Introduction to SAP ERP SAP University Alliances Version 1.0 Authors Bret Wagner Stefan Weidner Stephen Tracy Product SAP ERP 6.0 Global Bike Inc. Level Beginner Focus Cross-functional integration SD, MM, PP, FI, CO Abstract This teaching material is intended to explain how the fundamental business processes interact with SAP ERP in the functional areas of Sales and Distribution, Materials Management, Production Planning, Financial Accounting, Controlling, and Human Capital Management.

Course Content Introduction to SAP Navigation Sales & Distribution Materials Management Production Planning Financial Accounting Controlling

“Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing” Name of the Company SAP AG SAP America SAP UK Name of the Software SAP R/2 SAP R/3 SAP ERP

Who is SAP? SAP AG Company Statistics Founded in Walldorf, Germany in 1972 World’s Largest Business Software Company World’s Third-largest Independent Software Provider Company Statistics Over 40,000 employees in more then 50 countries 1500 Business Partners 36,200 customers in more then 120 countries 12 million users 100,600 installations Source: SAP AG website SAP is the world's largest inter-enterprise software company and the world's third-largest independent software provider overall. We have a rich history of innovation and growth that has made us a true industry leader. SAP Americas 12 Million Users. 100,600 Installations. 1,500 Partners. SAP Americas is a subsidiary of SAP AG, the world's largest inter-enterprise software company and the third-largest software supplier overall. SAP Americas's corporate headquarters is located in Newtown Square, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia. Our officers and executives lead a team of professionals dedicated to delivering high-level customer support and services. Founded in 1972 as Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing, SAP has a rich history of innovation and growth that has made us the recognized leader in providing collaborative business solutions for all types of industries -- in every major market. The company, headquartered in Walldorf, Germany, employs more than 37,700 people in more than 50 countries, and serves more than 34,600 customers worldwide. Experience, Knowledge, and Technology for Maximizing Business SAP has leveraged our extensive experience to deliver mySAP Business Suite, the definitive family of business solutions for today's economy. These solutions are open and flexible, supporting databases, applications, operating systems, and hardware from almost every major vendor. What's more, mySAP Business Suite allows employees, customers, and business partners to work together successfully -- anywhere, anytime. By deploying the best technology, services, and development resources, SAP has delivered a business platform that unlocks valuable information resources, improves supply chain efficiencies, and builds strong customer relationships. And through the Global Solution Center, SAP Americas identifies customer needs and develops solutions to meet these needs. SAP is listed on several exchanges, including the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange, under the symbol "SAP."

Integrated Business Solution Vendors SAP (Systems, Applications, & Products in Data Processing) SAP ERP, All-in-One, Business by Design, Business One Oracle Applications Oracle, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, Siebel, Retek Microsoft Business Solutions Dynamics: Great Plains, Navision, Axapta, Soloman The Sage Group Sage Software – Accpac ERP, PeachTree SSA Global Technologies BAAN

Designed to satisfy the information needs for all industries SAP Architecture World-wide usage Designed to satisfy the information needs for business sizes (small local to large all international) Multi-lingual Multi-currency Designed to satisfy the information needs for all industries

SAP ERP Enables a company to link it’s business processes Ties together disparate business functions (integrated business solution) Helps the organization run smoothly Real-time environment Scalable and flexible

Client/Server Environment SAP Architecture Client/Server Environment Client – hardware/software environment that can make a request for services for a central repository of resources Server – hardware/software combination that can provide services to a group of clients in a controlled environment Three – Tier Structure GUI Graphical User Interface or Web Interface Application Server One or more, help distribute work load Database Server One single data repository

Internet Transaction Server SAP Architecture Database Application Presentation Browser Client PCs, Laptops, etc. Network Application Servers Internet Transaction Server Web Server 3-tier client server system Web server Internet transaction server Brings it to a single database across the world. What is Client-server Computing? The short answer: Client/server is a computational architecture that involves client processes requesting service from server processes. The long answer: Client/server computing is the logical extension of modular programming. Modular programming has as its fundamental assumption that separation of a large piece of software into its constituent parts ("modules") creates the possibility for easier development and better maintainability. Client/server computing takes this a step farther by recognizing that those modules need not all be executed within the same memory space. With this architecture, the calling module becomes the "client" (that which requests a service), and the called module becomes the "server" (that which provides the service). The logical extension of this is to have clients and servers running on the appropriate hardware and software platforms for their functions. For example, database management system servers running on platforms specially designed and configured to perform queries, or file servers running on platforms with special elements for managing files. It is this latter perspective that has created the widely-believed myth that client/server has something to do with PCs or Unix machines. What is a Client process? The client is a process (program) that sends a message to a server process (program), requesting that the server perform a task (service). Client programs usually manage the user-interface portion of the application, validate data entered by the user, dispatch requests to server programs, and sometimes execute business logic. The client-based process is the front- end of the application that the user sees and interacts with. The client process contains solution-specific logic and provides the interface between the user and the rest of the application system. The client process also manages the local resources that the user interacts with such as the monitor, keyboard, workstation CPU and peripherals. One of the key elements of a client workstation is the graphical user interface (GUI). Normally a part of operating system i.e. the window manager detects user actions, manages the windows on the display and displays the data in the windows. What is a Server process? A server process (program) fulfills the client request by performing the task requested. Server programs generally receive requests from client programs, execute database retrieval and updates, manage data integrity and dispatch responses to client requests. Sometimes server programs execute common or complex business logic. The server-based process "may" run on another machine on the network. This server could be the host operating system or network file server; the server is then provided both file system services and application services. Or in some cases, another desktop machine provides the application services. The server process acts as a software engine that manages shared resources such as databases, printers, communication links, or high powered-processors. The server process performs the back-end tasks that are common to similar applications.

SAP Business Suite SAP ERP ECC 6.0 SAP NetWeaver SAP SCM SAP PLM SAP SRM SAP CRM SAP ERP ECC 6.0

SAP Business Suite SAP R/3 SAP ECC SAP NetWeaver SD MM PP QM PM HR IS WF AM CO FI PS SAP R/3 Client/Server ABAP Basis SAP NetWeaver SAP SCM SAP PLM SAP SRM SAP CRM SAP ECC

SAP Software Applications Solutions SAP ERP SAP CRM SAP PLM SAP SCM SAP SRM SAP Analytics SAP Manufacturing SAP Service SAP Mobile Solutions SAP xApps Small & Medium Size Solutions Business One Business by Design SAP All-in-One Platforms Enterprise Services Architecture SAP NetWeaver Platform

SAP ERP Business Modules Collections of logically related transactions within identifiable business functions MM (“Buy”) PP (“Make”) SD (“Sell”) FI and CO (“Track”) HCM

SAP ERP Core Applications Logistics Sales & Distribution Plant Maintenance Materials Management Production Planning Quality Management Accounting Financial Accounting Controlling Asset Management Treasury Human Resources Personnel Management Benefits Payroll

SAP Industry Solutions Aerospace & Defense Automotive Banking Chemicals Consumer Products Defense & Security Engineering, Const. Healthcare High Tech Higher Education Industrial Machinery Insurance Life Sciences Logistics Service Prod. Media Mill Products Mining Oil & Gas Pharmaceuticals Postal Services Professional Services Public Sector Railways Retail Telecommunications Utilities Wholesale Distribution

Navigation SAP University Alliances Version 1.0 Authors Bret Wagner Stefan Weidner Stephen Tracy Product All Level Beginner Focus SAP ERP Abstract This material explains how to navigate in SAP systems. It is aimed at students at educational institutions, such as schools, universities of cooperative education, universities of applied sciences, and other universities, with no previous experience of SAP software. It can be used in the classroom or for self-study. On completion of the course, students will be able to navigate through the user interface to deal with business processes and case studies.

Content User guidance User specific settings Navigation in SAP Easy Access Menu Help

Learning Targets At the end of this chapter you can Name the window elements Navigate in an SAP system Apply personal system settings Effectively use Help

Log on to an SAP system

SAP Easy Access Menu

SAP Easy Access Menu

Role-based User Menu

DYNPRO Elements System function bar Application function bar Command field (transaction code) System function bar Application function bar Input fields Checkbox Auswahl 1 (Mehrfachwahl möglich!) Auswahl 4 Auswahl 2 Auswahl 3 Check box Radiobutton Alternative 1 (nur eine Alternative möglich!) ODER Alternative 2 oder ..... Anzeigen Ändern Radio buttons Tabs Überblick Press buttons Status bar

ENJOY Initiative – Old Design Initial screen Header data Position overview Position details

ENJOY Initiative – New Design header data position overview position details

Help Functions F1: Description of Input Fields F4: value list

SAP Help Portal http://help.sap.com

Favorites

Transaction Codes

Transaction SEARCH_SAP_MENU

Transaction ICON

Multiple Selection

User Profile Settings (local PC)

User Profile Settings (SAP system)

Desktop Shortcut

Summary You are now able to: Name the window elements Navigate in an SAP system Apply personal system settings Effectively use help

Global Bike Inc. SAP University Alliances Version 1.0 Authors Bret Wagner Stefan Weidner Stephen Tracy Product SAP ERP Level Beginner Focus Global Bike Inc. Integration Abstract This material explains the company on which the introduction material is based on. It describes its enterprise structure in detail.

Global Bike Incorporated Company in the bicycle business Initially buys and re-sells different lines of bicycles Sells to both wholesale and Internet – procure and distribute Later acquires a production facility to manufacture its own product – produce and distribute We will setup and execute the 3 major processes an organization We created a pen because it was very easy to setup and understand. The IDES has a motorcycle, but that is more complex than we need to teach the system.

Core Business Processes Global Bike Inc. Sell – Sales and Distribution (SD) Buy – Procurement (MM) Plan – Production Planning (PP) Make – Manufacturing Execution (PP) Track – Financial Accounting (FI) Track – Controlling (CO)

Two Approaches of Learning Standard Training Level 1: Introductory Level 2: Business processes Level 3: Configuration Business Process Integration Approach Cross functional Understand business processes and their relationship to SAP's organizational structure Highlight integration/configuration

Cross-functional integration ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning - breaks down the traditional barrier that exist within a corporation.  For anyone to benefit from ERP, everyone has to contribute, this is the key to ERP survival. There has to be a common agenda throughout the business.  To get the commitment from everyone, everyone has to believe their needs and objectives are addressed by the plan, learning the tools and techniques to accomplish this is then relatively easy. Source Unknown

Process Integration Procurement Process Purchase Requisition Purchase Order Run MRP Goods Receipt Sales Order Entry Check Availability Invoice Receipt Pick Materials Receipt of Payment Payment to Vendor Post Goods Issue Invoice Customer

Process Integration Procurement Process Purchase Requisition Purchase Order Run MRP Goods Receipt Sales Order Entry Check Availability Invoice Receipt Pick Materials Receipt of Payment Payment to Vendor Post Goods Issue Invoice Customer

Process Integration Procurement Process Production Process Purchase Order Procurement Process Purchase Requisition Convert Production Proposal Goods Receipt Production Process Schedule and Release Run MPS w/MRP Goods Issue Invoice Receipt Check Availability Completion Confirmation Payment to Vendor Sales Order Entry Quality Inspection Pick Materials Goods Receipt Receipt of Payment Order Settlement Invoice Customer Post Goods Issue

Process Integration Procurement Process Production Process Purchase Order Procurement Process Purchase Requisition Convert Production Proposal Goods Receipt Production Process Schedule and Release Run MPS w/MRP Goods Issue Invoice Receipt Check Availability Completion Confirmation Payment to Vendor Sales Order Entry Quality Inspection Pick Materials Goods Receipt Receipt of Payment Order Settlement Invoice Customer Post Goods Issue

Enterprise Structure (Global Bike Inc.) Plant Client Chart of Accounts Company Code Fiscal Year Variant Credit Control Area Purchasing Organization Group Shipping Point Sales Distribution Channel Division Sales Area Controlling Area SL10 SL20