Turning point in SAP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)

In this context, Solutive AG is positioning itself as a holistic solution provider for SAP ALM - with sound advice, a modular software solution (the ESM Suite) and targeted partnerships for test automation and system integration.

From tool provider to strategic ALM partner

The upcoming end of maintenance for SAP Solution Manager, the introduction of SAP Cloud ALM and the upcoming SAP S/4HANA transformation are key reasons to review the existing ALM strategy and discuss a sustainable target picture. Furthermore, the pursuit of operational improvements in terms of quality, effort and throughput times in conjunction with the fulfillment of compliance requirements provides additional motivation for a strategy review. Ideally, the future concept will include a consistent tool chain that is used uniformly before, during and after the SAP S/4HANA transformation. Our solution architects will be happy to advise you and support you with these considerations.

The ESM Suite is used successfully by numerous customers and covers the areas of change, release and transport management for SAP systems. The preconfigured best-practice processes enable rapid implementation within a few weeks, including the integration of systems such as Jira or ServiceNow. The suite has a modular structure, is multi-client capable and offers an integrated workflow engine that allows individual process adaptations without development effort.

But Solutive goes further: the company sees itself not only as a tool manufacturer, but also as a strategic partner for ALM architectures, process harmonization and the definition of sustainable SAP tool chains. A current example: following a successful pilot phase, the Coop Cooperative in Switzerland decided to roll out the ESM Suite further. The decisive factor was the seamless integration of SAP change and release management with Jira, among others, as well as the automation of manual activities. This reference is an example of the added value of the ESM Suite in an enterprise context.

Efficiency and compliance by design

The ESM Suite reduces manual effort through automated checking and transport processes and thus creates efficiency and quality gains in ongoing operations. At the same time, it supports audit-proof processes through:

• Automatic detection of unmanaged transports,
• auditable tracking of all requirements through to transportation,
• a separate audit cockpit for auditors.

These functions not only enable security in day-to-day business, but also significantly reduce the effort involved in audits and compliance checks.

Bridging the gap between SAP Cloud ALM and reality

While SAP Cloud ALM is becoming increasingly important, many companies continue to operate hybrid tool landscapes. Solutive AG offers solutions for this: The ESM Suite can be integrated into existing ITSM and test systems via its API framework as well as into SAP Cloud ALM - for requirements management or test management, for example. This openness creates investment protection and at the same time a future perspective for SAP ALM strategies - regardless of whether companies switch completely to the cloud or prefer hybrid models.

Test management as a strategic lever

A key focus of further development for Solutive AG is test management. A close partnership was established with suxxesso GmbH, a leading provider of SAP test automation. The goal: a consistent test architecture from change to test case. The SEE:RI (See Related Items) function was developed jointly. It identifies the relevant test cases based on the objects contained in transports, automatically creates test plans and uncovers white spots in the test coverage - a significant step towards efficient regression tests.

The combination of ESM Suite and suxxesso Tool Suite enables a modern, powerful ALM world - modular, intelligent and future-proof. Customer projects have already shown that the benefits go far beyond pure automation - it is about targeted risk minimization, time savings and a new level of quality in SAP projects.

ALM strategy consulting from a single source

Solutive supports companies in setting up individual requirement-to-deploy processes, tool selection, process harmonization and integration. The experience gained from numerous projects, combined with a proprietary product solution, enables a practice-oriented and strategically robust ALM roadmap - especially in the context of the SAP S/4HANA transformation. This consulting service also includes questions about the future: How long can existing on-premises solutions remain in place? How does SAP Cloud ALM fit into your own IT strategy? How can standardization and flexibility be combined? Solutive provides answers - and solutions!

Looking ahead: Solutive 2030

With the "Solutive 2030" initiative, the company is driving forward its own transformation: from a product suite to a holistic solution provider for SAP ALM, test management, process consulting and tool integration. The close integration with SAP technologies such as SAP BTP, support for modern operating models (e.g. DevOps) and the exploration of topics such as AI-supported test case analysis and predictive ALM demonstrate the future-oriented approach.

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Conclusion

The challenges in SAP ALM are enormous - but solvable. Companies need scalable, integrable and audit-proof solutions that go beyond the tool focus. Solutive AG offers a convincing overall package of technology, consulting and partnership-based implementation. Those who set the course today not only secure operational reliability - but also an innovative edge.

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