This book - compiled by software architects from SAP - is a must for consultants, developers, IT managers, and students working with SAP ERP, but also users who want to know the world behind their SAP user interface.

If you're working with SAP S/4HANA, you need to know the ins and outs of the system. Master SAP S/4HANA's technical and application architecture with this book! See how the foundation is built: the backend data models, the frontend user experience, the analytics and extension capabilities, integration options, and more. Then learn about SAP S/4HANA's core application areas, from finance to logistics. Finally, see what SAP S/4HANA architecture looks like in the cloud. Get ready to master SAP S/4HANA from the ground up! In this book, you'll learn about: a. Technical Foundation See what makes a modern ERP solution. Learn about SAP S/4HANA's technical backbone, including the underlying programming models. Then walk through core concepts: the SAP Fiori user experience, analytics, intelligent technologies, integration, extensions, and more. b. Business Architecture Explore SAP S/4HANA's line of business landscape. Take a tour of the master data structure and individual application areas like sales, service, sourcing and procurement, logistics, warehouse management, and finance. c. Cloud Considerations Pop the hood of SAP S/4HANA Cloud. Discover cloud-specific architecture features, from scoping to outputs to identity and access management. Learn about cloud operations for SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition. Highlights include: 1) Technical and application architecture 2) Programming models 3) Analytics 4) Extensibility 5) Integration 6) Master data 7) Sales and service 8) Sourcing and procurement 9) Logistics and manufacturing 10) Finance and governance 11) Identity and access management 12) On-premise and cloud

This book provides finance professionals with the data-gathering strategies, configuration steps, best practices, technical guidance, and case studies necessary for smoothly implementing or optimizing the check delivery and payment processes. Inside, you will learn the steps for payment configuration in SAP, how to design check and electronic payment strategies, and technical considerations for both printed checks and electronic payments. Gathering Information Understand the process of polling stakeholders to gather the information required for check and payment design and processing, and learn from a case study that includes key best practices. Check Printing Options Get an in-depth look at the myriad check printing options, including format, paper stock, security options, pre-printing, hardware, and more. Design Considerations Explore the options for state-of-the-art check, advice, and payment instrument design, including layout, security, multiple formats, signatures, and testing.Payment Configuration Master the payment configuration process in SAP via a case study that features real-life examples of working with Bank Master Data, payment media, clearing and automatic posting, variants, and global settings for ongoing payments. Automatic Payments Take away critical information on the key elements required for successful automated payment processes in SAP, including filtering, selecting, modifying, posting, and printing an automatic payment run.

All successful organizations need to continuously improve operational efficiency and achieve faster closes. Using this book you'll learn how to maximize your SAP ERP Financials implementation by leveraging value-added activities and a process-driven approach. You'll find detailed, expert instruction on what needs to be done after an SAP ERP Financials implementation is complete - when the real work begins!Learn how to minimize time spent on burdensome reconciliation activities and focus on the strategic aspects. Plus, discover how to meet a variety of challenges, including enterprise structure definition, complex reporting requirements, and more. Using real-world examples and best practices, you'll also find out how to analyze and deploy the most appropriate tools and methodologies to best suit the needs of your organization.The business-process perspective and real-world focus make this a practical, invaluable resource for anyone who needs to get the very most out of their SAP ERP Financials implementation.

SAP is the world leader in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software; of the software?s modules, the FI (Finance) and CO (Controlling) are by far the most popular and are widely implemented. This book has no competition?it is the only book on the market on how to configure and implement SAP?s FI and CO modules to maximize functionality and features hands-on, step-by-step instructions and real-world examples that provide immediate and practical solutions. Updated for SAP?s ECC 6.0, the book covers FI enterprise structure, general ledger, substitutions and validations, automatic account assignments, accounts payable and receivable, asset accounting, accrual engine, closing entries, credit management, lockbox, CO enterprise structure, profitability analysis (CO-PA), and more.

Explore extension options in SAP EWM and see how you can meet the unique functionality requirements of your warehouse. Find out how to make UI changes to transactions or generate condition-dependent actions, learn to program SAP EWM's software components, and extend the Preconfigured Warehouse solution. With detailed examples and sample code, you can ensure that your warehouse management suits your business precisely Architecture and Frameworks Understand the individual software components that make up SAP EWM and how they integrate with SAP ERP. Find out about extended functionality through the use of the SAP EWM frameworks and the Preconfigured Warehouse solution. Function Modules and Methods Learn about the function modules and methods used to extend SAP EWM, including Read Warehouse Requests, Get Stock, Get Transportation Units, and more. Useful Business Add-Ins Discover the most frequently used BAdIs in SAP EWM, and learn their functions and how to make the most of them. Highlights: SCDL delivery processing Work Center Radio Frequency Framework Post Processing Framework Easy Enhancement Workbench SAP LUW in EWM Function modules Wave management Exception handling Transaction management Warehouse Monitor Easy Graphics Framework

All successful organizations need to continuously improve operational efficiency and achieve better financial results. Using this book you'll learn how to maximize your SAP ERP Controlling implementation by leveraging value-added activities and a process-driven approach. You'll find detailed, expert instruction on what needs to be done after an SAP ERP Controlling implementation is complete — when the real work begins! Learn how to minimize the time spent on burdensome reconciliation activities so you can focus on the strategic aspects. Discover how to meet a variety of challenges, including enterprise structure definition, managing integrated processes and applications, complex reporting requirements, and more. Using real-world examples and best practices, you'll also find out how to analyze and deploy the most appropriate tools and methodologies to best suit the needs of your organization. The business-process perspective and real-world focus make this a practical, invaluable resource for finance professionals, implementation teams, consultants, and anyone who needs to get the very most out of SAP ERP Financials.

The goal of this text is to describe the technical design aspects of the IT infrastructure; it does not give the details of installing and customizing SAP software, nor business process reengineering. Using primarily HP products for the solution examples, the chapters guide the reader through the foundation of the systems from an IT perspective, reviews its business application and architecture and introduces the server systems, then describes data storage, high availability and recovery solutions, client PCs with front-end user interfaces, output management and printing solutions, network infrastructure and requirements, cabling designs, LANs and WANs, and connecting mySAP.com to the Internet. Both authors are members of the HP-SAP International Competence Center. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

* Master the SAP ERP HCM data model, authorizations, infotype framework, interface architecture, and more * Develop custom reports, apply enhancement techniques, and explore performance programming in SAP ERP HCM * Get an introduction to integration with SuccessFactors With this detailed resource, learn how to make an SAP ERP HCM system stay in perfect harmony. Get to know SAP ERP HCM data structures, perform custom developments and enhancements, and master authorizations and performance optimization. Within these pages, you'll learn how to fine-tune SAP ERP HCM to address functional gaps and fit any company's needs. Data Structures Examine technical data structures and technologies used to implement the SAP ERP HCM modules, such as infotypes, objects, cluster tables, and crucial SAP transactions. Programming and Customization Apply proper programming methods to meet company requirements by strategically using standard tools for process enhancement. Authorizations Learn about SAP ERP HCM-specific authorization concepts, which technical objects are behind them, and how and when to customize them.Web-Based Applications Spend less time on routine tasks and minimize error by taking advantage of the latest advances in web-based applications: ESS and MSS using Web Dynpro for ABAP. Recent Innovations Learn about new functionality delivered through enhancement packages and add-on solutions, such as integrating SAP ERP HCM with SuccessFactors BizX.

Attention administrators! Are you pursuing a background in SAP Basis, or just seeking brush up on your skills? If so, look no further than this practical guide! Updated for SAP NetWeaver 7.4, this resource offers the fundamental concepts of system administration, with step-by-step instructions and hundreds of screenshots. From system monitoring with SAP Solution Manager to database administration and disaster recovery, learn how to handle everything from the routine to the occasional hiccup.