SAP Cloud ALM supports creating transport requests directly from a feature for the following SAP solutions:

SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private Edition

SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Public Edition

SAP S/4HANA (On-Premise)

These systems allow transport management directly within SAP Cloud ALM for smooth deployment of changes from development to production environments.

References:

SAP Cloud ALM Transport Management Documentation

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SAP Cloud ALM runs on theSAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), which provides the underlying infrastructure for cloud-based services, integration, and extension capabilities.

References:

SAP Cloud ALM Technical Architecture Overview

SAP Help Portal on SAP Business Technology Platform=================

TheCross-Project Analysisfeature in SAP Cloud ALM provides an overview of multiple projects.It allows project managers and stakeholders to analyze project performance and status across different implementations, ensuring alignment and progress tracking.

References:

SAP Cloud ALM Cross-Project Overview Guide

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The following functionalities are included in the scope of selective data transfer from SAP Solution Manager to SAP Cloud ALM:

IT Service Management: Can be transferred to maintain service processes in SAP Cloud ALM.

Change Control Management: Ensures that changes tracked in SAP Solution Manager are moved to SAP Cloud ALM for continued control and management.

References:

SAP Cloud ALM Data Transfer Documentation

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The following attributes can be used to categorize features in SAP Cloud ALM:

Release: Helps link features to specific releases.

Workstream: Allows you to associate features with specific workstreams within a project.

Tags: Provides a flexible way to categorize and filter features based on custom labels or categories.

References:

SAP Cloud ALM Feature Categorization Guide

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SAP Cloud ALM for operations can consume the following inbound data:

Metrics Log entries: For performance and health monitoring.

Configuration items: To ensure proper configuration management.

SQL statements: To analyze database operations and performance.

References:

SAP Cloud ALM for Operations Documentation

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SAP Cloud ALM integrates out-of-the-box with theTest automation tool for SAP S/4HANA Cloud, which allows users to automate testing for SAP S/4HANA Cloud processes without requiring extensive customization.

References:

SAP Cloud ALM Test Automation Integration Guide

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For a test case to be executed as part of a test plan in SAP Cloud ALM, theTest Casemust have the statusPrepared, and theTest Planmust have the statusIn Testing.

References:

SAP Cloud ALM Test Execution Guide

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When a project-specific deliverable is not included in the standard SAP Activate roadmap, you can manage it bycreating a custom deliverablein SAP Cloud ALM. This allows for tracking tasks and milestones specific to that deliverable within the project.

References:

SAP Cloud ALM Custom Deliverable Guide

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TheSAP Hub for APIsis where you can find open APIs for SAP Cloud ALM, which provides API documentation and access for integrating with other systems and customizing workflows.

References:

SAP Cloud ALM API Documentation

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In SAP Cloud ALM, theRoadmap taskcorresponds to an SAP Activate entity. SAP Activate provides a detailed roadmap for implementing SAP solutions, and tasks from this roadmap are aligned with SAP Cloud ALM to guide the implementation process.

References:

SAP Cloud ALM and SAP Activate Integration Guide

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The primary use cases of SAP Cloud ALM for operations include:

Health Monitoring: Monitoring system health and ensuring operational stability.

Job Monitoring: Tracking scheduled jobs to ensure smooth execution.

Business Process Monitoring: Ensuring business processes are functioning correctly through real-time monitoring.

References:

SAP Cloud ALM Use Case Guide

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Theclean core strategyemphasizes:

Business processes: Ensuring they are optimized and aligned with best practices.

Extensibility: Managing extensions in a way that avoids modifications to the core system, maintaining a clean system.

References:

SAP Clean Core Strategy Guide

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SAP Cloud ALM can help maintain data clean core compliance by:

Monitoring technical KPIs with health monitoring: This ensures that the system remains performant and aligned with compliance.

Monitoring the status of business objects with integration monitoring: Ensures that data flows and processes are correctly managed, contributing to a clean core.

References:

SAP Cloud ALM Health Monitoring Guide

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SAP Cloud ALM for operations increases operational efficiency byautomating corrective actionsandregular operational tasks, reducing manual effort and ensuring smoother operations through proactive problem resolution.

References:

SAP Cloud ALM for Operations Documentation

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