Reg: Solution Mangaer

[reazuddin_md]

Hi Everyone,

These days I am hearing abt <b>"Solution Manager- SM".</b>

But am not aware of it what exactly it is?

Can any1 throw light, and let me know.

my Q's:

Whatz SM?

Why its required?

How its hlepful in SAP?

Where can we get the material to know abt SM? (tried in help.sap.com-- not much clear)

Izt related to either Functional Or Technical?

If we learn SM, Can we be recognized one among all others in our TEAM?

• So many queries @ once, Sorry , but interested to know.

Can any1?

Points will be provided******

[Former Member]

Hi,

Please check these useful link on solution manager :

<a href="http://help.sap.com/saphelp_sm40/helpdata/en/45/51fbdbd4941803e10000000a1553f7/frameset.htm">Solution Manager</a>

<a href="https://www.sdn.sap.comhttp://www.sdn.sap.comhttp://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/wiki?path=/display/bpx/sapSolutionManager&">Solution Manager 2</a>

Its an implementation methodology followed during sap implementations. The same was called ASAP in the previous versions and later on became value SAP. With added features now its called as the Solution Manager.

So its not about funtional or technical. And everyone in the team are supposed to know what solution manager is, if they are using it are going to have an implementation supported by solution manager.

Hope its useful. Please reward if helpful.

Thanks & Regards

Sadhu Kishore

[Former Member]

Hi RMD,

Answers to some of your questions:

1. What is Solution Manager?

SAP Solution Manager is SAP's new service and support platform that helps you implement and operate your SAP solution efficiently. Together with the SAP Service Marketplace, SAP Solution Manager represents SAP's strategic service infrastructure that guides our customers through all stages of their SAP solution life cycle. Today, SAP Solution Manager consists of:

•Central documentation of system landscapes and core business processes

•Implementation tools, key functional implementation aspects such as blueprinting, configuration and testing (formerly delivered in AcceleratedSAP or ValueSAP toolset)

•Access to SAP Support Services and Best Practices

•Periodic service level reporting and real-time monitoring of system components and business processes

BENEFITS OF USING SOLUTION MANAGER?

With SAP Solution Manager, companies benefit from the following:

•More reliable IT solutions – With SAP Solution Manager, companies can minimize risk both up front and during solution operation.

•Reduced cost of implementation and of continuous improvement – Tools and content provided by SAP Solution Manager make implementation and change-management projects more efficient.

•Faster ROI – SAP Solution Manager accelerates implementation and continuous improvement.

•Reduced cost of operation – SAP Solution Manager provides a central point of control for multicomponent environments. Tools, content, and the gateway to SAP make IT solutions operate more efficiently.

•More leverage from IT investments – SAP Solution Manager is open and integrates into IT landscapes that include both SAP and non-SAP applications. Companies can use it to reduce their TCO without making major changes to their IT environments.

Where we can get SM Material:

GO THR BELOW LINKS:

http://www.sap.com/platform/netweaver/components/solutionmanager/index.epx

http://www.sap.info/public/INT/int/glossary/int/glossaryletter/Word-260023dc0098b47f73_glossary/S

http://www.sap.com/services/pdf/BWP_SB_SAP_Solution_Manager.pdf

http://service.sap.com/solutionmanager

http://help.sap.com/saphelp_sm40/helpdata/en/45/51fbdbd4941803e10000000a1553f7/frameset.htm

Is it Functional Or Technical:

It is related to both Functional and Technical Consultants.

If we learn SM, Can we be recogniaed:

YES, as Not many of the project team members have good knowledge of Solution Manager. Only a few have good Knowledge. Knowledge always pays off in the Long run.

Hope this clarifies some of your doubts.

REWARD IF IT HELPS

Regards

Srini

[Former Member]

Hi

Normally for implementing SAP has provided ASAP methodology. For support we are using different tools like Remedy, Synergy. Now SAP has launched the Solution Manager and provided that for free of cost. Here we can implement the project and at the same time we can use like a tool to track the issues. This is benefit for this Solution manager.

If it helps award points.

Chandu

[Former Member]

Hi,

The SAP Solution Manager is a Service Portal for the implementation, operation and optimization of your SAP solution.

<u>http://help.sap.com/saphelp_sm40/helpdata/en/45/51fbdbd4941803e10000000a1553f7/frameset.htm</u>

Mohan

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[Former Member]

HI RMD,

Go thr below link:

http://www.sap.com/platform/netweaver/components/solutionmanager/index.epx

http://www.sap.info/public/INT/int/glossary/int/glossaryletter/Word-260023dc0098b47f73_glossary/S

Give your mail id i will send you some notes on SOLMAN which provides good understanding

REWARD IF IT HELPS

Regards

Srini

[Former Member]

Hi,

Pls send to me this id : rao2345@gmail.com

Regards,

Rao

[Former Member]

Hi Srini,

Would you please also send me the notes related to SOLMAN.

Appreciate your support.

Regards

Mushtaq

[Former Member]

Hi,

We use ASAP methodology for implementing a project. We have 5 phases in the ASAP methodology.

In each phase we come across different documents , methods , procedures that areto be followed to make the implementation to be successful.

To reduce the time and make the consultants make use of the SAP in an easy manner for implementation, SAP has designed a tool called solution manger to follow the steps for implementation.

The solution manger also follows ASAP methodology but whatever you require it is available in the solution manger.

Mohan

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