Sap Overview Parama

SAP Overview Presented by Parama Mondal Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Introduction

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Parama (Sales & Distribution)

Inquiring Minds Want to Know… • • • •

Why am I Here? Why Change? How Do I Get Ready? What is SAP?

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Why am I Here? • • • • •

Introduction to new software system- SAP Importance of Training Presentation of Training Courses Discussions about business processes Brief introduction to life-cycle of SAP implementation • Preparation for “Go Live” 10/22/08

Why Change? • • • • • •

Resource constraints Need accurate, reliable information Improve effectiveness of personnel Increase accountability Current systems no longer meet needs Efficient reporting facility

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How Do I Get Ready? • Keep an “open mind” – – – – –

Realize change is a bit difficult Know you are not alone Know what is required to do your job Provide feedback Acquire necessary basic skills

• Stay Informed – Watch for updates • E-Mail • SAP Website 10/22/08

How Do I Get Ready?..contd • Attend All Training Sessions – – – –

Up to 5 days SD training At least 4 practice sessions -3 hrs each Flexible/ manageable course schedule All staff may not need all courses

• Get Access to SAP • Become Familiar with Support Resources 10/22/08

How Do I Get Ready?..contd – On-Line Self-Help/Training Website (In Developmental Stages) • Training Materials • Training Simulations • Self Training/Examples/Tests – SAP Application Help – Technology Trainers (Train the trainer) • Team created to train site staffs on Employee Self Service Applications 10/22/08

What is SAP? • ERP Software System – Short for enterprise resource planning, a business management system that INTEGRATES all facets of the business, including activities such as inventory control, order tracking, delivery, billing , customer service, financial needs. – SAP is an EASY to use software system that will INTEGRATE a wide range of business functions. 10/22/08

Information Kiosks • What is the full form of SAP? - Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing (G: Systeme, Anwendungen, Produkte in der Datenverarbeitung)

When was SAP founded? Founded in 1972 by Wellenreuther, Hopp, Hector, Plattner and Tschira – Renamed in 1977 – Before 1977 : Systems Analysis and Program Development 10/22/08

Evolution of SAP

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SAP R/3 Architecture • The SAP R/3 architecture is based on a 3-tier client/server principle – Presentation Server – Application Server – Database Server • Dedicated Servers are linked by Communication Networks • Perform tasks without sacrificing data integration and processes within the system, as a whole 10/22/08

SAP R/3 Architecture contd..

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SAP R/3 Conceptual Areas SAP Conceptual Areas

Application Area (Initiate and execute SAP transactions) (Functional)

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Basis Area (The technical administration of the system) (Authorizations/Ids/etc)

Development Area (1. A developer’s workbench 2. Create & Test ABAP/4 programs) (Technical)

SAP R/3 • Systems in R/3 – Development Server – Quality Server – Production Server

• Clients in R/3 – 001 – 100 10/22/08

SAP Modules SAP R/3 supports all business processes, including production, sales and distribution, finance and accounting, maintenance and human resources. SD MM PP QM

R/3 Client / Server

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ABAP/4

HR

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FI

IS

CO AM PS WF

SAP Modules SD – Sales and Distribution

FI – Financial Accounting

MM – Materials Management

CO – Controlling

SD

PP – Production Planning

FI

MM

AM – Asset Management

CO

PP

QM – Quality Management

AM

SAP R/3

QM

WM – Warehouse Management

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HR – Human Resources

WF

PM PM – Plant Maintenance

HR

WM

PS

WF – Workflow PS – Project System

Module Functionalities MM Material Procurement Inventory Management Batch Management Goods inspection Invoice Verification

PP BOM/Work Center/Routing MRP Capacity Evaluations Production Orders QM in production

FI General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts receivable Cash management 10/22/08

SD Inquiry processing Sales Order Processing Delivery Processing Billing

CO Cost Center Accounting Product Costing Order Contribution Analysis

Integration between modules SD

CAS

Order entry

Delivery/ Shipm.

PP

SOP

Demand Mgt.

MRP

Invoicing

Production control Capacity planning

Quality Planning

QM Requisition

MM

PM

Goods issue

Preventive Maintenance

Asset Structure

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CO PCA

CO

Cash

FI

Purchase order Corrective Maintenance

SIS

Production

Quality Inspection Inventory

Quality Control Invoice verification

Questions

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Thank You.

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