BSP URL in BEX Browser role

Hi,
I'm putting a link to a BSP URL into a role in the BW BEX Browser, for transport up through our dev and test systems. How do I configure this link so that it resolves the correct address for each system?
Regards
Neville

If you want place BSP applications in the roles you should place them in the role menu.
It has options for reports, transactions and others.
Click on others button and choose the BSP application radio button. in the resulting screen enter the BSP application name and start page.
Regards
Raja

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