ADMS3510June 2009Introduction to SAP ERP
ERP 2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*What are Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems?Incredibly large, extensive software packages used to manage a firms business processes.Standard software packages that must be configured to meet the needs of a companyDatabase programs with the following functions:InputStorage/RetrievalManipulationOutput
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ERP 2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*Who are the big ERP vendors?SAP, the German juggernautSysteme, Anwendungen, Produkte in der Datenverarbeitung, or Systems, Analysis and Products in Data Processing.Dont be a sap!Oracle/PeopleSoft/J. D. Edwards (J.D. Orisoft)Microsoft Great Plains, aimed at smaller companiesSAP Business One is competing product
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SAP R/3 Enterprise 2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*
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SAP R/3 Enterprise 2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*
OracleDB2MSSQLSAP can use anumber of database programsto actually store the data.
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Configuration 2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*Configuration is the process of making standard software fit your business. SAP, as an example, has:Over 8000 configuration decisionsData structuringSales divisions, distribution channelsRewriting Code (Modifications)Not recommended because of compatibility problems when updated versions of the software are installed.CustomizationWriting code at SAP-specified user exitsThird-party software solutions
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A typical manufacturing company 2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*ManufacturingProcessInputsOutputsFICOMaterialMasterVendorMasterPricingCust.MasterPricingBasicDataCalendarsCurrencies
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2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*Three-tier Client/Server Architecture
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2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*Two-tier Client/Server Architecture(configuration typical for training)
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2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*Database andApplicationServerNothing is saved on your PC. Only things saved on ourserver in Missouri are saved, and they are saved for good.SAP vs MS Office
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2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*In Window Applications, you save often so you dont lose everything when you get the Blue Screen of Death:Saving in Windows vs SAP
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2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*In SAP, there are very few delete options:
Dont save if things dont look 100% correct! Exit the transaction and start overSaving in Windows vs SAP ...2
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Clients in SAP R/3 2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*What is a client?A way to separate data in the systemIn some ways, a separate databaseAlso, a table entry
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2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*Client setup for a hypothetical company
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2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*I am data set number 00, not you!Enter Cred. Contr. area ##CR and Currency USDData Set Number (##)
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2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*System landscape for student use
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2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*To log on to an R/3 system with the SAP Gui, you need the proprietary SAP Gui (Graphical User Interface) software loaded on your system and an internet connectionAccount onSAP R/3 System at hosting siteInternet ConnectionPC with SAP GuiLogging On SAP GUI
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2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*First, you need to tell the SAP Gui which system you want to log into:If you dont haveany systems defined,click on New ItemSAP GUI Configuration
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2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*Text description (free)Address of system (e.g.sapd.umsystem.edu) SAP Router usually not requiredR/3 System SelectedSystem NumberFrequently 00, but not alwaysSystem IDLogical name of systemSystem Definition (provided by UCC)
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Configured SAP Gui 2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*Select System: double-click or Logon button
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2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*Enter Client
Enter User (R/3 Account)
Enter Password (R/3 Account)
Dont worry about languageEnglish will default inLogging On
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SAP User-IDs and Passwords
SAPGUI - System IDIS4SAPGUI - DescriptionIS4 -SAP ERP 2005 (6.0)SAPGUI - Application Serversbasap72.sba.uwm.eduSAPGUI - System Number00Client Number225Student Userids... Will be advisedStudent Passwords(case sensitive)... Will be advised
2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*On the first time logging in toa new account, you will haveto change the passwordtryTo remember your newPassword WITHOUT WRITINGIT DOWN!
Then a message or two
Then . . . .Logging On ...2
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2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*SAP Easy AccessMaster Data EntryTransaction Data EntrySuccess !!
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Implementation Guide (IMG) 2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*Where ConfigurationTakes Place
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Data Types 2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*Master DataData that is relatively stableMaterials, Customers, VendorsTransaction DataData that is relatively temporaryStored at various stages of a business processCustomer orders, purchase orders, production orders, customer payments
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Transaction Data 2008 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.*Transactions flow down the river of time
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