Guided Buying
	Feature Name & Description	Release	Enablement Model
			Automatically On 	Customer Configured 
	Hide Interim Supplier RFQ Bids [GUIDEB-1262] Guided buying can now hide interim supplier RFQ bids and display only the awarded bid to users.	2511
	Support for Hierarchical Service Items [GUIDEB-300] With this feature, you can better manage complex service procurement scenarios by grouping multiple items under a parent non-catalog service. Service hierarchies allow you to request a parent service and child items using one purchase requisition. Child items can include catalog and non-catalog services or goods. For example, you can create a non-catalog request for laptop repair service (parent service) and then add software maintenance service (child item) and computer cleaning kit (child item). Service hierarchies help to define how services are structured and delivered, improving efficiency when ordering services. Note: This feature is planned to be available with a later release.	2511
	AI Copilot Joule in Guided Buying [GUIDEB-1163] Joule, SAP's generative AI copilot, is now available in guided buying. Joule uses a conversational interface to help users complete tasks efficiently. It leverages generative and other AI technologies to understand natural language requests, identify intent, perform actions, and provide insights. Note: Please note that AI copilot Joule in Guided Buying will be in Early Access until September 19th, 2025 at which time it will be made generally available to customers.	2508
	Enhancements to WalkMe in Guided Buying [GUIDEB-1266] WalkMe in guided buying is now enabled for all customers, and the WalkMe panel can display content from SAP Companion. Previously, WalkMe was disabled by default, and SAP Companion content displayed in a different panel. Note: WalkMe content is currently available in only English.	2508
	Asset Management in Guided Buying [GUIDEB-915] This feature enables you to manage assets in guided buying using the asset management component from your SAP ERP system. Asset management allows you to manage your organization's assets throughout their lifecycle.	2508
	Enhanced Supplier Search for Non-Catalog Items [GUIDEB-304] This feature enables users to view the most relevant suppliers when they create a non-catalog request or line-item form. When this feature is enabled, the recommended suppliers that display are mapped to the commodity code of the item on a request form. This is helpful is you want users to only choose from existing suppliers that have catalog items with the same commodity code as the item on your request.	2505
	RFQs support on-behalf-of by company code [GUIDEB-1056] Requests for quote (RFQs) in guided buying now support on-behalf-of by company code functionality.	2505
	Support for Classification of Hazardous Materials [GUIDEB-1082] With this feature, you can identify which types hazardous materials are present in items according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. Previously, you could only find whether or not items contained hazardous materials, but you couldn't find which type of hazardous materials were present. Now, items with hazardous materials display the different symbols and codes for the types of hazardous materials present.	2505
	Support for Ad Hoc Vendors on Non-Catalog Requests [GUIDEB-1209] With this feature, users can submit non-catalog requests using ad hoc vendors in guided buying. Ad hoc vendors are suppliers added to your SAP Ariba Buying solution on an as-needed basis, without needing to complete the onboarding process in SAP Ariba Supplier Management. When users create a non-catalog request in guided buying, they can choose from the ad hoc vendors available.	2505
	Guided Buying Integration with SAP WalkMe [GUIDEB-1250] Guided buying is now integrated with the SAP WalkMe Digital Adoption Platform. Users can take advantage of easy-to-understand guidance powered by SAP WalkMe or SAP WalkMe Premium.	2505	(With 2508)	(With 2505)
	Redesigned Item Details Page [GB-24673] This feature enables you to find additional information about an item and complete different purchasing activities on the item details page. For example, you can find more product details, supplier information, and compare similar items from the item details page.	2502

 

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