Transports across landscapes not physically connected

[Former Member]

Hi All.

Our Dev cannot access the Q/P systems due to network boundary constraints.

Currently we are not using SM CHARM (Change Req Mgmt). So we send the Transport files manually to the Q system via a disc/mail and then import it there.

We are not well aware of CHARM as have never used it before. Wanted to know if it could help us in any way in our context.

Thanks in adv.

[fernando_rocha1 · Accepted solution]

Hi Aishi,

ChaRM is just a tool to manage your changes. I mean, ChaRM help us to follow defined steps to approve changes, release, test, import and also provide an unique point to control everything.

However, we need RFC connection between systems.

Maybe could be helpful if you take a look at:

service.sap.com/rkt-solman

BR

Fernando

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Thanks.

I have another query. I read that using Sol Man, we can "transport" just tasks without migrating the main Transport, and then test out our functionality in Q. Is it really possible?

If yes, what if there are no tasks in the transport, only some objects attached to it.

How does it work - without releasing the main TR, we can simulate?

Thanks again in adv.

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Aishi,

Yes, the functionnality you're talking about is the Transport of Copies (called TOC).

The general principle is to transfer the content of an open TR (modifiable) to QA system and to make QA test in advance.

With TOC you can :

1. Anticipate the change and make earlier QA tests

2. Make as a selection of the change you want to go further by using a correct TR's task management

3. Schedule automatic import in QA system to provide regular delivery of changes made in DEV system (advanced)

You will find how to customize this functionnality at this page :

/people/rajiv.jha/blog/2010/08/12/transport-of-copies-toc-small-yet-powerful-concept

and the reference

/people/dolores.correa/blog/2008/07/26/first-steps-to-work-with-change-request-management-scenario

/people/dolores.correa/blog/2009/08/27/change-request-management-scenario-retrofit-functionality

Don't forget to apply note OSS as described in the central note 907768.

I hope it helps,

KR

Matthieu