This blog explains how to configure and create out of the box Broadcast messages using SAP sample UI.
The Broadcast messages (BCM) is a new feature that gives portal administrators the ability to broadcast messages to end users in a defined time frame. It also gives the ability to assign a message to certain groups or roles with priority (high/normal).
Prerequisites
You have installed SAP Enterprise Portal (EP) 7.31 SP11 or above.
Broadcast Messaging Configuration
1. Copy Sample_BroadcastMessageIview under Portal Content >> Portal Applications >> com.sap.portal.broadcast.message.framework to Portal Content >> <Any Folder> and paste it as pcd object with the same name or choose different name.
In this blog the name is Broadcast Message
| 2. | Open Ajax Framework Page and add Broadcast Message Framework and Broadcast Message iVewes as delta link to the page. Make sure it is under Masthead Container and Visible. |
3. Enable Broadcast Messaging service:
a. Access SAP NetWeaver Administrator >> Configuration >> Infrastructure >> Application Modules >> search for <com.sap.portal.broadcast.message.service>
b. In Web Module Details click broadcastmessageservice
c. In Portal Service Details change BCM is Active property to true
4. Assign the user broadcast messaging role
a. Access User Administration
b. Add broadcast_messages_role to the users or groups.
Creating Broadcast Messaging
| 1. | Access the portal >> Broadcast Messages >> Click New |
2. Add Broadcast Message Name >> click Next >> You can choose the message Priority <High, Normal> Write the Broadcast Message in the Message Box and set the time frame and click Next
3. Assign role or group to display the message for certain users or groups then click Next and then click Finish
Now you can check the message status from the Broadcast Message Overview
When the message is active it will show Next to the user name at the Masthead as shown in the below figure
