{"id":44469,"date":"2026-01-15T16:17:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T15:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blue.works\/?p=44469"},"modified":"2026-02-10T10:31:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T09:31:45","slug":"sap-cloud-alm-whats-new-in-week-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blue.works\/en\/sap-cloud-alm-whats-new-in-week-3\/","title":{"rendered":"SAP Cloud ALM \u2013 What\u2019s New in Week 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u200bSAP Cloud ALM kicks off the year with focused updates that sharpen usability and strengthen operational control. The week 3 release brings refinements across\u00a0Operations\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0Implementation<\/a>, with enhancements that improve monitoring, streamline configuration and security handling, and make daily project work more flexible and transparent.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b \u200bTogether, these changes help teams stay on top of complex landscapes, reduce manual effort, and work with greater confidence as projects and operations move into the new year.\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operations \u2013 Integration & Exception Monitoring, Configuration & Security Analysis<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This week updates strengthens SAP Cloud ALM Operations capabilities with refinements that improve monitoring accuracy, simplify administration, and enhance day-to-day usability. The new features help operations teams gain clearer visibility, keep configurations clean, and manage complex landscapes more efficiently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support for SAP Business Network – Integration & Exception Monitoring<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Integration & Exception Monitoring now supports SAP Business Network<\/strong>, extending visibility into message-based integrations. Operations teams can monitor both incoming and outgoing messages with a clear status overview and drill down into individual messages to analyze issues and message details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The necessary data is collected using SAP-Managed Connectivity, a service that simplifies and standardizes the integration of SAP cloud services without requiring customers to manage connectivity infrastructure themselves. For more details on how SAP-Managed Connectivity works and how it supports data collection in monitoring scenarios, see the official SAP Help Portal: SAP-Managed Connectivity<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TL;DR:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAP Business Network messages can now be monitored end to end, with detailed status views and message-level drilldowns powered by SAP-managed connectivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Validation Checks for Additional SAP Services – Configuration & Security Analysis – Validation<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Configuration & Security Analysis – Validation continues to expand its coverage with new security and compliance checks added for a broad set of SAP services. These checks help operations teams assess configurations against SAP-recommended security standards and identify potential risks earlier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

New checks are now available for the following products: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • SAP SuccessFactors Agent Connection <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • SAP SuccessFactors Incentive Management <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • SAP SuccessFactors Agent Performance Management <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • SAP SuccessFactors Agent Lifecycle Management <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • SAP Cloud Identity Services – Identity Provisioning <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • SAP Mobile Services <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • SAP HANA Cloud, data lake <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • SAP HANA Cloud <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • SAP Credential Store <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • SAP Cloud Logging <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • SAP Automation Pilot <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    The new checks can be configured directly in the Configuration \u00e0 Services\/Systems table, just like existing validation rules. This makes it easy to extend compliance monitoring without changing established workflows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    TL;DR:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Configuration & Security Analysis adds new validation checks for SuccessFactors, SAP HANA Cloud, identity, logging, and automation services – expanding compliance coverage and strengthening security monitoring across the landscape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Usability Enhancements in the Configuration & Security Analysis – Validation App<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The Configuration & Security Analysis – Validation app has received several user interface improvements that make navigation and filtering more intuitive and efficient. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Key enhancements include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Direct navigation to Landscape Management:<\/strong> Service and system names in the Services\/Systems table on the Validation Overview page are now clickable links. Selecting a name takes you directly to the corresponding service or system details in the Landscape Management app. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      • Value Help added to filters:<\/strong> Value help is now available for filter parameters, both in classic and visual filters, as well as in the filter section within table settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        • Expanded filter options:<\/strong> Additional parameters have been added to the Filter section of the table settings, enabling more precise refinement of validation results. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          Together, these enhancements reduce manual effort, improve discoverability, and make it faster to analyze and act on validation findings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          TL;DR:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The Configuration & Security Analysis – Validation app is easier to use with clickable service links, value help for filters, and expanded filtering options – speeding up navigation and analysis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Clean-Up Option for Configuration & Security Analysis<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Managing monitoring configurations is now simpler with a new Clean-Up option for Configuration & Security Analysis directly in the Landscape Management app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          From the Services\/Systems \u00e0 Supported Use Cases section, the Clean-Up action allows administrators to fully remove Configuration & Security Analysis data for a selected service or system. When executed, the following happens: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • All configuration settings are removed from both the Data Stores and Validation apps <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • All collected configuration and validation data is deleted <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • The service or system is reset to a Not Configured state <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            This feature is particularly useful when decommissioning systems, correcting setup errors, or preparing services for a fresh configuration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            TL;DR:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            A new clean-up action in Landscape Management lets teams fully reset Configuration & Security Analysis data and settings for services or systems in one step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Implementation \u2013 Processes, Analytics,<\/strong> <\/strong>Cross-Project Overview<\/strong> , Overview<\/strong>  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            The latest updates in the Implementation area focus on clearer insights, better organization, and more flexible working views. Enhancements to analytics, cross-project transparency, and customizable overviews help teams navigate complex projects more efficiently and keep the focus on the most relevant information throughout the implementation lifecycle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            New Supported Solution Scenario: Model Company for Aerospace and Defense -Processes<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            SAP Cloud ALM Process Management now supports the Model Company for Aerospace and Defense solution scenario. With this addition, implementation teams can leverage a ready-to-use, industry-specific reference that reflects best-practice business processes tailored to aerospace and defense organizations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            By making this model company available in Process Management, SAP Cloud ALM helps teams accelerate process design, align implementations with proven standards, and reduce the effort required to model complex, industry-driven scenarios. This is especially valuable for projects that need a structured starting point while still allowing room for customer-specific adaptations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            TL;DR:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Solution scenario Model Company for Aerospace and Defense is now supported in Process Management, providing an industry-specific best-practice foundation for faster and more consistent implementations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Improved Filtering Logic in Solution Process Traceability – Analytics<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            The Solution Process Traceability app now applies test plan filters consistently across related child artifacts, including test cases, test executions, and defects. This means that when a test plan is selected, only artifacts that truly belong to that plan are shown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            The result is cleaner traceability views and more accurate test reporting, helping teams focus on relevant data and make better-informed quality decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            TL;DR:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Test plan filters now cascade to test cases, executions, and defects, improving report accuracy and relevance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Separate Columns for Feature and Feature Status – Cross-Project Overview<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            In the Transport Analysis app, Feature and Feature Status are now displayed in separate columns, both in the UI and in Excel exports. This structural change makes it easier to sort, group, and filter transports based on feature progress and status. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            For teams working across multiple projects, this improves clarity and supports more precise cross-project analysis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            TL;DR:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Feature and Feature Status are now split into separate columns for better filtering, sorting, and reporting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Resizable and Movable Cards in the Overview App<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            The Overview app now allows cards to be resized and rearranged. Users can adjust card dimensions to display more or less information and move cards to better match their personal workflow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            This added flexibility helps teams create a workspace that highlights what matters most, without the need to navigate between multiple views. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            TL;DR:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Overview cards can now be resized and repositioned, making dashboards more flexible and personalized. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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