If you work in a company that uses SAP or other non-SAP ERP systems and are looking at migrating to the latest digital core from SAP, whether the cloud or on-premise edition, then this book is for you! Explore your options for transitioning to SAP S/4HANA. Walk in detail through the phases of a data migration project using SAP Activate methodology. Identify SAP rapid data migration best practices for SAP S/4HANA with SAP Data Services. Learn about methods for migrating data to a new SAP implementation scenario, as well as the SAP Data Services architecture that deals with the process of extraction, transformation, and load (ETL) of data. Examine the steps required to execute the migration within the ETL stages and how SAP Data Services can be extended to meet additional migration needs. Take a deep dive into SAP S/4HANA migration cockpit and SAP S/4HANA migration object modeler. Walk through the steps required for migrating data from source systems to SAP S/4HANA (on-premise or cloud edition) using the preconfigured data migration objects delivered by SAP. Delve into the process of creating a migration project and generating the upload template, as well as the steps for uploading and validating the data, including error handling. Review the various migration options and tools available for migrating your legacy data to SAP S/4HANA (on-premise or cloud edition). - Data migration scenarios and tools for moving data to S/4HANA - Plan an S/4HANA data migration using SAP Activate methodology - Step-by-step guide for using S/4HANA migration cockpit and S/4HANA migration object modeler - Evaluate S/4HANA migration tools

With the conversion from SAP ERP to SAP S/4HANA, the concept of classic customers and vendors is a thing of the past. SAP Business Partner is now the leading object for processing master data information for customers and vendors. Transactions such as FD01/FK01, FD02/FK02 and XK01/XK02 are automatically redirected to the leading transaction BP. In this practical guide, learn step by step how to work with SAP Business Partner, including primary customization settings, and the creation of an SAP business partner with single and grouped roles. Specialized topics such as search help, field attributes, and authorizations are also covered. A comparison of greenfield and brownfield approaches is an essential aspect of this book. For readers who want, or need, to migrate their current data, guidance is provided on business partner conversion types. This guide pays special attention to master data synchronization via the CVI Cockpit, including the assignment of number ranges and intervals. - The SAP Business Partner concept - SAP Business Partner integration in SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA - SAP Business Partner synchronization and Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) - Overview of customization settings and master data maintenance

The book describes the complete project process in individual steps for SAP S/4HANA project management based on the SAP ACTIVATE implementation methodology. By imparting knowledge based on experience with real SAP projects, the book supports project managers in developing skills and qualifications that will lead them to the successful management of SAP projects. In this context it emphasizes the crucial role of human interaction from the start to the successful completion of projects and provides useful tips on how to recognize and avoid pitfalls. Enriched with a wide range of material such as templates, checklists and practical examples, the book provides concrete guidance for project managers and participants on how to successfully manage ongoing projects. The book is valuable for both beginners and experienced project managers and also gives decision makers and stakeholders an excellent insight into the planning and management of large projects.

The best-selling book on SAP S/4HANA migration is back! Dive into this complete guide to SAP S/4HANA migrations paths, processes, and tools. Start with the basics: explore prerequisites for migration and learn about the on-premise, cloud, and hybrid operating models. Then get to know each migration path: brownfield, greenfield, or selective data transition. Understand the steps you'll take as you plan, prepare, and perform your migration, for any implementation path you choose. Your SAP S/4HANA migration starts today! 1) Your guide to SAP S/4HANA migration and implementation projects 2) Planning, preparation, implementation: find the information you need for each project phase 3) Detailed instructions for brownfield and greenfield scenarios 4) 2nd edition, updated and expanded a. Migration Paths Cloud, on-premise, or hybrid? Brownfield, greenfield, or selective data transition? Explore your migration options and then tailor your path to a successful migration. b. Processes Walk through each migration method with expert advice, instructions, and screenshots for system conversions, new implementations, and more. c. Tools Master the tools of the trade: SAP S/4HANA migration cockpit, SAP S/4HANA migration object modeler, and a survey of the latest migration and modeling tools. 1) Cloud, on-premise, and hybrid scenarios 2) System conversion 3) New implementation 4) Data migration 5) Selective data transition 6) SAP S/4HANA Cloud 7) SAP Activate 8) Migration object modeler 9) Migration cockpit 10) Rapid data migration

In this book written for SAP BI, big data, and IT architects, the authors expertly provide clear recommendations for building modern analytics architectures running on SAP HANA technologies. Explore integration with big data frameworks and predictive analytics components. Obtain the tools you need to assess possible architecture scenarios and get guidelines for choosing the best option for your organization. Know your options for on-premise, in the cloud, and hybrid solutions. Readers will be guided through SAP BW/4HANA and SAP HANA native data warehouse scenarios, as well as field-tested integration options with big data platforms. Explore migration options and architecture best practices. Consider organizational and procedural changes resulting from the move to a new, up-to-date analytics architecture that supports your data-driven or data-informed organization. By using practical examples, tips, and screenshots, this book explores: - SAP HANA and SAP BW/4HANA architecture concepts - Predictive Analytics and Big Data component integration - Recommendations for a sustainable, future-proof analytics solutions - Organizational impact and change management

This practical guide explores the architecture and daily use of SAP Cloud Connector. Examine key roles and activities for SAP Basis consultants, developers, and operators. For Basis consultants: receive instruction on installation and configuration. Troubleshoot challenging configuration tasks for cloud and on-premise systems and walk through upgrades and API configuration. For developers: discover how to set up connections to on-premise systems and the SAP Cloud Platform, for example, when building an interface or an application. Learn about available protocols, how to set up mail connections, and how to work with multiple subaccounts and different Cloud connectors. For operators: review day-to-day tasks to ensure high-quality delivery of businesscritical messages. Learn how to best set up alerts and tackle hourly and daily monitoring. Receive expert guidance on logging, tracking, and tracing. Walk through a detailed example of a purchase order interface. - Foundations of SAP Cloud Connector - Basis activities including installation and configuration - Developer activities including connection instructions - Detailed inbound RFC example

Whether you're moving to the cloud, migrating to SAP S/4HANA, or replacing a legacy system, get the data migration guidance you need in this comprehensive guide. Evaluate your landscape options and plan your strategy; then walk through the migration processes for SAP S/4HANA, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, and SAP Business ByDesign. Master built-in tools and templates, IDoc and ALE distribution models, batch input, Cloud Integration from SAP Integration Suite, and more! Highlights include: 1) Planning 2) SAP S/4HANA 3) SAP S/4HANA Cloud 4) SAP SuccessFactors 5) SAP Ariba 6) SAP Business ByDesign 7) SAP Legacy System Migration Workbench 8) SAP S/4HANA migration cockpit 9) Cloud Integration 10) SAP S/4HANA migration object modeler 11) Batch input 12) IDoc and ALE distribution models

Take an in-depth look at how basic financial accounting processes work in SAP S/4HANA in this practical guide. Learn about the SAP Fiori launchpad and how to find your way around the many apps available for finance with the help of screenshots and examples. Understand the finance organizational structure and master data and discover some of the SAP Best Practices for finance such as accounts payable and receivable, credit management, asset accounting, cash and bank management, and closings. Explore different ways to enter and upload G/L journal entries and what is meant by the Universal Journal. Run through the bank postings and different options for the bank statements. Go deeper into the structure of asset accounting, including the chart of depreciation, depreciation areas, asset classes, and depreciation methods. Learn about multidimensional reporting, KPIs, and the various analytical apps supplied with SAP S/4HANA.

- Financial accounting processes in SAP S/4HANA
- Finance organizational structure, key financial master data
- Daily transactions using SAP Fiori apps
- SAP Fiori apps for displaying and reporting financial data

SAP BW/4HANA has introduced a new era in data warehousing at SAP. Further steps towards simplification, flexibility, and performance are now possible with SAP HANA as the proven technological basis. SAP BW/4HANA offers modern concepts for data management, operation, and modeling and thus opens the door for fully innovative application scenarios. This book will show you how the SAP HANA database influences the Business Warehouse and how you can optimize your system. As a practical guide, the book is aimed at experienced SAP BW experts as well as decision makers who need a well-grounded overview. The authors address the versions SAP BW/4HANA 1.0 and SAP BW 7.5 in equal measure, highlighting new functions and differences. The book also focuses on the migration options and conversion tools for moving to SAP BW/4HANA. Use this reference book to enter the world of SAP BW with SAP HANA as the database platform! - Migration, sizing, operation, data management with SAP BW/4HANA and SAP BW 7.5 on HANA - The new central source Systems SAP HANA and ODP - New modeling options, mixed scenarios, LSA++, and differences compared to SAP BW 7.5 - The role of BW in operational SAP reporting