Sap R/3 Implementation

by Appelrath, Hans-Jurgen; Ritter, Jorg

• ISBN13: 9783540668633
• ISBN10: 3540668632
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-05-01
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

Before use, standard ERP systems such as SAP R/3 need to be customized to meet the concrete requirements of the individual enterprise. This book provides an overview of the process models, methods, and tools offered by SAP and its partners to support this complex and time-consuming process. It begins by characterizing the foundations of the latest ERP systems from both a conceptual and technical viewpoint, whereby the most important components and functions of SAP R/3 are described. The main part of the book then goes on to present the current methods and tools for the R/3 implementation based on newer process models (roadmaps).

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Business Application Systems	1	(50)
Introduction	1	(4)
Enterprise Architecture	2	(1)
Standard Software	3	(1)
Integration of Software	4	(1)
Tasks and Business Processes	5	(7)
Tasks	5	(1)
Business Processes	6	(6)
Architectures	12	(11)
Multi-level Client/Server Architectures	12	(5)
Relational Database Systems	17	(3)
Object-oriented Architectures	20	(3)
The R/3 System	23	(28)
Client/Server Architecture of the R/3 System	23	(7)
Internet Connection	30	(2)
Components of the R/3 System	32	(1)
Function-related Components	33	(4)
Cross-Function Components	37	(1)
System Components	38	(2)
ABAP/4 Development Workbench	40	(3)
Organizational Structures of the R/3 System	43	(3)
R/3 Reference Model	46	(5)
Procedure Models for the Application System Development	51	(18)
Development and Implementation	51	(9)
Development of Standard Software Systems	51	(2)
Tasks of the Development and Implementation	53	(4)
Adaptation	57	(3)
Software Development Processes and Procedure Models	60	(4)
Phase Model	60	(2)
Extended Phase Models	62	(1)
Classification of the R/3 Implementation	63	(1)
Sap Procedure Models	64	(1)
AcceleratedSAP-The Accelerated R/3 Implementation	64	(1)
Additional Roadmaps	65	(1)
Tools for the Implementation and Development	65	(4)
Function-related Tools	65	(2)
Cross-Function Tools	67	(2)
The Implementation Roadmap	69	(44)
Phase 1: Project Preparation	70	(13)
Initial Project Planning	71	(6)
Project Procedures	77	(5)
Project Kickoff	82	(1)
Technical Requirements Planning	82	(1)
Quality Check Project Preparation Phase	83	(1)
Phase 2: Business Blueprint	83	(11)
Business Blueprint Project Management	84	(1)
Training of the Business Blueprint Project Team	85	(1)
Develop System Environment	85	(3)
Business Organization Structure	88	(2)
Business Process Definition	90	(4)
Quality Check Business Blueprint Phase	94	(1)
Phase 3: Realization	94	(14)
Project Management Realization Phase	95	(1)
Project Team Training Realization Phase	96	(1)
Baseline Configuration and Confirmation	96	(2)
Final Configuration and Confirmation	98	(2)
System Administration	100	(1)
Development of Data Conversion Programs	101	(1)
Development of Application Interface Programs	101	(1)
Development of System Enhancements	102	(1)
Create Reports	103	(1)
Create Forms	104	(1)
Establish the Authorization Concept	104	(2)
Establish Archiving Management	106	(1)
Final Integration Test	106	(1)
End User Documentation and Training Material	107	(1)
Quality Check Realization Phase	108	(1)
Phase 4: Final Preparation	108	(3)
Project Management Final Preparation	108	(1)
End User Training	108	(1)
System Management	109	(1)
Detailed Planning for Cut-Over and Support	110	(1)
Cut-Over	111	(1)
Quality Check Final Preparation Phase	111	(1)
Phase 5: Go Live and Support	111	(2)
Tools	113	(57)
Tools in the R/3 Implementation Environment	113	(1)
Implementation Assistant	114	(2)
MS Project	116	(3)
Basic Principles	116	(1)
Project Plans for the R/3 Implementation	117	(1)
Adaptation of a Project Plan	118	(1)
Question & Answer Database	119	(9)
Overview Questions for the Enterprise	120	(1)
Process Hierarchy	121	(5)
Issues Database	126	(1)
Business Process Master List	127	(1)
Outlook	127	(1)
Structure Modeler	128	(1)
Concept Check Tool	129	(1)
Business Navigator	130	(5)
Navigation in the R/3 Reference Model	130	(1)
Process Hierarchy	130	(2)
Component Hierarchy	132	(2)
Navigation Capabilities	134	(1)
Tools for the Business Process Modeling	135	(3)
Model Adaptation and Improvements	136	(1)
ARIS Toolset	137	(1)
Outlook	137	(1)
Customizing	138	(4)
Implementation Guide	138	(2)
Project Documentation and Analysis	140	(1)
Change and Transport Organizer	141	(1)
R/3 Authorization System	142	(2)
Security Concepts	142	(1)
Principle of the Authorization Validation	143	(1)
Profile Generator	144	(4)
Outlook	148	(1)
Application System Interfaces	148	(8)
Interface Adviser	149	(1)
Data Transfer Programs	149	(4)
Technologies for Permanent Interfaces	153	(3)
Report Generation	156	(4)
Standard Reports	157	(1)
ABAP/4 Query	158	(2)
SAP Services	160	(5)
Professional Consulting Services	160	(2)
Education and Training Services	162	(1)
Support Services	162	(2)
Online Information Services in Detail	164	(1)
Additional Tools	165	(5)
Accelerators	165	(1)
Computing Center Management System	166	(2)
Release Management	168	(2)
Glossary	170	(8)
Abbreviations	178	(2)
References	180	(2)
Index	182