You can create a new version of a project template from the contents of a previous version. The new version becomes the most recent version of the template. Creating a new version of an older version reverts the template to a prior version without losing its history.
Use these steps to create a new version of a project template that restores the contents of a previous version:
- Open the project template. If the template state isn't Active, go to the Properties area and choose Actions→Publish. The template must be Active before you can create a new version.
- Open the previous template version you want to revert to.
- On the Overview tab of the previous template version, go to the Properties area and choose Actions→New Version. SAP Ariba copies the contents of the older template version and creates a new version in the Draft state.
- On the Overview tab of the new template version, go to the Properties area and choose Actions→Publish.
Results: All projects created with previous template versions continue to use the version from which they were created. When project owners amend the contract workspace created from the updated template, they can choose to use the updated or original version. If your site does not support upgrading template versions in contract workspaces, contact SAP Ariba Customer Support.
Summary
- Publish the edited template to apply changes to future projects using the template.
- Editing templates does not affect existing projects; changes apply only to new projects.
- Specific templates allow for manual upgrades to existing projects, ensuring compatibility with new template versions.