Describing SAP Ariba 2502 Release Features

When the feature is enabled, the following are available:

• A new folder called Spend Consumption Reports under the Prepackaged Reports folder. Spend Consumption Reports contains the PO Spend and Non-PO Invoice reports.
• A new fact called Purchase Order Spend.
• A new row field called Spend Billing Cycle in the Invoice fact.

• Ensure that your administrator enables the Allow users to run spend consumption reports (Application.Procure.EnableSpendConsumptionReports) parameter.
• You must belong to the Spend Billing Cycle Import Admin group to create the spend billing cycle.
• You must belong to the Spend Consumption Reports Users group to access and run the spend consumption reports.

PO Spend - Shows the spend entitlement amount of non-canceled purchase orders. This report displays a detail view of the spend entitlement amount of all non-canceled purchase orders processed through the SAP Ariba solution (excluding transactions originating from the Spot Buy feature or SAP Fieldglass) in the subscription period with the spend billing cycle start date, spend billing cycle end date, PO ID, order ID, ordered date, and PO spend. Users can drill down or filter by the spend billing cycle.

Non-PO Invoice Spend - Shows the invoice spend of non-PO invoices. This report displays a detail view of the invoice spend of all non-PO invoices processed through the SAP Ariba solution (excluding transactions originating from the Spot Buy feature or SAP Fieldglass) in the subscription period with the spend billing cycle start date, spend billing cycle end date, PO ID, invoice status, invoice ID, invoice external ID, accounting date, ERP supplier, cost center ID, cost center, account ID, account, business unit ID, and UNSPSC (L1) top-level commodity categories. Users can drill down or filter by the spend billing cycle.

The redesigned item details page introduces a more responsive design and additional details that help users find information about items more quickly.

Below is an example of the item details page containing multiple images of the items, and more details in the Overview.

Overall changes to the item details page include:

• The Overview section displays more information about an item, formatted in a list so users can more quickly review item details.
• A direct link to the supplier details page in the header level details.
• An image carousel with multiple images of the item.
• Users can compare similar items on the item details page and add them to their cart.
• The Recommended items section now includes the Add to cart and View details actions.
• The Mandatory items section now displays as Included in bundle.
• Users can now remove items from a list in Your favorites from the item details page. Previously, users could only add items to favorite lists on the item details page.
• When users adjust the quantity of an item, there are improved messages for minimum order quantity and order quantity intervals.
  • Quantity intervals: If users enter a quantity that doesn't match the interval factor, an error message displays. In the following figure, "4.5" is the quantity entered and the message indicates the quantity must be in intervals of "1".
  • Minimum order quantity: If users enter a quantity that is less than the minimum order quantity, an error message displays. Below you have an example of the message displayed when "1" is the quantity entered and the message indicates the minimum order quantity is "2".
  • Items with advanced pricing now display more information for the Price per Unit and Net Amount. When you select the information icon, pop-up windows display how each price is calculated. In the figure below, the Price per Unit is based on the Unit of Measure (2 boxes) and the Price per box (2.5 USD); the Net Amount is the Price per unit multiplied by the Quantity.
  • The Product information section now includes hazardous material and green item information, as shown in the figure below.

The following changes are by item type:

• Partial Items: Users can now find partial standard catalog items with extended data, like multiple images or minimum order quantity.
• BMEcat Items: Item details are now available in the Included in bundle section in the header details.
• Inventory Items: Additional information displays, including storage locations, plant information, and the material number, as applicable.
• Level 2 PunchOut Items: Additional information displays, including relevant catalog items and supplier information.
• Parametric Items: Users can now choose from all possible options on the item details page for parametric items.

To enable this feature, go to Admin → Manage Parameters and enable the parameter:

This parameter displays additional information on the item details page, including pricing options, multiple images, supplier details, related products, and more.

If set to false (default), additional information does not display on the item details page.

If set to true, additional information displays on the item details page.