Portal / Custom Development Licensing Question

Hello,
we want to install and use the Netweaver Portal with some "default" Portal features like rooms and some custom webdynpro development. But we are not sure how to license this scenario.
We have a lot of licensed ERP / ECC users in our ABAP system. But not all of the future portal users are ERP user. There is no connection between custom development and the ABAP system. Am I right, that all portal user, who wants to access the ABAP backend must have a valid ABAP (ERP) license?
What about the other users who don't have an ABAP license? Do they need a special portal license?
Thank you.

Hi,
My understanding is the SAP Portal falls under your Netweaver license which might be different from your Business Suite or ERP license. Best advice I can give you is to check with your SAP Account Executive and clarify exactly your scenario.
Generally I believe there is a "casual" license for users of ERP that do so only via the portal (e.g. ESS/MSS).
BRgds,
Simon

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