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Wave Based SAP Global Rollouts Using Hub and Spoke Approach Article(PDF 189 KB)

This article deals with the rollout approach based formation of waves among different regions, countries, etc. that are involved in the implementation of an ERP system and the benefits envisaged.29 Sep 2008

SAP Enhancement Packages for SAP ERP - Technology Facts Article(PDF 6 MB)

SAP enhancement packages represent a new software delivery strategy that allows you to get innovations on top of SAP ERP 6.0 without fully upgrading your current release. With SAP enhancement packages, the methodology for implementing new functionality has significantly changed. This presentation, with speaker notes, outlines the technology facts of the new concept, the implementation procedure for SAP enhancement packages for SAP ERP, and how IT administrators as well as business process experts are involved during the selection and implementation processes. Getting familiar with these procedures will help you to minimize implementation efforts.25 Sep 2008

How to Retransmit Multiple Succesful IDOCs from SAP R3 Article(PDF 91 KB)

This document explains the step by step procedure to retransmit multiple Successful Idocs at a time, which is not possible by standard IDOC processing.24 Sep 2008

How to Use SAP Best Practices for Chemicals During SAP Implementations Article(PDF 52 KB)

SAP Best Practices for Chemicals comprises proven business processes which are identified and validated during engagement with over 2,000 chemical customers. These business processes are delivered as scenarios with extensive documentation, proven preconfiguration, and pragmatic usage methodology to lower time, cost, and risk during implementations.12 Sep 2008

Profitability: An End-to-End Paradigm Article(PDF 128 KB)

Discussion on profitability in business enterprises. The focus is on profitable strategy, profitability measurement and drivers. How important is profitability in the planning cycle and how does managing and measuring the underlying sales and operational drivers is important.11 Sep 2008

Bring New Thinking to BPM to Improve IT Alignment with Business Stakeholders Presentation(PDF 1 MB)

This presentation focuses on how BPM/SOA is bringing new thinking to business process design to improve IT alignment with business stakeholders while allowing business analysts to more easily collaborate with developers using BPMN to model processes, define business rules and establish composite service requirements. The resulting composite application is demo'ed which makes use of Visual Composer, ERP 6.0 (via RFC) and non-SAP services to allow task and process management.08 Sep 2008

Product Allocation Strategy Based on Marketing Strategy Article(PDF 83 KB)

Product Allocation1 is an efficient tool to implement marketing strategies in an organization. Business process experts should work with the Marketing Manager to optimize Product allocation Strategy and maximize profits. This article also aims to set base for revaluation of an already implemented business process around product allocation.05 Sep 2008

10 Minutes on Transitioning to IFRS Article(PDF 122 KB)

As this article shows, switching to IFRS will be a bigger change for some companies than for others. With mandatory transition beginning in 2014 (and voluntary adoption permitted for some companies as early as 2009), it makes sense for management to start sizing up the volume and variety of financial, business, tax, and operational changes—the objective being to avoid a resource-intensive effort at the eleventh hour. Perhaps just as important, sufficient lead time will allow companies to see where the transition to IFRS can deliver substantial benefits, as some Fortune 50 companies are already doing.01 Sep 2008

Enabling Posting of PIS/COFINS for a Future Delivery Scenario Article(PDF 64 KB)

Until the availability of the current MP135 solution (SAP Note 747607), PIS and COFINS handling for future delivery purchases could be done by the means of SAP Note 576192 guideline. With the current solution, this is no longer possible, and no current SAP documentation explains how to handle this. This quick guide seeks to handle this scenario through customizing only.26 Aug 2008

Future Delivery for Usage Consumption Scenario (Without DIFAL) Article(PDF 92 KB)

Upon processing a goods receipt for a future delivery process in MM, there aren't offsets for ICMS and IPI condition types if they are non-deductible. With this, the document is valuated at a wrong price, which includes the net value (from invoice) but also duplicated ICMS and IPI. This problem doesn't happen, however, if the Purchase Order item has been assigned to a cost object. In this case, the offset, either not active in a specific condition type, does reduce the ICMS/IPI amount from the valuation price of the procured goods.26 Aug 2008

Integrating SAP ERP and MDM via Process Integration (R/3 – PI Integration) Article(PDF 248 KB)

The article is about integration setting between ECC and Process Integration (PI 7.0) systems and the SLD configurations in the PI system.21 Aug 2008

Driving Operations through Better, Faster Decision Making Article(PDF 547 KB)

Operations faces increasing pressure from all sides. Picky customers know that your competitors are only a click away if you fail to meet their quality, delivery, and price demands. The chief executive officer (CEO) and board of directors are constantly scrutinizing performance and looking at ways to cut your budget so they can boost the bottom line. There is a growing array of standards and regulations from customers, industry groups, and government agencies.19 Aug 2008

FICO Inbound Interface: BP Fuelcard Interface to SAP Article(PDF 334 KB)

This document describes the BP Fuelcard FICO inbound interface to SAP.18 Aug 2008

FICO Inbound Interface: Bank Statement Upload Article(PDF 474 KB)

This document describes the bank statement upload FICO inbound interface.18 Aug 2008

FICO Inbound Interface: IDC Interface to SAP Article(PDF 298 KB)

This document describes the IDC FICO inbound interface to SAP.18 Aug 2008

Article Master Data of ERP Retail - Deep Dive into Some Secrets Article(PDF 861 KB)

This article gives a short introduction into the overall 'Integrated Article Master'. It will not be another kind of help documentation, but more a deep dive into the architecture, process flow and influence factors. It will show you the idea behind mass data processing, reference handling, inherit- and copy handling, performance influence factors and some best practices to avoid critical situation.16 Aug 2008

SAP REACH Compliance Solution Process Flow Article(PDF 81 KB)

The article explains the REACH end-to-end process as supported by SAP REACH Compliance.11 Aug 2008

Advanced Metering Infrastructure - Functional Enhancements and Enterprise Services - Enhancement Package 4 Presentation(PDF 493 KB)

This presentation comprises the new functional enhancements and enterprise services for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Integration in SAP for Utilities.30 Jul 2008

Providing Energy Efficiency to Consumers: SAP's AMI Solution Addresses the Needs of the Utilities Industry Presentation(PDF 1 MB)

This presentation decribes how SAP's Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solution supports Utilities to provide energy efficiency to consumers.30 Jul 2008

Implementing MDM: Factors Influencing Timelines & Typical Project Risks Article(PDF 71 KB)

This article highlights factors that influence the timeline of an MDM implementation project and typical risks involved when implementing MDM.21 Jul 2008

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