SAP AG 2004, Quick Guide, Business Maps & Engagement Tools
Solution ComposerQuick Guide
•Introduction
•Overview of the SAP Business Maps
•Quick Start – Solution Composer
•Where to find further information
•Elements in Business Maps
SAP Business Maps & Engagement Tools
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SAP Solution Composer & SAP Business Maps – An Overview
� A PC-based tool for creating & editing business maps.
� Over 360 business maps delivered with the tool
� Support customer-specific solution planning and design
� Modify and create Solution Maps and Business Scenario Maps
� Assign business goals and objectives, products, key performance indicator (KPI) definitions, user-defined properties, and attached documents to Solution Maps
� Assign role information, business documents, and other attached documents to the Business Scenario Maps
� Link the elements of the Solution Maps and Business Scenario Maps to define your own in-house and inter-enterprise solution
� Export the Solution Maps and Business Scenario Maps into Word, HTML and PowerPoint slide format
SAP Solution Composer
� A graphic representation of akey industry-specific or cross-industry business scenario.
� 300+ SAP Business Scenario Maps available
� Depicts key activities and business partners
� Quantifiable business benefits
� Link to implementation relevant content
SAP Business Scenario Maps
SAP Solution Maps: A consistentmulti-level blueprint showing theprocesses for a particular industryor cross-industry solution.
SAP Scenario-Oriented Industry Solution Maps: Oriented along a generic industry value chain, they document and illustrate the end-to-end business processes (business scenarios) of a typical enterprise in a certain industry/segment.
SAP Solution Maps
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How Can I Use SAP Business Maps & Solution Composer?
� Develop a customized solution map for your organization
� Capture and validate key business processes
� Identify your business needs and define a solution strategy
� Communicate your business vision via a common framework
for business and IT stakeholders
� Understand how SAP can support your business strategy in
the short and long term
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Quick Start – Solution Composer
How can I…
• Create a new project pg. 05
• Create a new Business Map pg. 06
• Create a new Map from an existing Reference Business Map pg. 07
• Activate “One Click Editing” pg. 08
• Modify Map using “One Click Editing” pg. 09
• Rename elements of a Map pg. 10
• Copy Parts from other Maps pg. 11
• Move Elements in a Map pg. 12
• Add New Elements to the Map pg. 13
• Delete Elements in the Map pg. 14
• Add/Edit text to the Elements pg. 15
• Open Pools Pane and Select Pool Items pg. 16
• Assigning Pool Items (e.g. Business Goals & Objectives) pg. 17
• Create Own Pool Items pg. 18
• Create User defined properties pg. 19
• Insert Hyperlinks pg. 20
• How to Export your Map as a PowerPoint/Word/HTML pg. 21
• Expand Scenarios in scenario-oriented Industry Solution Maps pg. 22
• Assign Scenario Group to Value Chain Elements pg. 23
• Assign Pool Items to the Scenario pg. 24
• Automatically create a Business Scenario Map from a Scenario pg. 25
• Toggle between Views in a Business Scenario Map pg. 26
• Adding and Connecting New Activities in Business Scenario Maps pg. 27
• Assign Roles and Documents to Business Scenario Maps pg. 28
• Assign Business Scenario Map to Solution Map pg. 29
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Create a New Project
All your work runs under a project.
To begin, create a New Project.
All your work runs under a project.
To begin, create a New Project.
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Create new Business Map
To create a new Business Map,
right mouse click on your Project
Folder. Select New > (type of map)
To create a new Business Map,
right mouse click on your Project
Folder. Select New > (type of map)
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Create a new Map from an existing Reference Business Map
Under SAP Business Maps,
select the Business Maps
you would like to use as template
by selecting the check box.
The Business Map appears in your
Project Folder
Under SAP Business Maps,
select the Business Maps
you would like to use as template
by selecting the check box.
The Business Map appears in your
Project Folder
Scenario-oriented
Industry Solution
Maps can be found
in the folder New
Industry Solution
Maps
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Activate “One Click Editing”
Reference Maps cannot be changed.
Select Edit check box. Now you can
edit the copy of the map.
Reference Maps cannot be changed.
Select Edit check box. Now you can
edit the copy of the map.
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Modify Map using “One Click Editing”
Changes can be made using the
graphic or in the tree structure:
Right mouse click and
select the appropriate menu option.
Quick and easy authoring
using "One Click Editing": This feature
guides you through the authoring
process by offering the elements which
you are able to create or change
directly on the graphic. Simply click onthe graphic to develop your content.
Changes can be made using the
graphic or in the tree structure:
Right mouse click and
select the appropriate menu option.
Quick and easy authoring
using "One Click Editing": This feature
guides you through the authoring
process by offering the elements which
you are able to create or change
directly on the graphic. Simply click onthe graphic to develop your content.
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Rename Elements of a Map
To rename elements in your
Map, right mouse click
on the element in the graphic
or in the tree structure.
Select Rename
To rename elements in your
Map, right mouse click
on the element in the graphic
or in the tree structure.
Select Rename
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Copy Parts from Other Maps
Copy elements (single processes
or whole sections) from other
Maps by selecting the element you
want to copy and Drag&Drop
it into your Map.
Note: Always copy elements to the appropriate level
Copy elements (single processes
or whole sections) from other
Maps by selecting the element you
want to copy and Drag&Drop
it into your Map.
Note: Always copy elements to the appropriate level
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Move Elements in a Map
Move elements up or
down using Drag&Drop
or by using Ctrl and the
arrows on your keyboard.
Move elements up or
down using Drag&Drop
or by using Ctrl and the
arrows on your keyboard.
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Add New Elements to the Map
To create new elements in your
Map, select the element where
the new element is to be created.
Right mouse click, select New
and choose the element you want to add.
Or add directly in the graphic.
To create new elements in your
Map, select the element where
the new element is to be created.
Right mouse click, select New
and choose the element you want to add.
Or add directly in the graphic.
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Delete Elements in the Map
To delete elements in your
Map, right mouse-click
on the element. Select Delete
To delete elements in your
Map, right mouse-click
on the element. Select Delete
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To modify text, select the text field
and make the required changes.
Right mouse-click in the text field
for formatting options
To modify text, select the text field
and make the required changes.
Right mouse-click in the text field
for formatting options
Add/Edit Text to the Elements
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Open Pools Pane and Select Pool Items
Select View > Pools Pane
from the menu bar.
Select pool item (e.g. KPIs)
Select View > Pools Pane
from the menu bar.
Select pool item (e.g. KPIs)
List of Pool Items:
• Business Documents
• Business Objectives
• KPIs
• Processes (next version)
• Products
• Employee Roles
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Assigning Pool Items (e.g. Business Goals & Objectives)
Open the pool and select
the pool item.
Use Drag&Drop to add
the pool item to the element.
Open the pool and select
the pool item.
Use Drag&Drop to add
the pool item to the element.
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Create Own Pool Items
To create your own pool,
right mouse-click on the Map/Project.
Select New > Pool > Product (item type).
Then right mouse-click on new pool folder
to create pool item.
To create your own pool,
right mouse-click on the Map/Project.
Select New > Pool > Product (item type).
Then right mouse-click on new pool folder
to create pool item.
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Create User Defined Properties (Attributes)
Select Edit > User defined Properties.
Enter your user defined properties.
Close window and the new
properties appear as
fields for your elements.
Select Edit > User defined Properties.
Enter your user defined properties.
Close window and the new
properties appear as
fields for your elements.
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Insert Hyperlink
Right mouse-click
New > Shortcut/Hyperlink
Enter URL in details screen
Right mouse-click
New > Shortcut/Hyperlink
Enter URL in details screen
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How to Export your Map as a PowerPoint/Word/HTML
Select the Business Map in your work space.
Right mouse-click and
select Save as. Select format
type (ppt, html, doc). Select Save to export
the Map into the selected format.
Select the Business Map in your work space.
Right mouse-click and
select Save as. Select format
type (ppt, html, doc). Select Save to export
the Map into the selected format.
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Expand Scenarios in scenario-oriented Industry Solution Map
To expand all at once, select
View > select
Expand Scenario Groups
To expand all at once, select
View > select
Expand Scenario Groups
To expand one Business
Scenario Group:
click on grey scenario
group bar
To expand one Business
Scenario Group:
click on grey scenario
group bar
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Assign Scenario Group to Value Chain Elements
Select Scenario Group and select Details button.
Select or deselect link (assignment) to value
chain elements.
Or Drag&Drop Scenario Group element to value
chain element in the graphic. Also Drag&Drop to
subsequent value chain elements if appropriate.
Select Scenario Group and select Details button.
Select or deselect link (assignment) to value
chain elements.
Or Drag&Drop Scenario Group element to value
chain element in the graphic. Also Drag&Drop to
subsequent value chain elements if appropriate.
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Assign Pool Items to the Scenario
Pool Items could be assigned
from the pool by Drag&Drop
Pool Items could be assigned
from the pool by Drag&Drop
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Automatically Create a Business Scenario Map from a Scenario
Click on Business Scenario in the blue window:
The new Business Scenario Map will automatically
be generated including the processes
and texts of this scenario. This is provided as a basis for further
changes to the Business Scenario Map
Click on Business Scenario in the blue window:
The new Business Scenario Map will automatically
be generated including the processes
and texts of this scenario. This is provided as a basis for further
changes to the Business Scenario Map
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Toggle between Views in a Business Scenario Map
Toggle between the Business
View and Interaction View by
selecting View > Business
View / Interaction View
Toggle between the Business
View and Interaction View by
selecting View > Business
View / Interaction View
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Adding and Connecting New Activities in Business Scenario Maps (in Interaction View)
Connect activity: Right mouse click > Set New
Link Target, select activity to be linked to
> Set New Link Target.
Click Layout to refresh page
Connect activity: Right mouse click > Set New
Link Target, select activity to be linked to
> Set New Link Target.
Click Layout to refresh page
Right mouse click in tree
structure (or graphic in the
appropriate business
partner column) to add
activity
Right mouse click in tree
structure (or graphic in the
appropriate business
partner column) to add
activity
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Assign Roles and Documents to Business Scenario Maps
Open the pool and select an
employee role/document.
Use Drag&Drop to add role
to activity and document to
connection between two activities.
Roles/documents appear as mouse-over
Open the pool and select an
employee role/document.
Use Drag&Drop to add role
to activity and document to
connection between two activities.
Roles/documents appear as mouse-over
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Assign Business Scenario Map to Solution Map
Drag&Drop Business Scenario Map
to appropriate level of Solution Map.
Select > Associate.
Business Scenario Map can be linked to the
Main Process Level in SAP Solution Map.
In addition, to the Scenario level in
scenario-oriented Industry Solution Map
Drag&Drop Business Scenario Map
to appropriate level of Solution Map.
Select > Associate.
Business Scenario Map can be linked to the
Main Process Level in SAP Solution Map.
In addition, to the Scenario level in
scenario-oriented Industry Solution Map
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Where Can I Get More Information?
SAP.comwww.sap.com/businessmapswww.sap.com/solutions/businessmaps/composer
SAP Service Marketplaceservice.sap.com/businessmapsservice.sap.com/s-composer
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SAP Solution Map: What are the different elements?
Enterprise
Management
Manufacturing (Make
to Order, Make to
Stock)
Supplier
Collaboration
(Procurement)
Service Parts
Service PartsDemand Planning &
ForecastingSupply Network
Planning
Le
ve
l 2
Le
ve
l 1
Strategic Enterprise Management
Business AnalyticsBusiness Intelligence & Decision Support
AccountingEmployee Relationship
Management & Workforce Analytics
Supply PlanningManufacturing
ExecutionSupply to Line
Inventory Management
Quality Management
Supplier Relationship
Management
Operational Procurement
Inbound Logistics
BillingVendor
PerformanceEvent
Management
Demand Planning & Forecasting
Supply Network Planning
Sales & Delivery Manufacturing ProcurementLifecycle Logistics
Forecasting (S4, S3)
Demand Planning(S4, S3)
Campaigns & Promotions (S4, S3)
Supply Network Planning and Distribution Requirements Planning (S4, S3)
Business SupportEmployee Life-Cycle &
Transaction ManagementProcurement
Financial Supply Chain Management
Fixed Asset Management
Process Categories
Main Processes
Processes
De
tail
s Details:
•Description
•Product availability
•Product
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SAP Scenario-Oriented Industry Solution Map: What are the different elements?
Le
ve
l 1
Vendors Customer Strategy Planning Merchandising Purchasing Logistics Sales Customer Relationship Management
Category Management
Market Research & Business Dev.
Merchandise & Assortment Planning
Master Data Management
Price & Revenue Management
Promotion Management
Supply Chain Planning
Vendor Relationship Management
Forecast & Replenishment
Supply Chain Execution
Buying
Inventory Management
Warehousing
Transportation
Channel Operations
Store Management
Multi-Channel Retailing
Fresh Item Management
Enterprise Management & Support
Analytics
Financials
Human Capital Management
Corporate Services
Generic Industry Value
Chain
Business Scenario Group / Business
Lever
Business
Scenario
Industry-Specific Business
Scenarios
Management and Supporting
Functions
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SAP Scenario-Oriented Industry Solution Map: What are the different elements?
Level 2 / Details
Forecast and replenishment methods deploying state-of-the art
algorithms along with a high degree of automization help retailers to avoid
critical out-of-stock situations and improve the inventory level both in
distribution centers and stores. Causal factors such as promotions, price
changes are taken into consideration to tackle the velocity of a
consumer's behavior.
Business Goals & Objectives:
Increasing Transparency & Accountability
Provide decision support
Increase data transparency
Reduce error rate
Reducing Operating Costs & Increasing Efficiency
Improve procurement processes
Reduce order processing costs
Business Scenario Maps:
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
Collaborative Planning, Forecasting & Replenishment
Other:
Links to relevant Webpages
Demand Planning & Forecasting
Replenishment Planning
Safety Stock Planning
Supplier Inventory
Collaboration
Rapid Replenishment
Planning
Multi level Replenishment
Planning
SAP KPI Definitions – Financial
� Average Inventory
SAP KPI Definitions – Process
� Finished Goods Inventory Days of Supply
� Forecast Cycle
Forecast & Replenishment
Processes
Details:
•Description
•Associated Items (from Pool)
•Hyperlinks
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SAP Scenario-Oriented Industry Solution Map: What are the different elements?
Level 3 / Process
Enterprise Services
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Level 1: Business View
SAP Business Scenario Map: What are the different elements?
� Cost advantage via online sales
� Reduced days supply inventory
� Customer Self-Information
� Interactive configuration
OEM DealerImporter
ProductionProduction
ReservationPlanning
Goods ReceiptProcessing
Search Requestvia Internet
Shipment
Tracking
Transport Control
Vehicle Locating and
Allocation
Order Processing
Order TrackingOrder Tracking
Value
Potential
Value
Potential
$ 800 per vehicle**
From 75 to35 days**
5.1%***
27.2%***
Up to 50%
$ 250 per vehicle**
Up to14%**
Business
BenefitsBusiness
Benefits
� Reduced delivery times
� Cost advantage via online sales
� Reduction in Supply Chain Costs
� Reduced inventories
� Collect information about customer requirements and preferences
� Improved market intelligence
� Faster reaction to market trends
� Increased customer satisfaction
OEM DealerImporter
ReservationPlanning
Order Processing
Vehicle Specification/Search Request
via Internet
Vehicle Locating and
Allocation
Order TrackingProduction
Goods ReceiptProcessing
ShipmentTracking
Transport Control
Activity
Business Benefits/Value Potentials
Business Partner
Level 2: Interaction View
Mouse-Over Details:
• Description
• Roles
• Business Document
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