What is change document in SAP SV-SMG-CM - Change Request Management?

SAP Term: change document

• Component: SV-SMG-CM

• Component Name: Change Request Management

• Description: A document that is created based on the defined scope of a request for change or an IT requirement. It tracks the activities of the users involved in the change process for example, developer, tester, and system administrator.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A change document is a record of changes made to an object in the SAP system. It is used to track changes to objects such as master data, configuration settings, and user profiles. The change document contains information about the object before and after the change, as well as the user who made the change and the date and time of the change. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Change documents can be accessed in the SAP system by navigating to the Change Request Management (SV-SMG-CM) component. Once there, users can view a list of all changes that have been made to an object, as well as details about each change. Users can also create new change documents for objects that they wish to modify. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of changes made to objects in the SAP system, as this can help identify potential issues or conflicts that may arise from changes made by different users. Change documents can also be used to roll back changes if necessary. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Change Request Management (SV-SMG-CM), please refer to the SAP Help Portal.