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# Prerequisites & Limitations

## Prerequisites for Installing the ABAP Agent

To install the ABAP agent, you'll need to meet the following requirements.

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**SAP Permissions**

The agent requires a dedicated SAP role. Follow the instructions described on page: [Generate Authorization Profiles](/sealights-agents-and-plugins/abap-agent/install-the-abap-agent/generate-authorization-profiles.md).

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**SAP Version Requirement**

The ABAP Agent relies on **SCMON** for data collection.\
SCMON is available starting from **SAP NetWeaver 7.4 SP08**.

**Therefore, the SAP system must be version 7.4.8 or higher.**

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## Limitations and Supported Versions

The following versions are currently supported:

* SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private Edition
* SAP S/4HANA Enterprise Management
* SAP ECC (SAP ERP Central Component)
* ABAP that is not executed in BTP or a public cloud environment.

We're actively working on adding support for ABAP that is executed in BTP or a public cloud environment, and this is on our roadmap for future delivery.

Please note the following:

* Playlists: Playlists are not currently supported via the personal agent, but this feature is also on our roadmap.