Approach for this Blog
In this blog you will learn the following:
Understand, when to choose Cloud ALM and Solution ManagerTo utilize Cloud ALM SAP Readiness Check findings for preparing a conversion to SAP S/4HANATo get an overview about using SAP Activate Phases with Cloud ALM for Project ManagementChange Management Overview in Cloud ALMTo leverage Manual and Automation testing using Cloud ALMFuture scope to use Cloud ALM after S/4 transition -Cloud ALM for Operations
Structure of this blog
This blog is structured to understand the following:
Part-1
Cloud ALM Vs Solution ManagerOverview of Cloud ALMSAP Integrated Tools OverviewSAP Readiness Check to move to SAP S/4HANAProject Management Approach using SAP Activate PhaseChange Management in Cloud ALMManual Testing Use Case Sample
Part-2
Automation Testing Use Case Sample-Tricentis ToscaTTA on Cloud ALMScript Recording/ExecutionManaging automated scripts in case of varying master data Operations in Cloud ALMConclusion
Part-1
Content
Cloud ALM Vs Solution Manager
SAP Cloud ALM is a good choice for organizations that needs an Agile, cloud-based solution that integrates easily with other SAP solutions. SAP Solution Manager is a better fit for organizations that need a highly customizable tool with a proven track record.
Ultimately, the decision between these two tools will depend on the organization specific needs.
Solution Manager: Mainstream support for the Solution Manager will end in 2027, and Extended Support will end in 2030.CALM: Usage rights are included in SAP Cloud Service subscriptions containing Enterprise Support, cloud editions, in SAP Enterprise Support and in Product Support for Large Enterprises SAP Cloud ALM includes a baseline of 8 GB SAP HANA Memory.
Overview of Cloud ALM
SAP Cloud ALM enables you to build, run, and optimize your intelligent enterprise.SAP Activate methodologies with CALM makes it easier to adapt in phases as we along in the CALM usage journey.
SAP Integrated Tools Overview
SAP has partnered with tools which helps in Business Process Mining, Project Management and Test Automation to make the transition journey easier.These tools can be used at different phases of the transition journey.
SAP Readiness Check to move to SAP S/4HANA
SAP Cloud ALM enables to set up references between SAP Readiness Check findings and SAP Cloud ALM project.With this functionality, we can create new and assign existing follow-ups to the findings within SAP Readiness Check analysis and manage them in SAP Cloud ALM project.This allows to administrate SAP Cloud ALM project and prepare for a Brownfield conversion or Greenfield Implementation
The integration is available for the following check scenarios:
SAP highly recommend running SAP Readiness Check tools in the production system to get an accurate picture of actual system usage.
Check analysis information such as the following is available :
How to utilize Cloud ALM Readiness Check Feature:
Role required to access the readiness check feature:
You might see the below screen when you login initially on CALM Instance.
SAP Readiness Check analyzes existing system using built-in APIs, which may need to be updated to ensure data is pushed to Cloud ALM to the readiness check analysis.Each supported scenario provides its own central SAP Note, which guides through the preparation steps required for the specific scenario.To start a new analysis, input the readiness report as below:
We can then start reviewing the results of the Readiness Check
Dashboard Analysis as per the sample readiness check report:
We can use the readiness check report to create all the tasks i.e., user stories and subtask and do the follow-ups.
We are now ready to implement a project using SAP Activate Methodology (Phases) and roadmaps.
Project Management Approach using SAP Activate Phases
Project Management contains:
Definition of teams and roles.Timeboxes and releases.Agile methodology using sprints.
Project Creation
Managing Scope
Managing Requirements
Managing User story
Managing Feature and Q-Gates
Change Management in Cloud ALM
Change Management comes with straight forward flow for changes in SAP Cloud ALM.SAP is planning to integrate APIs as well with change management process to bring in more automation. With this we can easily embed sub-workflows created via SAP Workflow Management.
Change Management Workflow
Creating and deploying a transport on Cloud ALM
Manual Testing Use Case Sample
Overall steps for Manual testing
Cloud ALM screen for test management
Test Preparation
Create to create a new test case
Add the test steps as required and change the status to Prepared. SAVE.
Test Plan
Create to create a new test plan.Assign Test Cases to add one or more test cases to the planAssign the person responsible for completing the tests and the start/end datesChange the Status to In Testing when finished, then save.
Test Execution
Execute the test cases that have been prepared in the Test Preparation Select the test results as applicable
Defect Management
Raise a defect if test results are not as expected
Overall Cloud ALM dashboard overview for the Project deliverables summary:
Part1-Conclusion
SAP Cloud ALM – Key Takeaways:
Get familiar with SAP Cloud ALM.Prepare and learn about SAP Cloud ALM.Use the SAP Readiness Check for SAP Cloud ALM as a starting point.Plan a project for S/4 transition journey as a step-by-step based approach.
Thank you for reading the blog, I hope this helps you find all the required basic details on Cloud ALM.
Approach for this BlogIn this blog you will learn the following:Understand, when to choose Cloud ALM and Solution ManagerTo utilize Cloud ALM SAP Readiness Check findings for preparing a conversion to SAP S/4HANATo get an overview about using SAP Activate Phases with Cloud ALM for Project ManagementChange Management Overview in Cloud ALMTo leverage Manual and Automation testing using Cloud ALMFuture scope to use Cloud ALM after S/4 transition -Cloud ALM for OperationsStructure of this blogThis blog is structured to understand the following:Part-1Cloud ALM Vs Solution ManagerOverview of Cloud ALMSAP Integrated Tools OverviewSAP Readiness Check to move to SAP S/4HANAProject Management Approach using SAP Activate PhaseChange Management in Cloud ALMManual Testing Use Case SamplePart-2Automation Testing Use Case Sample-Tricentis ToscaTTA on Cloud ALMScript Recording/ExecutionManaging automated scripts in case of varying master data Operations in Cloud ALMConclusionPart-1 Content Cloud ALM Vs Solution Manager SAP Cloud ALM is a good choice for organizations that needs an Agile, cloud-based solution that integrates easily with other SAP solutions. SAP Solution Manager is a better fit for organizations that need a highly customizable tool with a proven track record.Ultimately, the decision between these two tools will depend on the organization specific needs.Solution Manager: Mainstream support for the Solution Manager will end in 2027, and Extended Support will end in 2030.CALM: Usage rights are included in SAP Cloud Service subscriptions containing Enterprise Support, cloud editions, in SAP Enterprise Support and in Product Support for Large Enterprises SAP Cloud ALM includes a baseline of 8 GB SAP HANA Memory.Overview of Cloud ALM SAP Cloud ALM enables you to build, run, and optimize your intelligent enterprise.SAP Activate methodologies with CALM makes it easier to adapt in phases as we along in the CALM usage journey.SAP Integrated Tools OverviewSAP has partnered with tools which helps in Business Process Mining, Project Management and Test Automation to make the transition journey easier.These tools can be used at different phases of the transition journey. SAP Readiness Check to move to SAP S/4HANA SAP Cloud ALM enables to set up references between SAP Readiness Check findings and SAP Cloud ALM project.With this functionality, we can create new and assign existing follow-ups to the findings within SAP Readiness Check analysis and manage them in SAP Cloud ALM project.This allows to administrate SAP Cloud ALM project and prepare for a Brownfield conversion or Greenfield ImplementationThe integration is available for the following check scenarios:SAP highly recommend running SAP Readiness Check tools in the production system to get an accurate picture of actual system usage.Check analysis information such as the following is available :How to utilize Cloud ALM Readiness Check Feature:Role required to access the readiness check feature:You might see the below screen when you login initially on CALM Instance.SAP Readiness Check analyzes existing system using built-in APIs, which may need to be updated to ensure data is pushed to Cloud ALM to the readiness check analysis.Each supported scenario provides its own central SAP Note, which guides through the preparation steps required for the specific scenario.To start a new analysis, input the readiness report as below:We can then start reviewing the results of the Readiness CheckDashboard Analysis as per the sample readiness check report:We can use the readiness check report to create all the tasks i.e., user stories and subtask and do the follow-ups.We are now ready to implement a project using SAP Activate Methodology (Phases) and roadmaps.Project Management Approach using SAP Activate PhasesProject Management contains:Definition of teams and roles.Timeboxes and releases.Agile methodology using sprints.Project CreationManaging Scope Managing RequirementsManaging User storyManaging Feature and Q-Gates Change Management in Cloud ALMChange Management comes with straight forward flow for changes in SAP Cloud ALM.SAP is planning to integrate APIs as well with change management process to bring in more automation. With this we can easily embed sub-workflows created via SAP Workflow Management.Change Management Workflow Creating and deploying a transport on Cloud ALMManual Testing Use Case SampleOverall steps for Manual testingCloud ALM screen for test managementTest PreparationCreate to create a new test caseAdd the test steps as required and change the status to Prepared. SAVE.Test PlanCreate to create a new test plan.Assign Test Cases to add one or more test cases to the planAssign the person responsible for completing the tests and the start/end datesChange the Status to In Testing when finished, then save.Test ExecutionExecute the test cases that have been prepared in the Test Preparation Select the test results as applicableDefect ManagementRaise a defect if test results are not as expectedOverall Cloud ALM dashboard overview for the Project deliverables summary:Part1-ConclusionSAP Cloud ALM – Key Takeaways:Get familiar with SAP Cloud ALM.Prepare and learn about SAP Cloud ALM.Use the SAP Readiness Check for SAP Cloud ALM as a starting point.Plan a project for S/4 transition journey as a step-by-step based approach.Thank you for reading the blog, I hope this helps you find all the required basic details on Cloud ALM. Read More Technology Blogs by Members articles
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