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  • 1.  Install Function Module

    Posted 01-11-2019 02:45
    ​We have used Winshuttle for a number of years successfully without installing a function module in SAP to use. One of our users as asked for a function module to be added to SAP so he can get greater functionality from the solution. What does this function module enable the user do above the existing installation?

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    Peter Norman | Divisional Systems Manager
    Malvern Instruments Ltd | [City] | 1684581419
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  • 2.  RE: Install Function Module

    Employee
    Posted 01-11-2019 09:03
    Hi Peter
    The function module performs a number of functions related to security, performance and usability.  I'm including a few links here.
    * https://winshuttle-help.s3.amazonaws.com/Winshuttle-function-module/EN/12/index12.htm  - speaking to what it is and install info
    * https://winshuttle-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/product-brochure/Winshuttle-WFM-Technical-brief-EN.pdf?X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIAIYJY5NTQA7ZRIBZA%2F20190111%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20190111T140026Z&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Expires=300&X-Amz-Signature=5a38120a595fc173b61658bcb7a82a114632fc8a9f935207f36ec4b848c6bc2a   a document that highlights features.

    Hope this is helpful.  Please reach out to Winshuttle if you need additional information.

    Best Regards,
    Sigrid


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    Sigrid Kok
    PSE | Winshuttle North America
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  • 3.  RE: Install Function Module

    Employee
    Posted 01-11-2019 10:12
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    Attaching the WFM (Winshuttle Function Module) technical brief, in case you have access issues.  I hope it's helpful
    Sigrid

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    Sigrid Kok
    PSE | Winshuttle North America
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  • 4.  RE: Install Function Module

    Posted 01-14-2019 14:35
    ​The function module is a set of transports that are typically installed in SAP by the basis team.  I think it was originally created to improve the performance of Query scripts, and was later enhanced to support adaptive query throttling.  I know that, from a basis/security perspective, the function module can be used to restrict Query output (ensure the safety of your normal SAP operations)... for example, our WFM doesn't allow us to enter greater than a certain number of materials in an "IN" statement while trying to extract data from SAP tables.  I think the WFM is also what allows for linking of tables in Query.  When changes are made to SAP in various ways (e.g. security changes), the function module allows for adapting to these changes without having to make major changes to SAP security (or reversing patches).  Function module updates are typically backwards compatible.

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    Jeremie Dippel
    Project Engineer @ Rockwell Automation
    Wisconsin Local Wug Leader
    I'm your huckleberry.
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