The Release Navigator serves as a consolidated repository for topics related to release planning and innovation. This tool includes release dates and schedules, blogs, webcasts, and curated information in collaboration with Product Management and SAP Enterprise Support. It saves customers and partners time and effort by providing easy access to the latest updates and changes to their subscribed cloud products.
Exploring future innovations
Objective
After completing this lesson, you will be able to utilize the Release Navigator, SAP Road Map Explorer, and Customer Influence programs to stay informed, anticipate, and influence future SAP innovations for your solutions.
Release Navigator
Road Map Explorer
The SAP Road Map Explorer provides a regular overview of upcoming innovations and improvements for the next quarters. It enables customers to understand the future direction of their SAP solution, plan ahead and optimize their business processes.
Customers are able to explore road map priorities by Product or Industry.
Note
Tracking specific innovation items is available through "My Road Maps".
Hint
During project implementation, if you need a configuration not currently available in the standard solution, check the road map first. If the functionality is planned for an upcoming release, it may be more beneficial to wait for the standard feature rather than customizing it now. This approach can save costs and time during implementation while also ensuring a scalable solution.
Discover the SAP Roadmap Explorer for SAP IPD to align with future developments.
Customer Influence
Customer Influence programs offer various opportunities to influence SAP's software development, adopt new innovations, and request specific enhancements or features. These programs enable customers to share ideas and collaborate with SAP experts, providing an opportunity for customers to influence the road map.
Note
You can submit new requirements and vote on submissions from other customers.
Engage in the Customer Influence Campaign for SAP IPD to shape product innovations with your feedback.
Conclusion
By understanding how to effectively use the Release Navigator, SAP Road Map Explorer, and Customer Influence programs, customers can stay ahead in understanding and anticipating future SAP innovations for their solutions. Utilizing these resources, ensures that organizations are well-prepared and aligned with the latest advancements in the SAP ecosystem.