--- sourceDocument: Store Version History Release Notes sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/store-release-notes Release : - store ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Store Version History Release Notes ft:clusterId : - rnst bundleId : - rnst --- # SAP ABAP for Software Asset Management release notes # SAP ABAP for Software Asset Management release notes {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Store Updated September 10, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 3 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of SAP ABAP for Software Asset Management release notes The SAP ABAP for Software Asset Management (SAM) application available on the ServiceNow Store provides integration and enhanced capabilities to gather and optimize SAP software usage data. It supports various SAP systems including ECC, S/4HANA, and SAP HANA database licenses, enabling ServiceNow customers to manage SAP software assets more effectively and comply with licensing requirements. Show full answer Show less Installation involves activating the SAM SAP plugin in ServiceNow, importing SAP transport files, and configuring web-service HTTP connections within SAP using SOAMANAGER. ## Key Features * **Usage Data Gathering:** From SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud and other SAP systems to calculate Full Usage Equivalent (FUE), digital access, and engine licensing. * **Role Optimization:** Supports optimization based on USMM (SAP License Measurement) data to help reduce licensing costs. * **License Support:** Supports named user licensing, engine licensing, and digital access licensing across SAP ECC and S/4HANA systems. * **Self-Declared Engines:** Ability to incorporate self-declared SAP engines into licensing calculations. * **Enhanced ABAP Code:** Fetches SAP transaction codes, user transaction activities, engines, and engine usage data to provide detailed insights for license management. * **Compatibility:** Compatible with multiple ServiceNow releases including New York, Orlando, Paris, and Quebec, ensuring smooth integration in various ServiceNow environments. ## Key Outcomes * Enables ServiceNow customers to accurately monitor and optimize SAP software usage and licensing costs. * Supports compliance with SAP licensing models by providing detailed usage and engine data from SAP systems. * Facilitates streamlined deployment through a clear setup process involving SAP transport files and ServiceNow plugin activation. * Continually updated to support new SAP platform capabilities and licensing requirements, helping customers stay current with SAP licensing changes. Version history for the SAP ABAP for Software Asset Management in ancillary software on the ServiceNow Store. Important: For details on system requirements and family compatibility, view the application listing on the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) website. ## Version history {#store-rn-ancillary-software-sapsam__section_izx_gys_hlb} Version 7.0.0 - September 2026 : Starting this version, gather usage data from SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud systems to calculate Full Usage Equivalent (FUE), digital access, and engine licensing. Version 6.1.0 - August 2025 : * Support to optimize roles based on USMM optimizations * Support for S/4HANA named user and engine licensing * Support for self-declared engines * Support for digital access using the passport tool (supported in ECC and S/4HANA systems only) * Support for SAP HANA database licenses Version 6.0.1 - March 2025 : * Support to optimize roles based on USMM optimizations * Support for S/4HANA named user and engine licensing * Support for self-declared engines * Support for digital access using the passport tool (supported in ECC and S/4HANA systems only) {#store-rn-ancillary-software-sapsam__latest-store-rn-ancillary-software-sapsam} {#store-rn-ancillary-software-sapsam__latest-store-rn-ancillary-software-sapsam} Version 5.0.2 - December 2024 (Washington DC) : * New: * Support to optimize roles based on USMM optimizations * Support for S/4 HANA named user and engine licensing * Support for self-declared engines Version 6.0.0 - August 2024 (Xanadu) : * * Support to optimize roles based on USMM optimizations * Support for S/4 HANA named user and engine licensing * Support for self-declared engines * Support for digital access Version 5.0.1 - June 2023 : New: * Support to optimize roles based on USMM optimizations. * Support for S/4 HANA named user and engine licensing. * Support for self-declared engines. {#store-rn-ancillary-software-sapsam__ul_pqx_vpx_4xb} Version 4.0.2 - March 2023 : * New: * Support for S/4 HANA named user and engine licensing. * Support for self declared engines. {#store-rn-ancillary-software-sapsam__ul_st3_mb2_pwb} {#store-rn-ancillary-software-sapsam__ul_nb5_lb2_pwb} Version 5.0.0 - February 2023 : * New * Support for S/4 HANA named user and engine licensing * Support for self declared engines Version 4.0.1 - November 2022 : * New: * Support for S/4 HANA named user and engine licensing * Support for self declared engines Version 3.1.0 - August 2022 : New: To help optimize user transaction activity, additional ABAP code has been added to fetch SAP transaction codes and user transaction codes from SAP clients. Compatibility with the ServiceNow Quebec release Version 4.0.0 - August 2021 : * New * Support for S/4 HANA named user and engine licensing * Support for self declared engines {#store-rn-ancillary-software-sapsam__ul_g1z_j2v_xrb} {#store-rn-ancillary-software-sapsam__ul_mxj_j2v_xrb} Version 2.1.0 - June 2021 : * New: * Additional ABAP code has been added to fetch SAP engines and engine usage data from SAP clients for engine measurements * Compatible with the ServiceNow Paris release {#store-rn-ancillary-software-sapsam__ul_pvv_3vn_ypb} {#store-rn-ancillary-software-sapsam__ul_mm2_bnd_wnb} Version 3.0.0 - December 2020 : * New * Additional ABAP code has been added to fetch SAP user Tcode and User tcode from SAP clients for optimizing user transaction activity. * Compatible with the ServiceNow Quebec release {#store-rn-ancillary-software-sapsam__ul_dvt_2vn_ypb} {#store-rn-ancillary-software-sapsam__ul_cvt_2vn_ypb} Version 2.0.0 - July 2020 : * New: * Additional ABAP code has been added to fetch SAP engines and engine usage data from SAP clients for engine measurements * Compatible with the ServiceNow Paris release {#store-rn-ancillary-software-sapsam__ul_q5r_dzq_kmb} {#store-rn-ancillary-software-sapsam__ul_ocd_dzq_kmb} Version 1.0.0 - June 2020 : Steps to set up in the SAP system: 1. Compatible for Servicenow New York and Orlando release. 2. Activate the SAM SAP plugin (com.sn_samp_sap) in a ServiceNow instance. 3. Download SAP transport files into your SAP system. Check all the objects are activated. 4. Navigate to SOAMANAGER to set up web-service http connection for the service definition /NOW/SAMP. 5. For additional help, please follow "Deploy ABAP program for SAP" in supporting links and docs section. Note: Central SAP client (in which our product files are imported) will connect to other RFC SAP clients based on provided selection from /NOW/SAMP_RFC transaction code. {#store-rn-ancillary-software-sapsam__ol_hvf_kgq_gmb} Version 0.0.1 - May 2020 : Steps to set up in the SAP system: 1. Activate the SAM SAP plugin (com.sn_samp_sap) in a ServiceNow instance. 2. Download SAP transport files into your SAP system. Check all the objects are activated. 3. Navigate to SOAMANAGER to set up web-service http connection for the service definition /NOW/SAMP. 4. For additional help, please follow "SAP technical setup details" document from the provided attachments. Note: Indicating Central SAP will connect to other RFC clients once you choose from /NOW/SAMP_RFC transaction code. {#store-rn-ancillary-software-sapsam__ol_brx_yfs_4lb}