SAP provides several tools to facilitate the maintenance of SAP S/4HANA Cloud systems following a release upgrade, ensuring that customers can smoothly transition to the latest functionalities and improvements:

What's New Viewer Tool: This tool is invaluable for understanding the changes and new features introduced with each SAP S/4HANA Cloud release. It provides detailed descriptions of new functionalities, improvements, and changes in the system, helping customers to adapt their processes and leverage new capabilities effectively. It serves as a guide to explore and understand the enhancements that come with each upgrade.

Test Automation Tool: Post-upgrade, it's crucial to ensure that existing functionalities continue to work as expected and new features are correctly implemented. The Test Automation Tool allows customers to automate testing of business processes, significantly reducing the time and effort required for testing after a release upgrade. This tool helps in identifying any issues arising from the upgrade early in the process, ensuring a smooth transition to the new release.

These tools are designed to assist customers in navigating the complexities of system upgrades, ensuring that they can make the most out of new features while maintaining their existing system's stability and performance.