Preview Presentation of intended enhancements in SAP Enhancement Package 4 for SAP ERP

Suite Solution ERP EMEA Suite Solution Management Roland Schmid, SAP AG Sven Lang, SAP AG
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Overview Enhancement Package Concept SAP ERP Cross Industry Enhancements Industry Specific Enhancements Enterprise Services ES Bundles

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SAP Enhancement Packages & SAP ERP 6.0

Delivering Continuous Innovation Around a Stable Core
2006 2008 2010 2012+ Quick facts about SAP ERP 6.0
Launched in June 2006 Built on SAP NetWeaver 7.0 More than 5,750 customers (as of Feb. 2008) Platform upon SAP will deliver future software innovations Software innovations delivered via SAP Enhancement Packages SAP Enhancement Package 2 for SAP ERP 6.0 in general availability since December 1st 2007 SAP Enhancement Package 3 for SAP ERP 6.0 in ramp-up since December 7th 2007

Enhancement packages

SAP ERP 6.0

SAP NetWeaver
BUSINESS SUITE Stable core

What are Enhancement Packages?

Optionally installed and activated software innovations for SAP ERP 6.0 Software innovations include
UI simplifications Functional enhancements Enterprise services

Cumulative in nature: current enhancement packages contain all previous packages Enhancement packages are not support packages

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Improved Software Lifecycle

Installation of New Functionality Separated From Activation via Switch Framework
Preamble Optional
SAP enhancement packages are shipped as a delta shipment to SAP ERP 6.0

Selective Installation
Each SAP Enhancement Package contains new versions of existing software components You only update software components, which are related to the functionality you want to use. Enhancement Packages After installation:
No UI or process change until a business function is activated No implications on the underlying NetWeaver platform, however SAP Enhancement Packages require defined ERP support package stack
Selective update - Example

Selective Activation
New functionality must be explicitly switched on to become active in the system.
Support Packages

If activated:
Changes are predictable, only well described changes in the activated areas. Testing is simplified with templates, provided for every business function

Mandatory
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Benefits of SAP Enhancement Packages Versus Release Upgrades

LEAN INSTALLATION No upgrade of hardware and SAP NetWeaver Selective component-wise installation No migrations of data / customizing No table conversions / XPRAs Only changed and new objects delivered (delta shipment) No upgrade customizing All innovations can be activated with switches F A C T S OPTIONAL ACTIVATION Explicit activation separately for each business function Schedule for activation independent from schedule of IT activities Well-documented test scope for each business function UI changes only occur in activated parts No further modification clearing after activation F A C T S

Lower hardware cost Lower manual effort Lower risk through unchanged system behaviour Faster installation Less effort for modification adjustment

B E N E F I T S

Time of adoption is driven by business Adoption of innovations in digestible portions No disruption of the running business. Flexibility to satisfy innovation needs from different business areas in a decoupled way. Easier integration and acceptance testing Less end-user training

B E N E F I T S

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Single point of access to all information: SAP Service Marketplace

What IT professionals must know about SAP Enhancement Packages

Lifecycle of SAP Enhancement Packages

SAP Enhancement Packages Frequently Asked Questions

..via SAP Enhancement Package Information Center

SAP Enhancement Packages Technology Facts

http://service.sap.com/erp-ehp
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Agenda

AGENDA
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Overview Enhancement Package Concept SAP ERP Cross Industry Enhancements Industry Specific Enhancements Enterprise Services ES Bundles

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Preview SAP Enhancement Package 4 for SAP ERP Intended Enhancements

Financials
Financial in general Built-in capability to connect to service providers for B2B document exchange Financial Accounting Handling of value-added tax (VAT) for partially exempt organizations Improved business process control and data quality with parallel accounting, additional account assignments, and data for consolidation with the new general ledger Prior year rates for timesheet corrections Enablement of event detail records (EDR) billing and convergent invoicing with FI-CAX Enhancements and continuous improvements in contract accounts Information life-cycle management Localization for continues improvement of tax report and automatic payment program FI Localization topics for Japan and Portugal: Improved performance with Adobe page-split functionality

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Preview SAP Enhancement Package 4 for SAP ERP Intended Enhancements

Financials
Financial Analytics Simplified financials reporting Financial Supply Chain Management SAP Collections Management: Multi backend capability and support of head-office branch structures Service-enablement and Web UI for dispute cases and credit limit requests SAP Biller Direct: Promise-to-pay and customer field extension Strategic Enterprise Management Additional functionality enhances flexibility and scalability of product design cost estimate (PDCE) Improvements for group closing and tax-rate change

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Preview SAP Enhancement Package 4 for SAP ERP Intended Enhancements

Financials
Treasury Improved compliance for corporate-to-bank communication Hedge Management and new Exposure Management for Commodities and their integration into the Market Risk Analyzer Straight through Processing using new correspondence monitor for MT300 and MT500 series Streamlined Hedge Management Process to eliminate market price risk for securities business wise and accounting wise. Split results of cash position and liquidity forecast with additional accounting dimensions

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Preview SAP Enhancement Package 4 for SAP ERP Intended Enhancements

Human Capital Management
SAP HCM localization topics for Russia, Japan, Spain, Sweden, and Italian public sector Talent Management Simplification of user interfaces based on the cross-application component for appraisals, evaluations, and surveys Qualification enablement to support concurrent and global employment Additional functional enhancements for enterprise compensation management Enabled organizational goals, enhanced integration with SAP Learning Solution, and simplified user interface Simplified course administrative functions with SAP Enterprise Learning Enhanced roles for supporting the core talent management processes

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Human Capital Management
Workforce Process Management Functional enhancements in administrative services Enhanced transaction for multiple personnel assignments Time and labor management for concurrent employment CATS classic for concurrent employment

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End-user Service Delivery
Continuous improvement employee interaction center

Corporate Services
Enterprise Asset Management Streamlined processes for maintenance planning, execution, and optimization Time zone support within maintenance execution (Maintenance execution without boundaries) Improved authorization checks and visibility of log books within one hierarchy Integrated warranty with PM and CS orders Management of rotables and repairables Enhanced configuration control Travel Management Streamlined and simplified travel management process

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Preview SAP Enhancement Package 4 for SAP ERP Intended Enhancements

Corporate Services
Project and Portfolio Management Efficient master data maintenance of large project structures Quality Management Quality Management: Enhancements in quality notifications Real Estate Management Increased value of property portfolio through optimized corporate real estate management in an integrated environment Simplified administration of property portfolio and leases through enhanced processes in commercial real estate management Localization for Portugal Environment Health & Safety Flexible billing software for recycling management

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Preview SAP Enhancement Package 4 for SAP ERP Intended Enhancements

Product Development and Manufacturing
Standardized interface for integration of SAP ERP and SAP LPO Outsourced manufacturing scenario: Work order integration Manufacturing Execution Enhanced transparency in work in process (WIP) tracking for production and process orders; retrofit of process batch Configurable dashboard for production personnel with a new, easy-to-use user interface Flexible and adaptive manufacturing processes with order-split functionality New content for SAP NetWeaver BI to analyze and improve just-in-time (JIT) processes Analysis of history of batches across SAP and non-SAP systems Life-Cycle Data Management Product labeling in SAP PLM Recipe Management

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Preview SAP Enhancement Package 4 for SAP ERP Intended Enhancements

Procurement and Logistics Execution
Procurement Procure-to-pay: Support of integrated scenarios for sourcing, contract usage, and service procurement Procure-to-pay: Down-payment creation, clearing, and retentions integrated with logistics processes Manage serialized materials and components in your procurement process Procure-to-Pay: Multiple account assignment Beverage empties management in purchasing Inventory and Warehouse Management EWM integration with manufacturing, Kanban, and repetitive manufacturing

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Sales & Service
Extended customizing for ERP ATP Sales Order Management Enhanced user productivity and simplification of the order-to-cash process End-to-end support for supplier and customer returns business transactions with high process efficiency Enhancements in incentive and commission management

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Cross ERP
Harmonized and standardized user interaction with lists Increased productivity and efficiency in dealer network communication Financials master data management: chart of accounts Automatic SMI (Supplier Managed Inventory) process for suppliers Coverage of all common business cases with PDF-Based Forms Enhanced visibility, control, and on-time information about subcontractors activities ATP check for VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) shipments created by SAP APO Secure free-text search capability for key operational business data

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Agenda

AGENDA
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Overview Enhancement Package Concept SAP ERP Cross Industry Enhancements Industry Specific Enhancements Enterprise Services ES Bundles

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Preview SAP Enhancement Package 4 for SAP ERP Intended Enhancements

Aerospace & Defense
Rule-based ATP with material exchange for components in subcontracting and refurbishment orders Improvements in ADEC-ROT / SUB and MP functionalities (quality portfolio case) Material exchange in stock transport orders New, improved pegging program with LLC code correction and enhanced logging and messaging

Automotive
Increased productivity and efficiency in dealer network communication

Banking
Improved business processes for account management Improved business processes for SAP Reserve for Bad Debts Enhanced integration with syndications management: Option for pooling and funding of loan contracts

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Consumer Products
End-to-end DEX (direct exchange) enablement of direct store delivery Enhancements and fewer restrictions in IS catch weight management

Defense & Security

Widened scope of processes supported by Item unique identification (IUID) in SAP ERP Integration of capability-based organization planning and network project planning with case management DFPS support of operations Support for flight operations across industries

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Healthcare
Competitive requirements based on legal changes for SAP Patient Management SAP Patient Management: Integration to standard Business Partner and Organizational Management SAP Patient Management: Country version for France Enhanced functionality for SAP Ambulatory Care Management New treatment certificates provide improved usability i.s.h.med: Enhanced documentation processes

Higher Education & Research

SAP Student Lifecycle Management: User interface for student SAP Student Lifecycle Management: Implementation accelerator SAP Student Lifecycle Management: Localization enhancements for the Netherlands
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Preview SAP Enhancement Package 4 for SAP ERP Intended Enhancements

Insurance
Implementation of claim handling for the new line of business: life insurance Improvements in insurance claim handling Streamlined application for auto claims process Improvements in collections and disbursements functionalities Adaptation for internationalization Management of external data

Media
Enhanced functionality in the area of contract accounting Enhanced functionality for press distribution Enhanced functionality for subscriptions management Enhanced and additional functionality for advertising management

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Mill Products
Mill functionalities for mining Configurable make-to-stock scenario with individual batch valuation Interface for manufacturing order combination

Mining
Increased usability for transportation planning and stock information with one transaction Mill functionalities for mining

Oil & Gas

Joint venture cutback reverse

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Public Sector (1 of 2)
Multilevel budget structure Improvements in the budget control system in funds management Improved grantor integration with SAP ERP Extension of use of U.S. federal functionality Improved handling of payables Automated multiple funding for lease contracts Automatic calculation and tracking of alternate payment terms for customers with outstanding receivables Improvements in funds management Integration of treasury into funds management New functionality for enforcement work items and correspondence management New functionality for registration, correspondence, business licenses, and property tax Improvements for funds accounting in financial reporting, management accounting, and financial operations Cash-basis view in financial accounting
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Public Sector (2 of 2)
Duet Budget monitoring for public sector Seizure of non-payroll Liabilities Financial integration with SAP PSCD for social case management solution Enhanced SAP ERP integration for SAP Procurement for public sector Synchronization of PBC and payroll postings Record and manage budget and consumption values in budgetary accounting with freely definable and independent time Eliminated legal and functional gaps for Spain

Telecommunications
Enhanced billing and invoicing Enhanced functionality for revenue management

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Retail
Improved perishables procurement overall with all needed features Improved perishables procurement when replacing perishable products Improved usability, flexibility, and auditing with enhancements to the RMA (retail method of accounting) stock ledger New user-friendly and flexible user interface based on ABAP Web Dynpro for inventory management functions within the Retail store application Improved allocation, assortment list, article discontinuation, and global data synchronization Integrated maintenance of sources of supply and prices for Retail direct store delivery processes Extended integration of a store fresh-item management solution to support and optimize in-store fresh-item processes Integrated extended warehouse management, SAP SCM and SAP ERP to support merchandise distribution scenarios

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Utilities
Advanced metering infrastructure Deregulation processes: Increased enhancement flexibility Improvements in customer relationship management Generic billing and invoicing as an alternative billing and invoicing channel for utilities Enhanced controlling cockpit, waste disposal order cockpit, and weighing Enhanced container management Enhanced functionality for revenue management Localizations for various countries

Wholesale
Improved management of difference invoices in the trading process Simplified usability and lower TCO for internal and external process costs

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Agenda

AGENDA
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Overview Enhancement Package Concept SAP ERP Cross Industry Enhancements Industry Specific Enhancements Enterprise Services ES Bundles

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ES Bundles With SAP Enhancement Package 4 for SAP ERP Cross Industry
SALES & SERVICES
Order to cash Quote to order for configurable products Sales order issue resolution Customer service execution Availability issue resolution and back order processing Commissioning

CORPORATE SERVICES
Asset configuration Easy inspection planning Maintenance processing Maintenance Svc collaboration Travel management

FINANCIALS PROCUREMENT
Procure to pay Trade and commodity management Central Contract Management Service Procurement Sourcing to the box Bank communication management Credit management Dispute management Electronic bill presentment and payment External cash desk

TRANSPORTATION & WAREHOUSING

Cross-industry RFID enabled core logistics Integration of external warehouse mgmt system Inventory management

SUPPLY NETWORK COLLABORATION MANUFACTURING & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Batch traceability and analytics Integration of manufacturing execution systems Responsive Product Development and Launch
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Outsourced manufacturing Supplier collaboration for the supply chain

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ES Bundles With SAP Enhancement Package 4 for SAP ERP Industry Specific
HEALTHCARE
Medical activities, patient billing and invoicing Patient administration Resource planning and scheduling

RETAIL
In-store food production integration Merchandise and assortment planning integration Planning to shelf optimization integration POS integration

WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION
Agency business

OIL & GAS

Supply chain operations and execution for oil & gas

TRAVEL & LOGISTIC SERVICES

Convergent invoicing

AUTOMOTIVE
Vehicle management system

DEFENSE & SECURITY UTILITIES

Advanced meter infrastructure Bill to cash Customer communication Legal dunning and external collections Market communication Information system integration Item unique identification

MEDIA
Subscription management

INSURANCE
Insurance claims handling Commissioning Insurance billing and payment

PUBLIC SECTOR
Investigative case management Multi-channel tax and rev. management Permit application and approval Public sector budget management Records and document management
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HIGHER EDUCATION & RESEARCH

Integration of learning mgmt system Student lifecycle mgmt
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