SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition 2602 Upgrade - Procurement Operations

5 features that will elevate your procurement operations

The SAP 2602 release is shaping up to be one of the most impactful updates for procurement, finance, and operational teams. Beyond technical enhancements, this upgrade brings practical, user‑centric improvements that streamline processes, strengthen compliance, and introduce intelligent automation where it matters most.

Here are five standout features worth spotlighting as organisations prepare for the move.

1️) Automatic Transfer of Header Attachments from PR → PO

A long‑awaited enhancement that removes friction from the procurement cycle. Attachments added at the PR stage now flow directly into the PO - no more reuploads, no more missing documents.

Key benefits:

• Eliminates repetitive manual steps
• Reduces risk of missing critical information
• Strengthens audit readiness
• Improves communication between business teams and suppliers

2) New Apps for Automatic Settlement (MRRL & MRDC)

SAP introduces modern Fiori apps to support Evaluated Receipt Settlement (MRRL) and Automatic Delivery Cost Settlement (MRDC). These apps simplify settlement processing, improve transparency, and reduce manual intervention across logistics and finance.

What teams will focus on:

• Validating business scenarios and vendor readiness
• Activating configuration, tolerances, and authorisations
• Running settlement tests and confirming FI postings

3) Material Documents Overview: New List Variants & Aggregations

The upgraded Material Documents Overview app introduces flexible list variants, hierarchical and flat views, and improved totals.

What this means for users:

• More intuitive reporting
• Faster navigation across material movements
• Better alignment with operational reporting needs

4️) SAP Ariba Central Invoice Management Integration (F8224)

The “Manage Workflows for Supplier Invoice Approval” app is now integrated directly into the Fiori Launchpad, strengthening the bridge between S/4HANA and Ariba CIM.

Teams will focus on:

• Aligning invoice workflows across systems
• Setting up communication arrangements and IAS
• Testing workflow triggers and approval cycles

5️) AI‑Assisted Error Explanation

SAP continues its push toward intelligent support with AI‑driven explanations for system errors. This feature helps users understand issues faster and take corrective action with confidence.

What organisations gain:

• Faster troubleshooting
• Reduced dependency on support teams
• More accurate and compliant resolutions

Final thoughts

SAP 2602 isn’t just a technical upgrade - it’s a meaningful step toward a more automated, intelligent, and user‑friendly digital core. Whether your focus is procurement efficiency, financial accuracy, or user experience, this release brings tangible improvements that will support operational excellence across the enterprise.