Insights into the 2602 Business Network Release
The 2602 SAP Business Network release is here — and there’s a lot to be excited about for procurement and supplier teams.Here are a few standout enhancements and why they matter:
Key features for SAP Business Network for procurement
Enhanced Supplier Information Portal
ID-NS-34967
Feature Description:
Supplier Information Portal lets the buyer create a web portal with all the details for the supplier in one place. The Link is shared with the supplier during invitation and can also be accessed through Supplier login portal
What we like about this feature:
This feature enhances buyer-supplier communication. By letting buyers create pre-defined global or country specific templates and add reference documents. Buyers can notify all their suppliers about transaction rules, guidelines etc in one go.
Messaging on SAP Business Network
ID: BNCAT-6450
Feature Description:
This feature introduces a high-performance, in-portal messaging system that bridges the gap between the SAP Business Networkand your inbox. It allows buyers and suppliers to initiate conversations directly within the portal while maintaining the flexibility of offline participation.
What we like about this feature:We love that communication is now anchored to specific documents. Instead of searching through endless email threads, you can resolve disputes or request clarifications within the direct context of a specific PO or invoice.
The ability to switch between the portal and email without losing the conversation history is a game-changer for busy procurement teams who need to stay responsive.
Unified Private Catalog Settings Experience
ID: BNCAT-7414
Feature Description:
Customer Catalog related settings and the relevant configuration pages now open consistently in SAP Business Network on BTP for both buyers and suppliers, regardless of whether they are on legacy or NextGen experiences.
What we like about this feature:
We love that this update eliminates the confusion of having multiple entry points for the same task. A single, consistent experience means less time spent “searching for the right menu” and more time spent managing strategic content.
By unifying the architecture, SAP has significantly improved the maintainability of catalog settings. This leads to a more predictable and reliable system.
Enhancement to Buyer Groups’ User Interface (For Suppliers)
ID – NP-69370
Feature Description:
This feature enables Buyer Grouping capability for suppliers. Customer groups allow suppliers to override the default routing for orders from grouped customers.
What we like about this feature:
We love that suppliers can now manage multiple buyers together instead of individually. Which enhances consistency, usability, and centralized control.
