SAP implementation Strategy

Dear All,
I like to have your suggestion in the below issue:
Currently i am handling Implementation process in a UTILITY org. The organisation structure includes One Corp office , 5 Hydel Generation Units, One Pump Storage unit , 105 Divisional offices , 5 zonal offices and around 75 Sub station.
Divisional offices reports to Zonal office in turn Zonal office reports to Corp. Office
Organisation has already implemented IS utility which caters Customer meter reading and Billing in periodic cycle.
Organisation having legacy system which follows age old Financial Accounting System which having more than 1200 GL Codes.
This age old legacy system is going to be replaced by SAP system.
We have proposed reduction of GL codes based on Standard SAP requirements due to which so many GL codes have been reduced .
As the organisation yet to decide the GO live strategy. As the area is big it is suggested go live in Phase manner.
If we go for phase manner the expected problem will be in synchronization between  SAP reporting & Legacy reporting. Because SAP will use reduced no. of GL codes whereas others will be maintaining their Legacy System ( with old GL codes).
Now my question to my friends / SAP Guru's how  this situation can be handled in proper fashion with your kind guidance .

Dear Tapas,
As far as I know reconciliation account and special G/L account concepts can help you in this issue.
You can define for example a vendor account and a reconsiliation account for. Then you can have some speciall G/L accounts which are related to this vendor. You can connect these accounts through special G/L indicator to vendor master record.
In fact in this way you will have just a G/L account for each vender that will be as a reconcilation account.
Regards,
Omid

Similar Messages

  • Implementation strategy for non sap sources

    hai friends,
                could anyone help with the
    'implementation strategy for non sap sources'.

    Hi,
    Its the same as with R3 sources.Only difference is you'll have different underlying interfaces. Non SAP systems can either be flat files, ETL systems or legacy systems using ETL connection, Oracle or Java systems XML, etc.
    But your stategy would remain the same only per your non sap source system, the transactions and the ways you configure your datasources would differ.
    Cheers,
    Kedar

  • What is SAP's strategy for XSI (Express Shipping Interface)?

    We are investigating if we can use SAP XSI for parcel tracking with DHL. We like the idea of having an integrated tracking solution that we can call from SO, PO, delivery note and shipment. However, I found information on the internet related to XSI versus UPS telling me UPS is no longer supporting new implementations of SAP. Does somebody know why they stopped supporting XSI? See URL below for all details:
    http://sap.ittoolbox.com/groups/technical-functional/sap-log-sd/vtrc-xsi-and-interface-into-ups-3265707
    According to this discussion XSI is not the direction SAP is going with transportation in the future. Event Management is the solution for tracking. Their recommendation is to use XML API's from carriers instead like e.g. TrackIT from DHL? Does somebody know whether this information is reliable or not?
    Does somebody have information about SAP's strategy for XSI ? Is it worthwhile spending time on configuring XSI for DHL tracking or does somebody have better or other options?
    We are aiming for as less custom changes as possible.
    kind regards,
    Angelique Heutinck
    IFF

    Dear Angelique,
    ProcessWeaver  u2018Global Enterprise Centralized Shipping (ECS)u2019  solution certified by the SAP  and DHL.
    Advantages:
    - No middleware required.
    - SAP Certified
    - Around 25 parcel carriers certified including FedEx, UPS and DHL.
    - You can track shipments directly within SAP
    We are happy to provide demo.
    Best Regards,
    Prasad
    Edited by: ProcessWeaver Inc on May 29, 2010 4:17 PM

  • Roles & Responsibilities of a Basis consultant in an SAP implementation

    Hi All,
    What are the Roles & Responsibilities of a Basis consultant before/during/after an SAP implementation project?
    Please list all of them separately.
    Regards,
    Nivas

    1.    1. Perform User administration and role/profile assignment.
    2.   2.  Perform Role Creation, Modification and Full trouble shooting support for the users authorization failures in all SAP applications and resolving the Security issues and support in integration testing of Roles/Profiles.
    3.  3. Maintain the integrity of the SAP environment by managing the SAP Correction and Transport System (CTS) to ensure all configuration and development objects are promoted properly.
    4.    4. Distribute the online SAP user workload and monitor and manage the SAP background job workload.
    5.   5. Perform OSS / SAP Service Marketplace: Searching notes & creating OSS messages for the respective queries to improve the Performance. And software download, Maintain System Data, License Key & Maintenance Certificate, Developer & object registrations and connection maintenance etc.
    6.     Starting and Stopping SAP instance/(s).
    7.   6. Preventive Maintenance activities - Support Pack/Plug-in implementations, Kernel upgrades, OSS note applications and to apply support pack for Java using JSPM.
    8.    7. SAPGUI/SAPLGPAD troubleshooting and maintenance/upgrades/installations.
    9.    8. Prepare and maintain system documentation, procedures, and standards.
    10. 9. Perform SAP Database Administration – Space management, database reorganizations, design and implement backup and restore strategy, maintain database security, administer database performance, database problem determination and resolution, etc.
    11. 10. Perform SAP Installation, Post installation, client administration, System Refresh and Post-Refresh activities as required.
    12. 11. Perform parameter modification, Buffer, memory management, performance tuning and troubleshoot.
    13. 12. Perform SAP Licensing – Indentify inactive user, user classification and prepare System Measurement result for SAP Global Audit team.

  • SAP Portal Strategy Document

    Hi,
    I would like to get a template document to design the SAP portal strategy. Is there a document which lists the areas to be considered while designing the portal strategy? Are there any best practices which SAP suggests in this area ?
    Regards,
    Amit

    Hello
    If you are looking for expert advice and tricks on a broad range of NetWeaver-related topics, try looking at the How-to Guides? These guides are developed by SAP NetWeaver Regional Implementation Groups (RIG) worldwide.
    See URL -
    Portal Developer Guide
    Purpose
    The developer guide provides documentation for the developer of portal applications. The documentation describes the portal services and examples illustrate how to use the API.
    Basic knowledge of the following areas is necessary to work with the documentation and the examples:
    ·        Java and servlet programming.
    ·        Basic operating system commands for navigating in the file system, copying and editing files.
    Some portal services require knowledge of:
    ·        JSP (Java Server Pages)
    ·        HTML
    SAP Developer Network
    The SAP Developer Network is a complement to the developer guide. The SAP Developer Network offers a complete collection of content and collaboration dedicated to SAP technology topics with a special focus on the SAP NetWeaver technology platform and SAP xApps composite applications.
    SAP Developer Network serves a vast community of SAP experts in the world and includes:
    ·        Weblogs by experts from SAP and other companies.
    ·        Original articles, white papers and how-to guides.
    ·        Moderated discussion forums.
    ·        Access to SAP Notes.
    ·        Downloads and eLearning offerings.
    For information on joining SAP Developer Network, visit
    http://sdn.sap.com.

  • QGM for Greenfield SAP Implementation

    Hi All,
    We are doing a greenfield SAP implementation. As of now we are done with DEV landscape build. We would like to utilize Quality Gate Management for Change Management in our project. I have few queries:
    1) How should I define Transport routes at this stage to activate QGM? We have only DEV systems as of now. QAS and PRD would be ready in next few months. Can I activate QGM now with logical component containing only DEV systems?
    2) Once the QAS and PRD systems are ready; How to include them in the existing QGM project?
    Any documentation or input are really appreciated.
    Regards,
    Vivek

    Achieved this using the virtual systems as mentioned in this excellent blog.
    http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-31352
    Regards,
    Vivek

  • Explain me about sap implementation in yarn manifacturing industry

    HI,
    can anybody explain me about sap implementation in yarn manifacturing industry.what type of process it is?either repetitive or SD

    HI,
    can anybody explain me about sap implementation in yarn manifacturing industry.what type of process it is?either repetitive or SD

  • Critical Issues During SAP Implementation or After Golive

    Can anybody tell me one of  the most critical/ challenging issues During SAP Implementation or After Golive
    in these modules:-
    MM implementation
    PP implementation
    SD implementation
    FI/CO implementation
    PS implementation
    QM implementation
    HR implementation
    BI implementation
    XI implementation
    Thanks and regards
    RS

    hi,
    I will list out few of critical issues in
    Implementation :
    1 . Ensure 100% mapping of business process for all modules with SAP(avoid customization in support phase)
    2.  Unit & Integeration testing should be through with all validations
    3.  Master datas(Vendor,Customer) care must be taken will uploading datas thru LSMW,
    If there are common vendors for all plants,Create a vendor for a plant extend it to other plants
    4. Check tax procedures are customized according to requirements.
    5. Complete all print document customizations before go live
    6. Complete end user training(2 or more cycles) should be top priority before go live(This will avoid
    cancellation/reversal of documents after post go live)
    7. Ready with standard MIS reports & customized reports for business decision making
    8. Excise opening balance updation in tables for RG1 register in tables(Note 951955) on go live
    9. Check all tables datas are updating correctly
    10. Declare go live to SAP Support
    11. Check All user authorization should be correct according to their roles.
    12. Centeralize all master datas creation(avoid duplication)
    13. Create transaction variants to avoid entires in unnecessary fields & make certain fields mandatory.
    14. Ensure document numbering is completed for all documents
    15. Validate accounting entries are hit properly according to requirement in quality client with FI CTM(Core team member).
    After Go live :
    1. Missing authorization for users will play key part here,For ex : PGI while doing delivery,Excise capture & post in MIGO/J1IEX.
    2. Do internal audit every month,identify transactions if there will possibility for misuse or wrong entries,requires validation,identify users weak in certain areas.
    3. Identify there is enhancements to be done in transaction process(By step-2)
    4. Prepare a list of month & year end activities to be performed for all modules give to users
    5. Prepare  a list of frequently used transaction codes module wise give it to users
    6. If there is subcontracting,ensure challan creation,GR,reconcillation should be done regulary(monthly)
    7. Train the users,take reports in respective modules.
    8. Additonal customization might be done in print documents.
    9. Instruct users/CTM's to adapt SAP Standard practise
    10. Update excise tax rates after every indian budget
    Hope it helps.
    Edited by: Jeyakanthan A on Apr 29, 2010 6:48 PM

  • "Case use" technique for SAP implementation?

    Hello all,
    has anyone used "case use" technique for SAP implementation? I mean for standard process, not only developing.
    Any recommendation about it?
    Thanks in advance and best regards,
    Adolfo

    It would be helpful to go through the help document of ASAP Methodology.
    The following information may clarify some doubts/requirements you have.
    Generating the Project IMG through ASAP:
    After you have set the project scope, the next step is to generate the Project IMG. From the Business Process Master List (BPML), you can directly access the IMG activities relevant for configuring each process.
    BPML: The Business Process Master List, along with the Business Blueprint, is a key result of the second phase of the Roadmap. Microsoft Excel tables contain the SAP scenarios, process groups, and processes that have been set in scope in the SAP Reference Structure, and are crucial for configuring your SAP System. In Realization, the third phase of the Roadmap, the BPML provides the basis for monitoring and steering test activities and for configuring your SAP System. It contains the titles of the structure items, and displays the status, the owner, links to documentation and links to the SAP System. Amongst other things, the BPML allows you to:
    1) Set your baseline and final scope. These are used for baseline and final configuration.
    2) Access the Project IMG and specific IMG activities assigned to structure items.
    3) Access integration test plans, which help you carry out all required integration tests.
    The Prerequisite is you have set the project scope.
    Process Flow to use the Business Blueprint as a basis for configuring your SAP System:
    1) Set the project scope.
    2) Generate the Project IMG.
    3) Generate the BPML.
    4) From a specific processes in the BPML, you can go to the relevant IMG activities and make Customizing settings.

  • Closing down an SAP implementation for restart later

    OK, this is a strange one, to me at least, but here goes...
    Our company has been using an implementation of SAP for a specific project that is now coming to an end. They want to close down the system completely, but with the option of relaunching it later using the data records that currently exist, but probably imported into a new Enterprise structure. The financial data will also have to be maintained for audit and other legal purposes.
    I've done several SAP implementations but never a close-down like this! From a functional, rather than a Basis/infrastructure, point of view, does anyone know what configuration or other data protection measures we will need to take to safeguard the data and facilitate a restart so much later?  Are there any other issues the company will need to consider? We use ECC6 and FICO (GL/AR/AP/Banks) with COPA, and SD MM
    During the period between the closure of the SAP system and its re-initialisation in expanded form - maybe 18 months later - they will run the functions now done in SAP in an old system. Again, I have done transfers of data from legacy systems into SAP but never the reverse. Any suggestions, other than ensuring compatibility, for this process?
    I strongly suspect that when they look at re-starting the use of SAP it will essentially be a new implementation from scratch, with perhaps some Customer/Vendor/Materials/FICO master data imported, but involving all the stages of the road map. However, if there is anything we can do to help whoever does that then we will. So, any suggestions or information will be welcome.
    Thank you
    David
    Edited by: David Crossley on May 13, 2009 12:14 PM

    Note also that the support provided by Nokia for a particular phonemodel does not require that there is a factory still manufacturing that model. In other words, spare parts can be provided, as well as software updates and support, without factories churning out new units.
    And while Nokia has closed a couple of factories, the company still has serveral that are operational all over the world, and for which no plans for closing has been announced.

  • Time frame for SAP implementation query

    Hi guys,
    I am a university student and am currently trying to collect some information for my paper on development of ERP systems in industrial companies, particularly SAP. I'm meant to do some field research, but it is proving to be rather difficult, which is why I wanted to ask for some help from people who have experience in the implementation of the SAP system.
    What I'm looking for is the time frame that the SAP system takes to integrate into an industrial firm. Also, the scope of integration (ie how many and which modules were added on top of the core SAP system) and the number of users after the full implementation of the system.
    I don't need the name of particular companies, as I understand that that may be disclosing too much corporate information, but it would really help me if someone could give me a realistic time frame of the implementation process for SAP.
    Thank you, in advance!
    Anya

    Anya,
    Update to your queries:
    size of the company that this SAP implementation took place at:
    Answer : In terms of revenue $200 million +
    Interms of employees 6000+
    HR module in particular - whether it can be fully implemented separately and how long would it take?
    Answer:
    Definately, it can be fully implemeted and other modules may not be used
    Time period - 3+ months as Business packages are available in SAP.
    Regards,
    Ganga

  • SAP Implementation in Turkey. Consulting company needed.

    Hi,
    I'm looking for local consulting companies in Turkey that have experience on SAP implementations. By the momemnt I'm not able to find any company that I can contact with.
    English is a must...any ideas?
    Has someone worked in the country? Any help will be useful!
    Thanks in advance,

    Hi,
    I'm working @FIT Consulting and we're SAP Turkey's Technology Partner. We've almost 80 Consultants working in the SAP Technology areas such as SAP Basis, Abap, NetWeaver (Portal, BPM, PI, IDM), BI (NetWeaver BW, BusinessObjects) and Mobile (iOS, Android, Windows Mobile, Sybian, Rim).
    We've been in market since 1999 and we've lots of National and International Success Stories.
    If you wish you can contact us via the email address given at http://www.fitcons.com/en/contact-us.html
    Regards

  • SAP implementation of RFC 1738

    When looking over the ABAP implementation of RFC 1738 (don't ask) I noticed that SAP marks the following characters as unsafe and as a result URL encodes them:
    "<, >, “, #, %, {, }, |, \, ^, ~, [, ], `" and ";, /, ?, :, @, =, &" (the ABAP code makes no distinction between the character set types of unsafe and reserved in its validation buffer, but I've separated them for clarity.)
    The code also URL encodes characters LE 0x1F and GE 7F. This seems mostly correct, but it appears to be missing coma and $ which are both a part of RFC 1738 (to the best of my knowledge). I was unable to find a technote on this, but wanted to solicit some feedback on why this might be the case. Am I missing something, or does the SAP implementation of this standard appear to be slightly off? Any thoughts the development community has on this would be greatly appreciated.
    Edit:
    Just to clarify I'm specifically refering to the translate subroutine code in the program SAPLSCMS_URL. It defines the following as unsafe:
    unsafe(23) value ' <>"#%{}|\^~[]`;/?:@=&+'.
    These include all of the unsafe and reserved characters except for , and $.
    Message was edited by:
            Aaron Jack

    The below table will give you an idea about the deadline for your organization for Chile eDocument implementation -
    Enterprise
    Last year's
    revenue (in UF*)
    Last year's
    revenue (in USD)
    Location
    Months (from
    Feb, 2014)
    Deadline to implement
    Chile eDocument
    Small
    Below 2400
    Below 100 K
    Urban
    24
    1st Feb, 2016
    Rural
    36
    1st Feb, 2017
    Medium
    Between 2400
    and 100,000
    100 K - 4.2 M
    Urban
    18
    1st August, 2015
    Rural
    24
    1st Feb, 2016
    Large
    Above 100,000
    Above 4.2 M
    All
    9
    1st Nov, 2014
    *UF = Unidad de Fomento
    1
    UF
    41.56
    USD
    as of 23rd Oct, 2014
    2400
    UF
    99744
    USD
    100,000
    UF
    4156000
    USD

  • SAP Implementation Certificate

    Hi,
    One of the SAP training institute in Bangalore makes us write the SAP- Implementation certification exam with the cost of INR 5000 after there training.
    Is there any use of Implementation certificate and please guide can we go for the Implementation Certificate.
    Regards,
    Adarsh

    Hi Adarsh,
    What is the name of institute? Is this certification approved by SAP?

  • SAP Implementation Process !!!

    Hi Folks,
    I need brief information about the SAP implementation process. As per the ASAP Methodology we have different phases involved in the entire implementation process from Project preparation,Blue print analysis,Realization,Final Preparation and Go Live Support.
    I did not involve myself into implementation. Being a Basis consultant I would like to know what is the involvement of basis consultant in each phase in detail and what are the activities being carry out by a basis team, what would be the avg team size and what would be the duration of the project approximately. I know it depends on the project and modules being used,architecture and all. i just wanted to know the rough details for information.
    I would really appreciate for any useful information.
    Regards,
    Vinod

    Hi Viond,
    Please find below an elaborated details for SAP Implementaion.
    The ASAP (Accelerated SAP) Roadmap provides the methodology for implementing and continuously optimizing your SAP System. It divides the implementation process into five major phases and offers detailed Project Plans to assist you (Microsoft Project format). The documentation stored at each level of the Roadmap tree structure contains recommendations on implementing your SAP System and links to helpful tools and accelerators. We use SAP Solution Manager for the same and define the steps and this information can be transformed into MPP.
    The implementation of your SAP System covers the following major phases:
    Project Preparation
    In this phase you plan your project and lay the foundations for successful implementation. It is at this stage that you make the strategic decisions crucial to your project:
    Define your project goals and objectives
    Clarify the scope of your implementation
    Define your project schedule, budget plan, and implementation sequence
    Establish the project organization and relevant committees and assign resources
    Sizing for the SAP Servers (SAPS) Important for Basis.
    Business Blueprint
    In this phase you create a blueprint using the Question & Answer database (Q&Adb) older versions and now it has been replaced by new value adds from SAP in Solution Manager, which documents your enterpriseu2019s requirements and establishes how your business processes and organizational structure are to be represented in the SAP System. You also refine the original project goals and objectives and revise the overall project schedule in this phase.  In short its As is >> To be its from from functional consultant (mapping of business process) Basis will be involved how and when backup will be taken what 3rd party/vendor will be used, how users will be handled (CUA or normal procedure).
    Realization
    In this phase, you configure the requirements contained in the Business Blueprint. Baseline configuration (major scope) is followed by final configuration (remaining scope), which can consist of up to four cycles. Other key focal areas of this phase are conducting integration tests and drawing up end user documentation. Major part will be creation of transport requests and transportation to QAS system. Configuration of SAProuter, Solution manager and its various configuration
    Final Preparation
    In this phase you complete your preparations, including testing, end user training, system management, and cutover activities. You also need to resolve all open issues in this phase. At this stage you need to ensure that all the prerequisites for your system to go live have been fulfilled...Final Check.
    Go Live & Support
    In this phase you move from a pre-production environment to the live system. The most important elements include setting up production support, monitoring system transactions, and optimizing overall system performance.
    You can also download an HTML version of the ASAP Core Roadmap 7.1 on [SAP Services Marketplace - ASAP Roadmaps and Run SAP Roadmaps|http://service.sap.com/asap] (SMP login required).
    All the best !

Maybe you are looking for