Getting Started

The following sections introduce you to the first few actions as a new user of IT-Conductor FLUX™.

Prerequisites

• Sign in to IT-Conductor and download the FLUX™ transport package. This package contains all the necessary components required to integrate FLUX™ with your SAP system. If you’re already registered with IT-Conductor, click here to download the package.

Figure 1: IT-Conductor FLUX™ Transport

• Import the FLUX™ transport package into your SAP system using standard SAP transport management procedures.

Note for FLUX Customers If you are currently using the ZFLUX transaction, you must import the ZFLUX removal transports before importing the latest FLUX transport:

1. ZO2K900147 – Deletes objects in package ZITCONDUCTOR_SID (This transport deletes all dependent objects and must be imported first)

2. ZO2K900151 – Deletes package ZITCONDUCTOR_SID (This transport deletes the package itself and must be imported second)

After importing both of these transports, proceed with importing the latest FLUX transport

Note: To be able to import exported data after a System Refresh, the FLUX™ transport must either be in the Production System or re-imported into the currently refreshed System.

• Use Tcode SE38 to run program BTCTRNS1 to suspend all SAP background jobs before executing FLUX™ on your SAP environment. Once all post System Refresh tasks are completed, run BTCTRNS2 to reschedule the background jobs.

How to install the FLUX™ License Key

Once you’ve imported the FLUX™ transport package into your SAP system, you’ll have to install the license key. The license key is an alphanumeric code that you should receive in your email upon signing up for IT-Conductor. If you need help finding your FLUX™ license key, please get in touch with our support email.

Figure 2: Mail Containing the FLUX™ Product Key

1. Go to your SAP system where FLUX™ will be executed and run tcode /n/ITCON/FLUX. If it’s your first time using FLUX™, you’ll get an information message.

Figure 3a: Invalid License Key Message

1. Click on the checkmark to proceed.

Figure 3b: Invalid License Key Message

1. Click the Settings icon to install the license.

Figure 4a: IT-ConductorFLUX™ Settings

1. Enter the path for Export Data Directory. FLUX™ automatically creates the default /usr/sap/trans/ITCONDUCTOR directory. However, you may specify a different directory for data here.

2. Click on Product Key.

Figure 4b: IT-Conductor FLUX™ Settings - Product Key

1. Enter the key from the email attachment and click on the checkbox.

Figure 5: Enter Product Key

Figure 6: License Key Updated Message

Export Configuration

1. In your SAP landscape, type the Tcode /n/ITCON/FLUX to access the FLUX™ Configuration Cockpit.

Figure 7: IT-Conductor FLUX™ Configuration Cockpit

1. Click on Create New Configuration.

Figure 8: Create New Configuration

1. Add a description for the configuration. Then click on Proceed to continue.

Figure 9: Enter Configuration Description and Data Directory

Note: The export data directory defaults to /usr/sap/trans/ITCONDUCTOR and it is reserved exclusively for FLUX™. Only FLUX-generated files should be stored here. You may change the directory if needed, but its path must not exceed 130 characters

1. Select the packages that you’d like to import.

Figure 10: Add Packages to a Configuration

Note: Importing the USER package functions similarly to using transaction codes SCC8/SCC7, exporting and importing all client-specific data under the SAP_ALL profile (excluding change documents). If SCC8/SCC7 is already being used during the System Refresh, you may continue using them at your discretion, but it is strongly recommended to export the USER package beforehand as a backup of all user data.

As part of the USER package import post-processing, the following programs are automatically executed via batch job:

1. RSUSR405 – Resets all user buffers across all clients.

2. RSADRCK2 – Cleans up and synchronizes company address data between systems.

1. Click the Save button. This will create a new configuration item on the FLUX™ Configuration Cockpit.

2. Double-click to view the selected packages in the newly created item. You can still modify the packages in the configuration, name, and directory by clicking on 'Change Configuration Description and Directory'. While they can be re-exported and re-imported, the packages within the Configuration cannot be changed once it has been exported.

Figure 11: Change Configuration Descriotion and Data Directory

1. Once you’re sure of the packages you want to export, double-click on the configuration and click on the Export Selected Configuration button.

Figure 12: Export Configuration

1. Select the client you wish to export to, then click the check mark. Client-independent tables are always included. When importing a client-specific export, ensure the target client already exists on the refreshed system.

Figure 13: Confirm the Export Client

Note: Please make sure that no other FLUX™ configuration packages or background jobs are running while these packages execute in dialog mode. See ‘Export/Import Jobs Still Running’ Error for more information.

The export has been requested. Back in the configuration cockpit, FLUX shows the export SAP system and the clients.

Figure 14: Export Requested

Note: For best practice, export all configuration packages before the System Refresh, even if you do not plan to import them all afterward. Be aware that importing all packages post refresh can be time-consuming.

1. Check the status of the export by double-clicking on the configuration. The status of each package will turn green when it is done exporting.

2. Click on the green button to check the log of each package.

Figure 15: Export Status

Figure 16: Export Log

Note: Please make sure that all the packages in the configuration are exported before starting the import.

Export Condition Codes

In FLUX Cockpit, R3trans return codes are displayed as status indicators. Codes 0 and 4 appear with a green status (successful or completed with warnings), while codes 8 and above are shown in red to indicate errors.

Condition Code 0

Figure 17: Export Condition Code 0 - FLUX Cockpit View

Figure 18: Export Condition Code 0 - Log View

Condition Code 4

Figure 19: Export Condition Code 4 - FLUX Cockpit View

Figure 20: Export Condition Code 4 - Log View

Condition Code 8

Figure 21: Export Condition Code 8 - FLUX Cockpit View

Figure 22: Export Condition Code 8 - Log View

Import Configuration

1. To import the packages, double-click on the same configuration and click on Import Selected Configuration

Figure 23: Import Packages

1. Click Yes on the pop-up window to continue. This will start the import.

Figure 24: Confirm Import

Note: If you’re importing the VARIANTS and BATCHJOBS configuration packages, they must be included in the same configuration and imported first after a System Refresh. This ensures their history is not overwritten during the FLUX™ import process. See VARIANTS and BATCHJOBS Packages Import Errors for more information.

1. Wait for a few minutes until the status of all the packages turns green. Click on the import green button to see the logs.

Figure 25: Import Status

Figure 26: Import Log

1. You may also check these logs against Tcode SM37.

Figure 27: IT-Conductor FLUX™ Background Jobs on SM37

1. To download the logs, go back to the FLUX™ Configuration Cockpit, select a configuration, and click on the Zip and Download All Log Files button.

Figure 28: Zip and Download Log Files on IT-Conductor FLUX™

1. Save the logs in your preferred location. FLUX™ unifies the export, import, and application logs in one zip file.

Figure 29: Download Log Files

Note: The Application Log keeps records for a maximum of 2 days.

Import Condition Codes

In FLUX Cockpit, R3trans return codes are displayed as status indicators. Codes 0 and 4 appear with a green status (successful or completed with warnings), while codes 8 and above are shown in red to indicate errors.

Condition Code 0

Figure 29: Import Condition Code 0 - FLUX Cockpit View

Figure 30: Import Condition Code 0 - Log View

Condition Code 4

Figure 31: Import Condition Code 4 - FLUX Cockpit View

Figure 32: Import Condition Code 4 - Log View

Condition Code 8

Figure 33: Import Condition Code 8 - FLUX Cockpit View

Figure 34: Import Condition Code 8 - Log View

Display and Navigation Features

FLUX provides several options to help you organize and customize the information displayed on the configuration cockpit. These features allow you to sort, filter, and adjust the layout so you can quickly locate the data you need.

• You can sort any column in ascending or descending order by clicking the sorting icons.

Figure 35: Sorting Options

• Use the filter option to narrow down the list of configurations or jobs based on specific criteria

Figure 36: Define Filter Criteria

• The Change Layout option allows you to customize your display by choosing which columns appear on the configuration cockpit. You can show or hide fields, rearrange column order, and tailor the view to match your workflow.

Figure 37a: Change Layout Option

Figure 37b: Change Layout Option

Figure 37c: Change Layout Option

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