Unable to refresh structure for Universe based on SAP cubes

Hi ,
We have installed the XI R2 integration kit on Unix server successfully. WebI & Crystal are working fine on SAP data.
But when I try to refresh the structure of BW query based universe the option doesn't show up (It's greyed out).
I tried 'refresh structure' option on efashion universe and it works fine.
Also, in the Designer login I dont see SAP authentication type as an option. Do we have to install any integration kit for Client as well?
(BO is installed on Unix server)
Please help me out with these problems.
Thanks,
Shesha.

Hi Shesha,
This is only available in XI 3.0 onwards.
You will find this in the "What's new in BusinessObjects XI 3.0 for SAP solutions" guide.
Lifecycle management and customization of SAP BW universes
Refresh SAP BW universe structure
You can now refresh SAP BW universes to take into account SAP metadata
updates. Universe objects and filters can be automatically updated, added,
removed, or even hidden. Multiple options are available to keep or discard
modifications which were done after initial universe creation.
SAP BW universe customization
You can now customize SAP BW universes by manually inserting new
dimensions, measures, and details, and updating the default folder
organization. You can also insert new query filters.
Regards
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