Basis & Technology
What is SAP Note?
An SAP-published correction or guidance document, identified by number, that may include code fixes.
Correction notes are implemented with SNOTE, which applies code changes to the system. Notes are transported like other changes and need testing. Note numbers are referenced in defect resolutions.
Related terms
Note Assistant (SNOTE)
The SAP tool that downloads and implements correction instructions from SAP Notes into ABAP systems.
Knowledge Base Article
An SAP support document that explains symptoms, causes, and solutions without delivering code corrections.
Support Package
A bundle of SAP corrections for a software component, applied in sequence to keep a system current.
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