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2518937 - Excel Add-in Proxy Credentials Not Stored

Symptom

When logging to Excel Add-In, the proxy settings for user name and password are not stored.

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Logon to Excel Add-In
  2. On Add-In tab click on Logon
  3. Click on Proxy Settings button
  4. Fill the User Name and Password fields
  5. Click OK
  6. Close the Excel
  7. When you open the Add-In again, the information is not stored

Cause

As these data are stored in machine's registry, this would cause security issues.

Resolution

This is the current system behavior.
You need to enter the credentials every time you logon to Excel Add-In

Keywords

KBA , SRD-CC-FED , Feeds , Product Enhancement

Product

SAP BUSINESS BYDESIGN 1708 ; SAP Hybris Cloud for Customer add-ins 1708