What is SAP reference landscape in SAP SV-SMG - Solution Manager?

SAP Term: SAP reference landscape

• Component: SV-SMG

• Component Name: Solution Manager

• Description: Contains templates of product versions and main instances which you need, to run an SAP solution.

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• Key Concepts: 
  SAP reference landscape is a term used in the SAP Solution Manager (SV-SMG) component. It is a collection of SAP systems that are connected to each other and used as a reference for testing and validating changes in the production environment. The reference landscape is typically composed of a development system, a quality assurance system, and a production system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The reference landscape is used to test and validate changes before they are implemented in the production environment. This helps ensure that any changes made do not cause any disruption or errors in the production environment. The reference landscape can also be used to simulate different scenarios and test different solutions before they are implemented in the production environment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep the reference landscape up-to-date with the latest versions of SAP software and patches. This will help ensure that any changes made in the reference landscape are compatible with the production environment. Additionally, it is important to regularly test and validate changes in the reference landscape before they are implemented in the production environment. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SAP Solution Manager (SV-SMG) component provides tools and features for managing and monitoring the reference landscape. These tools can be used to monitor system performance, detect errors, and troubleshoot issues. Additionally, the SV-SMG component provides features for automating processes such as patching, testing, and validating changes in the reference landscape.