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3579943 - Unable to Create New Authentication Type in Central Management Console

Symptom

  • An attempt to set up a new authentication type called 'EnterpriseNew' in the Central Management Console.
  • The intention is to assign this new authentication type to a subset of users.

Environment

  • SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform 4.x
  • All Supported Operating Systems

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Access the Central Management Console.
  2. Attempt to set up a new authentication type called 'EnterpriseNew'.

Cause

  • The following are the authentication types supported: 
  • Enterprise
  • LDAP
  • SAP
  • Windows AD

Resolution

  • It is not possible to create a new authentication type like 'EnterpriseNew' or any other name. This is a by design configuration of the product.

See Also

Refer to the following for more information:

  • Knowledge Article: 1625388 - How to change database credentials for multiple Crystal reports?

Keywords

SAP Crystal Reports, Central Management Console, authentication type, EnterpriseNew, LDAP, Windows AD, Enterprise, design configuration. , KBA , BI-BIP-PUB , Publishing and scheduling in InfoView/BI launch pad , Problem

Product

SAP Crystal Reports all versions