Business Process Management use cases within an SAP Environment

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Hi,
Thanks a Ton for the info. Just to let you know that the link has been changed...
Here is the new link...
http://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/BPMUC/BusinessProcessManagementUseCases
Regards,
SrinivaS

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Business process manager using Apex

Has anyone implemented a declarative, generic business process/workflow engine similar to Oracle's BPEL Process Manager using Apex? There are some threads on this forum talking about BPEL's predecessor Oracle Workflow, an open source engine called PL/Flow and the like but they are more than 4 years old. I also see some survey/questionnaire type applications but they don't have process flow, routing, approvals, notifications and all that stuff. Other vendors have similar end-to-end solutions.
Comments? Thanks

Hi there,
I've been trying to find more information about the same subject but it does not seems to be a very popular issue, I'm shocked!
I've learned that 10g came with a workflow server buy it's not longer offered in 11g. The reason of course is to sell oracle BPMN/BPEL; unfortunately these tools are way out of my budget, they are good tools but extremely costly.
Therefore, i've done some research about open source alternative that i could merge with apex applications to include routing, approvals via email, notifications, etc. And luckly there are a lot, too many to list, take a look at the link below
http://java-source.net/open-source/workflow-engines
Let me know if you find osme other alternatives,
Thanks,

Installing Oracle Business Process Manager

Hi All,
I downloaded the windows version of the oracle web-services manager from the site http://www.oracle.com/technology/software/tech/webservices/index.html
When I run the setup,windows appear with the heading
Welcome to the Oracle Web Services Manager .NET Agent 4.0.2 Installer
So,I like to ask is this the right package?Infact,I could not find any reasonable installation guide for oracle web services manager.So any pointers would be appreciated.
The other thing I am wondering if someone knows about the documentation on how to integrate oracle business process manager and web-services manager.
Actually I like to use certificated based WS-Security so for this reason I need to know how it can be integrated into oracle business process manager using web-services manager.Thanks for any help.
Kashif

Wat are you actually want to do?
Wich Oracle product do you want tp install? Oracle BPEL, Oracle WebService Manager, ...
Links to docs:
general http://docs.oracle.com
bpel downloads: http://www.oracle.com/technology/software/products/ias/bpel/index.html
bpel homepage: http://www.oracle.com/solutions/integration/feature_bpel.html
bpel docs: http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/ias/bpel/htdocs/101202_support.html

Workflows within the SAP environment

Hello,
for my diploma i'm evaluating the different workflow technologies within the sap environment. Therefor i set up a list with the different technologies and want to know if i'm missing something.
1) ALE
2) MDM Workflow
3) Business Workflow aka Adhoc Workflow
(CRM Workflow, SCM Workflow are synonym to the Business Workflow)
4) SAP Webflow aka SAP Workflow
(kind of a successor of Business Workflow)
5) Guided Procedures
6) Business Process Engine aka ccBPM
Are these the most used Workflows within the SAP environment or is something missing?
And what is the difference between SAP Business Workflow and SAP Webflow? Some source say these two are nearly the same, except the "web-capability" of Webflow...
btw: Sorry for posting this question in the Coffee Corner but its a farreaching area and i dont know which other forum it would fit better...
thx for replys
Matthias

Matthias -
Please be assured that there was no irony or sarcasm intended - if you can complete the evaluation task that you have set for yourself, it will not only be a wonderful achievement but also something that I'm sure many here would want to read and comment on.
The one thing to keep in mind - perhaps the most important thing - is that technological alternatives are never pursued rationally. Rather, they are generally pursued for the worst of reasons - someone's opinion of where "the market" is going at any given point in time.
So unless you can get an SAP "insider" to explain to you why SAP's workflow alternatives developed the way they did, you will not really have a complete picture.
Of course, it's also true that sometimes good things can happen for the worst of reasons, so perhaps the "inside" history of workflow at SAP is irrelevant.
The reason I'm going on about this is because I still don't think "the powers that be" at Walldorf have realized yet that the way to get pre-NW clients to NW200nx (NWDS, WDA, WDJ, GP, VC) is to get them to use regular old workflow first.
There is nothing in NWDS, WDA, WDJ, GP, and VC that can't be done in a pre-NW environment using a combination of user exits, BAdI's, BAPI's, and workflows.
And if SAP customers were to start using these older techniques to implement "integrated" and "process-driven" applications, then they would get into a "state-of-mind" that would make them much more confident of their ability to handle NW techniques, and much more aware of the benefits resuling therefrom.
As the old saying goes -
you've got to take folks from what they know to what they don't
i.e. you can't simply "shock and awe" customers into what you want them to start using.
Sorry to go on like this, but all these matters are tied up in the project you are about to undertake ...
Regards
djh

SAP TechEd- Business Process Management Sessions

Looking for answers on "Business Process Management, Integration and Collaboration," check out the related educational sessions at SAP TechEd 2011 ([Las Vegas|http://bit.ly/pAlIoQ], [Bangalore|http://bit.ly/pPxA9X ], [Madrid|http://bit.ly/pjjfyE ]). [Register today|http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/sapteched]!

It's Netweaver. For more details:
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/EN/30/c4461ff69d5a438f1286e344b545fa/frameset.htm
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WS-Security compatibility using Oracle Business Process Manager

Hi All,
Actually I like to invoke couple of secure services running on seperate server.These services are secured using WS-security.So I am just wondering how to configure Oracle Business process Manager so that process bpel file uses the certificates.I could not find any relevant documentation Is there any documentation available which explains how to do this?
I would appreciate your help.
Kind Regards
Kashif

yes we do native in Oracle BPEL PM (username token) - as explained here
http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/ias/bpel/documents/bpel_admin_10.1.3.1.0.pdf page 30
for more sophisticated ws sec stuff, pls use Oracle Webservice Manager

Webinar: Unified Business Process Management

SAP NetWeaver Know-How Network Webinar:
Unified Business Process Management
Wednesday 28 July 2004
11 a.m. EDT
On Wednesday 28 July, George Yu hosts the webinar titled Unified Business Process Management as part of the ongoing SAP NetWeaver Know-How Network Webinar Series.
Heres how George describes his webinar presentation:
In the famous SAP NetWeaver refrigerator, we have seen two Business Process Management (BPM) execution products: the Ad-hoc Workflow for People Integration and Cross-Component BPM for Process Integration. In addition, we have business process monitoring in SAP Solution Manager and business process modeling in ARIS for SAP NetWeaver (just released). SAP has a plan to form a BPM lifecycle including modeling, model-based configuration, execution and monitoring, with a shared repository and a consistent appearance. This is our Unified BPM. We will give a detailed discussion on this subject in the coming Webinar on July 28, 2004.
SDN invites you to post your questions to the presenter prior to the webinar and continue the online discussion afterward.
How to Participate
(Please go to the SDN Events page to see the article and download the PDF presentation)
Dial-in Information:
Date: Wednesday 28 July 2004
Time: 11 a.m. EDT
Within the U.S., call: +1.888.428.4473
Outside the U.S., call: +1.651.291.0618
Password: NetWeaver04
WebEx Information:
Topic: SAP NetWeaver Know-How Network
Date: Wednesday 28 July 2004
Time: 11 a.m. EDT
Meeting Number: 742391500
Meeting Password: netweaver04 (lowercase)
WebEx Link: sap.webex.com
Replay Information:
A recorded replay of this call will be available for approximately three months after the webinar. Access this recording by dialing the appropriate number and using the replay access code 720151.
Toll-free: +1.800.475.6701
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About the SAP NetWeaver Know-How Webinar Series
The SAP NetWeaver Know-How Webinar Series is driven by the SAP NetWeaver Regional Implementation Group (RIG), part of the SAP Development organization. The mission of the SAP NetWeaver RIG is to enable customers, employees, and partners to successfully implement the SAP NetWeaver solution. This SAP RIG has expertise in BI, EP, XI, and WebAS. They contribute their implementation expertise to the SDN implementation forums as well as to the SAP NetWeaver Know-How Webinar Series.
Disclaimer
SDN is not responsible for any changes to the webinar schedule. The webinar schedule may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.

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Who think Pompey ain't.
Brandye is probably best suited to answer this ..... and it is currently the weekend......
So please make the hard working Brandye have the weekend for her enjoyment!
(Of course she may be on vacations for all I know and you will have a 2 week wait!)
In practice this will come live 10 to 13 weeks after the beta ( I think 13 or just over is more common ...) ... could be a little later due to it being the holiday season for most people.

Sign Up for NEW APJ Business Process Management Experts Call

APJ Business Process Management Experts Call
SAP is announcing a Business Process Management Experts Call for Asia Pacific. During this new bi-monthly call, we will share customer experiences on BPM, discuss BPM trends & directions, and discuss solutions to common BPM problems.
Date:   20 Aug, Thursday*
*Time:   2pm SG / 4pm Sydney / 11.30am Mumbai
[Click here to see the full invite in your browser|http://www28.sap.com/mk/get/APJ_09_BPM_EXPERTS_AUG18_INV]
[Sign Up Here |http://www.sap-webinars.com/bus_process_mgmt/register.php]
On our first call, the following topics will be covered:
     u2022 Evolution to BPMN 2.0 - Learn about why Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) 2.0 is an important step forward for business process standards and why it needs to be in your IT and business process roadmap
     u2022 Proving the BPM ROI - Learn how an APJ customer is planning to save more than USD 20K a year from one process
     u2022 SAP's Process Modelling Strategy - Learn about the common process layer, a common design- and runtime layer for business processes catering the needs for developers, process architects as well as business process experts
[Register for this webcast|http://www.sap-webinars.com/bus_process_mgmt/register.php] on Aug 20, Thursday at 2pm (SG) by clicking on the link above.
Edited by: Adelyne Loke on Aug 17, 2009 10:29 AM

SIGN UP FOR #2 BPM EXPERTS CALL ON NOV 17 (@ 1PM SG TIME)
In this 2nd session of the BPM Experts call series, our BPM expert will share with you how BPM can be made more accessible to the general business user.
Discover some of the upcoming technology features from SAP that can help speed up the adoption of BPM within your organization. You will learn about some of the BPM Research work we are advancing with Web 2.0 technology from Google, and look at how we can use Adobe forms for increased office productivity.
We will also take this opportunity to share one of our customer's experiences with BPM Methodology, and why having the right methodology is important to a sustainable BPM initiative in your organization.
Register for this webcast on Nov 17, Tuesday at 1pm (SG) below.
To view the eDM on your browser: [Click Here|http://www28.sap.com/mk/get/SG_09_BPMXPERTS_NOV17_INV]
REGISTER FOR BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT WEBCAST
Date: 17 Nov, Tuesday
Time: 1.00pm SG / 4.00 pm Sydney / 10.30am Mumbai
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Business Process Management Tool Evaluation ARIS or Systems Architect?

Hi Group
I have joined this community yesterday, so I am pretty much new here.
I work as a Business Process Analyst for a semi govt company. I have been tasked for evaluating a tool for business process management.
Current scenario is as under:
1) We are using Microsoft visio as a mapping software
2) BPMN standards for process modelling
3) The design phase of our new ERP software will be starting soon.
4) My company has got vision to become BPM company over the years, we are at very early stage of it.
The questions I have are,
1) Is it worth getting ARIS or System Architect at this stage only for modelling. If now what are the justifications?
2) Based on your experience what are the steps involved in evaluating such tools
3) How hard is it to import those visio drawings into ARIS or System Architect
Your response is much appreciated
Thanks
Hemal

Hi,
My view (I work as an Enterprise Architect for a very large Resources Company).
Visio is a drawing tool. It produces nice diagrams and drawings which have no real connection with the process objects, or system objects they represent. typically an organisation ends up with 1,000's of these e diagrams which end up all having to be maintained (and usually are not) so quickly end up being largely out of date and useless.
Tools like ARIS and other BPM tools, are purpose built Modelling tools. The Process Models built, and each and every object they are composed of are stored in a single, searchable and reportable object oriented database. Each object (if the tool is implemented correctly) has exactly 1 original keyed by a Globally unique Identifier. Other occurrences or copies of that object can be created that are used in multiple places, in multiple processes. Hence maintenance should be easier. If a change is required to the object, change it in one place only, and its automatically also updated in all the other object copies or occurrences. try that with Visio.
Further, if the models are created using the required and correct notation (for example BPMN or BPEL, then they may be exported into or integrated into application or execution layers that support these notations. Usually this is a part automatic, and part manual process. Hence the BPM models are living representations (not 100% but at least some %) of the running code or processes in your systems.
Eventually the nirvana will be when this model to execution paradigm is 100% automated, for 100% of business processes, across any platform or system architecture required. A good dream eh!
The proviso is that all this is designed, built and governed correctly. Like most things, the idea can be good, but the execution bad.
There are several examples of BPM Modelling tools that are available as free downloads. Savvion, Tibco and Intallio are 3 that come to mind that do this. Perhaps try one or more?
ARIS has the advantage that it is more integrated with SAP than any of the others.
The other think that has influenced us toward ARIS is that SAP now use it internally (so I am told) to define and govern the services that end up in their products. the Process is called PIC (Process Integration Content).
There is a separate thread on it Do SAP Plan to Productise the PIC Internal Process for Customers & ISV's?.
Hope this helps.
Phil G.
Message was edited by:
Phil Gleadhill

Regarding BPM (Business Process Management)

Hi Friends
    present i am work on SAP Enterprise Portal i.e NW CE 7.1 and BPM (Business Process Management) environment So I need
    some documents. Could you share the documents you are having.
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        Any BPM Architecture ( If any Folows)?
        Use Of BPM?
        Why BPM?
        Why Not BPM?
       CaseStudy BPM?
And How to work on BPM ? Can u send any Doc pls Send
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Vijay Kalluri

Hi,
Please visit the BPM section on BPX community to get started:
http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/bpx/bpm
Also there are several blogs available on Introcuction to BPM, just search for Netweaver BPM and you'll get many results.
Cheers,
Arafat

ERP Business Process Manager position

Hello,
I am an Executive Recruiter looking for an ERP Business Process Manager that has full-life cycle SAP HR experience. I have a client in the Central Pennsylvania area that is looking for a full-time employee. I was hoping to use this forum for referrals or potential interest. This position is permanent, but my client is open to sponsoring or someone with a consultant background. Please let me know if anyone would like additional information. I look forward to hearing back from anyone that is interested in learning more. Take care.
Chris

Hi there,
I've been trying to find more information about the same subject but it does not seems to be a very popular issue, I'm shocked!
I've learned that 10g came with a workflow server buy it's not longer offered in 11g. The reason of course is to sell oracle BPMN/BPEL; unfortunately these tools are way out of my budget, they are good tools but extremely costly.
Therefore, i've done some research about open source alternative that i could merge with apex applications to include routing, approvals via email, notifications, etc. And luckly there are a lot, too many to list, take a look at the link below
http://java-source.net/open-source/workflow-engines
Let me know if you find osme other alternatives,
Thanks,

Regarding Oracle Business Process Manager and WS-Security

Hi All,
Actually I like to invoke couple of secure services running on seperate
server runnnig JWSDP.These services are using WS-security,so I am just
wondering if it possible to call these webservices through Oracle
Business Process Manager.
As our secure services are using JWSDP so thats the reason we prefer to
use the BPEL engine which deployed on top of JWSDP so that We dont
have to confront with compatable issues among different toolkits.
So I am just wondering do you think that Oracle business process manager
ws-secuirity implementation can use the JWSDP implementation i.e
xws-security implementation,in otherwords is it possible to use JWSDP
with Oracle business process manager for using the ws-security?Thanks.
I would appreciate your help.
Kashif

yes we do native in Oracle BPEL PM (username token) - as explained here
http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/ias/bpel/documents/bpel_admin_10.1.3.1.0.pdf page 30
for more sophisticated ws sec stuff, pls use Oracle Webservice Manager

Sharepoint Out of the Box as Business Process Management (BPM) Tool

How Sharepoint out of the box can be used as Business Process Management tool? Like we have K2.

Hi Bharat,
Thanks for posting your query,
All versions of SharePoint support workflows based on windows workflow foundation. SharePoint Server includes some predefined advanced workflows such as Approval, Collect feedback, Collect signatures. WSS 3.0 and SharePoint foundation contains simple "3
steps workflow".
But all versions support custom workflows and custom worflow steps created in SharePoint Designer or Visual Studio.
You can customize forms with SharePoint Designer, Visual Studio or InfoPath.
Also, check out below mentioned URLs to know more on this functionality in SharePoint 2013
https://support.office.com/en-sg/article/Overview-of-workflows-included-with-SharePoint-d74fcceb-3a64-40fb-9904-cc33ca49da56
http://www.actsolution.net/Pages/SharePoint/Business-Process-Management.aspx
http://www.slideshare.net/SPTechConSanFrancisco/using-sharepoint-for-business-process-management-by-eugene-rosenfeld-sptechcon
http://www.slideshare.net/AndreasAschauer/sharepoint-2013-as-a-bpm-workflow-management-system
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee424392(v=office.15).aspx
I hope this is helpful to you, mark it as Helpful.
If this works, Please mark it as Answered.
Regards,
Dharmendra Singh (MCPD-EA | MCTS)
Blog : http://sharepoint-community.net/profile/DharmendraSingh

Business Content for Business Process Management (BPM)

Hi,
Can anyone point me in the direction for documents describing the Business Content (or SAP delivered) construction/development of BPM?
Thanks!

Hi Audrey,
You can have a look at these:
(Development of the BMP)
Cross-Component Business Process Management (CCBPM) with XI 3.0
https://sdn.sap.com/irj/servlet/prt/portal/prtroot/com.sapportals.km.docs/documents/a1-8-4/sap netweaver rig webinar - cross-component business process management with xi 3.0.pdf
SAP XI 3.0 SP1 - Tutorial Defining a Business Process
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/servlet/prt/portal/prtroot/com.sap.km.cm.docs/library/xi/3.0/sap xi 3.0 sp1 - tutorial defining a business process.pdf
these below you can find at:
http://service.sap.com/nw04
SAP NetWeaver in Detail -
Process Integration -
SAP Exchange Infrastructure -
Media Library -
Miscellaneous
SAP XI 3.0 - Cross-Component BPM (Virtual Classroom)
https://websmp101.sap-ag.de/~sapdownload/011000358700005239612003E/V00512_Volmering_221003.vcm
SAP XI 3.0 - BPM Click-through 1 (SAP Tutor)
https://websmp101.sap-ag.de/~sapdownload/011000358700005237162003E/ccBPM_Lev1_MergeSplit.sim
SAP XI 3.0 - BPM Click-Through 2 (SAP Tutor)
https://websmp101.sap-ag.de/~sapdownload/011000358700005239282003E/ccBPM_MergeSplit.sim
Regards,
Michal

Business Process Expert General Discussion Forum and Sap Solutions ERP- MM

Hi Experts,
Can somebody explains me difference between Business Process Expert General Discussion Forum and Sap Solutions-->ERP-MM. Also tell me where I can get QM Module forum.
Full points, if helped.
GR.
Edited by: G R on Mar 7, 2008 9:26 AM

Hi
You can visit " Product life cycle management (PLM)" for QM related issue posting.
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