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Special Edition Using Sap R/3 / Edition 3

by Jonathan Blain

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Overview

Learn how to plan for an SAP implementation, identify and apply SAP models to add value to your business process network, take advantage of a comprehensive yellow-pages section of SAP employment opportunities, and see how reliability and extensibility in an enterprise management system don't require years of planning and development. Designed to assist managerial and IT professionals interested in implementing SAP R/3 in their workplace, it discusses the critical management decisions and considerations associated with moving a company to SAP R/3. See how you can bring your unique business process into an SAP system through ABAP/4 programming. It provides business engineering information, training, implementation checklists, and module-specific information.

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ISBN-13:: 9780789718211
Publisher:: Que
Publication date:: 11/23/1998
Series:: Special Edition Using Series
Pages:: 1164
Product dimensions:: 7.84(w) x 9.50(h) x 2.56(d)

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Introduction.

System Identification Codes. The Scope of This Book. What Will Be Gained from This Book. Intended Readers. Intended Outcomes of Publishing. The Business Territory. Some Procedures for Using This Book. Errors in Decision-Making. Looking at the Business. The Orientation of the SAP R/3 System.

I. INTRODUCING SAP.

1. Reviewing the SAP Corporation.

Introducing SAP. Corporate Goals. History. SAP's Markets.

2. Interacting with the SAP Systems.

Exploring the Interface Between System and User. Interpreting the Document Principle. Interpreting the SAP Style Guide to Screen Design.

II. REVIEWING THE TECHNICAL BACKGROUND.

3. Exploring R/3 Architecture.

Reviewing Basic Principles. Provisions for Continuous Business Development. Client/Server Multitier Architecture. Client/Server Communications. Application Methodology. Runtime Environment. System Management. Open Interfaces to Third-Party Products. Database Services. Distributed Applications. Distributed Satellite Systems. Reliability and Security.

4. Introducing R/3 Software.

A Method and a Means to Implement SAP. System Identification. Customizing. The ABAP/4 Data Dictionary. The BASIS System. System Parameters. SAP R/3 Software Architecture Advantages. Components of the Main SAP R/3 Applications. Future Developments inSAP Software.

5. Consulting the R/3 Reference Model.

The Data Object Structure of the R/3 System. An Enterprise Model for Reference. The Concept of an Event-Driven Process Chain (EPC). The Relationship Between Stimulus Response Theory and EPC Methods. The Data Attributes of an Event. The Data Attributes of a Function. The Data Attributes of a Process. Views of an Information Model. The Formal Components of EPC Modeling. Combining Events and Functions. Process View.Information-Flow View. Data View. Function View. Organization View.

6. Optimizing Business Processing.

Analyzing with the Reference Model. The Two Uses of the R/3 Analyzer. Research Studies with the R/3 Analyzer. Using the R/3 Analyzer Introductory Method to Implement R/3. Rough Survey Procedure. Technical Elaboration of a Target Concept. Revisions of Organizational Structure. Attributes for the Analysis of Models. Future Information Flows. Future Organizational Structure. Review of Required Organizational Changes. Transfer of Results for Customizing. Summary of SAP R/3 Implementation Procedure.

7. Customizing.

Taking a Broad View of Customizing. Implementing Phase 1: Organization and Conceptual Design. Implementing Phase 2: Detailed Design and System Setup. Implementing Phase 3: Preparations for Going Live. Implementing Phase 4: Productive Operation. Customizing the Enterprise. Customizing WebRFC Applications.

III. MANAGING COMPLEX SYSTEMS.

8. Developing Businesses on a Continuous Basis.

Keeping a Business Actively Under Development. Contemplating a Transition from Traditional Accounting. Recording How Things Are Done Now. Researching the Decision to Reengineer Business Processes. Using the ABAP/4 Development Organizer. Making the Decision to Reengineer Business Processes.

9. Building Global Business Systems.

Developing Multinational Accounting. SAP Foreign Exchange Management System. The INT-International Development Application. Foreign Trade. Special National Human Resources Features.

10. Developing an SAP Open Information Warehouse.

Exploring the Open Information Warehouse (OIW) Concept. Reviewing the Document Management System (DMS). Exploring the Enterprise Data Model (EDM). Using Application Information Systems as Components of the OIW. Using the SAP OIW Module. Defining SAP R/3 Business Objects.

11. Maintaining the Computer System.

Designing a Monitoring Strategy. Monitoring the System. Controlling the System. Using Backup Services. Exploring SNMP Applications.

IV. STEERING THE CORPORATION.

12. Understanding the Financial Accounting Module.

Introducing the SAP R/3 Financial Accounting Components. Putting Accounting into Perspective. Configuring and Customizing Financial Accounting. Exploring the General Ledger. Understanding the Extended General Ledger Component. Understanding the Accounts Receivable Component. Understanding the Accounts Payable Component. Understanding the Financial Controlling Component. Preparing for Open Financial Accounting. Understanding the Financial Assets Management Component. Understanding the Consolidation Component.

13. Understanding the Controlling Module.

Introducing the Controlling Components. Business Planning and Control. Connecting Financial Accounting with Controlling. Integrating Controlling with R/3 Applications. Integrating Controlling with Human Resources Management. Reviewing Cost Element Accounting Principles. Cost Center Accounting with CO-CCA. Activity-Based Costing with CO-ABC. Product Cost Accounting. Analyzing Profitability with CO-PA. Using the SAP R/3 Organizational Structure. Planning Sales, Revenue, and Profit. Profit Center Accounting with CO-PCA.

14. Understanding the Enterprise Controlling Module.

Consulting the Executive Information System. Using Additional Components for Enterprise Controlling. Challenging the Enterprise Controller. Calculating Profitability. Accessing Early-Warning Information about Business Partners. Introducing the Strategic Enterprise Management Application.

15. Understanding the Treasury Module.

Relating Treasury and Capital Investment Management. Introducing the Treasury Module. Cash Management. Managing Investments Actively. Defining an Investment Program. Analyzing Investment Proposals. Budgeting in the Capital Investment Program. Capitalizing Assets Directly. Documenting Internal Value Flows. Using Settlement Functions for Capital Investment Measures. Customizing Final Settlement to Fixed Assets. Positive Auditing with the SAP R/3 Auditor Workstation.

16. Understanding the R/3 Project System.

Recognizing a Project. Setting the Project Trajectory. Understanding the R/3 Standard Project System. Understanding Project Time Planning. Understanding Project Budgeting. Executing a Project.

V. MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS.

17. Understanding the Production Planning Module 387.

Introducing the Production Planning Module. Integrating Supply Chain Management. Defining Basic Data for Production in the PP-BD Component. Creating Bills of Material. Exploring the BoM Data Structure. Directing the Materials. Managing Quality with the QM Module. Planning Sales and Operations in the PP-SOP Component. Master Planning in the PP-MP Component. Material Requirements Planning in the PP-MRP Component. Capacity Requirements Planning in the PP-CRP Component. Controlling Production Orders in the PP-SFC Component. Controlling Production Activity. Product Costing in the PP-PC Component.

18. Understanding the Production Planning for Process Industries Module.

Recognizing the Process Industry as a Specialist Area. Consulting Master Recipes. Planning in Process Orders. Controlling with Cost Objects. Planning Production Campaigns and Process Capacities. Selecting Resources from the Resource Network. Managing Processes. Managing Quality. Integrating with Associated Systems. Introducing the EH&S-Environment, Health, & Safety Management Module. Introducing the Advanced Planner and Optimizer.

19. Understanding the Plant Maintenance Module.

Building a System to Manage Plant Maintenance. Organizing the Data for Plant Maintenance. Describing the Structure of Plant Systems. Notifying Unplanned Maintenance Requirements. Carrying Out Maintenance Orders. Managing Maintenance Resources. Consulting the Maintenance History. Providing Plant Maintenance to a Customer. Anticipating Developments in Plant Maintenance Software.

VI. SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS.

20. Understanding the Sales and Distribution Module.

Understanding the Module's Design. Establishing Organizational Structures. Specifying Master Data in the SD-MD Component. Understanding SD Transactions. Working with the SD-CAS Sales Support Component. Managing Sales with the SD-SLS Component. Controlling Shipping with the SD-SHP Component. Billing with the SD-BIL Component. Anticipating SD Enhancements in R/3 Releases 4.0 and 4.5.

21. Developing Electronic Commerce.

Preparing for New Business Methods. SAP R/3 Components for Electronic Commerce. Using Electronic Commerce. SAP R/3 Unified Modeling Language Repository. The Attractions of Business on the Internet. Electronic Commerce Partner Applications. Networked Workflow. Open Finance. Business Partner Networking. Using Internet Application Components (IACs). Exploring Internet Scenarios for Sales and Distribution.

22. Understanding the Human Resources Module.

Integrating HR Management. Using National Supplements to the International HR-Human Resources System. Managing Time with the PA-TIM Component. Personnel Planning and Development. Workforce Planning with the PD-WFP Component. Administering Travel Expenses with the PA-TRV Component.

23. Understanding the Materials Management Module.

Introducing the MM Components. Exploring the Organizational Structures. Maintaining Basic Data Master Records. Planning Material Requirements. Purchasing by Exception. Managing Inventory. Evaluating Material. Verifying Invoices. Managing Warehouses. Using Special Functions. Consulting the MM-IS Information System.

VII. CONSIDERING SPECIALIZED CONFIGURATIONS.

24. Pursuing a Vertical Market Initiative.

Providing R/3 for Specific Industries. Introducing SAP R/3 Aerospace and Defense. Introducing SAP R/3 Automotive Industry. Introducing SAP R/3 Banking. Introducing SAP R/3 Consumer Products. Introducing SAP R/3 Chemical. Introducing SAP R/3 High-Tech and Electronics. Introducing SAP R/3 Insurance. Introducing SAP R/3 Construction. Introducing SAP R/3 Education. Introducing SAP R/3 Healthcare. Introducing SAP R/3 Media. Introducing SAP R/3 Metal. Introducing SAP R/3 Oil. Introducing SAP R/3 Pharmaceuticals. Introducing SAP R/3 Public Sector. Introducing SAP R/3 Real Estate. Introducing SAP R/3 Retail. Introducing SAP R/3 Service Provider. Introducing SAP R/3 Transportation. Introducing SAP R/3 IS-T Telecom. Introducing SAP R/3 IS-U Utilities.

25. Accelerating Implementation.

Integrating R/3 with Existing Business Systems. Migrating Rapidly from R/2 to R/3. Implementing the SAP Business Framework. Reviewing Componentization and Business Solutions. Introducing ASAPô Methodology. Introducing RRR, Ready-to-Run R/3.

VIII. MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING THE IMPLEMENTATION.

26. Providing Online Documentation Support.

Working with Online Documentation. The Document Management System (DMS). R/3 System Documentation. Context-Sensitive Help. R/3 Documentation from the OSS-Online Service System. Other Documentation. Internet Information Sources.

27. Access Knowledge Products.

Reviewing the Implementation Management Guide. Learning from the R/3 Reference Model. Reviewing the International Demonstration and Education System. Displaying R/3 Knowledge Products. Consulting the R/3 IS-Oil Downstream Knowledge Product.

28. Using the Online Service System.

Introducing the Online Service System. Exploring R/3 Online Services. Using the SAP EarlyWatch System. Using the SAP R/3 Information Database. Accessing Information Resources. Installing the Customer Competence Center Product.

29. Developing ABAP/4 Programs with the R/3 Workbench.

Introducing the ABAP/4 Development Workbench. Organizing the Workbench. Understanding Metadata. Programming Dialogs with Dynpro Technology. Programming Advanced Business Applications. Reviewing Elementary Business Data Types and Operations. Building Modules. Using the Development Tools. Reporting. Organizing Development Work. Introducing the ABAP Objects Language.

30. Working with the Business Engineer.

Exploring Business Engineering. Using the Business Engineer. Using Configure-to-Order Methodology. Reviewing Components for Internet and Intranet Use. Applying SAP Business Framework Architecture.

31. Managing R/3 Business Workflow.

Relating Business Workflow to R/3. Designing a Workflow. Using Workflows with Objects. Setting Up the Workflow Manager Runtime Environment. Using Application Interfaces.

IX. IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES.

32. Overview of SAP Implementations.

Understanding the Scale of SAP Projects. Starting an SAP Project for the Right Reasons. Creating Your Own Vision for the Future. Creating a Cash-Flow Forecast for SAP Systems. Difficulties of Quantifying Benefits and Assessing Risks. Project Initiation. Procuring SAP Services. Building a Project Team. Keys to Success. System Testing Overview. Going Live. Working with SAP Systems After Implementation. Supporting Systems and Users After Implementation.

33. Implementing SAP by Business Processes.

Optimization of the SAP Implementation. Building the Function Hierarchy. Building the Business Processes. Job Function Matrix. Issues Around Business Process Modeling. What Portion of the Company Is Moving to SAP?

34. SAP Control and Security.

Understanding the SAP Control Environment. Access Control. System Integrity Controls (Correction and Transport System). Processing Controls. Application Controls. Data-Entry Controls. Compensating Controls. Addressing Control Issues During an SAP Implementation. Auditing SAP.

35. Managing Internal and External Communications.

Overview of SAP Project Communications Issues. The Importance of Effective Communication in SAP Projects. Developing an SAP Project Communications Strategy. The Elements of Communications. Using Groupware in SAP Implementations.

36. Training for SAP.

Training for Success. Project Team Training. Defining Training Requirements. Identifying Suitable Training Methods. Developing the Training Team. Preparing the Training Plan. Preparing the Training Schedule. Preparing the Training Material. Creating the Right Training Environment. Communication, Education, and Training. Controlling the Training Program. Analyzing the Effectiveness of Your Training. Developing a Long-Term Training Strategy. Computer-Based Training with SAP's Simulation CBT Tool.

37. The Human Issues of SAP Implementation.

The Effects of Major Change in an Organization. Maintaining Sound Relationships. Managing Stress of the Project Team and Users.

38. Managing the Change in Organization and Job Functions.

Change: One of the Few Certainties in Business. Managing Change. Elements of Change in the SAP Program. Preparing the Way for Change in Your Organization. Planning Your Change Management.

X. SAP EMPLOYMENT MARKET.

39. Overview of the SAP Employment Market.

Main Features of the SAP Employment Market. SAP Market Facts and Figures. Growth in the SAP Employment Market. Globalization of the SAP Employment Market. Internationalist Culture.

40. SAP Workplaces.

An Overview of the SAP Working World Structure. SAP: The Company. SAP Business Partners. Ancillary Service Providers. SAP Users.

41. Employment Opportunities Working with SAP.

Special Skills and Experiences Required for Each SAP Function. Functions: In Producing, Selling, Implementing, and Using SAP. Skills Required to Perform Functions. How SAP Partners Describe Their Services. Job Titles in the SAP World. What It Takes to Succeed: The Personal Attributes. Levels of Pay Working with SAP.

42. How to Find Employment Working with SAP.

Working with SAP. Self-Assessment: Know Your Realistic Options. Permanent Versus Contract Working. Preparation to Gain a Foothold. Sources of Job Opportunities.

43. The Outlook for the SAP Employment Market.

Forming a View. Growth Forecasts and Indicators. An Increasingly Customer-Driven Market. Factors in the Supply-and-Demand Equation. Major Rewrite of SAP Core Code with Object-Oriented Codes. Summary of SAP Employment Outlook. Trends in the SAP Employment Market.

44. The ASAP Institute and the ASAP Standards and Assessment Board.

Solutions to Current Problems. History of the ASAP Institute. ASAP Institute Mission Statement. ASAP Institute Characteristics. Training. Constitution and Organization of the ASAP Institute. The ASAP Standards and Assessment Board: An Overview. Contact Details.

APPENDIXES.

Appendix A. Sample SAP-Related Job Descriptions.

Looking at Real-Life Examples.Description of Jobs Carried Out in SAP Subsidiaries. Sample SAP-Related Job Descriptions Advertised on the Internet. Jobs with SAP Business Partners. Descriptions of Jobs with End Users.

Appendix B. Example Request for Quotation of SAP Services.

Structure of Request for Quotation. Part A. The Quotation Process.Business and Information Technology Overview. Part B. Quotation Contents. Section 1. Summary of Quotation. Section 2. Supplier Profile. Section 3. Hardware. Section 4. System Software. Section 5. Hardware Warranty, Maintenance, and Support. Section 6. Software Maintenance and Support. Section 7. Implementation Plans. Section 8. Summary of Costs. Part C. Technical Requirements Specification.

Appendix C. SAP Glossary of Terms and Concepts.
Appendix D. Migrating from SAP R/2 to SAP R/3.

SAP Release and Migration Tools. Migrating Data and Functions from SAP R/2 to SAP R/3. Varieties of Migration Strategy. Coexistence and Linkage Scenarios. Special Migration Provisions. Migration Alternatives for SAP R/2 Prior to Release 5.0. Migration Project Steps.

Appendix E. Complementary Solutions.

Extending R/3 with the Complementary Software Program (CSP).

Appendix F. Bibliography.

Books. CD-ROM. SAP Training Course Material.

Index.