Difference between SRM-MDM Catalog 3.0 vs. Catalog 2.0

[Former Member]

Hi,

could somebody explain me the difference between SRM-MDM Catalog 3.0 and Catalog 2.0 or what are new features in Catalog 3.0?

Can't find any informations about this.

Does SRM-MDM Catalog support free text ordering?

Thanks in advance

[Former Member]

Service Procurement in Catalog

Service HierarchyEnrich the SAP SRM service procurement scenario by providing hierarchies in SRM-MDM catalog

Uploading the service hierarchy from SAP SRM*

Upload from SAP SRM contract

Upload from SAP SRM quotation

Enhancing the service procurement process from SAP SRM with access to service hierarchies from the SRM-MDM catalog

Corresponding changes (extension of fields) to the Oracle Call Interface (OCI)

Corresponding UI changes to reflect serviceview

Service procurement is a central themefor SAP SRM 7.0

Key UI Enhancements

Background

The update focuses on key usability-driven UI changes derived from extensive customer feedback (SAP SRM 2007 pipeline and ongoing customer feedback)

The changes set the stage for further usability-driven changes in the next releaseImprovements

1.Running total for shopping cart on all screens

2.Improved message handling, including status and warning messages

3.Empty tabs hidden (Related Items, Accessories)

4.Empty fields hidden

5.Values for dropdown in table list view

6.Switch on/off for images in table list view

7.Shopping list interaction improvements(no changes to shopping list functionality)

8.Advanced search on demand and separated from tab view expand/collapse

9.General layout improvements to list view

Performance and Technology

Performance and Technology

Adoption of SAP NetWeaver MDM 7.1

Key update for SAP NetWeaver MDM core and SAP Business Suite

Strong feedback from customers on security and performance

Adoption of new SAP NetWeaver MDM Java application program interface (API) as a key aspect of our commitment to performance optimization

UI/core updates

Improvements to Web Dynpro calls

UI optimization

Improvement to SAP NetWeaver MDM server calls

Miscellaneous Topics and Relevant Notes

Miscellaneous Topics

Light improvements to UIbased on customer feedback u2013planned

Continuous tweaks to functionalitybased on customer feedback u2013planned

Consulting-driven tool setsfor 2008-09 cycle u2013planned

Dedicated SRM-MDM catalog sizing guide u2013released

Catalog-specific MDM sizing guide in process

Sizing information for core (server) and UI (J2EE)

Guide is part of standard delivery and will be updated on a regular basisRelevant Notes

SRM-MDM catalog FAQu2013SAP Note 1077701General information on catalog-related topics (technical and functional)

Left-hand and wildcard search u2013SAP Note 1147662General information and workarounds

Shopping lists for named usersu2013SAP Note 1153525