Do you know one of the most amazing secret superpowers of SAP S/4HANA for product compliance? When you activate a new compliance requirement version, which replaces an older version, all your manual work on topics like group assignments, is carried over to the new version.

Why are group assignments for substances and compliance requirement versions important? Products often consist of various substances, such as chemicals, materials, or components. These substances may be subject to regulations and standards that dictate their permissible use, concentration limits, or even restrictions. Group assignments may involve categorizing these substances based on their compliance status, such as whether they meet regulatory requirements or if they are restricted or banned.

Substances used in products often come from suppliers and manufacturers within the supply chain. Group assignments can relate to managing relationships with suppliers to ensure that the substances they provide meet compliance standards. This may involve collaborative efforts to share information, conduct audits, and implement measures to address compliance issues within the supply chain.

Group assignments may also pertain to the testing and certification of products to ensure they meet compliance standards. This involves coordinating efforts among different teams to conduct tests on products and their constituent substances, ensuring that they adhere to specified regulations.