Prerequisites

Before beginning the installation, ensure you have:

• Proper SAP BASIS Admin authorizations.

• Access to transaction code SAINT (SAP Add-On Installation Tool)

• The CloudFeed SAP addon installation package (SAR file)

• System backup completed

• Access to the application server where the installation will occur

• Install SSL certificates of data target in STRUST transaction code.

• Set icm/HTTPS/client_sni_enabled to TRUE

Installation Steps

1. Prepare for Installation

1. Log in to your SAP system client 000 with a user that has SAP Basis Admin Authorisations

2. Create a system backup if not already done

3. Ensure no users are active in the system during installation

4. Either copy the CloudFeed SAP addon SAR file to the application server ( /usr/sap/trans/EPS/in folder) or use transaction code SAINT to upload SAR File from SAP Frontend in the third step.

2. Launch SAINT Transaction

1. Open SAP GUI

2. Enter transaction code: SAINT

3. The "SAP Add-On Installation Tool" screen will appear

3. Import SAR File

1. In SAINT, select "Installation Package" → "Load Packages"

2. Enter the path to the CloudFeed SAR file

3. Click "Open" to load the archive

4. Verify the package details displayed match the expected CloudFeed addon version

4. Install the Addon

1. From the SAINT main screen, select "Installation"

2. The CloudFeed addon package should appear in the queue

3. Select the package

4. Click "Continue (F8)" to start the installation

5. Review the installation log for any warning messages

6. Confirm any popups requesting authorization to proceed

5. Verify Installation

1. Wait for the installation to complete

2. Check the installation log for any errors

3. Verify the return code is "0" (successful)

4. Use transaction SE80 to verify the CloudFeed namespace objects are present. ( /CLF/ )

6. Post-Installation Steps

1. Activate services:

   • Start the CloudFeed service using the provided activation transaction

   • Verify service status

Troubleshooting

Common Installation Issues

1. Archive Loading Fails

   • Verify file permissions on the SAR file

   • Check available disk space

   • Ensure the path is correctly specified

2. Installation Queue Errors

   • Clear SAINT buffer

   • Restart SAINT transaction

   • Check for locked objects

3. Authorization Issues

   • Verify user has SAP_ALL profile

   • Check system-specific authorization objects

   • Review security audit log

Support Contact

If you encounter any issues during installation:

1. Document the exact error message

2. Capture screenshots of relevant screens

3. Collect system logs

4. Contact CloudFeed support with the above information

Next Steps

After successful installation:

1. Configure basic settings

2. Set up user authorizations

3. Perform connectivity tests

4. Schedule regular maintenance checks

Version Information

• Document version: 1.0