{"id":30383,"date":"2024-10-21T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xalt.de\/?p=30383"},"modified":"2025-10-16T14:56:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T12:56:46","slug":"x-ray-sap-solution-manager-alternative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xalt.de\/en\/x-ray-sap-solution-manager-alternative\/","title":{"rendered":"Xray for Jira as an SAP Solution Manager alternative"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SAP Solution Manager on the brink of extinction. For years, SAP Solution Manager (SolMan) was your faithful companion for managing and running tests in your SAP environment. But suddenly everything is changing: SAP has announced that it will be discontinuing Solution Manager after <a href=\"https:\/\/support.sap.com\/en\/alm\/solution-manager.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2027<\/a> not to continue developing and supporting it. An SAP Solution Manager alternative is needed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Content<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#Die-Herausforderung:-Eine-SolMan-Alternative-finden\">Find an SAP Solution Manager alternative<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#Risiken-bei-Nichthandeln\">Risks of inaction<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#Der-Druck-steigt\">The pressure increases<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#Was-macht-X-Ray-besonders?\">What makes Xray special?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#X-Ray-vs.-SAP-Solution-Manager:-Ein-Vergleich\">Xray vs. SAP Solution Manager: A comparison<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#Praktische-Anwendungsbeispiele\">Practical application examples<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#Der-Migrationspfad:-Vom-SAP-Solution-Manager-zu-X-Ray\">The migration path: From SAP Solution Manager to Xray<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Die-Herausforderung:-Eine-SolMan-Alternative-finden\">Find an SAP Solution Manager alternative<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be asking yourself: \"What now? How am I supposed to manage my SAP landscape without the familiar Solution Manager?\" This question is currently on the minds of many SAP users worldwide. The need for a robust SAP Solution Manager alternative is growing by the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Die-drohenden-Konsequenzen:-Warum-du-jetzt-handeln-musst\">The impending consequences: Why you need to act now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Risiken-bei-Nichthandeln\">Risks of inaction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ignore this development, you are exposing yourself and your company to considerable risks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Security gaps<\/strong>Without regular updates, the SolMan becomes easy prey for cyber attacks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inefficient processes<\/strong>Outdated functions lead to productivity losses and rising costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compliance problems<\/strong>Lack of support can jeopardize compliance with current regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation traffic jam<\/strong>New SAP technologies may no longer be able to be integrated.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Der-Druck-steigt\">The pressure increases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With every day that passes, the search for an alternative becomes more urgent. If you don't face up to this challenge in time, you run a risk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hasty decisions under time pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High migration costs due to lack of preparation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interruptions to critical business processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Die-L\u00f6sung:-X-Ray-\u2013-Deine-SolMan-Alternative-f\u00fcr-automatisiertes-Testen\">The solution: Xray for Jira - your SAP Solution Manager alternative (SolMan) for automated testing in the SAP environment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you breathe a sigh of relief, because there is a solution:  <strong>Xray<\/strong>the powerful Jira integration, positions itself as a promising SAP Solution Manager alternative to automatically test your software. In addition, Xray can be used to carry out tests far beyond SAP. This essentially saves you additional resources in your IT environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Was-macht-X-Ray-besonders?\">What makes Xray special?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Xray impresses with the following core functions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Seamless Jira integration<\/strong>Use the familiar Jira interface for your test management in both Jira Cloud and Data Center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automated testing<\/strong>Save time and resources through AI-supported test automation and direct integration into your workflow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comprehensive test coverage<\/strong>From unit tests to end-to-end scenarios - Xray has everything under control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-time reporting<\/strong>Keep track of your test progress and test results at all times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scalability<\/strong>Grow flexibly with your requirements, without sacrificing performance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"X-Ray-vs.-SAP-Solution-Manager:-Ein-Vergleich\">Xray vs. SAP Solution Manager: A comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th><strong>Function<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Xray<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>SAP Solution Manager<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Future security<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705Continuous further development<\/td><td>\u274cSupport ends in 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>User-friendliness<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705Intuitive Jira interface<\/td><td>\u274cOften perceived as complex<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Automation<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705Advanced AI support<\/td><td>\u26a0\ufe0fBegrenzte Automation options<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Integration<\/strong><\/td><td>Versatile API connections<\/td><td>\u26a0\ufe0fPrim\u00e4r limited to SAP ecosystem<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Costs<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705Flexible pricing models<\/td><td>\u274cOften perceived as cost-intensive<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Praktische-Anwendungsbeispiele\">Practical application examples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Regression test automation<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create your test cases once in Jira<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Xray performs this automatically with every release<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive immediate notifications in the event of deviations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-system testing<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Define complex E2E scenarios across multiple SAP modules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Xray orchestrates and monitors the entire test process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify bottlenecks and errors across systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proof of compliance<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use predefined compliance test suites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Xray automatically documents all test results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate audit-compliant reports with one click<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Der-Migrationspfad:-Vom-SAP-Solution-Manager-zu-X-Ray\">The migration path: From SAP Solution Manager to Xray<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inventory<\/strong>Analyze your current SolMan test processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mapping<\/strong>Assign existing test cases to the Xray structures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data import<\/strong>Use Xray's import functions for a smooth migration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Training<\/strong>Get your team ready for the new solution (Xray offers extensive resources).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parallel operation<\/strong>First introduce Xray parallel to SolMan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete replacement<\/strong>Shut down the SAP Solution Manager after a successful transition.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Fazit:-X-Ray-als-zukunftssichere-SolMan-Alternative\">Conclusion: Xray as a future-proof SolMan alternative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Replacing SAP Solution Manager may seem like a daunting challenge at first. But with Xray, you have a powerful and future-proof alternative at your disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With seamless integration into Jira, advanced automation features and a user-friendly interface, Xray not only addresses the acute problems of the expiring SolMan support, but also offers numerous advantages for your test management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Der SAP Solution Manager vor dem Aus. Jahrelang war der SAP Solution Manager (SolMan) dein treuer Begleiter bei der Verwaltung und Durchf\u00fchrung von Tests in deiner SAP-Umgebung. Doch pl\u00f6tzlich \u00e4ndert sich alles: SAP hat angek\u00fcndigt, den Solution Manager nach 2027 nicht weiter zu entwickeln und zu unterst\u00fctzen. Eine SAP Solution Manager Alternative muss her! 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