Introduction
This lesson covers the setup and the configuration around SAP IPD Collaboration capability for achieving compatibility with Requirements Valuation Cockpit (RVC) by CENIT.
Application Configuration for Status Profiles in Manage Statuses app of SAP IPD
Following status profiles need to be configured in Manage Statuses app of SAP IPD.
A status profile for the customer collaboration type needs to be configured with the following properties:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Status Profile | RVC_CUS |
| Status Profile Description | RVC Customer Collaboration |
| Object | Collaboration |
| Source Status | Description | Type | Action | Target Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW | Start Work | Initial | Editable | IP |
| IP | In Process | In Work | Editable | SP |
| SP | Locked |
A status profile for the supplier collaboration type needs to be configured with the following properties:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Status Profile | RVC_SUP |
| Status Profile Description | RVC Supplier Collaboration |
| Object | Collaboration |
| Source Status | Description | Type | Action | Target Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW | Start Work | Initial | Editable | IP |
| IP | In Process | In Work | Editable | SP |
| SP | Locked |
→ To create a status profile in Manage Statuses app of SAP IPD follow the steps in Working with Status Profiles
Note
Refer to RVC’s Administration Guide for more information about the configuration of status profiles.
Application Configuration for Reference Object Types in Configure Collaborations app of SAP IPD
Following reference object types need to be configured in Configure Collaborations app of SAP IPD.
A reference object type for customers needs to be configured with the following settings:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Object | RVC customer REQUIREMENT |
| Language | EN |
| Navigation URL | < URL to RVC External Evaluator: Customer> |
| Field | Value | Data Type | Hide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key1 | Requirement Model ID | Text | False |
| Key2 | Requirement ID | Text | False |
| Key3 | Collaboration ID | Text | False |
| Non-Key1 | Requirement Title | Text | False |
| Non-Key2 | Project ID | Text | False |
A reference object type for suppliers needs to be configured with the following settings:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Object | RVC supplier REQUIREMENT |
| Language | EN |
| Navigation URL | < URL to RVC External Evaluator: Supplier> |
| Field | Value | Data Type | Hide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key1 | Requirement Model ID | Text | False |
| Key2 | Requirement ID | Text | False |
| Key3 | Collaboration ID | Text | False |
| Non-Key1 | Requirement Title | Text | False |
| Non-Key2 | Project ID | Text | False |
→ To create the reference objects for suppliers and customers of RVC as described previously, follow the steps in Creating a Reference Object
Note
Refer to RVC’s Administration Guide for more information about the configuration of reference object types.
Application Configuration for Collaboration Types in Configure Collaborations app of SAP IPD
Following collaboration types need to be configured in Configure Collaborations app of SAP IPD.
A collaboration type for customers needs to be configured with the following settings:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | CUS1 |
| Description | RVC customer collaboration |
| Status Profile | RVC_CUS |
| Associated Reference | RVC customer REQUIREMENT |
| Shared Documents | True |
| Shared Product Data | False |
| Reference Objects | True |
| Design Models | False |
| History | False |
| Comments | False |
| Work Items | False |
A collaboration type for suppliers needs to be configured with the following settings:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | SUP1 |
| Description | RVC supplier collaboration |
| Status Profile | RVC_SUP |
| Associated Reference | RVC supplier REQUIREMENT |
| Shared Documents | False |
| Shared Product Data | False |
| Reference Objects | True |
| Design Models | False |
| History | False |
| Comments | False |
| Work Items | False |
- To create the collaboration type for suppliers and customers of RVC as described previously, follow the steps in Creating a Collaboration Type.
- To activate the created collaboration types of RVC, follow the steps in Editing a Collaboration Type.
Note
Refer to RVC’s Administration Guide for more information about the configuration of collaboration types.
Destination for SAP IPD Collaboration
The destination to SAP IPD Collaboration needs to be in your company's sub-account under CENIT's SAP BTP global account.
- In the web browser, log on to the SAP BTP cockpit, and choose the relevant sub account.
- In the left panel, under Connectivity, choose Destinations.
- Search for the destination with name RVC_SAPEPD_Collaboration.
- If the destination exists, ensure that the configuration is as shown in the following screenshot.
- If the destination does not exist, choose New Destination, and under Destination Configuration, enter the destination details as shown in the following screenshot.
- Save your changes.
Note