You can display an overview of software changes. Performing changes is an important cost driver for the IT department. A high number of software and configuration changes is acceptable only in exceptional situations, e.g. during the go-live phase of an implementation project. Use this section to evaluate absolute number of changes per system.

There are different types of changes which might have an impact on system operations. You need to control the different changes made to a SAP system. SAP recommends distinguishing between the following change categories:

Number of Changes delivers its business content in a pre-built InfoCube called SMD Change Analysis II.