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Before ERP systems …
Building an integrated organisation Show that the enterprise system supports the business process through a series of transactions and reports. Notice that in the procurement process 3 transactions are automated by ERPsim (good receipt, post invoice and pay vendor), one is automated in the production process (production confirmation), and 4 are automated in the sales process.
ERP SAP Module View Integrated Solution SOA Open Systems Financial Accounting Sales & Distribution Materials Mgmt. Controlling ERP Production Planning Fixed Assets Mgmt. Integrated Solution Quality Mgmt. SOA Project System Plant Maintenance Open Systems Workflow R: real time. 3: 3-tier client-server architecture (database, application, and presentation layers) Human Resources Industry Solutions
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SAP Access Navigation
SAP Access through SAPGUI SAPGUI Download The latest SAP GUI release posted on SAP @CSU, Chico web server http://worker.cob.csuchico.edu User = sap; Password = sapgui4me. This GUI works on Windows 7 and 8 systems, as well as MAC.
SAP Access through SAPGUI
SAP IDES Client, Userid, Password SAP Exercises: HW0 Navigation. Application server: bern.cob.csuchico.edu Instance number: 77 System ID: BRN Client: 105 Userid: ides-001 to ides-006 Initial password: 123456
SAP IDES Client, Userid, Password
SAPGUI Setup for IDES Navigation
User Enter the name of the SAP user. Users of SAP system are client-specific, which means that having a user identification on one client will only allow access to that particular client.
Password Rules Letters Numbers Easy to remember 3-8 Characters long No 3 Characters can be the same Do not start with a ? or an ! Do not use previous 5 passwords
Language SAP supports multi-national character sets and languages on the same system, at the same time. Default languages are English
Standard Features of Navigation Logging On and Off Screen Features Working with Sessions Entering Data On-line Help and System Messages Setting User Defaults
Easy Access Outline Structure
Application Tool-bar Enter icon Back button Exit button Cancel button Print button Find/Expand icons Scroll icons Create a new session Create a desktop shortcut Help icon Command field Save icon Application Tool-bar
Screen Features Title Bar Menu Bar Application Toolbar Entry Fields Status Bar
SAP Easy Access Menu Using menus Using transaction codes System > Status Using /n (end current transaction) Using /I (end the current session) Using /o (create a new session) Working with multiple sessions
Sessions An SAP session is a window in which the user may perform a particular task. A User may have up to six sessions open at one time.
System Messages E - Error an invalid entry has been made. The cursor moves to the field where the error has occurred. W -Warning, indicates a possible error. The user can continue without changing.
System Messages I - Information A- Abnormal End, indicating serious system error. Contact system personnel.
Logging Off Menu Path: System> Logoff Exit button Control Box For security purposes it is important to log off SAP at the end of the day or whenever you leave your PC. Your username is linked with every transaction you perform to provide an audit trail. When reviewing transactions or running reports the user name of the person responsible for entering or maintaining system information is displayed.
Exercises: due date – 10/31/2015 What is the transaction code for menu path: Logistics Sales and DistributionSalesOrderDisplay. What is the transaction title corresponding to MMBE? By using HELP function provided by SAP, find out what is the definition of Sales order. Find the inventory of material 1400-400 in the plant. How much of the material “Deluxe Taillight INT” is in stock ? What is the material number for the “MSI 1200 Motorcycle”? What is the total amount owed to the vendor 1000? Use search item to find the information for customer “COMPU”.