--- article_id: KB0408463 article_type: FAQ component_ids: - BNS-ARI-CP-CORE - BNS-ARI-PAS-ICM - BNS-ARI-SS component_descriptions: - Core Procurement > Core Administration - Procurement Application Services > Intelligent Configuration Manager (ICM) - Strategic Sourcing products: - SAP Ariba Procurement, cloud edition - SAP Ariba Sourcing, cloud edition personas: - Admin - Buyer language: en created: 2026-04-15 updated: 2026-04-17 source: Knowledge Base url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0408463 connect_url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0408463?min=1 sap_for_me_url: https://me.sap.com/notes/KB0408463 --- # How can I change a site parameter using the Intelligent Configuration Manager? ## Symptom As a Customer Administrator, how do I update a parameter in my SAP Ariba Procurement Solutions or SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing Solutions site? ## Resolution The process for changing a parameter depends on its type. You can change Self-service parameters using the **Intelligent Configuration Manager** (ICM). To change SAP-controlled parameters, you must submit a case with SAP Support. The following process outlines how to change a Self-service parameter. - Important: You cannot change parameters directly in a production site. All Self-service parameter changes must be made in a test site, packaged, tested, approved, and then may be deployed to your production site. - Note: The Intelligent Configuration Manager is not suite-integrated. SAP Ariba Sourcing and SAP Ariba Procurement sites have unique sets of parameters that must be managed separately. - Note: In Federated Process Control (FPC) environments, you should change parameters in the parent site. The change will then be replicated to the child site(s). For an overview of the process, see *[Workflow for Updating Configurations for the Site](https://help.sap.com/docs/buying-invoicing/intelligent-configuration-manager-administration/workflow-for-updating-configurations-for-site?q=create+a+package+in+Intelligent+configuration+Manager)* 1. As a Customer Administrator user Navigate to the **Parameters** page in **Intelligent Configuration Manager** 1. Click **Manage** -> **Core Administration** (for Buying solutions) or **Administration** (for Sourcing solutions). 2. Click **Intelligent Configuration Manager** > **Manage Configurations** > **Continue** 3. Click **Buying and Invoicing** or **Sourcing and Contracts**. 4. Click **Parameters**. 2. Change the Parameter Value 1. Search for the parameter you need to change. 2. In the **New Value** column, set the new value using the specific input control provided for that parameter type. For more information, see [*Changing parameter values*](https://help.sap.com/docs/buying-invoicing/intelligent-configuration-manager-administration/parameter-management-in-intelligent-configuration-manager?q=create+a+package+in+Intelligent+configuration+Manager#changing-parameter-values). 3. Create and Submit the Package 1. Select the **checkbox** for the updated parameter(s). 2. Click **Add to package**. 3. Provide a name for the package. 4. Click **Submit package**. For more information, see [*Creating a package*](https://help.sap.com/docs/ARIBA_PROCUREMENT/84aed0a9bb334008bab2519aadb5d820/8270b4ff59334dcead9ebcaee967e5fb.html?locale=en-US&version=LATEST). Note: Once a package is submitted, the parameter change(s) take effect in the test site. If you are in a parent test site, the change(s) will also replicate to any child test sites unless they have already been changed/overriden there. 4. Test the Package You must test the changes in the test site. 1. On the Intelligent Configuration Manager **Home** page, find the created package in the **My action items** tile. 2. Open the package and perform all necessary tests. 3. If the tests are successful, click **Test Pass**. 4. Attach your test report and comments. For more information, see [*Testing a package*](https://help.sap.com/docs/ARIBA_PROCUREMENT/84aed0a9bb334008bab2519aadb5d820/392b36540a0f47c888d2c81906aef5fb.html?locale=en-US&version=LATEST). 5. Approve the Package Once a package passes testing, you need to approve it. 1. In the **My action items** tile, find the package, which now shows a Ready to approve status. 2. Click the package row to review it. 3. If correct, **Approve** the package. For more information, see [*Approving a package*](https://help.sap.com/docs/ARIBA_PROCUREMENT/84aed0a9bb334008bab2519aadb5d820/f7eeead3e6ca45e4ad8c6bd788b50a80.html?locale=en-US&version=LATEST). 6. Deploy the Package After approval, you can deploy the changes to the production site. 7. 1. In the **My action items** tile, find the created package, which now shows a Ready to deploy status. 2. Click the package to create a new deployment. 3. Provide a name for the deployment. 4. Ensure the correct package is selected. 5. Click **Create deployment**. 6. Review the deployment details. 7. Click **Deploy** to move the parameter change(s) to the production site. For more information, see [Creating a Deployment in the Site](https://help.sap.com/docs/ARIBA_PROCUREMENT/84aed0a9bb334008bab2519aadb5d820/63ab02b6db644b0e9c0b2c36c3eac043.html?locale=en-US&version=LATEST) and [Reviewing and Deploying Packages to the Production Site](https://help.sap.com/docs/ARIBA_PROCUREMENT/84aed0a9bb334008bab2519aadb5d820/971b933531da42bf903ec8b7b4cf6b6a.html?locale=en-US&version=LATEST) ## See Also Demo - 15-minute video: [Ability to manage site parameters](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/185733) SAP Help Portal > SAP Ariba Procurement Solutions > Intelligent Configuration Manager Administration > [Workflow for Updating Configurations fo*r the Site*](https://help.sap.com/docs/buying-invoicing/intelligent-configuration-manager-administration/workflow-for-updating-configurations-for-site?q=create+a+package+in+Intelligent+configuration+Manager) SAP Help Portal > SAP Ariba Procurement Solutions > Intelligent Configuration Manager Administration > *[Parameter Management in Intelligent Configuration Manager](https://help.sap.com/docs/buying-invoicing/intelligent-configuration-manager-administration/parameter-management-in-intelligent-configuration-manager?q=create+a+package+in+Intelligent+configuration+Manager#loio73875207800d468a8ef09f6ea3470138)* SAP Help Portal > SAP Ariba Procurement Solutions > Intelligent Configuration Manager Administration > *[Creating a package](https://help.sap.com/docs/ARIBA_PROCUREMENT/84aed0a9bb334008bab2519aadb5d820/8270b4ff59334dcead9ebcaee967e5fb.html?locale=en-US&version=LATEST)* SAP Help Portal > SAP Ariba Procurement Solutions > Intelligent Configuration Manager Administration > *[Testing a package](https://help.sap.com/docs/ARIBA_PROCUREMENT/84aed0a9bb334008bab2519aadb5d820/392b36540a0f47c888d2c81906aef5fb.html?locale=en-US&version=LATEST)* SAP Help Portal > SAP Ariba Procurement Solutions > Intelligent Configuration Manager Administration > *[Approving a package](https://help.sap.com/docs/ARIBA_PROCUREMENT/84aed0a9bb334008bab2519aadb5d820/f7eeead3e6ca45e4ad8c6bd788b50a80.html?locale=en-US&version=LATEST)* SAP Help Portal > SAP Ariba Procurement Solutions > *[Intelligent Configuration Manager Parameters Reference](https://help.sap.com/docs/ARIBA_PROCUREMENT/009918e7fb2a435bb2f68ce957c9755f/ccd35f14ce0641988bcbd45295b54b4d.html?version=LATEST&locale=en-US)*