Need inputs on SAP PLM

Hi,
Need inputs on Possible risk factors/problems/shortcommings/drawbacks (if any) with SAP PLM.
If you have any good document/weblink,please share,will be very much valuable for our project initiation.
Thanks
Avinash

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Need input in SAP---webservice----SAP scenario/

Hello All,
I have a requirement like this.
IDOC will be triggered and that IDOC information i need to send to one webservice as request and retrun i will get the responce.
that responce i need to map to inbound proxy.
Please let me know with out using BPM can we do this scenario, if yes how?
if we cant do with out BPM then what are the steps in BPM.
Thanks and Regards,
Chinna
Edited by: chinnasapxi on Nov 18, 2009 5:00 AM

Hi Chinna,
Just to add, you can also call the webservice from UDF using SOAP lookup. This would ease up your scenario. You just need to configure IDOC to proxy scenario, with SOAP lookup in mapping. Have a look at these blogs for more deatils-
1. /people/bhavesh.kantilal/blog/2006/11/20/webservice-calls-from-a-user-defined-function
2. http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/index?rid=/library/uuid/a0b6bb9d-7689-2c10-52a7-c3bd341d4e5f&overridelayout=true
Regards,
Sunil Chandra

Sap plm-qm functionalities implementation

I need to implement SAP PLM FMEA ,CONTROL PLAN for APQC process.
what are process steps that need to be implemented. What are the master data required and configuration need to be done.
Can anyone help me to understand about this.

Hi,
Please go through the below articles on FMEA and control plan
http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/7057a7f2-ef7c-2c10-a1b5-85469a06372b?QuickLink=index&overridelayout=true
http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/0063c232-199e-2c10-5482-eed82c19b416?QuickLink=index&overridelayout=true
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Hari

Need Inputs - Creation of webservice in SAP R3 through PI

Hi Experts,
Need inputs that my client wants me to create an webservice in SAP/R3 through PI and they (client) will call it by their 3rd party software.
Webservice contain fields like :- Comany_Code, Location_Code,Item _code etc.
SAP -
> PI ---> 3rd party
Is this possible through PI ? Please comment !
Thanks.

Hi,
If you have such kinda requirement , then it is easy to create WSDL(webservice) on PI System..
Create a normal Xi Interface with normal Steps .....
Your Sender DataType will be acc to Your requirement as clients want...
go to tools - Define webservice ... ( will Use Outound Service Interface and namespace)
read the template and Put values in there . This will genrate a WSDL for you ,
You Can give this Genertaed , WSDL File to Client to consume in their application and Pass data to it ..
Hope it helps ..
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Prabhat Sharma.

New to SAP PLM ( I need advice pls)

Hi,
I will appreciate some advice please.
I'm interested in SAP and plan to gain certification in SAP PLM (Project Management Modules), but I've not got any SAP experience. I've got under 3yrs experience in Project Administrator, Support and Coordinator type roles, got my Certification in PRINCE 2 Practitioner level, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Practitioner level, PPSO and ITIL foundation level.
Where will you advice I place myself looking for a SAP role, Iu2019m not looking to get a consultancy type role or anything like that, just something that will get me into the SAP career path with my project background.
Also is SAP PLM the best or only focus for me given my Project background?
Finally, any advice on companies that will consider someone with my profile?
Thanks,
Fumi

Hi Fumi
Here PLM stands for Product Lifecycle Management. Forum is to discuss and get solution on the problems faced while implementation.
Sorry forum members may not answer for the subject
Regards
Atul

SAP PLM, ERP, PPM relationships

Hi PLM experts,
I have some questions about the SAP PLM products as below, would you share your insights? Thanks.
1. Most of PLM sub-modules are the functions of SAP ECC components as I see. So what's the relationship between SAP PLM and SAP ECC?
2. SAP PLM can be installed as an independent instance or as an integrated instance with SAP ECC as I read from document. Is it correct?
3. I read SAP PPM can be installed as an independent instance as well, what's PPM relationship to SAP PLM?
4. Most PLM user interface is using Web UI. Is it based ABAP webdynpro or Java webdynpro? Someone told me it's based on FPM framework in ABAP wedynpro. If you know, please share me your idea as well.
5. Any workflow function in SAP PLM? If user requires workflow to manage R&D process in SAP PLM, is it using similar ABAP workflow technology as in SAP ECC? Or java-based workflow as in BPM?
Appreciate your expert share.

Hi Justin,
see responses below:
1. Most of PLM sub-modules are the functions of SAP ECC components as I see. So what's the relationship between SAP PLM and SAP ECC?
SAP PLM capabilities are an integral part of SAP ECC, some are natively available like SAP GUI based BOM Management, Classification, Variant Configuration, Engineeering Change Management, etc., some , especially those in the PLM Web UI, need to be activated through Business Functions made available in various standard SAP ECC Enhancement Packages and partially licensed, like e.g. Engineering Record, Product Structure Synchronization, Access Control Management.
2. SAP PLM can be installed as an independent instance or as an integrated instance with SAP ECC as I read from document. Is it correct?
Yes.
3. I read SAP PPM can be installed as an independent instance as well, what's PPM relationship to SAP PLM?
SAP PPM is a a standalone product with its own license. It integrates into SAP ERP/PLM and other legacy and Business Suite solutions.
4. Most PLM user interface is using Web UI. Is it based ABAP webdynpro or Java webdynpro? Someone told me it's based on FPM framework in ABAP wedynpro. If you know, please share me your idea as well.
PLM Web UI is ABAP WebDynpro. And yes, it uses Floor Plan Manager.
5. Any workflow function in SAP PLM? If user requires workflow to manage R&D process in SAP PLM, is it using similar ABAP workflow technology as in SAP ECC? Or java-based workflow as in BPM?
SAP Business Workflow is leveraged in SAP PLM. Anyone can feel free to use SAP BPM as well, especially if workflows are crossing applications, and need to be orchestrated accordingly.
Hope this helps.
Ulf.

Difference between SAP PM & SAP PLM

Hi All,
I wanted to know about the difference between SAP PM, SAP PLM & SAP EAM(Enterprise Asset Management)
What business purpose SAP PLM serves & is SAP PLM an ECC component or separate product such as CRM/SRM ?
Please anyone let me know .
Thanks in advance .
rgds

Hi,
the difference between PLM and PM is the following:
PM is a SAP component for plant maintenance in which you can plan and maintain equipments, work centers and materials that need regular checking.
PLM is the product lifecycle management in which various SAP components are involved see the thread [PLM forum|PLM Forum;. PLM defines the process of a product from its creation to its end, where as this can be seen as a cyclic process because the end of a product can lead to a new product that evolves from the original product and in which knowledge gained from the various steps in PLM is involved.
I hope that this replies your question.
Regards
Chiranjeevi

In sap plm projects

hi guru.
in sap plm projects is this necessary , to generate the reports,scripts.
what is exactly sap plm projects,give some idea briefly.because just recently
i got offer for working in sap plm development projects.
help me.
thanks& regards
subhasis

Hi Subhasis,
Are you a Technical/Functional i.e. ABAP/Functional please let me know?
If you are a Technical (ABAP) then you no need to worry about your work in PLM
your work remains same as of ABAP. i.e. you will be working on Function Modules, User Exits, Field Exits, Report Design, Scripts & enhancements etc.
The Objects/Area which you will be dealing are : Document Managment System (DMS), Engineering Change Management (ECM), & CAD Integration yes i forget to mentioned you will be working on "Interfaces" too. and rest in PS or CProjects & CFolders based on the Scenarios/Requirements of your Project.
If you are a Functional:
Then working in PLM is still easy if you have a experience of working in SAP,
First part of your PLM is PDM (Product Data Managment) which deals with
DMS, ECM, CAD Integration, Material Master, BOM etc
Basically you have to integrate all these objects or business objects precicely speaking to all the modules of the SAP R/3.
Welcome to the board.
If you have any specific questions, you can write at SDN, SDN team will help you at maximum, no need to worry.
Best Regards
Rehman
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SAP PLM

Hi Guys
I am have working on PDM(Team center), VPM(Enovia DPM) and Catia V5 since 2 years now and I am planning to change to SAP PLM. Can any one help me Do i need to Have knowledge in any other things other then PDM, VPM to start up with SAP PLM.
If I want to take p my certification in SAP PLM where can i get it,( Do i need to contact Siemens for it or i can try with some other place)
Your help will be Appreciated
Pradeep

Hi Pradeep,
1.As you have worked in PDM (Team Center), and other CAD packages, you will be knowing the Functional processes/activities involved in the PLM which is very much required to learn and give solutions in SAP PLM.
2. As you must have worked with BOM, Documents, workflows, Organizational hierarchies, Roles & Responsibilities (Draftsmen, Junior/Assist Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Project Manager etc etc) and their authorizations.
3. So with these things it is very easy to learn & work with SAP PLM, if you are currently working in non-sap or any functional domain, you can join any SAP implementation company as a Trainee or Fresher and get trained on SAP
or there are many training institutes which train SAP even for 25-30K without certification. (You will get a fare idea about what SAP is )
Even SAP PLM starts with PDM Objects like, Material Master, Document Managment System, Engineering Change Managment (Versioning/Revisioning for BOM, MM, DIR), Bill of Materials, Classification System (Classes, Characteristics, Object Dependencies etc) all this are PDM Objects in SAP.
And there is Collaboration Projects, Collabortion Folders and CAD Integrations. etc these all together constitutes a SAP PLM
For Certification on SAP PLM below mentioned are details. and follow the link as well
https://websmp203.sap-ag.de/certification
SAP Consultant Certification
Solution Consultant PLM - Project Management with mySAP ERP 2005
Software components: SAP ERP Central Component 6.0
Certification exam is included in course TPLM22 and is also offered in separate certification events at many SAP locations.
Certification ID (Booking code):
C_TPLM22_05
Certification duration: 3 hours
Number of certification questions: 30
Required certificates for participation in this certification test: None
Consultant Academy courses for certification preparation: TPLM20 (Project Management I), TPLM22 (Project Management II (Case Study))
Alternative Project Team Training courses for certification preparation:
PLM
200 (Project Management), PLM210 (Project Management - Structuring), PLM 220 (Project Management Logistic), PLM230 (Project Management Controlling), PLM240 (Project Management Reporting)
Please note that you are not allowed to use any reference materials during the certification test (no access to online documentation or to any SAP system).
The certification test Solution Consultant PLM Project Management with mySAP ERP 2005 verifies the knowledge in the area of the mySAP Product Lifecycle Management for the consultant profile Project Management. This certificate proves that the candidate has a basic understanding within this consultant profile, and can implement this knowledge practically in projects.
The certification test consists of questions from the areas specified below:
Topic Areas
1. Project Structuring (+++)
Basic data in PS: work breakdown structure, network and activities, milestones, PS texts, documents
Project Builder and project planning board
Project simulation
Standard work breakdown structure, standard network
Assembly processing
2. Dates (+)
Time scheduling and scheduling (network scheduling, project scheduling, overall network scheduling)
Actual dates
3. Resources (+)
Work center
Capacity planning and capacity evaluation
Workforce planning to HR resource
Confirmation and working time sheet
Internet scenarios
Workflows in PS
4. Material (+)
Work breakdown structure BOM
BOM PS interface
Component assignment in the network
Material procurement through in-house production or external procurement
Collective stock and project stock
Requirements grouping
Progress tracking
ProMan
Delivery from the project
5. Costs and Budget (++)
Cost planning in the work breakdown structure
Network costing
Assigning orders to the project
Budgeting and availability control
Commitment and actual costs through account assignment and order assignment
6. Revenue and Payments (+)
Revenue and payment planning in the project
Sales pricing and quotation creation
Resource-related billing
Milestone billing and down payment processing
7. Period-End Closing (+)
Template allocation
Application of overhead
Interest calculation
Progress analysis and Progress Analysis Workbench.
Results analysis
Incoming orders
Settlement
8 Miscellaneous (+)
Exernal service and service activities
Organizational units in SAP ERP
Info systems in project management
Field selection
OpenPS
Amount of questions by topic (as percentage of test):
+ = 1 - 10%
++ = 11 - 20%
+++ = over 20%
No responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information. Copyright © SAP AG 2006.
Very Important:
http://mysapbi.blogspot.com/2007/01/sap-help-in-pdf-files.html
Regards
Rehman
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SAP PLM Study matrial

Dear,
This is Felix from India.
I am working as a Design engineer in India.I am using PLM software(MatrixOne).
I would like to study SAP PLM.
Please help me,if you have any study material about SAP PLM.
i want to know, what are all the basic needs to enter in SAP PLM field?.
please help me.
Thanks
Felix

Hi,
Go through the following website, you may get some PLM stuff.
http://service.sap.com/plm
You should have to learn under PLM
1. DMS
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3. PPM
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The above chapters are sufficeint for learning based.
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SAP PLM Engineering Control Center in India...?

Started discussing with customers on the new SAP PLM solution - Engineering Control Center.
I guess, downloads need to be made available for the partners...?

Sure, from sap.com/education contact details below:
Victoria Layo,
30, Vaswani Victoria ,Victoria Road,
Bangalore, 560 025
India
Tel: (91) 80 4136 5555
Fax: (91) 80 4136 5550
E-mail: [email protected]
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Iviews not visible in SAP PLM 7.0 portal.

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When i navigate to 'Product engineering' tab in the portal, there are a set of iviews available in the content area.
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2. Search
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4. My objects..
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On clicking on the expand tray/collapse tray icon there is no action. (All i could make out is that there is a thin line added when i click on the expand tray icon).
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Is there something i am missing out ?
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HI Abhishek
i understand u are using EP for hosting the SAP PLM 7.0 module. have u tried using the netweaver business client ?
Can u send in detail the procedure u have adopted for Installation of PLM 7.0 & hosting in EP?
Also what function have u activated apart from teh WEB-UI?
Or is ur issue resolved ?
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Need input on Approval Process via hand held devices

Hi All,
Need inputs on the given scenario. We have implemented Quotation Management (VA21) for our client. The quotation goes through various levels of approval (or decline) via the Workflow below it is finally given to the customer.
Users usually logs into SAP and approves (or decline) the quotation via the SAP Inbox. We have designed multiple decision process on the work item in the inbox. Alternatively users can also log in to Enterprise portal, which has been designed for them, to act on the quotation. Users are notified in their outlook mail about action that needs to be taken on the quotation.
Now user wants to have the decision process to be implemeted as such that they can take action (approve/reject) via hand held devices (viz Blackberry). We are using ECC 6 and also have Enterprise Portal EP 7EHP1. Owing to cost constraint, client cannot implement SAP CRM Solution.
If anyone of you has implemented such methodolgies or have worked on such solutions request you to get back to me with details regards to the timelines and cost and the desired process.
Regards,
Jayant

You could acquire software (e.g. 3i Mobile Workplace or similar) that could handle the decision processing with little effort.
If you wish to build a solution then the time/cost will depend on the complexity of the task visualization. You can create a Java client or use a simple HTML based web app.
The decision task can be visualized using a custom BSP or WebDynpro application. Communication with the BlackBerry could be via RIM push or you could just send an email with a link to your approval application.
The app would need to reserve the workitem and then complete the decision using the appropriate SAP_WAPI* RFC's.
Bear in mind that all the above assumes you are distributing the approval tasks within your corporate network supported by the BlackBerry Enterprise Server and MDS.
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Download file from SAP PLM or Content Server?

Hi all,
I learned that the VEG server download the originals from content server and then started the conversion process.
In my case, I have an error below, it is strange that the IP 153.95.192.93:443 is the ip of SAP PLM server, can anyone tell me is my configuraton right?
thanks
Job 42 (Workflow 'KPRO Retrieve') report
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HI Fergal.
I changed the IIS port to XX443(XX means instance number), the https service is also started in the ECC server.
but I got below errors:
Startup Parameters
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     OutputFilePath = '\ \ NBHXVEG02 \ DSShare \ Workspace \ JM_JOB115 \ KProRetrievalResponse.xml' (String)
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Step 'Download'
   CompletedWithWarnings Action 'can not download all the files'
     Info Message 'document retrieval tasks to be addressed: 1'
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New SAP PLM features in EHP5

Hi,
Could anyone apprise of the new features offered for SAP PLM in Ehp5 incase you have upgraded? Found a couple of references in forums,BPX community, but none of them go into specifics.
Inputs from the PLM Solution management team will be appreciated.
Regards,
Pradeepkumar Haragoldavar

Solved.Have collated and published details on [wiki|https://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/PLM/SAPPLM7.01forDiscrete+Industry] for everyone's reference.
Regards,
Pradeepkumar Haragoldavar

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