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SAP Upgrade Delta Document SD Module Article(PDF 1 MB)

SAP R/3 Upgrade from 4.7E to target ECC 6.0 .The Delta Document is pertaining to Sales and Distribution Module, with the look and fell changes in certain screen Transactions and redesigned transaction codes.18 May 2009

Converting to the International Financial Reporting Standards - Frequently Asked Questions Regarding IFRS and SAP Article(PDF 148 KB)

Addresses Frequently Asked Questions related to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and SAP. SAP believes that conversion to IFRS will represent a major change in the way many companies present their financial results. Adapting current local accounting and reporting standards to the new IFRS rules will require a conversion project with input from many parties - including SAP, consulting partners and a company's auditors01 May 2009

Pricing Report: Step-by-Step Configuration Article(PDF 154 KB)

This article teaches how to create a pricing report using the standard options.24 Apr 2009

First Step to Understand a Payroll Schema Article(PDF 451 KB)

This document can be used as a First Step to understand how a payroll schema controls a payroll driver program. The exercise detailed here gives a basic understanding on how to Create and Edit a schema, and how the payroll driver program responses to changes made in the schema.22 Apr 2009

Enable SRM Workflow for External Purchase Requisitions Article(PDF 311 KB)

External requisitions from SAP or Non-SAP systems sent to SRM system are created directly in approved status and will be sent to Sourcing cockpit. This document provides the procedure to enable SRM workflow approval for external requisitions (for approval) of external requisitions before sending these requirements into sourcing cockpit.20 Apr 2009

How to Get SAP Certified in Solution Manager - A Step by Step Guide Article(PDF 257 KB)

In this paper, I explain the processes involved to get certified in Solution Manager, where to find details about the certification exam, how to register for the certification exam, what study materials to use for the exam, and where to find them. At the end of the paper, I have developed sample questions – the question format is similar to the certification exam questions.08 Apr 2009

Define Special Fields in Line Item Report Article(PDF 126 KB)

The objective of this Article is to explain the step by step process of adding a special field to be displayed in the line item report.04 Apr 2009

Guideline to Map Calibration Process in SAP PM and QM Module Article(PDF 349 KB)

This document aims at explaining as guidelines for various ways of mapping the calibration process in QM and PM module of SAP.04 Apr 2009

Follow the SAP Roadmap to IFRS Compliance Presentation(PDF 493 KB)

This SAP presentation from the SAP Insider conference in March 2009 highlights the potential impact of IFRS on the SAP landscape and SAP customers in different industries. It also describes the IFRS conversion that SAP itself completed last year, provides a suggested timeline for conversion to IFRS in the US, and explains the main options for implementing IFRS using SAP solutions.03 Apr 2009

Process to Transport an SAP Query Existing in Standard Area (Client Specific) Article(PDF 133 KB)

This article explains the steps involved for transporting an SAP Query existing in Standard Area (Client-Specific) 1) from one client to another within the same system, and 2) from one R/3 System to another.01 Apr 2009

Inter Company Reconciliation in ECC Versions Article(PDF 223 KB)

This guide will give you step-by-step instructions in the Inter Company Reconciliation in ECC Versions. This will be useful in reconciling the Inter Company transactions. The Intercompany Reconciliation solution was first delivered with release ERP2004. It replaces the previously existing programs RFICRC00, RFICRC01 and RFICRC20. The Intercompany Reconciliation solution (ICR) is designed for use in Financial Accounting. It provides periodic control of documents which describe the accounting transactions within the corporate group. ICR selects documents across SAP systems and clients. It is also possible to integrate external data into the reconciliation process. In order to avoid currency conversion differences, the documents are reconciled in the transaction currency.25 Mar 2009

IFRS: The Right Next Step for US Business Article(PDF 247 KB)

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is the framework used by most publicly traded companies in the world today to report their financial results. With support from important constituencies, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) have taken first steps toward a transition to IFRS from the accounting and reporting framework currently in place in the US. Is the US really going to set aside US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP)? The answer is almost certainly yes. As this white paper shows, within a few years the SEC is likely to designate a date for mandatory adoption of IFRS by all US public companies.15 Mar 2009

Navigating the Multi-GAAP Reporting Maze Article(PDF 210 KB)

Oftentimes, before a company can embed IFRS as its primary financial reporting standard, it must go through a dual-reporting period during which IFRS and US GAAP financial statements are reconciled. The ability to meet challenging multi-GAAP reporting requirements largely depends upon the magnitude of the IFRS and US GAAP differences, other GAAP and/or regulatory reporting requirements, the capabilities of the company's information systems and the agility of its processes. As this article explains, there are complex issues to address and critical decisions to be made, so the time to begin getting the jump on a smooth conversion to IFRS is now.15 Mar 2009

Buckle Up (On the Road to IFRS) Article(PDF 3 MB)

Buckle Up (On the Road to IFRS) is the 11th book in Deloitte's Straight Talk series. It helps executives understand the implications of IFRS and their role in addressing the associated changes. The publication also offers practical suggestions to help companies navigate through pressing issues such as differences between GAAP and IFRS, tax implications, systems issues, and developing your own conversion road map.11 Mar 2009

Rearrangement Process - An Effective Way to Optimize Warehouse Operations - Part 2 Article(PDF 2 MB)

Rearrangement is an internal process of warehouse management which helps to optimize warehouse operations. This article deals with business process, challenges and its solution to manage the stocks properly in warehouse complex using Rearrangement process. Rearrangement process helps to speed up and optimize entire logistic execution with minimal effort and time.03 Mar 2009

Material Valuation at Company Code Level Article(PDF 174 KB)

This article explains the process of material valuation at company code level. In this case, all the materials are to be maintained at the same price across all plants which are assigned to that copany code.02 Mar 2009

Batch Management with Multiple Units of Measurement Article(PDF 222 KB)

This article describes the batch management for MS Plates in the steel industry. Material is stored in batches with length, width and weight of the material.01 Mar 2009

Complying with IFRS, Part 1 - Financial Consolidation and Reporting Article(PDF 159 KB)

Technology is a key enabler in the transition to IFRS, and the financial consolidation and reporting process in particular. Companies can look at the technology impacts of an IFRS transition in three layers: 1) Financial Consolidation and Reporting, 2) General Ledger, and 3) Subledgers or Subsystems. In this white paper - the first in a series of three - we focus on Financial Consolidation and Reporting.01 Mar 2009

Implementing Feature of Automatic De-allocation of Stock for Transfer Posting Movement in AFS 6.0 Article(PDF 71 KB)

With the newly implemented feature in AFS 6.0, stock can be automatically de-allocated for specific transfer posting movement types. Transfer posting movement 322 is an SAP standard movement to transfer stock from valuated unrestricted use to quality inspection in the batch stock segment. In this article, the client's North American subsidiary uses this movement in most cases when the article has suspected quality issues or when it should undergo a material change (from specific to generic style or from category A to category B), or when the article is lost in a cycle count and is expected to be found again.25 Feb 2009

Lifecycle of an SAP Enhancement Package for SAP ERP Presentation(PDF 4 MB)

This presentation contains a step-by-step description of the actions that a customer executes when implementing an "SAP Enhancement Package for SAP ERP". Important information and links to further materials are assigned to each project phase.16 Feb 2009

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