SAP BI4.0 INSTALLATION on UNIX/LINUX doesn’t need SAP GUI.

All components which are essential for the Connectivity to SAP Systems are provided as a part of the CORE Installation package for SAP BI4.0.

For legacy (CR 2011) CR designer, the SAP GUI (with SPECIFIC options selected) is needed for using the SAP toolbar (meant for the purpose of SAVING reports to BW), however as CR 2011 Designer is a Windows-based product, this requirement is not APPLICABLE for installations on UNIX as well as Linux installations.

SAP BI4.0 installation on UNIX/LINUX doesn’t need SAP GUI.

All components which are essential for the Connectivity to SAP Systems are provided as a part of the core Installation package for SAP BI4.0.

For legacy (CR 2011) CR designer, the SAP GUI (with specific options selected) is needed for using the SAP toolbar (meant for the purpose of saving reports to BW), however as CR 2011 Designer is a Windows-based product, this requirement is not applicable for installations on UNIX as well as Linux installations.