Describing SAP Ariba 2511 Release Features

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to describe new or changed features for SAP Integration Suite, managed gateway for spend management and SAP Business Network in the SAP Ariba 2511 release.

Supporting Lean Services Procurement Integration between SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Network Commerce Automation using SAP Integration Suite, managed gateway for spend management and SAP Business Network AddOn

Business Details

This feature supports lean services procurement integration between SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Network Commerce Automation using the SAP Integration Suite, managed gateway for spend management and SAP Business Network AddOn component, S4CI1. This feature allows buyers and suppliers to exchange all the lean service documents such as service orders, service sheets, and invoices.

As part of this feature, only planned lean services and lean services with item hierarchy are supported.

Implementation Details

General Prerequisites

  • You must have the latest add-on component, S4CI1, installed:
    • SAP S/4HANA
      • ARBCI1 10S: SP24
      • S4CI1 100: SP00

    Existing buyers using SAP Integration Suite, managed gateway for spend management and SAP Business Network can install the add-on based on the following criteria:

    • SAP S/4HANA
      • If you are using ARBCI1 10S:
        • Upgrade to the latest version ARBCI1 10S: SP24
        • Install SAP S4CINT 100: SP00

      If you are a new customer, ensure that you configure the Managed Gateway for Spend&Network portal.

  • You need to use the following versions:
    • SAP S/4HANA 2022 SP05 or higher
    • SAP S/4HANA 2023 SP03 or higher
  • To trigger the PO output type when you make changes to a Purchase Order in SAP S/4HANA, the OSS SAP Note 3430273 must be implemented. This note is valid for S4CORE versions 107 through 109.

Configuration

  1. Configure the output parameter determination.
  2. Configure SOAP service for the S4CI1 add-on.
  3. Edit the WSDL definition files.
  4. Configure the partner profile.
  5. Implement the BAdIs.

Limitations

  • The unplanned lean services (enhanced limit service type) are not supported.
  • The update operation for a service entry sheet (SES) is not supported.
  • Attachments are not supported.

Technical Details

ProductSAP Integration Suite, managed gateway for spend management and SAP Business Network
EnablementCustomer-managed
Reference NumberBPI-509
User TypeBuyer