Testing & Quality

What is Regression Testing?

Re-testing existing functionality after changes to confirm nothing that previously worked has broken.

SAP regression is triggered by transports, support packages, upgrades, notes, and cloud releases. Full manual regression is costly, so programs automate core scenarios and use impact analysis. A maintained regression suite is central to clean core and cloud ERP operations.

Related terms

Test Automation
Using software tools to execute tests, compare results, and report outcomes without manual intervention.
Change Impact Analysis
Identifying which processes, objects, and tests are affected by a planned change, such as a transport or upgrade.
Release Upgrade Testing
Regression testing performed before a vendor applies a scheduled SaaS or cloud ERP release to production.
Risk-Based Testing
Prioritizing test scope and depth by the likelihood and business impact of failure.

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