--- sourceDocument: Xanadu Finance and Supply Chain sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/xanadu/source-to-pay-operations Release : - xanadu ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Xanadu Finance and Supply Chain ft:clusterId : - stpop bundleId : - stpop workflow : - Creator --- # Install Sourcing and Procurement Operations # Install Sourcing and Procurement Operations {#ariaid-title1} * Release version: Xanadu * * Updated August 1, 2024 * * ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read Install Sourcing and Procurement Operations and its dependent applications from the ServiceNow Store. ## Before you begin Role required: admin ## About this task Install the following applications in the suggested sequence to get started with Sourcing and Procurement Operations: 1. Finance Common Architecture \[sn_fin\] 2. ERP Integration Framework \[sn_fcms_intg\] 3. Common Service Delivery \[sn_spend_sdc\] 4. Procurement Case Management \[sn_spend_psd\] Note: You must use the November 2023 version of the Document Template plugin \[sn_doc\] for using the November 2023 versions of the Procurement Case Management and Playbooks for Sourcing and Procurement Operations plugins. 5. Source-to-Pay Workspace \[sn_spend_workspace\] 6. Source-to-Pay Common Architecture \[snc.sn_shop\] 7. Sourcing and Purchasing Automation \[snc.sn_pr\] Note: If you want to leverage the demo data, you must repair the Sourcing and Purchasing Automation plugin. You can repair it now or after you have completed installing all the plugins. 8. Shopping Hub \[snc.sn_spend_uib\] 9. Shopping Hub Mobile \[sn_shop_mobile\] 10. Playbooks for Sourcing and Procurement Operations \[sn_spend_cp\] 11. Virtual Agent for Sourcing and Procurement Operations \[sn_shop_va\] 12. Natural Language Understanding Models for Sourcing and Procurement Operations \[sn_spend_nlu\] 13. Source-to-Pay Integration Framework \[sn_spend_intg\] 14. Procurement File Transfer Framework \[sn_spend_ftp_intg\] 15. Performance Analytics for Sourcing and Procurement Operations \[sn_spend_pa\] 16. Risk Assessments Integration for Sourcing and Procurement Operations \[sn_spend_vrm\] 17. Project Costing for Sourcing and Procurement Operations \[sn_spend_ppm\] 18. Source-to-Pay Operations with Contract Management Pro \[snc.sn_spend_clm\] 19. Now Assist for Sourcing and Procurement Operations (SPO) \[sn_spend_gen_ai\] 20. Advanced Work Assignment for Source-to-Pay Operations \[snc.sn_spend_awa\] 21. Process Mining for Source-to-Pay Operations \[sn_s2p_mining\] 22. Primary Data Integration with SAP \[sn_sap_data_int\] 23. Sourcing and Procurement Operations Integration with SAP \[sn_psm_sap_int\] 24. Procurement for Field Service Management Note: This application is owned by the Field Service Management team. {#activate-finance-spend-central__ol_kcp_4w2_1vb} For more information on these applications and their dependencies, see [Application plugin installation sequence](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/M4i~Kergi5qqee2ABMDiNQ "The following table provides the consolidated list of plugins for Sourcing and Procurement Operations, a high-level description of each plugin, and the dependencies that are required before installing each plugin."). ## Procedure 1. Navigate to System ApplicationsAll Available ApplicationsAll. {#activate-finance-spend-central__step_activate_plugin_nav} {#activate-finance-spend-central__step_activate_plugin_nav} 2. In the search bar, use the filter criteria to find the application. You can search for the application by its name or ID. If you can't find an application, you can request it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/bundle/store-release-notes/page/release-notes/store/sn-store-release-notes.html). 3. Select Install. 4. In the Application installation dialog box, review the application dependencies. If your application requires other applications, you must install them first if they are not already installed. If the dependent applications or plugins are not installed already, installing your application automatically installs them. 5. Select Load demo data if demo data is available and you want to install it. Some applications include demo data, which are sample records that describe application features for common use cases. Load demo data when you first install the application on a development or test instance. 6. Select Install. To uninstall an application, see [Uninstall an application](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=t_UninstallApplications&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US). {#activate-finance-spend-central__steps_svy_x3c_b2b} ## What to do next Review the various components installed with these installations. For details, see: * [Components installed with Sourcing and Procurement Operations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/5yyq06MntkAMeP3pt4WQmg "Several types of components are installed with the activation of Sourcing and Procurement Operations, including tables, user roles, and scheduled jobs.") * [Components installed with ERP Integration Framework for Sourcing and Procurement Operations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/WMG6kS9ePwMhAt9YC~DEuA "Several types of components are installed with the installation of the ERP Integration Framework application, including tables and user roles.") * [Components installed with Finance Common Architecture](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/UuHA1PQn5P72apdZK2gkJQ "Several types of components are installed with the installation of the Finance Common Architecture application, including tables and user roles.") * [Properties installed with Finance Common Architecture](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/CHTGeDWOEeGzojmJJXeVVQ "Use these properties to configure various settings in the Sourcing and Procurement Operations application.") {#activate-finance-spend-central__ul_nhb_pp4_m1c} **Related concepts** * [Service portal configuration for Shopping Hub](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/RGmkN5S1mGu2ue_9QnH6Yw "As an admin, you can configure your service portal such that shoppers who are on the portal can quickly access Shopping Hub and even view purchasing and approval to-dos assigned to them.") * [Advanced Work Assignment for Source-to-Pay Operations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/14AvwzCa5B~ioaqoN0F2LA "Use the Advanced Work Assignment for Source-to-Pay Operations feature to automatically assign work items to agents based on availability and capacity.") **Related tasks** * [Configure punchout for third-party site purchases](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/gXQ5F05hISsGyNzDwC2ihA "Set up punchout configuration to allow shoppers or employees to make third-party site purchases​.") * [Customize your top suppliers on Shopping Hub](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/9KjXRN_NpAUUqg1HGnIaWg "Personalize the list of suppliers to see on your Shopping Hub homepage. Update your list with the change in your preferences anytime.") * [Configure conditions for merging purchase requisitions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/XiR~elOU2HOaB8W9DtwhkQ "Configure the conditions under which the purchase requisitions (PR) should be merged.") * [Install ShoppingHub Mobile](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/iqojDRWKwDzTdxnVrzTlXA "Install the Shopping Hub Mobile application from the ServiceNow Store.") **Related reference** * [Setting up primary data for Shopping Hub](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/JBkCXtbCfgPqrXndqz1gnQ "Create primary data of your suppliers and office locations that your suppliers deliver to. Define your product catalog with data of your product categories, product models, and supplier products. Define shopping controls to control the supplier product visibility to your employees.") *[\>]: and then