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Replace XXX with the system ID of your back-end system. The TCP/IP program ID (value of PROGID) must exactly match the TCP/IP program ID of the corresponding RFC destination in the SAP back-end system.

The file SAPRFC.INIis in the installation directory of the IMDS Batch Client on the WWI server, for example C:\IMDSBatchClient). In this file, you must maintain the parameters GWHOST, GWSERVand PROGID according to the settings in transaction SM59.

1. Starting Batch Client with RFC Destination

To start the IMDS Batch Client as console program, use these parameters:

C:\IMDSBatchClient\IMDSBATCHCLIENT.EXE -D

Be aware

• Use the value of for setting up the RFC destination in the SAP back-end system while processing the Configuration Guide IMDS.

• Refer to file PARAMETERS.TXTin the IMDS Batch Clientinstallation folder for a complete list of supported call parameters of IMDSBATCHCLIENT.EXE.

Set Up IMDS Batch Client as a Windows Service

1. Log on to the PC with administrator rights.
2. Start the SVCADMIN.EXE program from the installation directory.
3. Choose Install a service.
4. Enter the parameters in the installation dialog box to install a service.

General Tab Parameters:

• Host

Enter the name of the local computer on which the service is to be installed.

• Name

Enter the unique internal name of the service, such as, IMDS_BATCH_CLIENT_ (max. 256 characters). The configuration data for the service is saved in the registry under the key

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\

• Display Name

Enter a freely definable name that is used by service administration programs for display purposes (max. 256 characters), such as, IMDS Batch Client().

• Executable Path

Enter the path to the program file IMDSBATCHCLIENT.EXEof the service, such as, C:\IMDSBatchClient\IMDSBATCHCLIENT.EXE. It is possible to install several services that all use the same program file.

• Service Arguments

Enter the destination of the IMDS Batch Client service. The syntax is the following: -D, such as, -DIMDS_BATCH_CLIENT_XXX. The destination in this example is IMDS_BATCH_CLIENT_XXX.

Optionally, you can use Run Service in Local System Account

Service Attributes Tab page:

• Service Type

Choose the option Own Process.

Deactivate the option Allow Service to interact with desktop.

• Start Type

Choose the option Automatically for the service to start automatically each time the computer is started up.

• Error Control

Set this parameter to the option Normal.

Event Logging Tab page:

• Activate the switch Use Windows event logging.

• Accept the option Application Logfile as the log file and the proposed event types Information, Warning, and Error.

• Message Files parameter: Insert the path to the program file IMDSBATCHCLIENT.EXE of the service, for example, C:\IMDSBatchClient\IMDSBATCHCLIENT.EXE.

1. Install the service by choosing OK.
2. Configure the Microsoft Windowsapplication log.

1. Start the Microsoft Windows event viewer (EVENTVWR.EXE).
2. Change the setting for the application log via Log -> Log Settings to the option Overwrite Events as Needed to prevent an overflow in the event viewer.

1. Test the service.

1. Start and stop the IMDS Batch Client service using the SVCADMIN.EXE program or the services control in Microsoft Windows.
2. Call the IMDS Batch Client from the SAP system.
3. Use the Windows Event Viewerto check whether the respective commands in the application log have been logged and the event details are displayed in the detail view.
4. Check whether the service was started automatically on system startup by rebooting the PC and calling the IMDS Batch Clientfrom the SAP system after a short delay.

Uninstalling a Service

To remove an installed service, proceed as follows:

1. Log on to the PC with administrator rights.
2. Start the service administration program SVCADMIN.EXEfrom the WWI or IMDSBatchClient directory.
3. If necessary, stop the current service using the Control, and configure the services function.
4. Remove the service using the Uninstall services function.

Changing the Service Configuration

To change the configuration of a service, proceed as follows:

1.,,Log on to the PC with administrator rights.

2.,,Start the service administration program SVCADMIN.EXE from the WWI or IMDSBatchClient directory.

3.,,Choose the Control, and configure the services function. Select the required service, and call the option dialog box using the Options button to change the service properties.

Monitoring a IMDSBatchClient Service

To monitor a IMDSBatchClient service using EHSSTART.EXE, proceed as follows (prerequisite: you have configured EHSSTART.EXEas a service as described under Set Up EhsStart As a Windows Service ):

1. Start the service administration program SVCADMIN.EXEfrom the WWI or IMDSBatchClient directory.

• Choose the Control, and configure the services function.

• Select the corresponding service.

• To open the options dialog box, choose Options.

• Choose the Service Attributes tab.

• Set the Start Typeparameter to the option Manually.

• Add the internal service name (for example, EhsStart) to the Service Dependency dialog box using the Add Dependency button.

• Confirm the changes by choosing OK.

1. Close the EhsStart service and the service that you have just configured if necessary.
2. Start the EhsStart service. After a short delay, this should start the service that you have just configured and monitor it. The principle here is that EhsStart starts and monitors all services that are dependent on it.

Setup RFC Connection

1. RFC Destination in R/3 System

In transaction SM59, create the following RFC destination:

1. IMDS Connection Parameters

Configure the IMDS connection parameters in the Customizing activity Specify IMDS System.