ERP shell creation package

[Former Member]

For any ERP related package (except client deletion package), do we have to run "ERP shell creation package" at the very beginning?

The reason I ask this question is as follows:

To bring HR configuration to the target, we have 2 different methods:

1) client copy

2) TDMS package called "ERP initial package for MDC"

Therefore I have the impression that at least method 1) does not need a shell creation.

I am not sure whether method 2) needs a shell creation first or not.

Could you help explain?

Is there any other exception for shell creation?

Thanks!

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hello

No shell is not a mandatory step before TDMS ERP related package. General requirement of TDMS packages (time base or object based) is that the repository on both the sender and receiver should be identical. So in case the repository on both the system is already in sync then Shell is not needed. Also if there are minor differences in the repository then too it may not be required to do shell if the same inconsistencies could be removed manually or by importing some missing transports.

If the differences between the two systems are many or if the receiver system needs to be build from the scratch then Shell is required.

I hope that helps

Best regards

Pankaj