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difference between SAP client and instance

jbrotto
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Is there a difference between difference between SAP client and instance?

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raju_alankar
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In SAP, a "client" refers to a logical partition of the SAP system that is used to separate data and configuration settings for different departments, organizations or subsidiaries within a company. Each client has its own set of master data, transactional data, and customizing settings.

An "instance" refers to a physical installation of the SAP software and associated database on a server. One SAP instance can support multiple clients, but each client can only reside in one instance.

In summary, a client is a logical partition within an SAP system and an instance is a physical installation of the SAP software.