In my previous blog post I've described the authorisation objects and enhancement spots available in CRM Case Management (http://scn.sap.com/community/crm/service/blog/2013/11/07/introduction-to-sap-crm-case-management-par....
In this last blog, I am going to explain the basic differences between SAP CRM Investigative Case Management and SAP CRM Case Management.
Both Case Management solutions are available out-of-the-box within any SAP CRM.
Basic differences are described below:
Additionally the following table explains the differences in the configuration between both cases:
Configuration Setting | Investigative Case Management | CRM Standard Case Management |
Function Profile | Based on: - Function Profile CRM_ICM
- No Component Record assigned.
| Based on: - Function Profile CRM_0001
- Component: CL_SCMG_SUBCOMPONENT_RECORD
|
Processes Profile defines a broad application of the case management functionality. They are used to group cases types and as a filter for Business Add-Ins | CCMG (ICM Case Process😞 With this process it is possible to activate the use of DFPS integration and (or) cProjects integration, and to determine if the system is to use records. | C_01 (Service: Integration ICWebClient): |
Common fields | Use: - External Reference
- Status profile
- Text profile
- Action Profile
- Categorisation
- Priorities
- Reasons for Escalation
- Partners
| Use: - External Reference
- Status profile
- Text profile
- Action Profile
- Categorisation
- Priorities
- Reasons for Escalation
- Partners
|
Additional Fields | - Legal Reference Groups
- Locations
- Phases
- Reason
- Classification
| |
With the introduction of CRM Investigative Case Management, SAP is positioning Investigative Case Management Solution as the desire option for future implementations. However if you need to integrate CRM Business Object such as services order, sales order, opportunities or Financial Documents you required to enhance the element type for Investigative Case Management.
In the meantime both options are available for managing electronic cases in the CRM Solution.
For more information about "Investigative Case Management", check the following blog: SAP Investigative Case Management Overview