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Object documentationContinual Cycle

 

A continual cycle is a type of change cycle that is used for development without specific phases. Within a continual cycle, all changes are implemented and tested. In contrast to a phase cycle, a continual cycle has a defined start. However, since maintenance is an ongoing process, the continual cycle can be repeated time and again.

The standard transaction type for a continual cycle is SMAI.

 

You can use a continual cycle if you want to manage your changes and developments without phase control. You can perform phase-independent and individual imports.

You can use a continual cycle for urgent changes, general changes, and administrative changes.

Structure

A continual cycle contains the following phases:

  • Created

  • Active

    The major phase “Active” is used for all kinds of developments and changes.

  • Completed

Integration

Each continual cycle has a dedicated task list. Once the cycle is closed, the task list is closed as well.