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ERP
What are Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems? Incredibly large, extensive software packages used
to manage a firm’s business processes. Standard software packages that must be
configured to meet the needs of a company Database programs with the following functions:
Input Storage/Retrieval Manipulation Output
28,610+ Tables in SAP
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ERP
Who are the big ERP vendors? SAP, the German juggernaut
Systeme, Anwendungen, Produkte in der Datenverarbeitung, or
Systems, Analysis and Products in Data Processing. Don’t be a sap!
Oracle/PeopleSoft/J. D. Edwards (J.D. Orisoft) Microsoft Great Plains, aimed at smaller
companies SAP Business One is competing product
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SAP R/3 Enterprise
FIFinancial
Accounting
COControlling
WorkflowPPProd.
Planning
SDSales &Distrib.
MMMaterials
Mgmt.
QMQualityMgmt.
PMPlantMaint.
HRHuman
Resources
AMAssetMgmt.
PSProjectSystem
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SAP R/3 Enterprise
OracleDB2
MSSQL
SAP can use anumber of database programsto actually store the data.
FIFinancial
Accounting
COControlling
WorkflowPPProd.
Planning
SDSales &Distrib.
MMMaterials
Mgmt.
QMQualityMgmt.
PMPlantMaint.
HRHuman
Resources
AMAssetMgmt.
PSProjectSystem
FIFinancial
Accounting
COControlling
WorkflowPPProd.
Planning
SDSales &Distrib.
MMMaterials
Mgmt.
QMQualityMgmt.
PMPlantMaint.
HRHuman
Resources
AMAssetMgmt.
PSProjectSystem
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Configuration
Configuration is the process of making standard software fit your business. SAP, as an example, has:
Over 8000 configuration decisions Data structuring
Sales divisions, distribution channels Rewriting Code (Modifications)
Not recommended because of compatibility problems when updated versions of the software are installed.
Customization Writing code at SAP-specified user exits
Third-party software solutions
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Fitter Snacker Company
ManufacturingProcess
Inputs Outputs
FI
CO
MaterialMaster
VendorMaster
Pricing
Cust.Master
Pricing
BasicData
CalendarsCurrencies
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Three-tier Client/Server Architecture
USER PCsUSER PCs
ApplicationServer
ApplicationServer
ApplicationServer
ApplicationServer
DatabaseServer
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Two Tier Client/Server System(Training Configuration)
User PCs
Database andApplication
Server
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SAP vs. MS Office
Database andApplication
Server
Nothing is saved on your PC. Only things saved on ourserver in Missouri are saved, and they are saved for good.
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Saving in Windows vs. SAP
In Window Applications, you save often so you don’t lose everything when you get the Blue Screen of Death:
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In SAP, there are very few delete options:
Don’t save if things don’t look 100% correct! Exit the transaction and start over
Saving in Windows vs. SAP
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Clients in SAP R/3
What is a client? A way to separate data in the system In some ways, a separate database Also, a table entry
FieldMandt
201
201
201
202
202
Column (attribute)
Row(Record)
Client
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Fitter Snacker SetupFitter Snacker Setup
SAP 5 ServerClient 501
01 Fitter Snacker
02 Fitter Snacker
03 Fitter Snacker
99 Fitter Snacker
Client 502
01 Fitter Snacker
02 Fitter Snacker
03 Fitter Snacker
99 Fitter Snacker
Client 503
01 Fitter Snacker
02 Fitter Snacker
03 Fitter Snacker
99 Fitter Snacker
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Data Set Number (##)
I am data set number 00, not you!
Enter Cred. Contr. area ##CR and Currency USD
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SAP 5 System Landscape
201Config.
202CATT Test
203FS Master
501FS Student
502FS Student
503FS Student
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Logging On – SAP Gui
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 connection
Account onSAP R/3 System
in Missouri
Internet Connection
PC with SAP Gui
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SAP Gui Configuration
First, you need to tell the SAP Gui which system you want to log into:
If you don’t haveany systems defined,click on New Item
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System Definition (provided by UCC)
Text description (free)
Address of system (e.g.sapd.umsystem.edu)
SAP Router usually not required
R/3 System Selected
System NumberFrequently 00, but not always
System IDLogical name of system
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Configured SAP Gui
Select System: double-click or Logon button
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Logging On
Enter Client
Enter User (R/3 Account)
Enter Password (R/3 Account)
Don’t worry about language—English will default in
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Logging On
On the first time logging in toa new account, you will haveto change the password—tryTo remember your newPassword WITHOUT WRITINGIT DOWN!
Then a message or two
Then . . . .
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Success!
SAP Easy Access•Master Data Entry•Transaction Data Entry
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Implementation Guide (IMG)
Where ConfigurationTakes Place
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Data Types
Master Data Data that is relatively stable
Materials, Customers, Vendors
Transaction Data Data that is relatively temporary Stored at various stages of a business
processCustomer orders, purchase orders, production
orders, customer payments
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Transaction Data
Transactions flow down the river of time
