What value does SRM bring to the table without a Portal?

[Former Member]

It has been suggested that we implement SRM without enabling a Portal? Does anyone have experience with this scenario, are there benefits, is it possible? Did anyone have a business case on why to do SRM without a Portal?

[ivy_li]

Hi,

As Laurent mentioned, NWBC can be used instead of portal.
NWBC has two types, NWBC with html & NWBC with desktop.

from my point of view, NWBC and portal have their own advantage and disadvantage.

NWBC is more independent of the application which is integrated to it, and more configurations are done in application side.

However for portal, it has its own roles to control many behaviors in application side which might introduce more issues, but meanwhile it also provide more possibilities to satisfy customer's needs.

BR,
Ivy

[laurent_burtaire]

Hello,

have a look at those threads and documents:

When to Use NWBC - and When You Really Shouldn't

User Interface Technology for SAP SRM

Simplified User Experience in SAP Business Suite

Regards.

Laurent.