Control Panel

This topic describes how to configure the options of the Control Panel tab.

Control Panel stores data in Microsoft Access or SQL Server in the backend and increases the efficiency of Process Runner and SAP system. The web-based interface of Control Panel enables easy monitoring and control by IT or SAP administrators to instantly define and implement usage policies across users, systems, and processes without changing SAP security or access.

To configure the options on the Control Panel tab

  1. In Process Runner, select Tools > Options. The Options window is displayed.
  2. On the Enterprise Settings > Control Panel tab, select Enable Control Panel. The options in the window are available.
  3. To import and use the existing EShare enterprise settings for the configuration of Control Panel, perform the following steps:
    1. Select Import Configuration Details. The Control Panel config file dialog box is displayed.
    2. Browse and select the EShareConfig.icf file. The configuration information is automatically populated in the appropriate fields.
  4. To configure Control Panel using a web service, perform the following steps:
    • URL: Enter the URL of the Control Panel instance.
    • In Credentials for your web service url, select one of the following options:
      • Use default: Indicates that the default credentials are used to connect to Control Panel. The User Name and Password options are not available for this option.
      • User defined: Indicates that the domain user name and password that are used to connect Control Panel.

      Note: Ensure that you get the required details from your Control Panel administrator.

  5. Select Test Connection. The configuration details are verified.
  6. To reduce the average time to access Control Panel server for frequent actions, select Enable Control Panel Cache. The copies of actions performed for the first time in Process Runner are stored on your computer and thus the average time to access the Control Panel server is reduced.
  7. Select Apply and then OK. The changes are saved.