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ANST – also known as the Automated Notes Search Tool, is a powerful application that searches SAP notes for a specific problem based on the issue in your system.
The tool is available if you have upgraded your system to one of the following SAP basis support packages (seeKnowledge Base Article 1818192
The transaction to start the tool is named ANST_SEARCH_TOOL.
NEW! By following the instructions in note 1915529, you can utilizethe shorter transaction ANST. The functionality is exactly the same as ANST_SEARCH_TOOL, but the shorter transaction name makes it more convenient.
We have been sharing the news about this great tool through multiple channels.
SCN Blogs
Our Newest blog shows how ANST can help you solve billing problems. A special thanks to tobias.dolgener for sharing.
Here’s an ECC example, where a note to solve a problem is found in less than 2 minutes
User Groups/Events
Most recently, we have been presenting to various global user groups to help spread the word about the Automated Notes Search Tool.
Here are just some of the locations that we have presented. (Photos added if available)
christoph.haberl%40sap.com presented ANST to DSAG Vienna.
arvin.chiu presented at the ASUG British Columbia chapter meeting
miguel.alfaro and lloyd.goveia presented at the ASUG Ontario chapter meeting.
mark.richardsonfor any SAP functional consultant. Very true!
Recap
There is a plethora of information available to help you start using the Automated Notes Search Tool, and SAP Product Support has experts that can help you along the way.
Are you using ANST? Add a comment below and tell us about your experience with it.