When does SAP GUI need to be installed locally?

Depending on the required functions and whether these need to be executed by client or server, SAP GUI must be installed locally.

Functionality

Client/Server

Requires
SAP GUI

SAP® synchronization

  • Transfer project
  • Start synchronization
  • Transfer test project
  • Transform project
  • Start consistency check
  • Use Test Designer together with SAP® Solution Manager

<s_server>

No

ARIS Connectivity for SAP® Solutions

  • Run executable
  • Open documentation
  • Perform customizing activities
  • Open blueprint
  • Open configuration

ARIS Client

Yes

BI Modeling

  • Transfer/update DataSources
  • Transfer queries as PDF files
  • Transfer InfoAreas
  • Update InfoAreas in models

<s_server>

No

ARIS Publisher

Connectivity for SAP® Solutions

  • Run executable
  • Open documentation

As a Java applet on the client side

No (1)

(1) Only if SAP® Solution Manager documents are opened via Web service URL.