SAP
System/Server
Landscape
SAP System
Landscape /
Server
Landscape
The SAP System Landscape, often
referred to as the Server Landscape, is the
structured arrangement of various servers
and environments used to support SAP
applications during their lifecycle
SAP System
Landscape / It typically follows a multi-tier architecture
to facilitate development, testing, and
production activities without interfering with
Server each other
Landscape
A standard SAP landscape consists of
three main systems
+ Purpose: This is where all the
customizations, configurations, and
developments are performed
+ Clients
1. Development + Customizing Client – used for
configuration
System + Development Client – used for
development work like ABAP coding
+ Transport Management System : After
successful development, the changes are
transported to the Quality Assurance system
via TMS
Purpose: It serves as the environment
for testing
Testing Client – for end-
users or consultants to
2. Quality
Clients perform functional,
integration, and user
acceptance testing
Assurance
Validation: Any bugs or issues are
System addressed before moving the changes
to the Production environment
Security Testing: Roles and
authorizations are also tested in this
system to validate user access levels
Purpose: This is the live system
where the actual business
transactions are processed
3. Production Data Integrity: Contains real-time
data and is critical for day-to-day
System
business operations
Stability: High availability, security,
and performance are essential in
this environment to ensure
smooth business operations
Additional + Sandbox Environment: A separate system
often used for experimenting or testing new
Components in concepts without affecting the main
development environment
Complex + Pre-Production : An optional system that
mirrors the Production system for final
Landscapes performance testing before deployment
Transport + Role: TMS controls the movement of
Management configuration and code changes across the
landscape
System
Risk Mitigation: Changes are
thoroughly tested in a non-
production environment before
going live
Key Benefits Streamlined Processes: Ensures
of SAP System smooth transitions from
development to production
Landscape
Business Continuity: Protects the
live environment from potential
disruptions by using separate
environments for development
and testing
