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FAQ: Move to guided sourcing capability for SAP Ariba Sourcing
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can customers default back to classic sourcing if they have transitioned to guided sourcing?
A: Only customers who have legacy classic sourcing templates and events can default back to classic sourcing by switching the parameter NavigateToNewUIExtension off and removing the Category Buyer permission.
Q: What will happen to the templates that were copied when guided sourcing was enabled on the site?
A: No changes will be made in an automated manner by SAP. You have the option to archive the templates.
Q: What is changing?
A: Customers using the classic sourcing user experience (UX) for their SAP Ariba Sourcing solution will have the option to transition to the new guided sourcing capability, our latest and most advanced UX in a time frame that suits your business needs.
Q: Why is SAP encouraging SAP Ariba Sourcing customers to transition from the classic UX to the guided sourcing UX?
A: Guided sourcing supports the complex scenarios available in the classic UX, along with innovative new capabilities that deliver even greater value for users, including:
The shift to guided sourcing will enable every customer to benefit from these and other enhancements. It will also help SAP to accelerate these improvements, since moving forward, innovation will be focused only on the guided sourcing capability.
Q: When and how will the transition from classic sourcing to guided sourcing take place?
A: The transition began in early 2024 and has been gradually rolled out across a number of customer groups. All customers are required to transition off Classic Sourcing by December 31st, 2025
Q: What actions do I need to take as a customer if I would like to enable guided sourcing?
A: Before the transition, we recommend taking the following actions to ensure uninterrupted access to SAP Ariba Sourcing:
To ensure a smooth changeover, please take the opportunity to familiarize yourself with guided sourcing by using the Show Options to Switch to Guided Sourcing feature. You will have the option to switch back to classic sourcing.
Q: What can end users expect?
A: With this update, guided sourcing will become the standard UX for the SAP Ariba Sourcing solution.
Q: Is there any change in user or admin functionality?
A: There is no change in the functionality. However, members of the Category Buyer group will have the option to create guided sourcing events. To create, edit, or publish guided sourcing events, a user must also be a member of a group with underlying sourcing permissions, such as the Sourcing Analyst group. Please refer to our Configuring Users for guided sourcing documentation for detailed instructions on how to enable your users for guided sourcing.
Q: How does this impact back-end processes, integrations, or reporting?
A: As guided sourcing is simply a UX for SAP Ariba Sourcing, back-end processes, integrations, and reporting will remain unchanged.
Q: Does this change also apply to my production test environment?
A: We recommend enabling all realms with guided sourcing to ensure a consistent production and testing experience.
Q: Are any enhancements planned for classic sourcing?
A: Only very limited innovations will be added to classic sourcing moving forward. Bug fixes will continue to be supported according to the current Support SLAs.
Q: Will guided sourcing still receive innovations and bug fixes?
A: Yes, guided sourcing will continue to receive future innovations and bug fixes. Please refer to the official roadmap for more information.
Q: Is the Classic Sourcing End of Support (EOS) date still March 2025?
A: The Classic sourcing end of support date has been extended from March 2025 to December 31st, 2025. All customers are required to transition off Classic Sourcing by this date.
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