Central KM Repository

Hi,
Is there a way i can have an Central KM Repository. I have an BW Java portal and a Central Portal .Is there a way i can configure the BW Java portal to Use the KM of Central Portal  .
Thanks,
sree

Hi,
We took the FPN Route to deal with my issue .Using the WebDev you can do it . For the issue i faced  in the <user.id> Parameter the Value was  DATASOURCE.USERNAME(EG:- USER.CORP_LDAP.sam ) . So if both Portal are connected via LDAP then it will work .In my case one portal was LDAP & the other one was UME for logon .
Thanks,
sree

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