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When SAP acquired Business Objects in 2008 Crystal Reports became a standard part of SAP’s software and menu of reporting tools. This book written specifically for business users provides an introduction to SAP Crystal Reports using a real-world business reporting scenario and will enable you to create your first report. We’ll cover: • Overview, history and evolution of Crystal Reports • Basic end-user navigation • Creating a basic report from scratch • Formatting to meet individual user's presentation needs • Analysis techniques such as using formulas, sorting/filtering, grouping, summarising, and creating alerts • Best practices for report distribution Detailed screenshots and explanations paired with a business reporting scenario will prepare you step by step to work efficiently with SAP Crystal Report version 2011.
This guide introduces readers to the fundamentals of cloud computing with SAP technologies and applications and dives deep into SAP S/4HANA Cloud, essentials edition, formerly known as SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud or multitenant edition (MTE). Explore and evaluate SAP S/4HANA deployment models and compare and contrast the similarities and differences between them. Obtain a multi-dimensional understanding of SAP S/4HANA Cloud, essentials edition, including business functionality coverage, landscape and systems, configuration and extensions, release strategy, user experience, and the implementation framework, SAP Activate. Walk through the detailed criteria and arm yourself with the information you need to make a fully informed decision on whether S/4HANA Cloud, essentials edition is the right choice for your organization. - Basics of cloud computing in SAP and SAP Cloud strategy - Analysis of SAP S/4HANA deployment models - DNA of S/4HANA Cloud, essentials edition - SAP S/4HANA Cloud assessment criteria and considerations
SAP Entitlement Management with SAP S/4HANA streamlines and automates entitlement management processes and operations, from initial modelling and full lifecycle management to reporting. This practical guide introduces SAP Entitlement to aspiring consultants and to users who are supporting new implementations., and covers functionality and integration points, and where this solution fits in the quote-to-cash process. Explore entitlement models and how to set up entitlement rules. Learn how to integrate entitlement management with other SAP solutions, including SAP Sales and Distribution (SD), SAP Subscription Order Management (SAP S/4SOM), and SAP Subscription Billing. Walk through business u...
Six Sigma is a set of tools and strategies for process improvement. The reasons for implementing may vary within each organization – from cost savings to creating a disciplined approach for process improvement and problem solving. Despite its astounding effectiveness, few really understand Six Sigma is all about. This book explores the reasons why experts claim an organization can benefit. We’ll cover: • Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma concepts • Available tools including practical examples and how to use them • Mentorship and coaching best practices • An implementation checklist and formula for Six Sigma integration • The impact on an SAP implementation • Sustainability and continued Six Sigma growth Get a head start on Six Sigma! This book provides you with the tools you need to get started with a successful implementation.
Many companies struggle with the ability to quickly and accurately create easy-to-read reports. This book systematically explains how you can leverage SAP Analysis Office (AO) to support your company’s reporting needs. AO combines the experience users had with Business Explorer (BEx) reporting over the last decade, with the additional pivoting functionality offered by Microsoft, along with standard Excel reports. Combining these functionalities, SAP created a powerful tool for your daily analysis as you will discover in this book. Tight integration with the SAP NetWeaver BW environment ensures that reporting users can access and refresh data. This book dives into: - Installation and prerequisites - Key functionality and detailed explanations like Analysis Excel pivot, ribbon, and context menus - Enhanced reporting with API and Visual Basic (VBA) - A comparison of Business Explorer (BEx) and Analysis Office (AO) functionality
Are you wondering what SAP Fiori is all about? Dive into SAP’s new user interface and gain an understanding of core SAP Fiori concepts and get quickly up to speed SAP Fiori functionality, architecture, prerequisites, and technical components. Walk through key configuration and get examples of what has gone well (and not so well) on real SAP Fiori implementation projects. Take a technical deep dive into the types of Fiori apps including transactional apps, analytics apps, and fact sheets and walk through custom development and enhancements. By using practical examples, tips, and screenshots, the author brings technical and non-technical readers alike up to speed on SAP Fiori. - SAP Fiori fundamentals and core components - Instructions on how to create and enhance an SAP Fiori app - Installation and configuration best practices - Similarities and differences between SAP Fiori and Screen Personas
Learn about the advantages of SAP Data Warehouse Cloud (DWC): from data management all the way through to visualization, this book covers all the tools you need to set up a modern, cloud-based data warehouse landscape. You can even set up hybrid architectures or convert on-premise SAP BW systems to the SAP BW Bridge. Operating departments will learn how they can use virtual work areas (spaces) to enrich central corporate data with local data without having to copy data or download files. New findings can be easily shared with others. For IT employees in particular, there is an extensive introduction to modeling and the Data Builder. With the editors and functionalities of this tool, you get ...
SAP BI Edge is a powerful business intelligence (BI) solution for midsize companies. This book offers a comprehensive overview of what to expect and where you should start building your reporting framework. You'll get detailed information on reporting tools, like Information Designer, Universe Designer, BI Launchpad, Crystal Reports, and Dashboards (formerly XCelsius). Get tips for creating an InfoSet strategy and leverage it to run reports. Learn how to use the Information Design Tool (IDT) to design data models and layer your data to create universes. Identify the common queries you will need to get started and walk through how to publish SAP reporting data in a web format and create practical management dashboards. By using practical examples, tips, screenshots, and a case study the author brings readers new to SAP BI Edge up to speed on the fundamentals. - Installation and setup tips for SAP BI Edge with SAP ERP - Query and reporting tools best practices - How to build a dynamic SAP ERP data model based on your configuration - Step-by-step instructions on how to create a SAP BI universe
SAP environments are internally integrated with, and through, cloud and hybrid cloud solutions. This interconnection, both within and external to the firewall, creates a level of vulnerability that, if exploited, could compromise a company’s intellectual property, employee and supplier information, and trade secrets. This book breaks down the application of cybersecurity, as it applies to SAP, into actionable items that can be communicated and implemented into existing security frameworks. You will understand why cybersecurity applies to SAP, how it integrates with cybersecurity Initiatives within an organization, and how to implement a security framework within SAP. This expertly written ...
Get a head start on SAP Profitability Analysis (CO-PA)! This practical guide explains step by step how to implement CO-PA. By concentrating only on the essentials, this book will quickly enable you to set up your own contribution margin analysis. 5 video tutorials included ! • Familiarize yourself with basic organizational entities and master data in CO-PA • Define the actual value flow• Set up a planning environment • Create your own reports Stefan Eifler has worked for more than 15 years as both a consultant and in-house-consultant, with a strong focus on SAP Profitability Analysis. He delivers key CO-PA information precisely and in detail.