What is bump order in SAP IS-HT-SW - Software Management?

SAP Term: bump order

• Component: IS-HT-SW

• Component Name: Software Management

• Description: A sales order in which you "bump" the software license by changing a parameter or group of parameters. IS-SW performs the bump by copying the record from the IBASE, changing it, and copying it back to the IBASE. You can only bump configurable software materials or products that have been serialized.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A bump order is a type of software order in the SAP IS-HT-SW Software Management component. It is used to increase the number of licenses for an existing software product. This type of order is typically used when a company needs to increase the number of users or machines that can access the software. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a bump order, the user must first select the existing software product from the list of available products. Then, they must enter the new license quantity and select “Bump Order” from the drop-down menu. The user will then be prompted to enter additional information such as the start date and end date for the new license. Once all of the information has been entered, the user can submit the order and it will be processed by SAP. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a bump order, it is important to make sure that all of the information is accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that the order is processed quickly and without any issues. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all orders so that you can easily reference them in the future if needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about bump orders in SAP IS-HT-SW Software Management, please refer to SAP’s official documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to create and manage bump orders in SAP.