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

Suite Solution ERP – EMEASuite Solution Management

Roland Schmid, SAP AGSven Lang, SAP AG

Version 1.2

All described and named enhancements and timelines are intended and therefore subjects of changes© SAP 2007 /

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Agenda

Enterprise Services – ES Bundles4.4.

Overview Enhancement PackageConcept

SAP ERP Cross IndustryEnhancements2.2.

Industry Specific Enhancements3.3.

1.1.

AGENDA


Agenda AGENDA

Enterprise Services – ES Bundles


SAP ERP Cross IndustryEnhancements

2.2.


4.4.

1.1.


SAP Enhancement Packages & SAP ERP 6.0Delivering Continuous Innovation Around a Stable Core

Quick facts about SAP ERP 6.0Launched in June 2006Built on SAP NetWeaver 7.0More than 5,750 customers (as of Feb. 2008)Platform upon SAP will deliver future softwareinnovationsSoftware innovations delivered via‘SAP Enhancement Packages’SAP Enhancement Package 2 for SAP ERP 6.0 ingeneral availability since December 1st 2007SAP Enhancement Package 3 for SAP ERP 6.0in ramp-up since December 7th 2007BUSINESS SUITE – Stable core

SAP NetWeaver

SAP ERP 6.0

Enhancement packages

2006 2008 2010 2012+

What are Enhancement Packages?Optionally installed and activated software innovations for SAP ERP 6.0Software innovations include

UI simplificationsFunctional enhancementsEnterprise services

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


Improved Software Lifecycle

PreambleSAP enhancement packages are shipped as a delta shipment to SAP ERP 6.0

Selective InstallationEach SAP Enhancement Package containsnew versions of existing software componentsYou only update software components, whichare related to the functionality you want to use.After installation:

No UI or process change until a business function is activatedNo implications on the underlying NetWeaver platform, however SAP EnhancementPackages require defined ERP support package stack

Selective ActivationNew functionality must be explicitlyswitched on to become active in the system.If activated:

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

Mandatory

Optional

EnhancementPackages

Selective update - Example

SupportPackages

Installation of New Functionality Separated From Activation via Switch Framework


Benefits of SAP Enhancement PackagesVersus Release Upgrades

No upgrade of hardwareand SAP NetWeaverSelective component-wise installationNo migrations of data / customizingNo table conversions / XPRAsOnly changed and new objects delivered (deltashipment)No upgrade customizingAll innovations can be activated with ‘switches’

Explicit activation separately foreach business functionSchedule for activation independentfrom schedule of IT activitiesWell-documented test scope foreach business functionUI changes only occur in activated partsNo further modification clearing after activation

LEAN INSTALLATION OPTIONAL ACTIVATION

Lower hardware costLower manual effortLower risk through unchangedsystem behaviourFaster installationLess effort for modification adjustment

Time of adoption is driven by businessAdoption of innovations in digestible portions

No disruption of the running business.Flexibility to satisfy innovation needs fromdifferent business areas in a decoupled way.

Easier integration and acceptance testingLess end-user training

FACTS

FACTS

BENEFITS

BENEFITS

Single point of access to all information:SAP Service Marketplace

What IT professionals must knowabout SAP Enhancement Packages

SAP Enhancement Packages -Frequently Asked Questions

Lifecycle of SAPEnhancement Packages

..via SAP EnhancementPackage Information Center

SAP EnhancementPackages –

Technology Facts

http://service.sap.com/erp-ehp© SAP 2008 /

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


Agenda AGENDA





4.4.

2.2.

1.1.


Preview SAP Enhancement Package 4 for SAP ERPIntended Enhancements

Financials

Financial in generalBuilt-in capability to connect to service providers for B2B document exchange

Financial AccountingHandling of value-added tax (VAT) for partially exempt organizationsImproved business process control and data quality with parallel accounting, additionalaccount assignments, and data for consolidation with the new general ledgerPrior year rates for timesheet correctionsEnablement of event detail records (EDR) billing and convergent invoicing with FI-CAXEnhancements and continuous improvements in contract accountsInformation life-cycle managementLocalization for continues improvement of tax report and automatic payment programFI Localization topics for Japan and Portugal: Improved performance with Adobe page-splitfunctionality

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Financials

Financial AnalyticsSimplified financials reporting

Financial Supply Chain ManagementSAP Collections Management: Multi backend capability and support of head-office branchstructuresService-enablement and Web UI for dispute cases and credit limit requestsSAP Biller Direct: Promise-to-pay and customer field extension

Strategic Enterprise ManagementAdditional functionality enhances flexibility and scalability of product design cost estimate(PDCE)Improvements for group closing and tax-rate change



Financials

TreasuryImproved compliance for corporate-to-bank communicationHedge Management and new Exposure Management for Commodities and their integrationinto the Market Risk AnalyzerStraight through Processing using new correspondence monitor for MT300 and MT500 seriesStreamlined Hedge Management Process to eliminate market price risk for securitiesbusiness wise and accounting wise.Split results of cash position and liquidity forecast with additional accounting dimensions



Human Capital Management

SAP HCM localization topics for Russia, Japan, Spain, Sweden, and Italian public sector

Talent ManagementSimplification of user interfaces based on the cross-application component for appraisals,evaluations, and surveysQualification enablement to support concurrent and global employmentAdditional functional enhancements for enterprise compensation managementEnabled organizational goals, enhanced integration with SAP Learning Solution, andsimplified user interfaceSimplified course administrative functions with SAP Enterprise LearningEnhanced roles for supporting the core talent management processes



Human Capital Management

Workforce Process ManagementFunctional enhancements in administrative servicesEnhanced transaction for multiple personnel assignmentsTime and labor management for concurrent employmentCATS classic for concurrent employment



End-user Service Delivery

Continuous improvement employee interaction center

Corporate Services

Enterprise Asset ManagementStreamlined processes for maintenance planning, execution, and optimizationTime zone support within maintenance execution (Maintenance execution without boundaries)Improved authorization checks and visibility of log books within one hierarchyIntegrated warranty with PM and CS ordersManagement of rotables and repairablesEnhanced configuration control

Travel ManagementStreamlined and simplified travel management process



Corporate Services

Project and Portfolio ManagementEfficient master data maintenance of large project structures

Quality ManagementQuality Management: Enhancements in quality notifications

Real Estate ManagementIncreased value of property portfolio through optimized corporate real estate management inan integrated environmentSimplified administration of property portfolio and leases through enhanced processes incommercial real estate managementLocalization for Portugal

Environment Health & Safety

Flexible billing software for recycling management



Product Development and Manufacturing

Standardized interface for integration of SAP ERP and SAP LPOOutsourced manufacturing scenario: Work order integration

Manufacturing ExecutionEnhanced transparency in work in process (WIP) tracking for production and process orders;retrofit of process batchConfigurable dashboard for production personnel with a new, easy-to-use user interfaceFlexible and adaptive manufacturing processes with order-split functionalityNew content for SAP NetWeaver BI to analyze and improve just-in-time (JIT) processesAnalysis of history of batches across SAP and non-SAP systems

Life-Cycle Data ManagementProduct labeling in SAP PLM Recipe Management



Procurement and Logistics Execution

ProcurementProcure-to-pay: Support of integrated scenarios for sourcing, contract usage, and serviceprocurementProcure-to-pay: Down-payment creation, clearing, and retentions integrated with logisticsprocessesManage serialized materials and components in your procurement processProcure-to-Pay: Multiple account assignmentBeverage empties management in purchasing

Inventory and Warehouse ManagementEWM integration with manufacturing, Kanban, and repetitive manufacturing



Sales & Service

Extended customizing for ERP ATP

Sales Order ManagementEnhanced user productivity and simplification of the order-to-cash processEnd-to-end support for supplier and customer returns business transactions withhigh process efficiencyEnhancements in incentive and commission management



Cross ERPHarmonized and standardized user interaction with lists

Increased productivity and efficiency in dealer network communicationFinancials master data management: chart of accountsAutomatic SMI (Supplier Managed Inventory) process for suppliersCoverage of all common business cases with PDF-Based FormsEnhanced visibility, control, and on-time information about subcontractor’s activitiesATP check for VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) shipments created by SAP APOSecure free-text search capability for key operational business data


Agenda AGENDA




Industry Specific Enhancements

4.4.

3.3.

2.2.

1.1.



Aerospace & DefenseRule-based ATP with material exchange for componentsin subcontracting and refurbishment ordersImprovements in ADEC-ROT / SUB and MP functionalities (quality portfolio case)Material exchange in stock transport ordersNew, improved pegging program with LLC code correctionand enhanced logging and messaging

AutomotiveIncreased productivity and efficiency in dealer network communication

BankingImproved business processes for account managementImproved business processes for SAP Reserve for Bad DebtsEnhanced integration with syndications management:Option for pooling and funding of loan contracts


Consumer ProductsEnd-to-end DEX (direct exchange) enablement of direct storedeliveryEnhancements and fewer restrictions in IS catch weightmanagement

Defense & SecurityWidened scope of processes supported by Item uniqueidentification (IUID) in SAP ERPIntegration of capability-based organization planning andnetwork project planning with case managementDFPS support of operationsSupport for flight operations across industries




HealthcareCompetitive requirements based on legal changes forSAP Patient ManagementSAP Patient Management: Integration to standardBusiness Partner and Organizational ManagementSAP Patient Management: Country version for FranceEnhanced functionality for SAP Ambulatory CareManagementNew treatment certificates provide improved usabilityi.s.h.med: Enhanced documentation processes

Higher Education & ResearchSAP Student Lifecycle Management: User interface forstudentSAP Student Lifecycle Management: ImplementationacceleratorSAP Student Lifecycle Management: Localizationenhancements for the Netherlands



InsuranceImplementation of claim handling for the new line ofbusiness: life insuranceImprovements in insurance claim handlingStreamlined application for auto claims processImprovements in collections and disbursementsfunctionalitiesAdaptation for internationalizationManagement of external data

MediaEnhanced functionality in the area of contract accountingEnhanced functionality for press distributionEnhanced functionality for subscriptions managementEnhanced and additional functionality for advertisingmanagement



Mill ProductsMill functionalities for miningConfigurable make-to-stock scenario with individual batchvaluationInterface for manufacturing order combination

MiningIncreased usability for transportation planning and stockinformation with one transaction

Mill functionalities for mining

Oil & GasJoint venture cutback reverse



Public Sector (1 of 2)Multilevel budget structureImprovements in the budget control system in funds managementImproved grantor integration with SAP ERPExtension of use of U.S. federal functionalityImproved handling of payablesAutomated multiple funding for lease contractsAutomatic calculation and tracking of alternate payment terms for customers with outstandingreceivablesImprovements in funds managementIntegration of treasury into funds managementNew functionality for enforcement work items and correspondence managementNew functionality for registration, correspondence, business licenses, and property taxImprovements for funds accounting in financial reporting, management accounting, andfinancial operationsCash-basis view in financial accounting



Public Sector (2 of 2)Duet – Budget monitoring for public sectorSeizure of non-payroll LiabilitiesFinancial integration with SAP PSCD for social casemanagement solutionEnhanced SAP ERP integration for SAP Procurementfor public sectorSynchronization of PBC and payroll postingsRecord and manage budget and consumption valuesin budgetary accounting with freely definable andindependent timeEliminated legal and functional gaps for Spain

TelecommunicationsEnhanced billing and invoicingEnhanced functionality for revenue management



RetailImproved perishables procurement overall with all needed features

Improved perishables procurement when replacing perishable productsImproved usability, flexibility, and auditing with enhancements to the RMA (retail method ofaccounting) stock ledgerNew user-friendly and flexible user interface based on ABAP Web Dynpro for inventorymanagement functions within the Retail store applicationImproved allocation, assortment list, article discontinuation, and global data synchronizationIntegrated maintenance of sources of supply and prices for Retail direct store deliveryprocessesExtended integration of a store fresh-item management solution to support and optimizein-store fresh-item processesIntegrated extended warehouse management, SAP SCM and SAP ERP to supportmerchandise distribution scenarios



UtilitiesAdvanced metering infrastructureDeregulation processes: Increased enhancement flexibilityImprovements in customer relationship managementGeneric billing and invoicing as an alternative billing andinvoicing channel for utilitiesEnhanced controlling cockpit, waste disposal ordercockpit, and weighingEnhanced container managementEnhanced functionality for revenue managementLocalizations for various countries

WholesaleImproved management of difference invoices in thetrading processSimplified usability and lower TCO for internal andexternal process costs


Agenda AGENDA




Industry Specific Enhancements

2.2.

4.4.

3.3.

1.1.

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ES Bundles With SAP Enhancement Package 4for SAP ERP – Cross Industry

Order to cashQuote to order for configurable productsSales order issue resolutionCustomer service executionAvailability issue resolution andback order processingCommissioning

SALES & SERVICES

Asset configurationEasy inspection planningMaintenance processingMaintenance Svc collaborationTravel management

CORPORATE SERVICES

Procure to payTrade and commoditymanagementCentral Contract ManagementService ProcurementSourcing to the box

PROCUREMENT

Cross-industry RFID enabledcore logisticsIntegration of externalwarehouse mgmt systemInventory management

TRANSPORTATION &WAREHOUSING

Bank communication managementCredit managementDispute managementElectronic bill presentment and paymentExternal cash desk

FINANCIALS

Batch traceability and analyticsIntegration of manufacturing executionsystemsResponsive Product Development andLaunch

MANUFACTURING &PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Outsourced manufacturingSupplier collaboration for thesupply chain

SUPPLY NETWORKCOLLABORATION

All described and named enhancements and timelines are intended and therefore subjects of changes© SAP 2008 / © SAP 2007 / Page 33© SAP 2007 / Page 33

ES Bundles With SAP Enhancement Package 4for SAP ERP – Industry Specific

Medical activities, patient billingand invoicingPatient administrationResource planning andscheduling

HEALTHCARE

Agency business

WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION

In-store food production integrationMerchandise and assortment planningintegrationPlanning to shelf optimization integrationPOS integration

RETAIL

Convergent invoicing

TRAVEL & LOGISTICSERVICES

Advanced meter infrastructureBill to cashCustomer communicationLegal dunning and externalcollectionsMarket communication

UTILITIES

Supply chain operations and executionfor oil & gas

OIL & GAS

Information system integrationItem unique identification

DEFENSE & SECURITY

Vehicle management system

AUTOMOTIVE

Insurance claims handlingCommissioningInsurance billing and payment

INSURANCE

Subscription management

MEDIA

Investigative case managementMulti-channel tax and rev. managementPermit application and approvalPublic sector budget managementRecords and document management

PUBLIC SECTOR

Integration of learning mgmt systemStudent lifecycle mgmt

HIGHER EDUCATION & RESEARCH


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All described and named enhancements and timelines are intended and therefore subjects of changes© SAP 2008 / © SAP 2007 / Page 35

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