What is SAP Solution Manager (SolMan)?

SAP Solution Manager is based on the programming languages Java and ABAP based platform for Application Lifecycle Management (ALM). It facilitates the effective administration and optimization of your SAP systems and software over the entire life cycle, from development through use to retirement. SolMan is an important part of the SAP ERP suite and can be used together with other SAP modules like Financial Accounting (FI), Materials Management (MM) and Production planning (PP) be used. It is free for SAP customers and supports the automation of system tasks to relieve administrators and optimize business processes. It creates transparency and also reduces the administrative effort.

The SAP Solution Manager offers a central platform for the administration of business processes, IT infrastructure and applications as well as for project management and system maintenance. The SAP Solution Manager enables companies to use their IT systems more effectively and efficiently by providing functions such as planning, implementing and maintaining SAP systems, monitoring business processes, analyzing system performance and errors, managing projects and changes and the integration of business processes and IT landscapes. It enables clear documentation of business processes and system landscapes as well as easy management of changes and requirements.