Solution Manager Key

Before SAP can be installed, there are a few pre-requirements that need to met. One of these is to generate a solution manager key which is required during the SAP installation. This is detailed below.

Run SAP Logon and double click on your Solution Manager SAP Server

Login into Solution Manager

Run transaction code SMSY by entering into the text box at the top left and pressing enter

In the "SYSTEM LANDSCAPE - SAP Solution Manager" screen, from the menu on the left, right click on "Systems" and select "Create new system"

In the "Create New System" box, enter the SAP SID in the System box, select product and version as in the example below. Click on the save icon to save this system

From the menu, select "System" and then "Other Object"

In the "Select Other Object" window, enter the SAP SID in the "System" text box

Click on the "Generate Installation/Upgrade Key" icon at the bottom of the above window

In the "Gernerate Installation/Upgrade Key" window, enter the SAP SID, System number and the SAP Servers hostname.

Finally click on Generate Key. This will the key required during the installation of SAP