the Import Wizard from Console 1-2
Importing the Core Automation for SAP.tap 1-3
Importing the SAP Solution Manager E2E Response.tap 1-4
SAP Solution Manager Adapter Requirements 1-4

Prerequisites 1-4
SAP Solution Manager Add-On 1-5
Importing the Cisco Add-On On SAP Solution Manager 1-5
Configuring SAP Solution Manager Templates 1-5

Configure Custom Templates 1-6
Creating and Scheduling Alert Queue Cleanup Jobs 1-6
Create Variant 1-6
Create Daily Job 1-7
Viewing Deleted Alerts 1-8
CHAPTER 2 Understanding the Automation Pack Content 2-1
Accessing Automation Pack Properties 2-2
Viewing Automation Pack Content and Dependencies 2-3

Viewing Automation Pack Content 2-3
SAP Solution Manager E2E Response Processes 2-4
SAP Solution Manager E2E Response Target Properties 2-5
SAP Solution Manager E2E Response Target Groups 2-5
Viewing Automation Pack Dependencies 2-6

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CHAPTER 3 Getting Started Using the Automation Pack 3-1
Creating an SAP User Account 3-2
Creating SAP Solution Manager Targets 3-2
Managing SAP Solution Manager Targets 3-6

Enabling a Target 3-6
Disabling a Target 3-7
Deleting a Target 3-7
Modifying Solution Manager Targets 3-8
Modifying Display Name and Enabling/Disabling Target 3-8
Modifying Connection Information 3-8
Modifying Polling and Mapping Information 3-10
Viewing Member Of Properties 3-10
Viewing Properties 3-11
Viewing Used By Properties 3-12
Viewing Target History 3-13
Using Task Rules for Assignments and Notifications 3-14
Accessing Task Rules View 3-14
Configuring Task Rules 3-15
SAP Default Assignment 3-15
Creating a New Task Rule 3-17
Managing Task Rule Definitions 3-21
Enabling a Task Rule 3-21
Disabling a Task Rule 3-21
Creating a Copy of a Task Rule 3-22
Sorting Task Rules 3-22
Deleting a Task Rule 3-22
Enabling Notification Based on Assignment Processes 3-23
Managing Target Properties 3-24
Accessing Target Properties 3-24
Configuring Target Properties 3-24
Managing Global Variables 3-26
Accessing Global Variables 3-26
Configuring Global Variables 3-26
SAP Alert Suppression Time Properties 3-26
CHAPTER 4 Managing SAP Solution Manager E2E Response Processes 4-1
Accessing SAP Solution Manager E2E Response Processes 4-2
Managing SAP Solution Manager Processes 4-3

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Enabling a Process 4-3

Disabling a Process 4-3
Modifying Process Instance Archival 4-4
Creating a Solution Manager Alert Trigger 4-4
Running Processes 4-8

Starting a Process 4-8
Viewing Running Process 4-9
Viewing Process Results 4-9

Accessing Process View 4-9
Viewing Activity Results 4-10
Viewing Incidents 4-10
Viewing Automation Summary 4-11
APPENDIX A Understanding the Core Automation for SAP Content A-1
Automation Pack Content A-1

Core Automation for SAP Task Rules A-1
Core Automation for SAP Global Variables A-2
Core Automation for SAP Processes A-2
Core Automation for SAP Target Groups A-3
Core Automation for SAP Categories A-4
Automation Pack Dependencies A-4
INDEX

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Preface
The SAP Automation pack files are a collection of Cisco Process Orchestrator (CPO) processes
(workflows) authored by subject matter experts that work out-of-the-box to automate best practices for
a particular technology. The automation pack files also include configuration objects that are used in the
processes, such as variables, categories, target groups and knowledge base articles.
The SAP Automation Pack for SAP Solution Manager E2E Response contains the content used to
automate analysis and problem resolution for incidents triggered by SAP Solution Manager alerts.
This guide is intended to provide information on importing and using the SAP Solution Manager E2E
Response automation pack in Process Orchestrator.
Organization
This guide includes the following sections:
Chapter 1 Importing Automation Packs Provides instructions for installing the automation
pack during or after the initial installation of Cisco
Process Orchestrator.
Chapter 2 Understanding the Automation Provides information on the content included in

Pack Content the automation pack.
Chapter 3 Getting Started Using the Provides information on configuring the objects in
Automation Pack Cisco Process Orchestrator that are referenced by
the content in the automation pack—runtime users,
targets, task rules, target properties, and global
variables.
Chapter 4 Managing SAP Solution Manager Provides information on using and managing the
E2E Response Processes SAP Solution Manager processes.
Appendix A Understanding the Core Provides information on the content included in

Automation for SAP Content the Core Automation for SAP automation pack.

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Conventions
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Product Documentation
Documentation Formats
Documentation is provided in the following electronic formats:
• Adobe® Acrobat® PDF files
• Online help
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common operating systems are available for free download from the Adobe Web site at www.adobe.com.
Guides and Release Notes

You can download the Cisco Process Orchestrator product documentation from Cisco.com. Release
Notes can be found on Cisco.com and the product CD.
Online Help
Online help is available and can be accessed using the following methods:
• Click the Help button on any dialog in the application to open the help topic in a pane to the right
of the dialog.
• In the Process Orchestrator console:
– Click the Help Pane tool on the toolbar to open the help topic in a pane to the right of the
console results pane.
– Click Help on the menu bar.
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CH A P T E R 1
Importing Automation Packs
After installing Cisco Process Orchestrator, you can choose to continue to importing the automation
packs, or import them later from within the Console. This chapter guides you through importing the
Cisco Process Orchestrator Automation Pack for SAP Solution Manager E2E Response automation
pack. It includes the following sections:
• Accessing the Automation Pack Import Wizard, page 1-2
• Importing the Core Automation for SAP.tap, page 1-3
• Importing the SAP Solution Manager E2E Response.tap, page 1-4
• SAP Solution Manager Adapter Requirements, page 1-4
• Configuring SAP Solution Manager Templates, page 1-5
• Creating and Scheduling Alert Queue Cleanup Jobs, page 1-6
Note It is recommended that you review the system requirements and prerequisites before importing
automation packs. See the Intelligent Automation for SAP 3.0 Installation Guide.

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Chapter 1 Importing Automation Packs
Accessing the Automation Pack Import Wizard
Accessing the Automation Pack Import Wizard

You use the Automation Pack Import Wizard to import the automation packs (tap files). You can open
the wizard immediately after installing Process Orchestrator or from within the Console.
Opening the Import Wizard After Running Setup Wizard

Step 1 After running the Setup wizard to install the product, ensure that the Launch automation pack import
wizard now check box is checked before closing the wizard.
Step 2 On the Select Automation Packs dialog box, check the following check boxes and then click OK to
launch the Automation Pack Import Wizard:
• Core Automation for SAP
• SAP Solution Manager E2E Response
Note See the Cisco Process Orchestrator Installation Guide for instructions on importing and
configuring the Core components for the product.
Proceed to Importing the Core Automation for SAP.tap, page 1-3.
Opening the Import Wizard from Console

You can open the Automation Pack Import Wizard from within the Console after installing the product.
When importing automation packs from within the Console, you must re-open the Automation Pack
Import Wizard for each automation pack that you are importing.
Because the SAP Solution Manager E2E Response automation pack has a dependency on the Core
Automation for SAP automation pack, you must import the Core Automation for SAP automation pack
first.
Step 1 In the Administration workspace on the Console, click Automation Packs in the navigation pane.
Step 2 Use one of the following methods to open the Automation Pack Import Wizard:
• In the navigation pane, right-click Automation Packs and choose Import.
• On the Menu bar, choose Actions > Import.
Step 3 On the Windows Open dialog box, select the Core Automation for SAP.tap file and click Open to
launch the Automation Pack Import Wizard.
Proceed to Importing the Core Automation for SAP.tap.

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Importing the Core Automation for SAP.tap
Importing the Core Automation for SAP.tap

You must first import the Core Automation for SAP automation pack (Core Automation for SAP.tap). If
you opened the Automation Pack Import Wizard from the Setup Completed panel, the wizard will guide
you through importing each automation pack.
Step 1 On the Automation Pack Import Wizard Welcome panel, click Next.
Note If you do not want to display the Welcome panel the next time the wizard is opened, check the
Do not show this page next time check box.
Step 2 On the General Information panel, review the information about the automation pack.
Step 3 If you want to disable all the processes that are imported with the automation pack, check the Disable
all imported processes check box.
Note If you disable all the imported processes, you will need to manually enable the processes in the
Console before they can execute.
Step 4 Click Next to continue.

Use the Default Incidents Assignee Setup panel to specify the default person who should be assigned
SAP-related incidents.
Step 5 Click the Browse button to specify the user.
Step 6 On the Select User or Group dialog box, click Location and choose the location from which the user
will be selected.
Step 7 In the text box, enter the user name and click Check Names.
If the name is found, the box will be populated with the appropriate email address.
Step 8 Click OK to close the Select User or Group dialog box.
Step 9 On the Default Incidents Assignee Setup panel, click Next.
The Review Prerequisites panel displays the prerequisites for the automation pack being imported. The
green check mark indicates that the prerequisite was found on the computer.
The red X indicates that the prerequisite was not found on the computer. When this occurs, the import
process is stopped and cannot continue until all prerequisites have been met.
If all prerequisites are passed, the wizard automatically continues to the next panel.
Note If you opened the Automation Pack Import Wizard from the Setup Completed panel, the wizard
displays the General Information panel for the next automation pack.
Step 10 After the objects have been imported, review the information on the Completing the Automation Pack
Import Wizard panel to verify that it is correct and then click Close to close the wizard.

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Importing the SAP Solution Manager E2E Response.tap
Importing the SAP Solution Manager E2E Response.tap

If you are importing the automation packs from within the Console, you must re-open the Automation
Pack Import Wizard to import the SAP Solution Manager E2E Response automation pack.
Step 1 Use one of the following methods to open the Import Automation Pack Wizard:
• In the navigation pane, right-click Automation Packs and choose Import.
• On the Menu bar, choose Actions > Import.
Step 2 On the Windows Open dialog box, select the SAP Solution Manager E2E Response.tap file and click
Open to launch the Automation Pack Import Wizard.
Step 3 On the Welcome panel, click Next.
Step 4 On the General Information panel, review the information about the automation pack.
Step 5 If you want to disable all the processes that are imported with the automation pack, check the Disable
all imported processes check box.
Note If you disable all the imported processes, you will need to manually enable the processes in the
Console before they can execute.
Step 6 Click Next to continue.

The Data Extraction panel is used to specify the destination where the ABAP Transport files will be
extracted. The ABAP Transport files must be installed on the SAP Solution Manager systems on which
some remote function calls that are used in this automation pack will be executed.
Note If you uncheck the ABAP Transport check box, the files will not be extracted.
Step 7 Accept the default location or click the Browse tool to specify a different location to extract the files
and then click Next.
If all prerequisites are passed, the wizard automatically continues to the next panel.
Step 8 After the objects have been imported, review the information on the Completing the Automation Pack
Import Wizard panel to verify that it is correct and then click Close to close the wizard.
SAP Solution Manager Adapter Requirements

This section describes the requirements that must be met for SAP Solution Manager Adapter
functionality.
Prerequisites
The SAP Solution Manager Adapter requires the following prerequisites:
• SAP .NET Connector 3.0 for .NET 4.0 on x64 version 3.0.7.0 or higher. The following dll files must
be copied to the Process Orchestrator server:

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Configuring SAP Solution Manager Templates
– sapnco.dll
– sapnco_utils.dll
Before you can configure an SAP Solution Manager target, these files must be installed on the
Process Orchestrator server. See the Cisco Process Orchestrator Online Help for instructions on
installing these files.
• SAP Solution Manager 7.1 SP05 or later
– The SAP Solution Manager 7.1 system and basic setup must be completed.
– Managed Objects must be configured.
• SAP ABAP/Netweaver 7.02 SP10
SAP Solution Manager Add-On

The SAP Solution Manager Adapter core functionality in Process Orchestrator is provided by the Cisco
Add-On. The SAP Solution Manager Adapter requires the Cisco Add-On file to be installed on SAP
Solution Manager.
Importing the Cisco Add-On On SAP Solution Manager

Perform the following procedure to import the Cisco Add-On file into the SAP Solution Manager system
using the SAP transaction SAINT.
Step 1 Navigate to the location where the ABAP Transport data was extracted for the SAP version of the
systems in your environment. The default location is:
C:\Users\[username]\Documents\Cisco\Cisco Process Orchestrator\Extracted Data\ABAP
Transports\Solution Manager\Add-on\7.1
Step 2 Copy the SAP Add-On Package file(s) to the following location on the SAP server:
usr\sap\trans\EPS\in
Step 3 Log onto client 000 of the SAP system using an administrator account (DDIC or SAP* are not valid
accounts) and run the SAP transaction code SAINT.
Step 4 Follow the standard SAP procedures for performing an add-on product installation using SAINT.
Note To verify whether the add-on is on the SAP system, use the SAP menu path System > Status and review
the software component versions for the Cisco software component add-on/CISCOSM/.
Configuring SAP Solution Manager Templates

The SAP Solution Manager Template Settings must be configured to set the Third-Party Connector to
use SAP IT Process Automation by Cisco for all alerts to be passed to Process Orchestrator for
processing. The SAP Solution Manager E2E Response automation pack provides a transport that
contains templates that have already been configured with the third party connector set for SAP IT
Process Automation by Cisco.

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Creating and Scheduling Alert Queue Cleanup Jobs
Alternatively, if you are using custom templates in your environment, you must manually set the
third-party connector to SAP IT Process Automation by Cisco so that alerts will be forwarded to Process
Orchestrator for processing.
Configure Custom Templates

If you are using custom templates in SAP Solution Manager, the third-party connector must be set to
SAP IT Process Automation by Cisco.
Step 1 In Configuration Explorer, navigate to the template and select it.

Step 2 On the Template Settings tab, click Expert Mode.
Step 3 Select the Third-Party Components tab and set the third-party connector to SAP IT Process Automation
by Cisco.
Step 4 Save the template.
Step 5 Re-activate the template assignment to monitored objects (Technical Monitoring, Step 6).

It is recommended that you create a job in SAP Solution Manager to perform daily cleanup of the event
queue table to remove alerts that have exceeded the specified threshold. Perform the following procedure
to create and schedule the job.
Create Variant
The first step in creating a job is to run SAP transaction SE38 – Create Variant.
Step 1 Log into the SAP system and run SAP transaction SE38 or navigate to the ABAP Editor (click Tools >
ABAP Workbench > Development > ABAP Editor).
Step 2 In the Program text field, enter /CISCOSM/TEO_CLEAR_ALERT_QUEUE.
Step 3 Click the Variants radio button and then click Change.
Step 4 Specify the following information to specify which alerts to be cleared from the queue:
• Age of oldest record in days—Number of days after which alerts will automatically be deleted.
• Maximum queue entries—Number of queue entries to maintain before deleting entries.
Step 5 Enter a name for the variant and then click Save.
Note The suggested name is ALERTQ_STD for standard parameters.

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Create Daily Job

The next step is to create a background job to clear the queue daily. You must schedule a daily job with
the following (recommended) job name:
/CISCOSM/CLEAR_ALERT_QUEUE_DLY
If you use a different job name, update the SAP Solution Manager Target properties (Solution Manager
tab) with the updated job name. Otherwise, an alert is displayed in the Cisco Process Orchestrator.
Step 1 Run SAP transaction SE36 – Define Background Job.

Step 2 Enter a name for the background job in the Job Name field.
Step 3 Click Step on the menu bar to create the job step.
Step 4 Enter the information for the job step.
Step 5 Click Start Condition on the menu bar to specify the interval at which jobs should be run.
Step 6 In the Job start area, specify the Date and Time the job should begin running.
Step 7 In the Job frequency area, specify how often the job should run (Daily).
Step 8 Click Save to save the job.

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Viewing Deleted Alerts

You can view a summary of the alerts that have been deleted from the alert queue using SAP transaction
SLG1 (Application Log).
Step 1 Run SAP transaction SLG1 (Application Log).

Step 2 Enter the following information:
• Object name—/CISCOSM/LOG
• Subobject—ALERTQ.
Step 3 Click Execute to review the messages. Messages indicate how many queued entries are removed.

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CH A P T E R 2
Understanding the Automation Pack Content
The SAP Solution Manager E2E Response automation pack includes the content used to automate best
practices for identifying and analyzing performance problems within your SAP Solution Manager
environment, and initiating corrective actions to resolve Solution Manager alerts.
This chapter provides information about the content included in the SAP Solution Manager E2E
Response automation pack. It contains the following sections:
• Accessing Automation Pack Properties, page 2-2
• Viewing Automation Pack Content and Dependencies, page 2-3
Note See Appendix A, “Understanding the Core Automation for SAP Content” for information on the content
included in the Core Automation for SAP automation pack.

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Chapter 2 Understanding the Automation Pack Content
Accessing Automation Pack Properties
Accessing Automation Pack Properties

Users can access the automation pack properties from the Administration—Automation Packs view in
the console. The automation pack properties dialog box displays general information about the
automation pack, version number, publish date, list of content (objects), the dependencies of the
automation pack, and the history of changes made to the automation pack.
Step 1 On the Administration workspace, click Automation Packs in the navigation pane to display the
installed automation packs in the Automation Packs pane.
Information about the automation packs display in the following columns:
Column Description
Company Name Name of the company that released the automation
pack.
Publish Date Date the automation pack was created or exported to a
file.
Version Version number of the automation pack.
Display Name Name of the automation pack.
ID Identification number of the automation pack.
Import Date Date the automation pack was imported into the
product.
Licensed Indicates whether the automation is a licensed product
in Process Orchestrator.
Description Text description of the automation pack.
Step 2 Select the automation pack in the Automation Packs pane, right-click and choose Properties.
Step 3 On the Properties dialog box, click the appropriate tab to view the automation pack properties:
Tab Description
General Displays general information about the automation pack.
Objects Display a list of the content included in the automation
pack.
Dependencies Display a list of automation packs and adapters referenced
by the objects in the automation pack.
History Displays when the automation pack was created or
modified, and audit log entries that are relevant to the
automation pack.
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Viewing Automation Pack Content and Dependencies

Use the automation pack Properties dialog box to view the content (objects) included in the automation
packs and the dependencies associated with the automation pack.
Viewing Automation Pack Content

Use the Objects tab to view a list of the content provided by the automation pack.
Step 1 On the Administration—Automation Packs view, select SAP Solution Manager E2E Response,
right-click and choose Properties.
Step 2 On the SAP Solution Manager E2E Response Properties dialog box, click the Objects tab.
Step 3 On the Objects tab, review the information about the content included in the SAP Solution Manager E2E
Response automation pack.
Columns Description
Display Name Name of the object (processes, global variables,
knowledge base).
Type Object type.
Action Required Action required to successfully import or export the
objects.
Customization Setting Displays the customization setting for the automation
pack:
• No—Indicates the author of the object prefers the
object to remain unchanged whenever a new
automation pack is imported.
• Limited—Indicates the author has granted editing
permission to some properties of the object and any
changes made will be preserved whenever a new
automation pack is imported.
• Workflow—Indicates the author has granted
editing permission to the process properties and the
objects within the process workflow.
Description Text description of the object.
Version Object version.

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SAP Solution Manager E2E Response Processes

The following table contains the processes that are imported by the SAP Solution Manager E2E
Process Name Description

Background Work Process Analysis Returns a table with the number of background work
processes per application server and number of used
background work processes per application server.
Dialog Work Process Analysis Returns a table with the number of dialog work processes
per application server and number of used dialog work
processes per application server.
Not Enough Update Resources Raises an incident when a Solution Manager Not Enough
Update Resources alert is created.
SM – ABAP Instance Not Available Raises an incident when a Solution Manager ABAP
Instance not available alert is created.
SM – Bad Dialog Response Time Detects and analyzes the cause of slow dialog response
time.
SM – Errors in ABAP System Log Raises an incident when a Solution Manager Errors in
ABAP System Log alert is created
SM – Errors in Java Logs Detected Raises an incident when a Solution Manager Errors in Java
Logs Detected alert is created.
SM – Get Server Name Parses the server name from a Solution Manager alert.
SM – High CPU Utilization Raises an incident when a Solution Manager High CPU
Utilization alert is created.
SM – High Number of ABAP Short Raises an incident when a Solution Manager High Number
Dumps of ABAP Short Dumps alert is created.
SM – High number of ABAP System Log Raises an incident when a Solution Manager High Number
Messages of ABAP System Log Messages alert is created.
SM – High Update Response Time Raises an incident when a Solution Manager High Update
Response Time alert is created.
SM – High User Load on ABAP System Raises an incident when a Solution Manager High User
Load on ABAP System alert is created.
SM – Locked Users Raises an incident when a Solution Manager Locked Users
alert is created.
SM – Metrics Collection Retrieves metrics information from Solution Manager
alerts.
SM – Not Enough Batch Resources Raises an incident when a Solution Manager Not Enough
Batch Resources alert is created.
SM – Not Enough Dialog Resources Raises an incident when a Solution Manager Not Enough
Dialog Resources alert is created.
SM – Not Enough Spool Resources Raises an incident when a Solution Manager Not Enough
Spool Resources alert is created.
SM – Oracle Tablespace Free Space Raises an incident when a Solution Manager Oracle
Tablespace Free Space alert is created.

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SM – qRFC Errors Raises an incident when a Solution Manager qRFC Errors
alert is created.
SM – Resolve Locked Users Triggered by an Resolve Locked Users incident. It attempts
to resolve the incident by unlocking the account.
SM – Resolve Not Enough Batch Triggered by a Not Enough Batch Resources incident. It
Resources attempts to resolve the incident by changing the operations
mode based on user selection.
SM – Resolve Server Unavailable Triggered by a SAP server unavailable incident. It attempts
to resolve the incident by starting the application server.
SM – tRFC Entries in Status CPICERR Raises an incident when a Solution Manager – tRFC
Entries in Status CPICERR alert is created.
SM – tRFC Entries in Status SYSFAIL Raises an incident when a Solution Manager – tRFC
Entries in Status SYSFAIL alert is created.
Spool Work Process Analysis Returns a table with the number of spool work processes
per application server and number of used spool work
Update Work Process Analysis Returns a table with the number of update work processes
per application server and number of used update work
SAP Solution Manager E2E Response Target Properties

The following table contains the target properties that are imported by the SAP Solution Manager E2E
Response automation pack. The target properties that do not have a value defined must be configured by
the user prior to using them in processes.
Value
Target Properties Description Defined?
Solution Manager: Monitored Enter the system log number and the incident name. Yes
System Log Message Numbers
Note For information on configuring target properties, see Managing Target Properties, page 3-24.
SAP Solution Manager E2E Response Target Groups

The following target group is imported by the SAP Solution Manager E2E Response automation pack.
Target Group Name Description

All SAP Solution Managers Includes all SAP Solution Manager targets.

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Viewing Automation Pack Dependencies

Use the Dependencies tab to view the automation packs and adapters referenced by the objects in the
automation pack. These object must be installed prior to importing the SAP Solution Manager E2E
Step 1 On the Administration—Automation Packs view, select SAP Solution Manager E2E Response,
right-click and choose Properties.
Step 2 On the SAP Solution Manager E2E Response Properties dialog box, click the Dependencies tab.
Step 3 Review the list of automation packs and adapters referenced by the SAP Solution Manager E2E
Response automation pack:
Object Type Dependency

Automation Packs • Core Automation for SAP
• Incident Response for SAP
Adapters • Core Functions Adapter
• IBM DB2 Database Adapter
• Microsoft SQL Server Database Adapter
• Microsoft Windows Adapter
• Oracle Database Adapter
• SAP ABAP Adapter
• SAP Solution Manager Adapter
• Terminal Adapter
Step 4 Click Close to close the dialog box.

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CH A P T E R 3
Getting Started Using the Automation Pack
Before you begin using the content that ships with the automation pack, you must create the objects in
Process Orchestrator that are referenced in the processes. These objects include targets, runtime users,
task rules for assignments and notifications, and target properties.
This chapter provides basic information on defining the objects. It includes the following sections:
• Creating an SAP User Account, page 3-2
• Creating SAP Solution Manager Targets, page 3-2
• Managing SAP Solution Manager Targets, page 3-6
• Using Task Rules for Assignments and Notifications, page 3-14
• Managing Target Properties, page 3-24
• Managing Global Variables, page 3-26
For additional information about the objects discussed in this chapter, refer to the following
documentation:
Document Description
Process Orchestrator User Guide General information about Core product features.
Cisco Process Orchestrator Online Help Information about the objects specific to SAP Solution
Manager Adapter (runtime user, target, and activities).
Intelligent Automation for SAP 3.0 Information about configuring and managing the objects in
Installation Guide Process Orchestrator specific to SAP Solution Manager.

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Creating an SAP User Account
Creating an SAP User Account

The SAP User runtime user account is used to connect to the SAP Solution Manager target on which the
processes will execute. You can create the SAP User account prior to creating the target or when you
create the SAP Solution Manager target and specify the runtime user account.
This section guides you through creating the SAP User account prior to creating the SAP Solution
Manager target.
Step 1 In the Definitions workspace, right-click Runtime Users and choose New > SAP User to open the New
SAP User Properties dialog box.
Step 2 On the General tab, specify the following information:
Note The Required Value icon displayed on a tab or page indicates that the field is required and
is either missing a value or contains an invalid value.
Field Description
Display name Name for the user account that displays in the Console.
User name User name assigned to the SAP user account that
connects to the SAP application server.
Password Password assigned to the SAP user account that
connects to the SAP application server.
Client SAP client number assigned to the user account.
Description Information that describes the user account.
Note The Used By tab displays objects used by the runtime user and will remain blank until used by
an object.
The History tab displays the history of actions taken against the runtime user and will remain
blank until after the initial creation.
Step 3 Click OK to close the dialog box.
Note For additional information on creating and managing runtime users, see the Process Orchestrator User
Guide.
Creating SAP Solution Manager Targets

Before you can create or run processes in your SAP Solution Manager environment, you must create the
targets on which the processes will run. You use the New SAP Solution Manager wizard to create SAP
Solution Manager targets.

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Note The SAP Solution Manager Adapter requires the dll files for SAP .NET Connector 3.0 for .NET 4.0 on
x64 version 3.0.7.0 or higher. Before you can configure an SAP Solution Manager target, these files must
be installed on the Process Orchestrator server.
See the Intelligent Automation for SAP 3.0 Installation Guide for instructions on installing the required
files.
Note Prior to creating an SAP Solution Manager target, you must have at least one SAP system that is
monitored by Solution Manager. For instructions on creating SAP systems targets, see the Intelligent
Automation for SAP 3.0 Installation Guide.
This section guides you through creating an SAP Solution Manager target.
Step 1 On the Definitions workspace, right-click Targets and choose New > SAP Solution Manager to open
the New SAP Solution Manager wizard.
Step 2 Click Next.

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Step 3 Specify the following information to connect to the SAP Solution Manager system:
Field Description
Display name Enter a name for the SAP Solution Manager system.
This is the name that will display in the Targets pane.
Organization Enter the group or organization within the company that
owns the target.
Step 4 Click Next.
Note The system information entered on this panel must be unique. Otherwise, an error message
displays informing you that the wizard detected another system already registered with the same
information.
Step 5 Specify the following information to connect to the SAP Solution Manager target:
Field Description
Connect using Choose the connection method from the drop-down list.
The fields that display on the panel depend on the
connection method selected.
Application server Choose this option to connect to the SAP Solution
Manager target using the SAP application server
connection information.
Specify the information in the following fields:
• Server name—Enter the name of the SAP Solution
Manager application server.
• System number—Enter the SAP Solution Manager
system number.

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Field Description
Logon group Choose this option to establish a connection using a logon
group, which contains a group of SAP Solution Manager
system instances. When a user logs on to a logon group, the
message server directs the users to the server of this group
that currently has the lightest load.
• System ID—Enter the SAP Solution Manager system
ID (SID).
• Message server—Enter the name of the server a user
logs on to and that handles the communication
between the application servers. For example,
transport of update requests and lock requests.
• Group name—Enter the name of the Logon Group to
be accessed. The name entered in this field is
case-sensitive.
Router string (optional) Enter the router string for accessing the SAP Solution
Manager systems via SAPRouter. If you do not specify a
router string, Process Orchestrator accesses the SAP
Solution Manager system directly.
The router string must be formatted as:
/H/host01/H/host02/H/
where host01 and host02 are the SAP Solution Manager
systems that you want to access through the SAPRouter.
Default runtime user Choose the user account that contains the credentials to
connect to the target from the drop-down list.
• To view the properties for the selected runtime user,
click the Properties tool.
• To create a new SAP User, click New > SAP User. See
the Intelligent Automation for SAP 3.0 Installation
Guide.
Step 6 Click Next.

The Options panel is used to specify polling intervals and to map the systems that are being monitored
by the Solution Manager target to the SAP System targets configured in Process Orchestrator. The list
box displays the systems that are mapped.
Note The matching SAP System targets must already be created in Process Orchestrator.

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Managing SAP Solution Manager Targets
Step 7 Specify the following information:
Field Description
Poll Solution Manager alert not older than Specify the value (in minutes, hours or days) to indicate
which SAP Solution Manager alerts to retrieve. Any alerts
older than the specified value will be ignored.
Select a system monitored by Solution Choose the SAP system that is monitored by Solution
Manager Manager from the drop-down list.
Select a matching system montored by Choose the SAP system target that is configured in Process
Process Orchestrator Orchestrator from the drop-down list. This target must
already be defined in Process Orchestrator.
Add to List Click this button to add the mapped configuration to the
list of systems to be monitored.
Refresh Click this button to refresh the list of systems to be
monitored.
Step 8 Click Next.

Step 9 Verify that the information is correct and click Finish to complete the procedure.
The SAP Solution Manager target displays in the Targets pane.

Use the Definitions—Targets view to manage the SAP Solution Manager targets. From this view, you
can enable and disable the target, delete the target, and view and modify the target properties.
Enabling a Target
A target is enabled by default after it is created. If a target is manually disabled, it must be enabled before
it is available for execution.
Step 1 On the Definitions—Targets view, use one of the following methods to enable the target:
• In the Targets pane, right-click the target and choose Enable.
• In the Targets pane, select the target and then click the Click here link in the Details pane.
Step 2 Verify that the status in the Enabled column in the Targets pane is True. If necessary, click the Refresh
tool to update the view.

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Disabling a Target
Disabling a target prevents it from being available for execution. However, a disabled target is not
removed from the list of targets in the Targets pane.
Step 1 On the Definitions—Targets view, use one of the following methods to disable the target:
• In the Targets pane, right-click the target and choose Disable.
• In the Targets pane, select the target and then click the Click here link in the Details pane.
Step 2 Verify that the status in the Enabled column in the Targets pane is False. If necessary, click the Refresh
tool to update the view.
Deleting a Target
Before deleting a target, open the SAP Solution Manager Target Properties dialog box and click the Used
By tab to view where objects are being used by the target. This ensures that deleting the target does not
affect any processes or activities.
Step 1 In the Definitions—Targets view, right-click the target and choose Delete.
Step 2 Click Yes to confirm the deletion. The target will be removed from the product.

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Modifying Solution Manager Targets

Use the Definitions—Targets view to display and modify the Solution Manager target properties.
Modifying Display Name and Enabling/Disabling Target

Use the General tab on the Solution Manager Target Properties dialog box to modify the display name
of the target, and to enable or disable the target
Step 1 In the Definitions view, click Targets to display the defined targets in the Targets pane.
Step 2 Double-click the SAP Solution Manager target, or right-click and choose Properties.
Step 3 Use the General tab to view or modify the following information:
Field Description
Display name Name of the Solution Manager target.
Type Display only. Type of target.
Owner User name of the owner of the target. This is typically
the person who created the target.
Click the Browse tool to change the owner.
Status Display only. Current status of the target.
Status information Display only. Information regarding the target status.
Organization Name of the group within the company that owns the
target.
Description Text description of the target.
Enabled Check or uncheck the check box to enable or disable the
target. The check box is checked by default to indicate
the target is enabled.
Step 4 Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog box.
Modifying Connection Information

You can modify the connection information to the SAP Solution Manager target using the Connection
tab on the Solution Manager Target Properties dialog box.
Step 2 Double-click the SAP Solution Manager target or right-click and choose Properties.
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Step 4 Modify any of the following information to connect to the Solution Manager system:
Field Description
Connect using Choose the connection method from the drop-down list.
The fields that display on the panel depend on the
connection method selected.
Application server Choose this option to connect to the SAP Solution
Manager system using the SAP application server
connection information.
• Server name—Enter the name of the SAP
application server.
• System number—Enter the SAP system number.
Logon group Choose this option to establish a connection using a
logon group, which contains a group of SAP Solution
Manager system instances. When a user logs on to a
logon group, the message server directs the users to the
server of this group that currently has the lightest load.
• System ID—Enter the SAP system ID (SID).
• Message server—Enter the name of the server a
user logs on to and that handles the communication
between the application servers. For example,
transport of update requests and lock requests.
• Group name—Enter the name of the Logon Group
to be accessed. The name entered in this field is
case-sensitive.
Router string (optional) Enter the router string for accessing the SAP Solution
Manager systems via SAPRouter. If you do not specify
a router string, Process Orchestrator accesses the SAP
system directly.
The router string must be formatted as:
/H/host01/H/host02/H/
where host01 and host02 are the SAP systems that you
want to access through the SAPRouter.
Default runtime user Choose the user account that contains the credentials to
connect to the target from the drop-down list.
• To view the properties for the selected runtime
user, click the Properties tool.
• To create a new SAP User, click New > SAP User.
See the Intelligent Automation for SAP 3.0
Installation Guide.
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Modifying Polling and Mapping Information

You can modify the interval in which the Solution Manager target is polled for alerts using the Options
tab on the Solution Manager Target Properties dialog box. You can also view the mappings between
systems being monitored by Solution Manager and the SAP systems configured in Process Orchestrator.
You can add or remove systems to be monitored.
Step 3 On the SAP Solution Manager Target Properties dialog box, click the Options tab.
Step 4 Modify any of the following information:
Field Description
Solution Manager alert polling interval Enter the number of seconds in the Solution Manager alert
polling interval field that indicates how often the Solution
Manager target should be polled for alerts.
Note If you change the alert polling interval, you must
restart the Process Orchestrator service before the
changes are implemented.
Poll Solution Manager alert not older than Specify the value (in minutes, hours or days) to indicate
which SAP Solution Manager alerts to retrieve. Any alerts
older than the specified value will be ignored.
Select a system monitored by Solution Choose the SAP system that is monitored by Solution
Manager Manager from the drop-down list.
Select a matching system montored by Choose the SAP system target that is configured in Process
Process Orchestrator Orchestrator from the drop-down list. This target must
already be defined in Process Orchestrator.
Add to List Click this button to add the mapped configuration to the list
of systems to be monitored.
Refresh Click this button to refresh the list of systems to be
monitored.
Remove To remove a system from being monitored, select the name
of the system in the list box and click Remove.
Viewing Member Of Properties

You can view the target groups to which a target belongs using the Member Of tab on the SAP Solution
Manager Target Properties dialog box.
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Step 4 In the list box, view the target groups that the target is a member.
Step 5 To view the properties of a specific target group, right-click and choose Properties.
Viewing Properties
You can view the list of target properties defined for a specific target type using the Properties tab on the
Solution Manager Target Properties dialog box.
Step 2 Double-click the Solution Manager target, or right-click and choose Properties.
Step 3 On the Solution Manager Target Properties dialog box, click the Properties tab.
Step 4 In the list box, view the target properties that are assigned to the target.
Step 5 To modify a target property, right-click and choose Edit.
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Viewing Used By Properties

You can view the objects that are directly associated with the selected target (for example, an SAP
system or process) using the Used By tab on the SAP Solution Manager Target Properties dialog box.
Step 3 On the SAP Solution Manager Target Properties dialog box, click the Used By tab.
Step 4 View the objects that are used by the target in the list box.
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Viewing Target History

You can view the history of changes that have been made to the target using the History tab on the SAP
Solution Manager Target Properties dialog box.
Step 3 On the SAP Solution Manager Target Properties dialog box, click the History tab.
Step 4 View the changes that have been made to the target.
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Using Task Rules for Assignments and Notifications

Task rules are used to manage task assignments and notifications for tasks, such as incidents and alerts,
that are generated from processes. When you import the Core Automation for SAP automation pack, you
are prompted to specify the default user or group who should be assigned SAP incidents. By default, this
person will receive all assignments unless task rules are created to specify alternate users or groups for
specific tasks.
This section guides your through configuring the task rule that ships with the Core Automation for SAP
automation pack and provides instructions for creating and managing task rules.
Note If you do not want to create task rules for email notifications, you can use the default notification based
on assignment processes that ship with the Core automation pack. These processes are disabled by
default and must be enabled if you want notifications to be sent (see Enabling Notification Based on
Assignment Processes, page 3-23).
Accessing Task Rules View

The task rule that ships with the Core Automation for SAP automation pack can be accessed from the
Definitions—Task Rules view.
Step 1 On the Console, select the Definitions workspace and click Task Rules in the navigation pane. By
default, all the rules display in the Task Rules pane.
Step 2 Click the Filter by link and choose Automation Pack > [Automation Pack Name] to filter for only the
task rules that ship with the specific automation pack.

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The following information about the task rules displays by default:
Column Description
Display Name The name assigned to the task rule.
Enabled Indicates whether the task rule is enabled (True) or
disabled (False). A disabled task rule is unavailable for
execution.
Type Type of task.
Owner User name of the person or group who assigned the task
rule.
Last Modified Time The date and time the task rule was last modified.
Last Modified By The object or user name that last modified the task rule.
Id Unique ID of the task rule.
Description Brief description of the task rule.
Type Description Brief overview of the task rule type.
Created Time Time at which the task rule was created.
Created Date Date the task rule was created.
Automation Pack Name of the automation pack associated with the task rule.
Configuring Task Rules

Use the Task Rules view to configure the task rule that ships with the Core Automation for SAP
automation pack.
SAP Default Assignment

The Core Automation for SAP automation pack ships with the Default SAP Assignment task rule, which
is used to specify the default user or group who will be assigned all SAP-related incidents unless
otherwise specified in task rules. This task rule can be configured during the import process on the
Default Incidents Assignee Setup panel or from the Task Rules view in the Console.
Step 1 In the Definitions workspace, click Task Rules in the navigation pane to display the task rules in the
results pane.
Step 2 Click the Filter by link and choose Automation Pack, and then choose Core Automation for SAP from
the drop-down list to display the task rules that ship with the automation pack.
Step 3 Right-click the SAP Default Assignment task rule and choose Properties to open the SAP Default
Assignment Properties dialog box.
Step 4 Click the Assign tab to specify the user or group that should receive assignments for incidents and alerts
generated by the processes.
Step 5 On the Assign tab, click Add to open the Select Assignee to Add dialog box.
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• Click the Reference tool to select the appropriate variable reference containing the assignee or
list of assignees from the Insert Variable Reference dialog box.
• Click the Browse tool to launch the Select User or Group dialog box to add user to the list of
assignees.
Step 7 Click OK to add the assignee to the task rule.
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Creating a New Task Rule

Use the Task Rules view to create a new task rule. The procedure is the same for all types of task rules
with the exception of the task-specific tab (Assign, Notify, Update) for the type of task rule you are
creating.
Note Only users with administrative rights can create task rules in Process Orchestrator.
You can create the following types of task rules:
Task Rules Description

Assign Task Rule Assigns users to a task.
Notify Task Rule Notifies users that a task has been created.
Update Task Rule Specifies the properties to be updated in a task.
Step 1 In the Definitions workspace, right-click Task Rules and choose New > [Task Rule Type] to open the
New Rule Properties dialog box.
Step 2 On the General tab, enter the following information:
Field Description
Display Name Name of the task.
Type Display only. Shows the type of object.
Trigger Display only. Type of trigger associated with the task rule.
Owner User name of the owner of the task rule. This is typically
the person who created the task rule.
Click the Browse tool to launch the Select User or
Group dialog box to change the owner.
Description A brief description of the task rule.
Enabled The check box is checked by default to indicate that the
task rule is available for execution.
Uncheck the check box to disable the task rule. If the
check box is unchecked, the task rule is disabled and will
be unavailable for execution.
Step 3 Click the Task Types tab to specify the types of tasks to be executed by the rule.
Step 4 Check the check box for the type of task that will execute the rule.
Task Type Description

Alert Alerts reflect potential problems that a user may want
to investigate and possibly diagnose the problem.
Approval Request Specifies the message and choices for the assignee who
is approving the task.
Guided Operation Details the steps a user takes to complete an assigned
task.

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Task Type Description

Incident Task requires an operator to take action in order to
resolve an issue.
Input Request Task requires input from an individual or group.
Review Task assigns a document for review.
Step 5 Click the Conditions tab to specify the conditions of when the task rule action is to be taken based on
an evaluation of the defined conditions.
Step 6 On the Conditions tab, define the conditions that must be met for the rule to execute.
Defining a Basic Condition:

a. On the Basic page, click New to add a new property for the condition that must be met.
b. In the Property text field, click the Reference tool to choose a defined variable or reference an
object on the Insert Variable Reference dialog box.
c. Choose the condition expression from the drop-down list.
d. Enter the condition description in the text box or click the Reference tool to choose a defined
variable or reference an object on the Insert Variable Reference dialog box.
e. Click New to define additional properties, if necessary.
Defining an Advanced Condition:

a. Click the Advanced tab to define a specific type of condition (Compound, Prior Process Instance,
Time, or Variable).
b. Click the link to modify the option for the condition equation.
Option Description
AND condition (all conditions must be met) Click this option if an action is to be taken only when
all conditions in the list are true.
OR condition (one condition must be met) Click this option if an action is to be taken when one
condition in the list is true.
c. Click New and choose the type of condition from the drop-down list.
d. Specify the relevant information for the type of condition selected.
Note Click the Reference tool to choose a defined variable or reference an object on the Insert
Variable Reference dialog box.

Step 7 Click the task rule specific tab (Assign, Notify, or Update) and specify the relevant information for the
specific type of rule.

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Assign Task Rule

If you are creating an Assign Task Rule, the Assign tab displays on the New Rule Properties dialog box.
On the Assign tab, specify the assignees for task rule.
Field Description
Add Click this button to launch the Select Assignee to Add
dialog box to specify the assignees.
On the Select Assignee to Add dialog box, use one of the
following methods to specify the assignee:
• Click the Reference tool to select the appropriate
variable reference containing the assignee or list of
assignees from the Insert Variable Reference dialog
box.
• Click the Browse tool to launch the Select User or
Group dialog box and add user to the list of assignees.
Edit Select the appropriate assignee in the list and click this
button to view or modify the assignee of the task rule.
Remove Select the appropriate assignee and click this button to
remove the assignee from the list.
Remove All Click this button to remove all specified assignees from the
list.

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Notify Task Rule

If you are creating a Notify Task Rule, the Notify tab displays on the New Rule Properties dialog box.
On the Notify tab, specify the recipients of the notification that the task rule has executed. You can add
individual recipients or include a notification recipient list.
Field Description
Add notification recipients Displays list of users to be notified by the task rule.
• Add—Click this button to launch the Select
Notification Recipient to Add dialog box to specify
the recipients.
On the dialog box, enter the email address for the
recipient or click the Reference tool to select
the appropriate variable reference containing the
recipient or list of recipients from the Insert
Variable Reference dialog box and then click OK.
• Edit—Select the appropriate recipient in the list
and click this button to view or modify the recipient
of the task rule.
• Remove—Select the appropriate recipient in the list
and click this button to remove the recipient from
the list.
• Remove All—Click this button to remove all
specified recipients from the list.
Add notification recipient list Click the Reference tool to select the appropriate
variable reference containing list of recipients from the
Insert Variable Reference dialog box.
Update Task Rule

If you are creating an Update Task Rule, the Update tab displays on the New Rule Properties dialog box.
On the Update tab, specify the properties to be updated after the task rule has executed.
Field Description
Add Click this button to add a new property to the Properties to
update area.
Remove Click this button to remove the last property added to the
Properties to update area.
Property From the Property drop-down list, choose the item to
update within the task. The properties displayed depend on
the selected item.
List action Choose the appropriate item from the drop-down list to
determine which action to take with the selected property:
• Add Item—Adds item to task.
• Remove item—Removes item from task.
• Clear—Removes property value from task.
Value Enter new value for the property.

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Step 8 Click OK to save the task rule definition and close the dialog box.
Managing Task Rule Definitions

This section provides instructions on modifying task rules in the Definitions—Task Rule view. Only
users with administrative rights can modify task rules in Process Orchestrator.
Note For additional information on managing task rules, see the Process Orchestrator User Guide.
Enabling a Task Rule

A task rule is enabled by default. If a task rule is manually disabled, the task rule must be enabled before
it is available for execution.
On the Definitions—Task Rules view, select the task rule and then use one of the following methods to
enable it:
• On the Results pane, right-click and choose Enable.
-or-
• On the Details pane, select Click here to enable.
The Enabled column on the Results pane changes to True. If necessary, click the Refresh tool to
update the view.
Disabling a Task Rule

Disabling a task rule prevents the item from being available for execution. The disabled task rule is not
removed from the list of task rules on the Definitions—Task Rules Results pane.
On the Definitions—Task Rule view, select the task rule and then use one of the following methods to
disable it:
• On the Results pane, right-click and choose Disable.
-or-
• On the Details pane, select Click here to disable.
The Enabled column on the results pane changes to False. If necessary, click the Refresh tool to
update the view.

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Creating a Copy of a Task Rule

The copy option is used when the user wants to leverage an existing task rule to define a new task rule
using existing properties.
Step 1 On the Definitions—Task Rules view, select the appropriate task rule, right-click and choose Copy.
Step 2 On the Results pane, right-click and choose Paste.
A copy of the defined task rule is pasted onto the Results pane.
Step 3 To rename the copied task rule or other properties, right-click and choose Properties.
Step 4 Modify the task rule name, as appropriate, and click OK to close the dialog box.
Sorting Task Rules

The task rules are executed according to the order they are listed on the Definitions—Task Rules view.
You should sort the task rules based on the order in which you want them to execute.
Note All task rules will execute even if there is more than one task rule assigned for the same condition. For
example, if you have two assignment rules for the same incident, both rules will be executed in the order
listed in the Task Rules view.
On the Definitions—Task Rules view, select the task rule and use one of the following methods to move
it to the desired position in the list:
• Drag and drop the task rule into the appropriate position in the list.
• On the Actions toolbar, click Move Up or Move Down.
• Click the Actions menu and choose Move Up or Move Down.
• Right-click and choose Move Up or Move Down.
The list of task rules are sorted according to the selected action.
Deleting a Task Rule

Use the Definitions—Task Rules view to delete task rules that are no longer used.
Step 1 On the Definitions—Task Rules view, select the task rule, right-click and choose Delete.
Step 2 On the Confirm Delete dialog box, click Yes to confirm the deletion.

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Enabling Notification Based on Assignment Processes

If you want to have emails sent to whoever is assigned to a task but do not want to create notification
task rules, you can enable the processes that ship with the Core automation pack that send emails based
on assignment.
When these processes are enabled, the user or user group who was assigned to tasks will receive the
email notification.
Step 1 In the Definitions workspace, click Processes.

Step 2 Click the Filter by link and choose Automation Pack > Core to filter for the processes that ship with
the Core automation pack.
Step 3 Right-click the appropriate Notification Based on Assignment process and choose Enable.
The following processes are for notification based on assignment:

Default Alert Notification Based on Sends email when an alert gets assigned.
Assignment
Default Approval Request Notification Sends email when an approval request gets assigned.
Based on Assignment
Default Change Request Notification Based Sends email when an change requests gets assigned.
on Assignment
Default Guided Operation Request Sends email when a guide operation request gets
Notification Based on Assignment assigned.
Default Incident Notification Based on Sends email when an incident gets assigned.
Assignment
Default Input Request Notification Based on Sends email when an input request gets assigned.
Assignment
Default Review Request Notification Based Send email when a review request gets assigned.
on Assignment

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Managing Target Properties

The SAP Solution Manager E2E Response processes use target properties to override certain variable
properties assigned to targets. For example, target properties can be used to specify a different target
when certain conditions occur.
This section provides information on configuring target properties.
Accessing Target Properties

The target properties that ship with the SAP Solution Manager E2E Response automation pack can be
accessed from the Definitions—Target Properties view.
Step 1 On the Console, select the Definitions workspace and click Target Properties in the navigation pane.
By default, all the properties display in the Target Properties pane.
The following information about the target properties displays by default:
Column Description
Display Name Name of the target property.
Description Text description of the target property.
Value Value assigned to the target property.
Data Type Type of value being used for the target property (Boolean,
Encrypted String, Identity, Numeric, String, Table).
Automation Pack Name of the automation pack that provides the target
property.
Customizable Indicates the customization setting for the target property
in the automation pack.
Target Types Indicates the targets associated with the target property.
Last Modified Time Date and time the variable was last modified.
Last Modified By Name of the user who last modified the target property.
Id Unique ID of the target property.
Owner User name of the owner of the target property. This is
typically the person who created the target property.
Created Time Date and time the target property was created.
Created By User name of the person who created the target property.
Step 2 Click the Filter by link and choose Automation Pack > SAP Solution Manager E2E Response to filter
for only the target properties that ship with the specific automation pack.
Configuring Target Properties

You use the Target Properties Properties dialog box to view or modify the target property. You access
the properties from the Definitions—Target Properties view.

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Note If the Target Properties view is hidden, go to Tools > Options. On the Options dialog box, click the
Windows and Layout tab and select the Display target properties definitions node check box.
The following section provides information on configuring target properties that ship with the SAP
Solution Manager E2E Response automation pack.
Step 1 On the Target Properties pane, right-click [Target Property] and choose Properties.
Step 2 On the General tab, review the information in the Description field to determine the values that need to
be specified for the target property.
Step 3 Click the Value tab to view or modify the default value for all targets.
Note The tab in the second position will depend on the variable type. See the Process Orchestrator
User Guide for instructions on configuring the different types of target properties.
Step 4 Click in the cell to specify the default value or change the default value for all targets.
Step 5 If you want to specify different values to be used on specific targets, click the Target Values tab to
specify the values to override the default values and the targets on which to use the overrides.
Step 6 Click New to add a new target override.
Step 7 On the Target Property Value dialog box, click one of the following radio buttons to indicate which
target(s) will use the override value:
• Set the value for a single target—Click this radio button to specify only one target that will use the
override value.
• Set the same value for multiple targets—Click this radio button to specify multiple targets that will
use the override value.
Step 8 Click the Browse icon to open the Select Target dialog box.
Step 9 Select the target in the list and click OK.
Step 10 In the Value area, click in the cell to specify the override values to be used for the specified targets and
click OK.
The target override displays on the Target Values tab.
Step 11 Click OK to close the dialog box and save your changes.
Note The Target Types tab is only available if you have explicit rights to the object. See the Process
Orchestrator User Guide for information on using this property page.

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Managing Global Variables

The processes use global variables for information that is used on a regular basis to avoid having to
specify the same information in several processes or activities. Some of the variables that ship with the
automation packs are configured with default values but can be modified to meet the requirements for
your specific environment. Other variables do not have default values defined and must be defined by
the user before it can be used in the processes.
The Core Automation for SAP automation pack ships with the global variables that must be configured
before they can be used in the processes.
Accessing Global Variables

The global variables that ship with the Core Automation for SAP automation pack can be accessed from
the Definitions—Global Variables view.
Step 1 On the Console, select the Definitions workspace and click Global Variables in the navigation pane. By
default, all the variables display in the Global Variables pane.
Step 2 Click the Filter by link and choose Automation Pack > Core Automation for SAP to filter for only
the global variables that ship with the specific automation pack.
The following information about the variables displays by default:
Column Description
Display Name Name of the global variable.
Description Brief overview of the global variable.
Value Value of the variable.
Data Type Type of value being used for the variable (Boolean,
Encrypted String, Identity, Numeric, String, Table).
Automation Pack Name of the automation pack that provides the object.
Last Modified Time Time the global variable was last modified.
Last Modified By Name of the user who last modified the global variable.
Configuring Global Variables
SAP Alert Suppression Time Properties

The SAP Alert Suppression Time global variable contains the length of time (in seconds) that SAP alerts
will be suppressed when duplicated. After this time, a new alert and incident will be created.
Step 1 In the Definitions view, click Global Variables in the navigation pane to display the variables in the
Global Variables pane.

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Step 2 Click the Filter by link and choose Automation Pack > Core Automation for SAP to filter for only
the global variables that ship with the Core Automation for SAP automation pack.
Step 3 In the Global Variables pane, right-click the SAP Alert Suppression Time global variable and choose
Properties.
Step 4 In the Value text field, enter the number of seconds to suppress duplicate alerts and click OK.

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CH A P T E R 4
Managing SAP Solution Manager E2E Response
Processes
This chapter provides information on using the product, specific to the SAP Solution Manager E2E
Response automation pack. It includes information on accessing the SAP Solution Manager E2E
Response processes and filtering for specific processes, managing the SAP processes, starting a process,
and viewing a running process, its results, and the automation summary generated by the process.
It includes the following sections:
• Accessing SAP Solution Manager E2E Response Processes, page 4-2
• Managing SAP Solution Manager Processes, page 4-3
• Running Processes, page 4-8
• Viewing Process Results, page 4-9
• Viewing Automation Summary, page 4-11
Note Before you can run the SAP Solution Manager E2E Response processes, you must configure the objects
that are referenced by the processes and activities. See Chapter 3, “Getting Started Using the Automation
Pack” for information on configuring the SAP-related objects in Process Orchestrator.

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Chapter 4 Managing SAP Solution Manager E2E Response Processes
Accessing SAP Solution Manager E2E Response Processes
Accessing SAP Solution Manager E2E Response Processes

The processes that ship with the product can be accessed from the Definitions—Processes view.
Step 1 On the Console, select the Definitions workspace and click Processes in the navigation pane. By default,
all the processes display in the Processes pane.
If you have multiple automation packs installed, you can filter the processes to display the processes
specific to the automation pack.
Step 2 In the upper portion of the Processes pane, click the Filter by link and choose Automation Pack.
Step 3 In the drop-down list, choose SAP Solution Manager E2E Response.
The processes display in the Processes pane.

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Managing SAP Solution Manager Processes

This section provides information on managing the SAP Solution Manager processes, including:
• Enabling and disabling processes
• Enabling and disabling the process archival feature
• Creating a Solution Manager Alert Trigger
Enabling a Process
Some of the processes that ship with the automation packs are disabled by default to reduce the load on
the server. These processes must be enabled before they can execute.
Perform the following steps to enable a process.
Step 1 In the Processes view, navigate to the process that you want to enable (disabled processes appear
dimmed).
Step 2 Use one of the following methods to enable the process:
• Right-click the process and choose Enable from the submenu.
• In the Process Editor, click the General tab and then check the Enabled check box. Click the Save
tool to save your changes to the process and close the Process Editor.
Disabling a Process
Disabling a process prevents the process from executing. You may want to disable some processes to
reduce the load on your server or while you are modifying the process definition.
Perform the following steps to disable a process.
Step 1 In the Processes view, navigate to the process that you want to disable.
Step 2 Use one of the following methods to disable the process:
• Right-click the process and choose Disable from the submenu.
• In the Process Editor, click the General tab and then uncheck the Enabled check box. Click the
Save tool to save your changes to the process and close the Process Editor.

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Modifying Process Instance Archival

Process Orchestrator provides an option in the process definition that allows you to choose whether or
not to archive process and activity execution in the Process Orchestrator Process database. Disabling the
Archive completed instances option helps improve performance and minimize the size of the database.
It is also useful when debugging the execution of processes.
The automation packs shipped by Cisco normally have the archival functionality disabled by default for
the SAP Solution Manager E2E Response processes. If you want to view the execution of a process and
its activities, or view the process instances after a process has completed, you must enable the archival
functionality in the process definition.
Perform the following steps to enable or disable the archival feature.
Step 1 In the Processes view, navigate to the process you want to flag for archival.
Step 2 Right-click the process and choose Edit from the submenu.
Step 3 On the process Properties dialog box, click the Options tab.
Step 4 On the Options tab, click one of the following radio buttons to indicate how you want to archive the
process instance.
Field Description
Never archive any instances Click this radio button to indicate that the process should
not be stored upon completion.
Only archive failed instances Click this radio button to indicate that only failed instances
should be archived.
Archive all completed instances Click this radio button to indicate that the process should
be stored upon completion.
Archive based on condition Click this radio button to indicate that the process should
be stored based on the condition (True/False) selected.
Click the Browse tool to launch the Archive Condition
dialog box and select the condition.
Creating a Solution Manager Alert Trigger

Use the Solution Manager Alert trigger to specify the properties in the monitoring tree element (MTE)
that must be matched before an alert is generated. When the specified alert is generated, the process is
executed.
Step 1 On the Definitions—Processes view, use one of the following methods to open the Process Editor:
• Select an existing process, right-click and choose Edit.
• Right-click Processes in the navigation pane and choose New > Process.
Step 2 On the Process Editor properties, click the Triggers tab.
Step 3 On the Triggers tab, click New > Solution Manager Alert.

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Step 4 On the General tab, enter the following general information about the trigger:
Field Description
Display name Name of the trigger that displays in the Processes pane.
Type Display only. Type of trigger.
Description Text description of the trigger.
Enabled Check or uncheck the check box to enable or disable the
trigger. The check box is checked by default.
If you uncheck the check box, the trigger is disabled
and will be unavailable.
Step 5 Click the Alert tab to specify the alert criteria.

Step 6 On the Alert tab, check the check box for the criteria to match and then specify the relevant information:
Field Description
Category Specify the category in Solution Manager to be matched.
Managed object name Specify the managed object name in Solution Manager to
be matched.
Managed object type Specify the managed object type in Solution Manager to be
matched.
System Id Specify the SAP system ID for the system that generated
the alert.
Alert name Specify the name of the alert in Solution Manager.
Alert technical name Specify the technical name of the alert in Solution
Manager.
Description Specify a text description of the alert.
Alert Rating Check the check box next to the severity level of the alerts
to be monitored:
• Red
• Yellow
• Green
• Unknown
Note Click the Reference tool to choose a defined variable or reference an object on the Insert
Click the Insert Wildcard tool to choose a wildcard.
Step 7 Click the Targets tab.

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Step 8 On the Targets tab, specify the target on which to monitor for alerts that will trigger the process:
Field Description
Monitor on this target Click this radio button and then click the Browse tool
to launch the Select Targets dialog box and select a specific
target to be monitored for the fault.
To view the properties for the target, click the Properties
tool.
Choose a target reference Click this radio button and then click the Reference
tool to choose a target reference property.
You can also click the Browse tool to launch the Select
Target Group dialog box and select a specific target to be
monitored for the alert.
Monitor on this target group Click this radio button and then click the Browse tool
to launch the Select Target Group dialog box and select a
specific target group to be monitored for the alert.
To view the properties for the target group, click the
Properties tool.
If this option is selected, you must also specify which
targets to monitor for events:
• All targets in this group—Click this radio button to
monitor events on all targets in the target group.
• Choose a target using this algorithm—Click this radio
button to choose a target from the eligible target group
members and specify the criteria to be met.
Step 9 Click the Conditions tab.

Step 10 On the Conditions tab, specify the conditions when the trigger should execute based on an evaluation of
the defined conditions.
Defining a Basic Condition:

a. On the Basic page, click New to add a new property for the condition that must be met.
b. In the Property text field, click the Reference tool to choose a defined variable or reference an
object on the Insert Variable Reference dialog box.
c. Choose the condition expression from the drop-down list.
d. Enter the condition description in the text box or click the Reference tool to choose a defined
variable or reference an object on the Insert Variable Reference dialog box.
Defining an Advanced Condition:

a. Click the Advanced tab to define a specific type of condition (Compound, Prior Process Instance,
Time, or Variable).
b. Click the AND/OR link to modify the option for the condition equation.
c. Click New and choose the type of condition from the drop-down list.
d. Specify the relevant information for the type of condition selected.

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Click the Reference tool to choose a defined variable or reference an object on the Insert
Note For additional information on creating Conditions, see the Process Orchestrator User Guide.
Step 11 Click OK to complete the trigger definition and close the dialog box.

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Running Processes
Running Processes
The processes that ship with the product will run based on the trigger that was defined in the process
definition. For processes that are triggered by a schedule, you can also manually start a process at any
time (adhoc). This section guides you through starting a process and viewing its progress as it runs.
Note You can only view a running process and the process instances for processes that have the Archive
completed instances feature enabled. See Modifying Process Instance Archival, page 4-4 for information
on enabling the archival feature on a specific process.
Starting a Process
Step 1 In the Processes view, right-click the process and choose Start Process from the submenu.
The Confirm Start Process dialog box displays.
Step 2 On the Confirm Start Process dialog box, click the Target or Target Group radio button and then click
the Browse tool to open the Select Target dialog box.
Step 3 Select the target in the list and then click OK.
Step 4 On the Confirm Start Process dialog box, click OK to start the process.
The Start Process Results dialog box displays. Proceed to Viewing Running Process, page 4-9.

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Viewing Process Results
Viewing Running Process

After starting the process, you can use the Process Viewer to view the process as it runs through each
activity.
Step 1 On the Start Process Results dialog box, right-click the process and choose Observe.
The Process Viewer displays the process workflow.
Step 2 View the process as it proceeds through the workflow.
The activities within the process workflow will change to green as they complete (succeed). If an activity
fails, an incident is created.
Step 3 When the process completes, close the Process Viewer and proceed to Viewing Process Results,
page 4-9.

After a process completes, you can view the results in the Operations workspace. This section guides
you through viewing the results from running the process.
Accessing Process View

Step 1 On the Operations workspace, expand Process Views in the navigation pane and click View Adhoc
(since the process was manually executed).
Step 2 Using the Filter by link, choose Automation Pack and then choose SAP Solution Manager E2E
Response from the drop-down list.
Step 3 Scroll to the process and select it.
Step 4 In the View Results pane, expand the process to view each activity in the process workflow.
Step 5 Review the status of the process and each activity within the process to verify that it has succeeded.

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Viewing Activity Results

You can view the results of a specific activity within the process using the Activity Instance Properties
dialog box.
Step 1 In the View Results pane, scroll to an activity.

Step 2 Right-click [process activity] and choose Properties.
Step 3 Click the appropriate tab to view the results. The tab that displays depends on the activity.
Step 4 When you have completed reviewing the results, click Close to close the dialog box.
Viewing Incidents
When a process detects an issue that requires action, an incident is generated. If you have configured the
product to send notifications to a specific person in your organization, that person will receive an email
notification whenever an incident is generated. You can also view these incidents in the Task Views on
the Operations workspace.
Step 1 On the Operations workspace, expand Task Views in the navigation pane and click View Incidents.
Step 2 In the View Incidents pane, choose View all tasks from the Task Assignee drop-down list to display all
the incidents in the View Results pane.
Step 3 To view a specific incident, right-click the incident and choose Open.
The Incident Report displays in your web browser.

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Viewing Automation Summary

When incidents are generated, Process Orchestrator delivers an online Automation Summary that details
the analysis that was performed to identify a situation that may require action. It also shows relevant
diagnostic and state information captured while performing the situation analysis, and provides a
recommended resolution for the situation.
You can access the Automation Summary from the Tasks View on the Operations workspace.
Step 1 On the Operations workspace, expand Task Views in the navigation pane and click View Incidents.
Step 2 In the View Incidents pane, click the View all tasks radio button to display the incidents in the View
Results pane.
Step 3 Right-click [Incident Name] and choose View Automation Summary.
The Automation Summary displays in your web browser.

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A P P E N D I X A
Understanding the Core Automation for SAP
Content
The Cisco Process Orchestrator Automation Pack for Core Automation for SAP contains content that is
used in the other SAP-related automation packs.
This appendix contains the content included in the Core Automation for SAP automation pack. It
contains the following sections:
• Automation Pack Content, page A-1
• Automation Pack Dependencies, page A-4
Automation Pack Content

Use the automation pack Properties dialog box to view the content (objects) included in the automation
pack. For instructions on accessing the automation pack properties, see Accessing Automation Pack
Properties, page 2-2.
Core Automation for SAP Task Rules

The following table contains the task rule that is imported by the Core Automation for SAP automation
pack.
Task Rule Description

SAP Default Assignment Default user or group who will be assigned all SAP-related
incidents.
For information on configuring Task Rules, see Using Task Rules for Assignments and Notifications,
page 3-14.

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Appendix A Understanding the Core Automation for SAP Content
Core Automation for SAP Global Variables

The following table contains the global variables that are imported by the Core Automation for SAP
automation pack.
Global Variable Name Description

SAP Alert Suppression Time Used to specify the time Process Orchestrator SAP
alerts will be suppressed when duplicated. After this
time, a new alert and incident will be created. Enter the
time in seconds.
Transaction Analyzer Report Location If you have Cisco Transaction Analyzer installed, you
use this URL to access Transaction Analyzer reports
folder.
For instructions on configuring global variables, see Managing Target Properties, page 3-24.
Core Automation for SAP Processes

The Core Automation for SAP automation pack contains support processes that may be triggered by
alerts and incidents from processes in the other SAP automation packs. You must enable the processes
that will be used in your environment before the other processes can be successfully executed.
For instructions on enabling processes, see Chapter 4, “Managing SAP Solution Manager E2E Response
Processes.”
The following table contains the processes that are imported by the Core Automation for SAP
automation pack.

Disable SAP System Monitoring Allows users to disable the SAP system in Process
Orchestrator. This process can be used as an example to
create custom processes to disable/enable SAP system
monitoring during scheduled downtime.
Enable SAP System Monitoring Allows users to enable the SAP system in Process
Orchestrator. This process can be used as an example to
create custom processes to disable/enable SAP system
monitoring during scheduled downtime.
Example – Transaction Analyzer Link Example process for linking to Transaction Analyzer.
Publish SAP Alerts on Windows Event Log Alerts created by processes in the Automation for SAP
BW and BWA automation pack will create events in the
Windows event log in the Process Orchestrator server.
This is necessary for integration with management
frameworks such as Microsoft SCOM 2007 and HP
OpenView for Windows.
Note This process must be enabled if you have
integrated Process Orchestrator with SCOM
2007 or HP OpenView.
Reset SAP System Alerts and Incidents Closes all the alerts and incidents for the selected SAP
system in Process Orchestrator.

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SAP Adapter Connection Issue Monitors the health of Process Orchestrator connection
to SAP systems.
SAP Process Execution Error Raises an incident when there are errors in activities
executed in SAP processes.
Core Automation for SAP Target Groups

The Core Automation for SAP automation pack provides the target groups that are used by the SAP
processes. Most of the target groups are automatically populated with members when the targets are
configured. For those that are not automatically populated, you must manually add the members. For
information on adding members to target groups, see the Process Orchestrator User Guide.
The following table contains the target groups that are imported by the Core Automation for SAP
automation pack.
Automatically
Populated with
Target Group Name Description Members
All Cisco UCS Managers All UCS Managers. Yes
(SAP)
All SAP ABAP All SAP systems configured with component ABAP. Yes
All SAP ABAP 46C All SAP systems configured with component ABAP Yes
and version 46C.
All SAP ABAP non 46C All SAP systems configured with component ABAP Yes
and not version 46C.
All SAP BI Warehouse All SAP BI Warehouse targets. Yes
All SAP Java All SAP systems configured with component Java. Yes
All SAP Systems All SAP systems. Yes
All SAP Systems – DB2 All SAP systems configured with database DB2 Yes
Mainframe Mainframe.
All SAP Systems – DB2 UDB All SAP systems configured with database DB2 Yes
UDB.
All SAP Systems – Oracle All SAP systems configured with database Oracle. Yes
All SAP Systems – SQL All SAP systems configured with database SQL Yes
Server Database Server.
All Unix Servers (SAP) All Unix servers. Yes
All Windows Computers All Windows server. Yes
(SAP)
Location Availability Windows computers that have Availability Monitor No
Monitors Utility installed. Availability Monitor is used to
monitor location availability. Contact Cisco Systems
support to download the utility.

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Automation Pack Dependencies
Core Automation for SAP Categories

The Core Automation for SAP automation pack ships with categories that are used by the SAP processes.
The following categories are imported by the Core Automation for SAP automation pack.
• SAP • SAP Database SAP DB
• SAP APO • SAP Infrastructure ABAP
• SAP Application Layer • SAP Infrastructure J2EE
• SAP Availability • SAP Operating System
• SAP Background Processing • SAP Performance Metrics
• SAP BW • SAP PI
• SAP Communication • SAP Spool System
• SAP Configuration • SAP System Errors
• SAP Database DB2 • SAP Update
• SAP Database DB2 Mainframe • SAP Examples
• SAP Database Informix • SAP Operations
• SAP Database MS SQL Server • SAP Self Monitoring
• SAP Database Oracle
Automation Pack Dependencies

Use the Dependencies tab on the automation pack Properties dialog box to view the automation packs
and adapters referenced by the objects in the automation pack. These objects must be installed prior to
importing the Core Automation for SAP automation pack.
For instructions on accessing the automation pack properties, see Accessing Automation Pack
Properties, page 2-2.
Object Type Dependency

Automation Packs • Core
Adapters • Core Functions Adapter
• Microsoft Windows Adapter

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INDEX
runtime user, specifying 3-5, 3-9

A
deleting
accessing SAP Solution Manager targets 3-7
global variables 3-26 deleting task rules 3-22
target properties 3-24 disabling
task rules 3-14 SAP Solution Manager targets 3-7
approver for SAP incidents, specifying 1-3 disabling task rule 3-21
assignments and notifications 3-14
Assign Task Rule, creating 3-17, 3-19
automation pack content A-1
E
Automation Pack Import Wizard email notifications 3-14
launching 1-2 enabling
notification based on assignment processes 3-23
SAP Solution Manager targets 3-6
C
task rule 3-21
categories
Core SAP Automation A-4
configuring task rules 3-15
F
copying task rules 3-22 filtering
Core Automation for SAP automation pack global variables 3-26
importing 1-1, 1-3
creating
Assign Task Rule 3-17, 3-19 G
Notify Task Rule 3-20 global variables 3-26
runtime user 3-2 accessing 3-26
Update Task Rule 3-20 Core SAP Automation A-2
credentials filtering 3-26
SAP User 3-2
I
D
importing
default Core Automation for SAP automation pack 1-1, 1-3
recipient for SAP incidents, specifying 1-3

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Index
specifying default 1-3

M
SAP Solution Manager targets
managing disabling 3-7
global variables 3-26 enabling 3-6
SAP Solution Manager targets 3-6 managing 3-6
target properties 3-24 SAP system number 3-4, 3-9
task rules 3-21 SAP User
message server, specifying 3-5, 3-9 credentials, specifying 3-2
monitor server availability
server availability 3-5 specifying servers 3-5
sorting task rules 3-22
specifying
N
application servers, availability monitoring 3-5
Notify Task Rule, creating 3-20 default runtime user 3-5, 3-9
message server 3-5, 3-9
router string 3-5, 3-9
O
SAP incidents approver 1-3
objects, viewing 2-3 SAP incidents recipient 1-3
SAP system number 3-4, 3-9
SAP User credentials 3-2
P
processes
T
Core SAP Automation A-2
notification based on assignment 3-23 target groups
properties Core SAP Automation A-3
automation packs 2-3 target properties
SAP Solution Manager target 3-8 accessing 3-24
managing 3-24
targets
R deleting 3-7
router string, specifying 3-5, 3-9 history 3-13
runtime user Used by 3-12
creating task rules 3-14
SAP User, creating 3-2 accessing 3-14

assign 3-17
conditions 3-18
S configuring 3-15
SAP incidents and approvals copying 3-22

deleting 3-22

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disabling 3-21
enabling 3-21
General properties 3-17
managing 3-21
sorting 3-22
task types 3-17
Update Task Rule, creating 3-20
viewing
automation pack content A-1
automation pack properties 2-3
Core SAP Automation categories A-4
Core SAP Automation global variables A-2
Core SAP Automation processes A-2
Core SAP Automation target groups A-3
objects using target 3-12
target history 3-13

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Product Documentation viii

CHAPTER 1 Importing Automation Packs 1-1

Accessing the Automation Pack Import Wizard 1-2

Importing the SAP Solution Manager E2E Response.tap 1-4

SAP Solution Manager Adapter Requirements 1-4

Configuring SAP Solution Manager Templates 1-5

CHAPTER 2 Understanding the Automation Pack Content 2-1

Accessing Automation Pack Properties 2-2

Viewing Automation Pack Content and Dependencies 2-3

Process Automation Guide for SAP Solution Manager E2E Response

CHAPTER 3 Getting Started Using the Automation Pack 3-1

Creating an SAP User Account 3-2

Creating SAP Solution Manager Targets 3-2

Managing SAP Solution Manager Targets 3-6

CHAPTER 4 Managing SAP Solution Manager E2E Response Processes 4-1

Accessing SAP Solution Manager E2E Response Processes 4-2

Managing SAP Solution Manager Processes 4-3

Process Automation Guide for SAP Solution Manager E2E Response

Enabling a Process 4-3

Running Processes 4-8

Viewing Process Results 4-9

APPENDIX A Understanding the Core Automation for SAP Content A-1

Automation Pack Content A-1

Process Automation Guide for SAP Solution Manager E2E Response

Process Automation Guide for SAP Solution Manager E2E Response

Chapter 2 Understanding the Automation Provides information on the content included in

Appendix A Understanding the Core Provides information on the content included in

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Note Means reader take note.

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Guides and Release Notes

Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

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Accessing the Automation Pack Import Wizard

Opening the Import Wizard After Running Setup Wizard

Proceed to Importing the Core Automation for SAP.tap, page 1-3.

Opening the Import Wizard from Console

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Importing the Core Automation for SAP.tap

Step 4 Click Next to continue.

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Importing the SAP Solution Manager E2E Response.tap

Step 6 Click Next to continue.

SAP Solution Manager Adapter Requirements

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SAP Solution Manager Add-On

Importing the Cisco Add-On On SAP Solution Manager

Configuring SAP Solution Manager Templates

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Configure Custom Templates

Step 1 In Configuration Explorer, navigate to the template and select it.

Creating and Scheduling Alert Queue Cleanup Jobs

Note The suggested name is ALERTQ_STD for standard parameters.

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