SAP Cloud ALM for Implementation - Expert Portal

Deep‑dive knowledge and guidance to help you start working in SAP Cloud ALM, curated by the product team and complementary to the Help Portal, which serves as the official, up-to-date product documentation.

Explore content through best‑practice processes and project roles to understand the end‑to‑end implementation flow
Or browse by capability to access the latest updates, expert insights, and deep‑dive guidance

End-to-end implementation best practice

Follow the best practice process for using SAP Cloud ALM to implement a project from end-to-end.

Start with the introductory module to decide if SAP Cloud ALM is the right ALM solution and understand what needs to be considered before diving into the detailed modules for each phase.
Browse through each tab below to access the material needed for every team member to prepare and execute each project phase.

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The featured best practice process diagrams are available for viewing in SAP Signavio Process Navigator(opens in new tab) and for use in SAP Cloud ALM. To access them in Cloud ALM, scope the Tools and Technologies solution scenario.

Expert content by capability

Expand each functional area to access videos, blogs, and guides that explain concepts, usage in real world scenarios and best-practice ways of using features.

All content featured here is curated and reviewed. Some items may show an older publish date but remain accurate as of the “Valid as of” date shown in each section.

Link to content	Purpose	Type	Relevant for	Published
E2E Demo of SAP Cloud ALM(opens in new tab)	How-to	Video	End-to-end	Nov 2024
SAP ALM Summit EMEA 2025 - Implementation Track(opens in new tab) (NEW)	Replay Collection	Videos	End-to-end	Nov 2025
SAP Community Call for ALM(opens in new tab)	Replay Collection	Videos	End-to-end

Last content review for validity: February 2026

Link to content	Purpose	Type	Relevant for	Published
Understanding Project and Authorization Roles(opens in new tab)	How-to	Video (5 mins)	Onboarding, Project Setup	Dec 2022
Deep Dive in Project Management	How-to	Video (31 mins)	Project Setup	Mar 2023
Introducing “Programs” (NEW)	Overview	Blog	Project Setup	Nov 2025

Last content review for validity: February 2026

Link to content	Purpose	Type	Relevant for	Published
End-to-End Guide for Process Management (NEW)	Overview	Blog	End-to-end	Dec 2025
Standard integration of SAP Signavio	Overview	Blog	Onboarding - Integration	Dec 2024
A deep-dive into Fit-to-standard workshops(opens in new tab) (NEW)	Overview	Video (27 mins)	Fit-to-standard workshops	Nov 2025
Perform your Fit-to-Standard Workshops(opens in new tab)	How-to	Video (6 mins)	Fit-to-standard workshops	Jul 2021

Last content review for validity: February 2026

Link to content	Purpose	Type	Relevant for	Published
Manage your documentation(opens in new tab)	Overview	Video (45 mins)	End-to-end	Oct 2024
"Responsible" Document Attribute & Enhanced Notification Features (NEW)	Overview	Blog	End-to-end	Oct 2025
Upload and work with external files using BTP Document Management Service(opens in new tab)	Overview	Blog	Onboarding - Integration	Dec 2024
Enabling External Workflows for Documents(opens in new tab) (NEW)	Overview	Blog	Project Preparation	Jan 2026

Last content review for validity: February 2026

Link to content	Purpose	Type	Relevant for	Published
The Complete Guide to Task Types(opens in new tab) (NEW)	Overview	Blog	End-to-end	Oct 2025
Understanding Task Types and Sources(opens in new tab)	Overview	Blog	End-to-end	Mar 2021
Risk Management for Projects(opens in new tab) (NEW)	Overview	Blog	End-to-end	Sep 2025
Simplify Task Management with Task Relationships(opens in new tab)	Overview	Blog	End-to-end	Sep 2023
How to execute clean core in projects(opens in new tab)	How-to	Guide	Project Setup	Oct 2024

Last content review for validity: February 2026

Link to content	Purpose	Type	Relevant for	Published
Basics of Requirement Management(opens in new tab)	Overview	Blog	End-to-end	Oct 2021
The Complete Guide to Task Types(opens in new tab) (NEW)	Overview	Blog	End-to-end	Oct 2025
Move Requirements between Projects(opens in new tab) (NEW)	Overview	Blog	End-to-end	Dec 2025
Welcome "Requirement Approver"(opens in new tab) (NEW)	Overview	Blog	Onboarding - Authorizations	Sep 2025
Bringing Structure and Guidance to Requirement and Approval Statuses(opens in new tab)	Overview	Blog	Project Preparation	May 2025
AI-Assisted Requirement Generation(opens in new tab) (NEW)	Overview	Blog	Fit-to-standard workshops	Dec 2025

Last content review for validity: February 2026

Link to content	Purpose	Type	Relevant for	Published
Unlock the Potential of Test Orchestration and Planning	Overview	Video (45 mins)	End-to-end	Oct 2023
Orchestrate end-to-end tests	How-to	Video (45 mins)	End-to-end	Sep 2024
Build a PoC for Manual Testing(opens in new tab) (NEW)	How-to	Blog and Guide	End-to-end	Dec 2025
Plan and execute post upgrade and regression testing (45 min)	How-to	Video (45 mins)	End-to-end	Oct 2023
Make use of Tricentis Test Automation (TTA)	Overview	Video (58 mins)	Onboarding - Integration	Mar 2024
S/4HANA Cloud - Automation Testing (TAT)	Resource Collection	Community Page	Onboarding - Integration
Make use of S/4HANA Test Automation Tool (TAT)	Overview	Video (59 mins)	Onboarding - Integration	Apr 2024
Adapt Test Process in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Test Automation Tool (TAT)	How-to	Blog	Onboarding - Integration	Oct 2023
Manage Test Data in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Test Automation Tool (TAT)	How-to	Blog	Onboarding - Integration	Oct 2023
Create Test Plan in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Test Automation Tool (TAT)	How-to	Blog	Onboarding - Integration	Oct 2023
Tag Management for Test Cases	Overview	Blog	Project Preparation	Nov 2022
Delivering more transparency: tags in test plans (NEW)	Overview	Blog	Project Preparation	Aug 2025
Options to import manual Test Cases	How-to	Blog	Build	Apr 2025
Reassigning Scope & Solution Process in Test Preparation(opens in new tab) (NEW)	Overview	Blog	Build	Sep 2025
Introducing Test Case Sequences	How-to	Blog	Test	May 2025
Defect Management with SAP Cloud ALM	How-to	Blog	Test	Dec 2024
Selective Data Transfer for Test Steps from SAP Solution Manager to SAP Cloud ALM	How-to	Blog	Trasition from Solution Manager	Jul 2025
How to transition test management from SAP Solution Manager to SAP Cloud ALM(opens in new tab) (NEW)	How-to	Video	Trasition from Solution Manager	Nov 2025

Last content review for validity: February 2026

Link to content	Purpose	Type	Relevant for	Published
Dive into the future of Change and Deployment Management(opens in new tab) (NEW)	Overview	Video (39 mins)	End-to-end	Nov 2025
How to get ready for Change & Deployment Management	How-to	Blog	End-to-end	Oct 2021
Change management for SAP BTP and ABAP-based applications	Overview	Video (41 mins)	Integration - CI/CD, CTS, CTMS S/4HANA Cloud Private	Mar 2023
Support Your Hybrid Scenarios with Deployment Management	How-to	Video (27 mins)	Integration - CTS, CTMS S/4HANA Cloud Private	Nov 2023
Create CTS transport requests from Features	How-to	Blog	Integration - CTS	Apr 2023
Using transport of copies and deploying several features to production w/ CTS	How-to	Blog	Integration - CTS Build, Fix & Enhance	Jul 2023
Exploring SAP BTP change mastery(opens in new tab) (NEW)	Overview	Video (29 mins)	Integration - CTMS	Nov 2025
Interplay of Cloud ALM and Cloud Transport Management Service	How-to	Blog	Integration - CTMS	May 2022
Keeping Track of Your SAP S/4HANA Cloud Changes	How-to	Video (43 mins)	Integration - ATO, CBC S/4HANA Cloud Public	Nov 2023
How to use System Groups	How-to	Video	Onboarding	Nov 2022
Extending feature workflows for advanced scenarios(opens in new tab) (NEW)	How-to	Video	Project Preparation	Nov 2025
Enabling external workflow for Features (NEW)	How-to	Blog	Project Preparation	Nov 2025
How to Setup a Release and Deployment Plan	How-to	Video	Project Setup	Dec 2022

Last content review for validity: February 2026

Link to content	Purpose	Type	Relevant for	Published
Benefit from analytics in SAP Cloud ALM - from overview to traceability	Overview	Video (49 mins)	End-to-end	Mar 2023
Personalized Overview Page	How-to	Blog	End-to-end	May 2021
Benefit From The 'Process Hierarchy Assignments' App	How-to	Blog	Process Management	Mar 2024
Managing Roadmap Task Updates	How-to	Blog	Task Management	Feb 2024
All about Requirement Traceability	Overview	Blog	Requirement Management	Apr 2022
SAP S/4HANA Cloud transport traceability	How-to	Blog	Transport Management	Aug 2023
How to Manage SAP S/4HANA Cloud Upgrade 2308 in SAP Cloud ALM	How-to	Blog	Change and Deployment Management	Jul 2023

Last content review for validity: February 2026

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