---
article_id: KB0717115
article_type: FAQ
component_ids:
  - BNS-ARI-CON
component_descriptions:
  - Ariba Connect
products:
  - SAP Ariba Sourcing, cloud edition
  - SAP Business Network for Procurement and SAP Business Network for Supply Chain
personas:
  - Buyer
  - Supplier
language: en
created: 2024-08-13
updated: 2024-08-13
source: Knowledge Base
url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0717115
connect_url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0717115?min=1
sap_for_me_url: https://me.sap.com/notes/KB0717115
---

# How do I get expedited support for my event ending within 60 minutes?

## Symptom

My Auction or Competitive RFP has less than 60 minutes remaining and I need urgent assistance from Support. How do I get this urgent / expedited support so that my bid or proposal has equal opportunity to be accepted?

## Resolution

**Q: How can I get expedited phone support for sourcing bidding events?**

A: As of August 18, 2023, the feature *Expedited Support Requests on Sourcing Auctions (SS-40648)* adds a new **Request Immediate Assistance** button on the event page when it has less than 60 minutes remaining. This new button provides faster and more efficient phone support to buyers and suppliers during urgent bidding situations.

![](https://support.ariba.com/images_RTE/1C95HCL6514f54c10f03image_74801193721695872330946.png)

**Q: When does the Request Immediate Assistance button appear?**

A: The **Request Immediate Assistance** button appears on competitive auctions and RFPs in Open or Review state with less than 60 minutes remaining on the event clock. The button will not appear while the event is in Preview state. If you do not see the Request Immediate Assistance button, you may still get support in the Help Center.

**Q: How do I use this expedited phone support?**

A: Click on the **Request Immediate Assistance** button (only available during the last 60 minutes of the event) and you will be automatically logged into your account in the Help Center and prompted with two options:

![](https://support.ariba.com/images_RTE/2066246464f2eac6839image_73228064131684337385038.png)

- **Option 1 - We will call you (Recommended)** – Click *Request a call* and you will be prompt to enter your personal information (First name, Last name, Email and phone number are required). Click **Submit** and you will receive an expedited call from the product support team. The call will be escalated to the appropriate product support team with the event information to ensure faster and better assistant.

**![](https://support.ariba.com/images_RTE/206624648b0ac7a1f60image_52526128621686833862224.png)**

- **Option 2 - Call us directly** – Click *Contact us* and select a country from the dropdown. You will be prompted with a phone number and a passcode to complete the call. The language of the support call will be based on the selected country. Have your Doc ID and Event ID ready. Click **OK** to close the window.

![](https://support.ariba.com/images_RTE/206624647e0a6f0b320image_19144742221685981805957.png)

## See Also

To watch a full demo provided in our webcast, click [here.](https://sapvideoa35699dc5.hana.ondemand.com/?entry_id=1_6fmfvp69)

For detailed information about this change, see our [FAQ](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/206624).

To get support when the Request Immediate Assistance button is not available, please follow these steps:

1. Click the **help (?) icon** in the upper-right corner of the application.
2. Click **Contact Us** at the top of the Help Center page.
3. Type "live auction" or another key term in the search box and press Enter.
4. Click **Create a Case** in the bottom right corner and complete the form with your information to submit a case.

## Keywords

request immediate assistance, live auction, support, create a case, auction support, event ending in 60 mins