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Reducing the Intimidation of ERP Releases
It is widely acknowledged that software releases can be intimidating and overwhelming, particularly for those who lack adequate preparation. In times when releases seem daunting, the initial effort may feel more like a struggle to keep up. Other times, it often appears more convenient to inform your team, “We can simply wait for the next release and plan more effectively.” This scenario is commonplace, leading to a reactive approach to releases rather than a proactive one. Being reactive can create the sensation of merely striving to keep one’s “head above water” in an effort to maintain operational technology. To confront this issue, SAP Enterprise Support is unveiling a new tool designed to streamline access to the latest release content curated by SAP experts. This tool assembles and organizes information into a user-friendly digital library.
Introducing the release navigator: a resource aimed at helping customers derive maximum business value from SAP Cloud ERP Private by centralizing release information and content. We encourage you to explore this valuable resource to enhance your approach to managing technology upgrades.
The release navigator will be available later this month on the Release Ready page which you can access here:
Saving Time & Effort
The release navigator helps users and administrators understand new features that are coming with the release. It also assists with:
- Guidance on Releases: It offers guidance on important dates and new functionalities are included in the latest release, helping businesses to better prepare for updates.
- Support Materials: Provides access to various support materials such as release blogs, product documentation, guided demos, and videos that assist in leveraging new features effectively (refer to Figure 1: Product Specific page).
- Change Management: Helps with change management by ensuring that all stakeholders are informed about new features and can plan training or process adjustments accordingly.
Figure 1: Product Specific page
At launch, the following topics will be organized by the following:
Lines of Business (LoB)
- Asset Management
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Manufacturing
- R&D/Engineering
- Sales
- Service
- Sourcing & Procurement
- Supply Chain
Industries
- Automotive
- Banking
- Defense & Security
- Insurance
- Oil & Gas
- Public Sector
- Retail & Fashion
- Utilities
Enterprise Technology
- SAP Fiori
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- SAP Joule
Additional release content and information pertaining to SAP Cloud ERP Private that is not specific to a particular line of business (LoB), industry, enterprise technology, or artificial intelligence can be found on the General page (refer to Figure 2: General page). This section also provides links to other release navigators related to various SAP products and services, including Business Technology Platform and Supply Chain Management.
Figure 2: General page
Innovation Plan
To minimize disruptions to your user experience, the release navigator for SAP Cloud ERP Private incorporates new UX elements once a year, during the October update cycle, aligning with the introduction of new release content. The updates to the release navigator are fully automated, requiring no manual intervention.
Connect with Us
We value your input and encourage you to share any feedback or specific content requests for future updates to the release navigator. Please feel free to complete our 2-question anonymous survey or contribute your suggestions in the Comments section below this post.
You can also leave your feedback directly in the release navigator by selecting the User Feedback inside the side menu (refer to Figure 3: User Feedback page).
Figure 3: User Feedback pageBest Run,
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