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Get started with SAP Crystal Reports

View the step by step process to get you started with SAP Crystal Reports

Download SAP Crystal Reports software

Try SAP Crystal Reports for 30 days then purchase the software for use in your company.

Installation and setup

Learn to continue with an installation of Crystal Reports 2016 by replacing the trial keycode with a production license and setup the software in your environment.

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User guide

Read our user guide for step by step walk throughs on building reports and completing common reporting tasks.

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Start using SAP Crystal Reports

Realize business results fast with expert-led training, hands-on experience, and best practices for SAP Crystal Reports.

Step 1: Connect a data source

Follow the steps to learn how to connect to a data source when building your report with the report wizard or the blank report option.

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Step 2: Create reports

Learn how to create and publish a report.

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Step 3: Sharing reports

Share reports with end users without the need to design or modify the report.

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Step 4: Download latest service packs

Explore our latest service packs to upgrade and deploy support packages and patches with updates and enhancements.

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Investing in transparency to create customer trust

Discover how Bumble Bee Foods uses blockchain technology from SAP to accurately trace the origins and delivery of its products and combat mislabeling in the seafood industry.

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Eliminate counterfeits with blockchain innovation

Learn how a blockchain solution from SAP helps wholesalers comply with a U.S. regulation for verifying prescription drugs that are returned and intended for resale.

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Co-innovating to fight smartphone theft

Through a joint project, Deutsche Telekom, Camelot ITLab, and SAP are building a blockchain network to prevent cell phones from being stolen.

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Learn more about SAP Crystal Reports

Find the information you need to implement, maintain, and enhance your SAP Crystal Reports software.

Learn how to use Formula Workshop and the Formula Editor in SAP Crystal Reports to create values not included in your data source.

Connect to Microsoft Access

Read this guide to follow the appropriate steps to connect SAP Crystal Reports to Microsoft Access.

Connect to Microsoft Excel

Read this guide to follow the appropriate steps to connect SAP Crystal Reports to data in a Microsoft Excel workbook.

From evaluation to production

Learn to continue with an installation of SAP Crystal Reports 2016 by replacing the trial keycode with a production license.

Connect to a data source

Follow the steps to learn how to connect to a data source.

Connect to Microsoft SQL Server

Start reporting from Microsoft SQL Server data sources by following the steps in this guide to establish a connection.

Create an invoice

Use this guide to create a report you can use as an invoice (or modify to create statements, shipping documents, etc.).

Replicate a pre-printed form

Match the layout of a pre-printed form (tax forms, government submissions, bank certificates, payroll checks).

Create a sales report

Create a report for operations, in this use-case follow the guide to build a sales report.

Create an HR report

Use SAP Crystal Reports' flexible design tools and features to create a report for your business, in this case, an HR report.

Create an interactive dashboard

When building dashboards with SAP Crystal Reports read this guide to follow some best practices.

Create reports for publishing

Create a publishing report for data-driven report bursting.

Connect to Microsoft Access

Read this guide to follow the appropriate steps to connect SAP Crystal Reports to Microsoft Access.

Connect to Microsoft Excel

Read this guide to follow the appropriate steps to connect SAP Crystal Reports to data in a Microsoft Excel workbook.

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SAP Crystal Reports 2016 Supported Platforms (PAM)

Comparison of Features by Version For SAP Crystal Reports® and SAP Crystal Server Software

From evaluation to production

Learn to continue with an installation of SAP Crystal Reports 2016 by replacing the trial keycode with a production license.

Connect to a data source

Follow the steps to learn how to connect to a data source.

Connect to Microsoft SQL Server

Start reporting from Microsoft SQL Server data sources by following the steps in this guide to establish a connection.

Create an invoice

Use this guide to create a report you can use as an invoice (or modify to create statements, shipping documents, etc.).

Replicate a pre-printed form

Match the layout of a pre-printed form (tax forms, government submissions, bank certificates, payroll checks).

Create a sales report

Create a report for operations, in this use-case follow the guide to build a sales report.

Create an HR report

Use SAP Crystal Reports' flexible design tools and features to create a report for your business, in this case, an HR report.

Create an interactive dashboard

When building dashboards with SAP Crystal Reports read this guide to follow some best practices.

Create reports for publishing

Create a Publishing report for data-driven report bursting.

SAP Crystal Dashboard Design roadmap

Learn about the end of life and transition information for SAP Crystal Dashboard Design.

SAP Crystal Solutions Chart types

Learn about the chart types available for SAP Crystal Reports 2016 and SAP Crystal Server 2016

Export Format types

Export options from SAP Crystal Reports 2016 and SAP Crystal Server 2016

Supported Languages

View a summary of the languages supported with SAP Crystal Reports and SAP Crystal Server

Community and Events

Join our online community

Network with other SAP Crystal Reports customers, get insights from product experts, share your knowledge, and attend year-round events.

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