How to promote a single folder

How to promote a single folder

How to Promote a Single Folder Using 360Plus


Overview

This article explains the steps to promote a single public folder using 360Plus. This functionality is useful when you want to migrate specific content between SAP BusinessObjects environments without promoting all objects or folders.


Environment

  • Product: 360Plus

  • Version: Applicable to all versions

  • BI Solution: SAP BusinessObjects


Steps to Promote a Folder

1. Select the Target Folder

  • Navigate to SAP BusinessObjects Resources within 360View.

  • Expand the Public Folder tree.

  • Locate and select the folder you want to promote.


2. Add the Folder to the Selection Cart

  • Right-click on the selected folder.

  • Choose Selection Cart > Add to selection.


3. Open the Selection Cart

  • Click the Cart icon in the top-right corner of the interface.

  • This opens the Manage Selection screen.

  • At the bottom, click on Promote Selection.


4. Configure the Promotion Task

  • Double-click on Promote Selection to open the Add Task window.

  • In the first step:

    • Select the Destination Kind (e.g., CMS).

    • Choose the destination CMS where the folder should be promoted.


5. Set Promotion Options

  • Go to the Actions to do tab and select Full Promotion.

  • In the BOBJ Promotions tab, check the required options related to Public Folder content (e.g., include reports, subfolders, access rights).


6. Execute the Promotion Task

  • Click Add Task to save and run the promotion.

  • Monitor the task until completion.

  • Once done, verify that the folder and its content appear in the destination environment.


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