SAP (Systems, applications and products in databases) Books

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Book SynopsisGet everything you need to code with ABAP, all in one place! Are you a beginner looking for a refresher on the basics? You'll get an overview of SAP architecture and learn syntax. Already an experienced programmer and looking to improve your ABAP skills? Dive right into modifications and code enhancements.

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Book SynopsisIntegrated Business Processes with ERP Systems covers the key processes supported by modern ERP systems. This textbook is designed for use as both a reference guide and a conceptual resource for students taking ERP-focused courses using SAP.Table of Contents1 Introduction to Business Processes 1 The Functional Organizational Structure 2 Business Processes 4 Global Bike Incorporated (GBI) 15 How to use This Book 16 2 Introduction to Enterprise Systems 23 Enterprise Systems 23 Data in an Enterprise System 29 Reporting 37 3 Introduction to Accounting 49 Organizational Data 51 Master Data 52 Key Concepts 58 Processes 61 Reporting 72 4 The Procurement Process 83 Organizational Data 84 Master Data 89 Key Concepts 95 Process 102 Reporting 119 5 The Fulfillment Process 127 Organizational Data 128 Master Data 139 Process 145 Credit Management Process 167 Reporting 170 6 The Production Process 179 Master Data 182 Process 196 Reporting 215 7 Inventory and Warehouse Management Processes 221 Inventory Management 222 Organizational Data in Warehouse Management 234 Master Data in Warehouse Management 239 Processes in Warehouse Management 242 Reporting 257 8 The Material Planning Process 269 Master Data 271 Process 285 Reporting 304 9 Process Integration 315 Procurement, Fulfi llment, and IWM Processes 318 Procurement, Fulfi llment, Production, and IWM Processes 332 Index 349

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Book SynopsisCustomize your SD project to meet your unique sales setup! From quotations and sales orders to shipping and outbound delivery documents, learn how to align an SAP ERP Sales and Distribution implementation with the critical processes that help each business thrive. Get configuration guidance for sales, billing and credit management, distribution, and more. Up to date for EHP 7, this second edition teaches the ins and outs of SD customization and use. Master Data Setup: Learn how to customize master data for customers, materials, and batches, and how to maintain this data in a functional implementation after go-live. Key SD Functionality: From sales and pricing to billing and beyond, learn how to configure a system to get the most out of critical SD functionality like returns processing, product delivery, and route determination. Highlights: Organizational structureMaster dataSalesPricingCredit managementPicking and packingDeliveryBillingReporting and analysis with SAP HANATable of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Organizational Structure Defining Organizational Units Assigning Organizational Units Summary Customer Master Data Batch Master Data Summary Sales Item Categories and Schedule Line Categories Order Management with SAP Jam Partner Determination Outline Agreements Incompletion Control Material Determination, Listing, and Exclusion Batch Determination Outputs in Sales Summary Condition Techniques Optimizing Price Determination Customized Pricing Report and Price List Common External Tax Software Packages Summary Credit Management Blocking and Unblocking Customers Summary Delivery Types and Delivery Item Categories Delivery Processing Integration with Warehouse Management Routes and Route Determination Batch Determination in Deliveries Solving Common Delivery Problems Billing Billing Types Revenue Account Determination Solving Common Billing Problems Cross-Functional Customization Message Control Numbering Objects Reporting and Analysis Business Intelligence and Reporting Summary Sales Service Summary Appendices List of SAP Area Menus Index

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Book SynopsisObtain. Acquire. Procure. Get everything you need with this go-to guide to procurement with SAP Materials Management (SAP MM)! Dive into the key functions and system transactions you'll need for your everyday job, from creating POs or contracts to processing invoices and payments. Discover how to avoid problems and system issues, and explore advanced functions and concepts. Streamline your procurement activities with fewer steps, greater ease, and less effort than ever before! a. Essential Procurement Tasks Master your procurement activities: defining tasks, creating bids, selecting vendors, creating POs or contracts, and processing invoices and payments. Set up your system to receive your goods quickly and economically, and then manage your inventory once you have it. b. Special Procurement Activities: Work with outside-the-box tasks, such as providing vendors with materials from your own plant or another vendor, moving stock between warehouses or company codes, and order optimizing. Table of Contents Management at a Glance Materials Management Overview Materials Management with SAP Materials Management Organizational Structures Summary Master Data Importance of Master Data in Procurement Material Master Service Master Business Partners Vendor Hierarchies Source Lists Quota Arrangement Purchasing Info Records Pricing Taxes Other Master Data Summary Planning and Forecasting Material Requirements Planning Procedures Master Data in Planning Forecasting Sales and Operations Planning and Flexible Planning Planning Execution Evaluation and Analysis Summary Purchasing from Third Parties Requests for Quotation (RFQs) Outline Agreements Purchase Requisitions Purchase Orders Subcontracting Third-Party Orders Release Strategies Return Materials to Vendor Vendor Evaluation Reporting Summary Intracompany and Cross-Company Procurement Classic Stock Transport Order Process Classic Cross-Company Code Stock Transport Order Stock Transport Orders with Stock In-Transit Summary Kanban Kanban Procedures and Categories Master Data The Kanban Board and Signals Summary Order Optimizing Investment Buying Quantity Optimizing Load Building Summary Procurement of Services Processing Requirements Service Entry and Acceptance Using Outline Agreements for Services Summary Inbound Logistics Confirmation Controls Order Acknowledgements Rough Goods Receipts Inbound Delivery: Shipping Notification Inbound Shipments Shipment Cost Document Summary Inventory Management Overview Receiving Managing Special Stocks Transfer Postings Summary Logistics Invoice Verification Invoice Processing Automatic Settlement Processing Subsequent Debits and Credits Cancelling an Invoice Document Summary Appendices Procurement Tables Working with Procurement Documents: Quick Reference Guide Additional Resources The Authors Index

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Book SynopsisReady for SAP BW/4HANA 2.0? Whether you're an architect, administrator, or developer, this comprehensive guide is for you. Start with a new installation or migrate from an existing SAP BW system. Then walk through major administration, security, and data management tasks. You'll learn to model data, convert ABAP transformations, use embedded SAP BPC for planning, connect to SAP Analytics Cloud, and more. The data warehouse of the future is here!In this book, you'll learn about:Deployment and Migration - Learn to install SAP BW/4HANA, step-by-step, or migrate from SAP BW. Implement SAP BW/4HANA in the cloud and on-premise. Administration - Set up the tools you need to work with SAP BW/4HANA, from SAP HANA Studio to the ABAP Development Tools. Secure your system with authorizations, track user activity with read access logging, and automate data pipelines with process chains. Modeling - Model your data within SAP BW/4HANA. Create and configure aDSOs, Open ODS views, CompositeProvider

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Book SynopsisWhat comes after SAP Business Suite? Can the new SAP meet your existing business requirements, and if so, how? This book is your big-picture introduction to how SAP solutions address your day-to-day business and IT processes in the post-SAP Business Suite landscape.Table of Contents Preface Who This Book Is For How This Book Is Organized Acknowledgments Conclusion Introduction What Is Digital Transformation? Digital Transformation Business Case Learning to Read the SAP Landscape Part I: Customer Experience Customer Experience with SAP C/4HANA Business Case Marketing Sales Commerce Customer Service Data The Road Ahead Sales and Service with SAP S/4HANA Business Case Order and Contract Management Sales Planning and Performance Management Billing and Revenue Management Customer Service The Road Ahead Part II: Operations Supply Chain Planning with SAP Integrated Business Planning Business Case Sales and Operations Planning Demand Management Inventory Management Response and Supply Management Supply Chain Analytics The Road Ahead Sourcing and Procurement with SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba Business Case SAP Portfolio Overview Sourcing Purchasing Services Procurement The Road Ahead Manufacturing with SAP S/4HANA Business Case SAP Portfolio Overview Production Planning Production Execution Manufacturing Execution Production Quality Management and Delivery The Road Ahead Supply Chain Management with SAP S/4HANA Business Case Inventory Management and Basic Warehouse Management Extended Warehouse Management Transportation Management The Road Ahead Asset Management with SAP S/4HANA Business Case Maintenance Management Asset Operations The Road Ahead Research and Development with SAP S/4HANA Business Case Innovation Management Product Lifecycle Costing Portfolio and Project Management Commercial Project Management The Road Ahead Part III: Financials Financial Accounting with SAP S/4HANA Business Case Financial Statements General Ledger Accounting Financial Close Receivables Management Invoice Management and Accounts Payable Asset Accounting Real Estate Management Financial Consolidation Governance, Risk, and Compliance Treasury Management The Road Ahead Management Accounting with SAP S/4HANA Business Case Cost Management Planning and Control Profitability Analysis Project Accounting The Road Ahead Part IV: Human Resources Core Human Resource and Talent Management with SAP SuccessFactors Business Case Hire-to-Retire Process Overview Core Human Resources and Payroll Time and Attendance Recruiting and Onboarding Learning and Development Performance and Compensation Workforce Planning and Analytics The Road Ahead Contingent Workforce Management with SAP Fieldglass Business Case Simple Contingent Work Complex Contingent Engagements The Road Ahead Travel and Expense Management with SAP Concur Business Case Expense Travel Reporting Monitoring The Road Ahead Part V: Data Database and Platform Business Case Architecture Overview Database Technology Application Platforms User Interface The Road Ahead Data Warehouse Business Case Data Warehousing Big Data The Road Ahead Analytics Business Case Business Intelligence Enterprise Performance Management Predictive Analytics The Road Ahead Enterprise Information Management Business Case Data Strategy Data Governance Data Quality and Remediation Data Migration The Road Ahead Part VI: Integration and Administration Application Integration Business Case Cloud Integration Process Orchestration API Management Process Mining Operational Process Intelligence The Road Ahead Administration Business Case Business Processes and Best Practices Portfolio-to-Project Requirement-to-Deploy Request-to-Fulfill Detect-to-Correct The Road Ahead Conclusion

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Book SynopsisSAPUI5 code needs to be easy to read and easy to update. Clean up your code with this guide from the experts! Learn how to leverage JavaScript features to write better SAPUI5 code. Then walk through detailed code examples and explanations for using modules, classes, functions, names, variables, literals, comments, code metrics, and more. Get the best practices you need for formatting, testing, implementation, and beyond! In this book, you'll learn about:a. Key Concepts Understand the foundation of SAPUI5: JavaScript. Explore key JavaScript ES6 features such as arrow functions, spread syntax, and more. Then walk through different types of SAPUI5 projects, from library projects to freestyle applications. b. Best Practices Learn the rules for clean code. Dive into best practices for decoupling modules, structuring functions, declaring variables and literals, using control flow statements and loops, handling errors, performing automated tests, and more. c. Practical ExamplesPut theory in

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Book SynopsisReady to master Python? Learn to write effective code, whether you’re a beginner or a professional programmer. Review core Python concepts, including functions, modularization, and object orientation and walk through the available data types. Then dive into more advanced topics, such as using Django and working with GUIs.

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Book SynopsisEstablish quick and secure communication between your cloud and on-premise systems with SAP Connectivity service’s cloud connector! Set up and configure the cloud connector, from performing sizing to implementing connectivity APIs. Link on-premise SAP products to SAP BTP and its services.

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Book SynopsisReady to streamline your SAP S/4HANA Finance system? Learn how to determine accounts for your core business areas, including materials management, sales and distribution, accounts receivable and payable, cash and banking, and fixed assets. Follow step-by-step instructions to configure automatic account determination for each process in your system.

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Book SynopsisDiscover what DevOps can do to improve your SAP development pipeline! Learn exactly what DevOps is and what tools it provides for version control, coding, test automation, deployment, and monitoring. Walk through SAP’s complete DevOps portfolio for on-premise systems, using SAP S/4HANA as an example.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents ... Preface ... 19 ... Target Audience ... 19 ... Objective of This Book ... 20 ... How to Read This Book ... 21 1 ... Getting Started ... 23 1.1 ... Workflows in SAP S/4HANA ... 23 1.2 ... Workflows in SAP Business Technology Platform ... 32 1.3 ... Workflow Development Tools ... 34 1.4 ... Identity and Access Management ... 45 1.5 ... Summary ... 48 Part I ... SAP Business Workflow for SAP S/4HANA ... 49 2 ... Introduction to Classical Workflows ... 51 2.1 ... Evolution of Classical Workflows ... 51 2.2 ... Standard Workflows ... 53 2.3 ... Configuring the SAP Business Workflow System ... 56 2.4 ... Activating and Deactivating Standard Workflows ... 70 2.5 ... Configuring Agents for Standard Workflows ... 72 2.6 ... When to Develop a Custom Workflow ... 73 2.7 ... Summary ... 75 3 ... Building Methods and Tasks ... 77 3.1 ... Business Object Repository Approach ... 78 3.2 ... ABAP Class Approach ... 116 3.3 ... Task Definition ... 130 3.4 ... Summary ... 137 4 ... Defining Workflows and Adding Steps ... 139 4.1 ... Workflow Builder ... 139 4.2 ... Common Workflow Steps ... 144 4.3 ... Adding Tasks ... 154 4.4 ... Containers and Bindings ... 160 4.5 ... Multiline Elements and Dynamic Parallel Processing ... 167 4.6 ... Deadline Definition ... 169 4.7 ... Summary ... 176 5 ... Defining and Triggering Events ... 177 5.1 ... Event Triggering Techniques ... 178 5.2 ... Event Creators, Receivers, and Event Linkage ... 198 5.3 ... Start Conditions in Workflows ... 203 5.4 ... Terminating Events and Instance Linkage ... 207 5.5 ... Check Function Module and Receiver Function Module for Events ... 210 5.6 ... Summary ... 212 6 ... Agent Determination ... 213 6.1 ... Different Types of Agents in Workflow ... 214 6.2 ... Agent Determination Rules ... 220 6.3 ... Possible Agents in Tasks and Default Rules ... 234 6.4 ... Organizational Structure Definition and Linking to Workflow Agents ... 237 6.5 ... Summary ... 239 7 ... Email Notifications and Other Runtime Jobs ... 241 7.1 ... Prerequisites for Setting Up Email Notifications in Workflow ... 241 7.2 ... Classical Work Item Email Notifications via Program RSWUWFML2 ... 244 7.3 ... Extended Notification Configuration with Program SWNCONFIG ... 252 7.4 ... Adding Inbox and Work Item URL Links to Workflow Work Item Notifications ... 262 7.5 ... Additional Workflow Runtime Jobs ... 264 7.6 ... Summary ... 265 8 ... Workflow Administration, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting ... 267 8.1 ... Workflow Log ... 268 8.2 ... Workflow Administration ... 274 8.3 ... Workflow Error Diagnosis and Resolution ... 279 8.4 ... Workflow Inbox and Features ... 283 8.5 ... Substitution and Automatic Forwarding ... 289 8.6 ... Display Dynamic Labels for Tasks to Display in Business Workplace ... 299 8.7 ... Event Trace and Event Queue Administration ... 301 8.8 ... Process Incoming Documents with ArchiveLink ... 305 8.9 ... Summary ... 310 9 ... Application Link Enabling and Reporting ... 313 9.1 ... Error Handling during IDoc Processing ... 314 9.2 ... Active Monitoring ... 327 9.3 ... Common Workflow Data Tables ... 329 9.4 ... Common Workflow Application Programming Interfaces ... 330 9.5 ... Workflow Reporting ... 331 9.6 ... Implementing Program Exits to Capture Data from Workflow Steps ... 335 9.7 ... Summary ... 339 10 ... BRFplus ... 341 10.1 ... Introduction to BRFplus ... 341 10.2 ... Integrating BRFplus Applications in SAP Business Workflow ... 347 10.3 ... Summary ... 356 11 ... Integrating Workflows with User Interface Applications and External Applications ... 357 11.1 ... My Inbox App Overview ... 357 11.2 ... Workflow Task Integration with User Interface Applications ... 359 11.3 ... Email Templates in SAP S/4HANA ... 373 11.4 ... Integrating External Applications with SAP Business Workflow ... 373 11.5 ... Summary ... 374 12 ... Migrating SAP ERP Workflows to SAP S/4HANA ... 375 12.1 ... Migration Options from SAP ERP to SAP S/4HANA ... 376 12.2 ... Conversion Projects (Brownfield) ... 378 12.3 ... New Implementation Projects (Greenfield) and Selective Data Transition ... 384 12.4 ... Summary ... 389 13 ... Workflow in SAP Master Data Governance ... 391 13.1 ... Introduction to SAP Master Data Governance ... 392 13.2 ... Business Partner Workflows ... 419 13.3 ... Finance Workflows ... 431 13.4 ... Material Workflows ... 436 13.5 ... Summary ... 437 Part II ... Flexible Workflow in SAP S/4HANA ... 439 14 ... Introduction to Flexible Workflow ... 441 14.1 ... Authorizations and SAP Fiori Applications Required for Development ... 442 14.2 ... Flexible Workflow Scenarios ... 443 14.3 ... Migrating to Flexible Workflows ... 446 14.4 ... Setting Up a Standard Flexible Workflow Scenario ... 447 14.5 ... Extending the Standard Flexible Scenario ... 460 14.6 ... Summary ... 461 15 ... Custom Scenario Development ... 463 15.1 ... Workflow Class Development ... 463 15.2 ... Business Objects ... 470 15.3 ... Scenario Development ... 473 15.4 ... Create a Workflow Template Using the Manage Workflows App ... 490 15.5 ... Initiating the Custom Flexible Workflow ... 497 15.6 ... My Inbox Integration ... 498 15.7 ... Troubleshooting ... 501 15.8 ... Summary ... 504 16 ... SAP Fiori Applications for Flexible Workflow ... 505 16.1 ... Adaptation Transport Organizer Setup ... 505 16.2 ... Maintain Email Templates App ... 507 16.3 ... Notification Features ... 510 16.4 ... Manage Teams and Responsibilities App ... 514 16.5 ... Transporting Extensions ... 515 16.6 ... Summary ... 520 Part III ... Workflows with SAP Business Technology Platform ... 521 17 ... Introduction to SAP Build Process Automation ... 523 17.1 ... Overview ... 523 17.2 ... Typical Use Cases for SAP S/4HANA ... 524 17.3 ... System and Service Requirements ... 525 17.4 ... Setting Up the Required Services ... 526 17.5 ... Working with the Workflow Cockpit ... 532 17.6 ... Security ... 535 17.7 ... Troubleshooting ... 536 17.8 ... Summary ... 537 18 ... Process Development ... 539 18.1 ... Workflow Design Techniques ... 540 18.2 ... Creating a Workflow Using SAP Business Application Studio ... 541 18.3 ... Creating a Workflow Using Process Builder ... 567 18.4 ... Building and Deploying the Project ... 595 18.5 ... Destination Configuration with Authentication ... 598 18.6 ... Transport Management ... 602 18.7 ... Using APIs for SAP Build Process Automation ... 605 18.8 ... Design a Process/Workflow for the Use Case ... 607 18.9 ... Summary ... 634 19 ... Process Visibility ... 635 19.1 ... Configuring Process Visibility ... 636 19.2 ... Testing the Process Visibility Scenario ... 652 19.3 ... Process Monitoring and Real-Time Insights ... 653 19.4 ... Add Workflow Actions to the Dashboard ... 654 19.5 ... Using Application Programming Interfaces for Process Visibility ... 660 19.6 ... Summary ... 662 20 ... Task Processing with My Inbox ... 663 20.1 ... My Inbox for SAP Business Technology Platform ... 664 20.2 ... SAP Task Center ... 670 20.3 ... Summary ... 673 ... The Authors ... 675 ... Index ... 679

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Book SynopsisYour guide to end-to-end SAP development is here! From the database to the user interface, you’ll learn what it takes to create applications as a full stack developer. See how to use SAPUI5, OData, CDS, TypeScript, and SAP Fiori elements in your applications. Get detailed, step-by-step instructions for working with OData V4 and V2.

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Book SynopsisPreparing for your extended warehouse management (EWM) exam? Make the grade with this C_S4EWM certification study guide! From inbound and outbound processing to shipping and receiving, this guide will review the key technical and functional knowledge you need to pass the test.

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