Overview
SAP Solution Manager SP5 delivers the new functionality ‘Preliminary Import for the
Normal Change. A Normal Change is used for project development. After the Project
Cycle was in Phase ‘Test’ and the Normal Change has passed the different tests
(Integration, acceptance, scenario tests) it is imported via the task list
project import.
Normal Change. A Normal Change is used for project development. After the Project
Cycle was in Phase ‘Test’ and the Normal Change has passed the different tests
(Integration, acceptance, scenario tests) it is imported via the task list
project import.
The Preliminary Import functionality introduces a workflow to handle a Normal
Change like an Urgent Change, so that the transports are imported into the
production system after it was tested successfully which means a faster way to
get the Normal Change into the production system. This faster way has to be
authorized.
Change like an Urgent Change, so that the transports are imported into the
production system after it was tested successfully which means a faster way to
get the Normal Change into the production system. This faster way has to be
authorized.
Customers who use already the Normal Change normally adapt the user status profile to adapt
it to their process. This means the introduction of new user status in the user
profile. When a user status is created, a new technical EXXXX number is
created. The Preliminary Import functionality as well introduces four new user statuses
from E0011 to E0014. But these numbers might already be occupied by the
customer by his added customer-specific user status. So, what has to be to be
done if you want to use the Preliminary Import functionality and integrate it
into your process?
it to their process. This means the introduction of new user status in the user
profile. When a user status is created, a new technical EXXXX number is
created. The Preliminary Import functionality as well introduces four new user statuses
from E0011 to E0014. But these numbers might already be occupied by the
customer by his added customer-specific user status. So, what has to be to be
done if you want to use the Preliminary Import functionality and integrate it
into your process?
The Preliminary Import functionality is a side-process starting in the standard
user status ‘Tested Successfully’ (E0004) and returns to the user status
‘Imported into Production’ (E0006). First you have to analyze these equivalent
user statuses in your user status profile, they are the start and end point in
your process.
user status ‘Tested Successfully’ (E0004) and returns to the user status
‘Imported into Production’ (E0006). First you have to analyze these equivalent
user statuses in your user status profile, they are the start and end point in
your process.
Pic 1: Process overview of Preliminary Import functionality:
Updated Pic see here...
The To-Do list consists of different activities:
- Create new authorization codes (optional)
- Add Preliminary Import user statuses in user status profile
- Adapt the roles in authority object B_USERSTAT
- Create PPF actions and conditions
- Assign ChaRM action and ChaRM conditions
- Specify Status Attributes
- Save Partner Customizing
Updated Pic...see here
Create new authorization codes (optional)
If Z authorization codes are used in the customer Normal Change user status profile, 4 new authorization codes have to be created. This customizing can be accessed from the user status profile customizing via ‘Environment->Authorization key’
Pic 3: menu path
- Mark the 4 authorization keys
Adapt
the roles in authority object B_USERSTAT
| Standard Authorization Key | Copied Auhtorization Keys | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SMMJ_04 | <Transaction_type>_X1> | Request Preliminary Import |
| SMMJ_05 | <Transaction_type>_X2> | Authorize Preliminary Import |
| SMMJ_06 | <Transaction_type>_X3> | Confirm Successful Test |
| SMMJ_07 | <Transaction_type>_X4> | Released for Import |
Add Preliminary Import user statuses in user status profile
Insert 4 new user statuses which reflect the SAP Standard Preliminary user status
Pic 5: SAP standard process new Preliminary Import user statuses:
- The Preliminary Import user statuses should have a status number between the start
and end user status numbers identified in the process. Meaning, between the
equivalent user status ‘Successfully Tested’ and ‘Imported into Production’. - It is recommended to use the same values in the field ‘Status’ as in SAP standard
- The ‘Lowest’ field should contain the user status number of the ‘In Development’
user status (or customer equivalent user status) - The ‘Highest’ field should contain the number of the next Preliminary Import user
status, so we reach only the next one. The last one ‘Released for Import’
should have the status number of the ‘Imported into Production’ user status (or
customer equivalent user status) - Add the newly created authorization keys
(use transaction SE16). For convenience (so I can use them later down) let us
assume they are named.
| SAP Standard user status description | SAP standard user status | Placeholder user status | Authorization key |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Import Requested | E0011 | <EXXX1> | <Transaction_type>_X1> |
| Test(ing) for Preliminary Import | E0012 | <EXXX2> | <Transaction_type>_X2> |
| Tested for Production Import | E0013 | <EXXX3> | <Transaction_type>_X3> |
| Authorized/Released for Import | E0014 | <EXXX4> | <Transaction_type>_X4> |
Pic 6 and 7: Finding the created technical E user statuses:
Adapt the roles in authority object B_USERSTAT
Authority object B_USERSTAT
| Placeholder user status | Authorization key | Role |
|---|---|---|
| <EXXX1> | <Transaction_type>_X1> | All ChaRM roles |
| <EXXX2> | <Transaction_type>_X2> | Change Manager, Administrator |
| <EXXX3> | <Transaction_type>_X3> | Tester, Administrator |
| <EXXX4> | <Transaction_type>_X4> | IT Operator, Administrator |
Create PPF actions and conditions
To create the relevant PPF actions setting the user statuses and adapting old PPF actions, choose IMG activity ‘Define Action Profiles and Actions’ in the IMG with path ‘…Change Management->Standard Configuration->Transaction Types->Action Profile’
- Create the PPF actions in the table with implementation ‘HF_SET_STATUS’ and container element USER_STATUS and the value listed in the table. You can copy as well another PPF action with HF_SET_STATUS implementation but be aware
that the texts of all languages are copied with it. - Be aware, you can always compare your customizing with the relevant standard action, starting with SMMJ_...in the PPF action SMMJ_ACTIONS action profile.
- Be aware that starting SP7 the actions <Transaction_type>_DIRECT_PRLIMINARY_APPR_MJ is replaced with <Transaction_type>_APPROVE_PRELIMINARY_MJ and action <Transaction_type>_SET_BACK_TO_DEVELOP_MJ is replaced with <Transaction_type>_TESTED_AND_NOT_OK. This is accomplished by adopting the PPF conditions of the replacing PPF actions.
More information of the handling with PPF actions and PPF conditions can be found here:
| Create PPF action | Sets User status (in PPF container element USER_STATUS) | Further PPF container element |
|---|---|---|
| <Transaction_type>_REQUEST_PRELIMINARY_MJ | <EXXX1> | |
| <Transaction_type>_APPROVE_PRELIMINARY_MJ | <EXXX2> | PRELIMINARY_APPROVE (Pic 😎 |
| <Transaction_type>_CONFIRM_SUCC_TEST_MJ | <EXXX3> | |
| <Transaction_type>_AUTHORIZE_PRE_IMPORT_MJ | <EXXX4> | |
| <Transaction_type>_CANCEL_PRELIMIN_IMPORT_MJ | E0009 (‘Successfully Tested’ equivalent) | |
| <Transaction_type>_DIRECT_PRLIMINARY_APPR_MJ (not relevant for SP7 and above) | <EXXX2> | |
| <Transaction_type>_SET_BACK_TO_DEVELOP_MJ (not relevant for SP7 and above) | E0002 (‘In Development’ equivalent) | PREDOC_STATUS (Pic 9) |
| <Transaction_type>_IMPORT_NC_INTO_PROD_MJ | E0006 (‘Imported for Production’ equivalent) |
PPF Schedule Conditions
| PPF condition | Schedule Condition |
|---|---|
<Transaction_type> _REQUEST_PRELIMINARY_MJ |  |
<Transaction_type>_ APPROVE_PRELIMINARY_MJ |
starting SP7: |
<Transaction_type> _CONFIRM_SUCC_TEST_MJ |  |
<Transaction_type> _AUTHORIZE_PRE_IMPORT_MJ |  |
<Transaction_type> _CANCEL_PRELIMIN_IMPORT_MJ (not relevant for SP7 and above) |   |
<Transaction_type> _DIRECT_PRLIMINARY_APPR_MJ (not relevant for SP7 and above) |
|
<Transaction_type> _SET_BACK_TO_DEVELOP_MJ |  |
<Transaction_type> _IMPORT_NC_INTO_PROD_MJ |  |
<Transaction_type> TESTED_AND_NOT_OK_MJ | starting SP7 adapted:  |
PPF Start Conditions
| PPF condition | Start Condition |
|---|---|
| <Transaction_type>_REQUEST_PRELIMINARY_MJ | no |
| <Transaction_type>_APPROVE_PRELIMINARY_MJ | no |
| <Transaction_type>_CONFIRM_SUCC_TEST_MJ | no |
| <Transaction_type>_AUTHORIZE_PRE_IMPORT_MJ | no |
| <Transaction_type>_CANCEL_PRELIMIN_IMPORT_MJ | no |
| <Transaction_type>_DIRECT_PRLIMINARY_APPR_MJ | no |
| <Transaction_type>_SET_BACK_TO_DEVELOP_MJ | no |
<Transaction_type>_IMPORT_NC_INTO_PROD_MJ | no |
Pic 8: Definition of the Container element PRELIMINARY_APPROVE (used for authorization):
Pic 9: Definition ofthe Container element PREDOC_STATUS (used to set the Request for Change to E0005)
To create the relevant ChaRM actions setting for the Preliminary Import
functionality, choose IMG activity ‘Actions - Depending on Status’ in the IMG with path ‘…Change Management-> Standard
Configuration-> Change Request
Management Framework->Actions
in Change Request Management’.
Pic 10: SAP standard process ChaRM actions
| Transaction type | Status profile | User Status | Seq. | Action | Logic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <transaction type> | <transaction type>HEAD | <EXXX1> | 10 | SAVE_PARTNER | Inserts current users business partner in a partner function |
| <transaction type> | <transaction type>HEAD | <EXXX2> | 10 | SAVE_PARTNER | Inserts current users business partner in a partner function |
| <transaction type> | <transaction type>HEAD | <EXXX2> | 20 | PRM_NEXT_IMP | Synchronizes transports in test systems |
| <transaction type> | <transaction type>HEAD | <EXXX3> | 10 | PRM_NEXT_IMP | Synchronizes transports in test systems |
The second part can be found here:
http://scn.sap.com/community/it-management/alm/solution-manager/blog/2012/06/19/how-to-integrate-the...inary-import-functionality-for-customers-with-existing-and-changed-normal-change-user-status-profile-in-solman-71--sp5--part-2
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