Dependencies for an upgrade from SRM 4.0 to SRM 7.0

[Former Member]

We have a Client situation - upgrade from SRM 4.0 to SRM 7.0 - they have SAP EP 6.2 and 4.7E backend system.

Now, the questions are -

1. Is it mandatory to upgrade to SAP EP 7.01 (Netweaver 2004s) or will SRM 7.0 work with SAP EP 6.2?

2. It appears SRM 7.0 will work with SAP 4.7E, however, will self-service procurement, sourcing cockpit functionality work okay and integrate with SAP 4.7E without any issues?

An early response is highly appreciated.

SNR

[alvaro_lorenzoni]

Hi SNR

For your first question please refer to the following link as well as the SRM 7.0 release notes:

https://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/SRM/SRMRelatedComponentsperSP+Stack

If you check the EP 6.2 is no longer supported by SRM 5 releases onwards

Based on this information, the SRM 7.0 should not work with EP 6.2

For your Second Question:

It seems to be no restrictions in use Backend 4.7E. You can define it in the SPRO as backend destination / sys type(BBP_BACKEND_DEST table SYS_TYPE = R/3_4.70)

As additional information please kindly refer to the SRM 7.0 Instalation Guides. It can be found in the Service Marketplace

service.sap.com/srm-inst

-> SRM 7.0

There you will find a lot information about installation / upgrade from prior SRM releases

I hope this information helps!

Alvaro

[Former Member]

I appreciate your response to both my questions. Yes, I have seen the component matrix, also the release notes - however, was seeking to know whether somebody has come across specific issues when integrating with SAP 4.7E. As well, whether somebody has tried integrating with EP 6.x since the Master guide says EP is mandatory, however, does not say whether EP 6.x will do.

SNR