All Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Articles
HR Infotype 0015 Fast Entry with Cost Assignment (T-CODE: PA70)
Human Resources (HR) master data fast entry(transaction code: PA70) is useful for mass data maintenance. Take infotype 0015 (addition payment for example), with the default setting delivered by SAP, fast entry for 0015 is without cost assignment(cost center, sales order, WBS, etc. ). But sometimes, additional payment with other cost assignment is required. This article provides step-by-step guidance for implementing fast entry with cost assignment without development.15 Feb 2009
eCATT Script is used to load mass data into R/3 System, the functionality is similar to BDC program15 Feb 2009
Basic Principles of Statistics and Forecasts in your Daily and Business Life
Statistics and forecasts are a matter of our daily business and private life. Therefore, a basic knowledge of the statistical key-figures and the forecast methods often used is required. The paper illustrates the statistical key figures of mean values, variance and standard deviation, Normal and Poisson distribution. It explains basic forecast methods such as moving average, exponential smoothing and linear regression.09 Feb 2009
Finding the Source XML Message in PI/XI for an Inbound IDOC in SAP
This document explains the step by step procedure to find the source xml message in SAP PI/XI system, for an inbound IDOC in SAP R/3 system, in a typical Inbound IDOC scenario using XI/PI.09 Feb 2009
Determination Rules for Different Fields in Sales Order, Delivery and Billing Documents
The content of the paper mainly deals with the Sales and Distribution (SD) determination rule, for example, about the important fields that get populated in the sales order, delivery document and billing document. It provides detailed insight into the parameters that are part of the determination rules.08 Feb 2009
Mapping Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) in SAP
US tax laws make it mandatory to Depreciate Assets per MACRS – Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System. The objective was to stimulate investment. SAP allows organizations to reflect such a depreciation method without any major complications. This paper shows the process of establishing the method in SAP.04 Feb 2009
Panaya Inc. 2009 SAP Upgrade Benchmark Survey
This benchmark survey was conducted by Panaya to help companies that are planning an SAP upgrade validate their planning assumptions and compare them to those of other organizations.01 Feb 2009
Innovation Without Disruption: A Deep Dive into SAP's Enhancement Package Strategy for SAP ERP
This SAP Insider article continues from previous Under Development columns to explore the Switch and Enhancement Framework, the technological backbone that supports the strategy to provide SAP ERP customers with stable core processes while keeping the ability to add new, innovative business processes and features to their system without the disruption of an upgrade.01 Feb 2009
CRM Resource Planning with SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe
In this short article I want to show you how the CRM system can be set-up to use alternative technician information by automatic email and SAP Interactive Form attachment. Also I want to share my experience with the Adobe Lifecycle Designer.30 Jan 2009
Incoming Invoices at Shared Service Centers
This article introduces a design for the automated processing of any type of high volume incoming records to a shared service center, using as an example the Accounts Payable invoice handling scenario. Without getting involved in the technology, this article describes what's involved in automating data entry, where best to invoke business rules, how to manage exception handling (with escalation for expert or stakeholder input) and requirements for meaningful analysis.30 Jan 2009
Annual (Periodic) Inventory in a Warehouse
Annual physical inventory is a process were all the enterprise's stocks are physically counted on the balance sheet key date at warehouse level. Every material has to be counted. During counting, the entire warehouse must be blocked for material movements. This article lists all possible steps with screen shots that are required to carry out the annual inventory in a warehouse. This article will help understand the entire flow of annual physical inventory with detailed steps shown at each point with screen shots and required notes.14 Jan 2009
In SAP ERP system, rounding profiles can be used to fulfill special rounding requirements during execution of various logistical processes. However, using standard SAP configuration, only one rounding rule or profile can be applied to a product. This article outlines how SAP ERP system can be customized to meet a sales order requirement where a product needs to be rounded differently for different customers based on business rules.13 Jan 2009
FAQ: PIS/COFINS for Resale Purchases
Several distinguished scenarios are possible regarding calculation and posting of PIS and COFINS taxes on resale purchases. Each scenario depends both on the nature of the operation and the nature of the involved companies, from a fiscal perspective. To cover all possible approaches, SAP notes 947218, 1063650 and 1088901 have been delivered. However, their correct usage is sometimes dubious. Taking that into account, this paper seeks to provide an overview on the solutions and help you understand the involved concepts, plus choosing the right customizing.12 Jan 2009
You define the status flow for appraisal documents according to the different phases in the appraisal process. After this operation, you get a set of steps and you can go from one step to another if different conditions are fulfilled. From a mathematical point of view, the status flow is a graph and the steps are the nodes of the graph. It's a bit difficult to see the big picture of your flow when the steps and the transitions are stored and displayed as a table. This article proposes extracting the status flow and export it into a tool that allows you to see the whole process in a visual way.01 Jan 2009
This guide will give you step-by-step instructions in configuring Single Sign-On with the SAP Netweaver Portal to the SAP Systems. Single Sign-On uses SAP Logon Tickets and helps streamline the user logon process while implementing strong security settings for the systems and network.01 Jan 2009
Tips and Tricks for Building ERP Interfaces in MII
The document will provide some useful techniques learned from years of building Lighthammer/xMII/MII transaction based ERP interfaces. Learn to use ERP functionality to avoid difficulties in building Transactions and for testing. It also provides some methods of testing the BAPI and RFC modules using MII and the ERP system.31 Dec 2008
SAP HCM: Legacy Data Transfer - Mass Upload of Organizational Structures Using RHALTD00
This article lays down the procedure for creating a file for creating Organizational Structure - Objects like Organizational Units, Positions, Jobs, another file for creating Relationships and also files for upload of infotypes pertaining to the object. The scope of the document is to list out the step-by-step process followed to perform successful upload of Organizational Structure into the SAP system.25 Dec 2008
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Configuration in SAP - AFS 6.0 Version
This article relates how the basic steps for configuring electronic data interchange (EDI).16 Dec 2008
Momentive Performance Materials - Staff of 15 Manage Global Compliance With SAP Software
This success story shows how Momentive Performance Materials GmbH (formerly GE Bayer Silicones) uses EH&S database functionality across many corporate functions including R&D and Supply Chain. The article further reveals that "SAP EH&S was a key component of the decision to run SAP business software". It's another example of how SAP for Chemicals supports divested companies to consolidate processes and data.16 Dec 2008
Creation of Transaction Codes for Reports Created Using FSI1 or FGI1
This article explains the steps involved in creating a transaction code for new or existing reports using FSI1 or FGI1.15 Dec 2008
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