Develop a MDG custom object within 30 minutes!
This blog describes the steps to develop a custom master data object with SAP MDG (Master Data Governance) on high level. The blog includes a link to a complete how to guide. Steffen Ulmer in Enhancement Packages, Master Data Management (MDM), SAP Business Suite [Feb. 22, 2012 07:07 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAP on IBM i - Update week 07 2012, IBM announced End of Support for V5R4
This week IBM announced the End of Support date for Operation System release V5R4. This blog reflects on what the implications for SAP customers might be. Thomas Obermeier in Partnership, SAP Business Suite, SAP NetWeaver Platform [Feb. 16, 2012 03:05 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SCM as Black Box
SCM Box will slowly become a Black Box which business users do not access directly - rather use an interface from ECC or Web. PrasunM in ERP, Business Solutions, SAP Business Suite [Feb. 15, 2012 01:33 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

If SAP had a mobile analytics kit built into SUP...
Say, this Mobile Analytics Kit (MAKit) were part of Sybase Unwired Platform (SUP), and it allowed for visualizing data in bars, columns, stacked columns, pies, lines, bubbles, provided for root cause analysis and what-if scenarios, and you could use it in native iOS apps or for hybrid web containers. Andreas Muno in Analytics, Mobile, SAP Business Suite [Feb. 13, 2012 07:12 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAP HCM Mobility and Roadmap
Outlines the existing SAP HCM mobile functionally delivered by SAP and Partners as well as the future roadmap. Jarret Pazahanick in ERP, Human Capital Management, Mobile, SAP Business Suite, SAP Developer Network [Feb. 13, 2012 01:55 PM | 6 Comments | Permalink]

Ten top tips for running a successful archiving project
If archiving is on your 'to do'list this year take a look at these tips for running a successful archiving project. Lynda Kershaw in Beginner, Enterprise Performance Management, Governance, Risk and Compliance, SAP Business Suite [Feb. 03, 2012 12:52 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

To Blueprint or not to Blueprint - that is the question.
This blog looks at how SAP builds their RDS solutions and reviews the process to include or exclude a Blueprint as a deliverable. Mark Chalfen in Business Process Expert, Business Solutions, ERP, Improving My Experience, SAP Business Suite [Feb. 02, 2012 09:02 AM | 9 Comments | Permalink]

Some Thoughts about SAP Business Suite Foundation
Did you recognize that the NW 7.31 at SAP TechEd wasn’t an AS ABAP system? It contained an additional software component SAP_BS_FND. Of course SAP TechEd demosystem is often something special and SAP will improve the software until it the ramp up. But here we had a usage type of an ABAP application server that is not supported by SAP. Tobias Trapp in ABAP, SAP Business Suite, SAP NetWeaver Platform [Feb. 01, 2012 01:43 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAP Under Appreciated by Forrester
Forrester recently released a report ranking the major HCM vendors and I have some disagreement with the SAP Payroll score. Jarret Pazahanick in ERP, Human Capital Management, Ranting, SAP Business Suite, SAP Developer Network [Feb. 01, 2012 07:30 AM | 10 Comments | Permalink]

Supply Chain Management rapid-deployment solutions “peel the SCM onion” one capability at a time
Read about the new packaged offering for SAP Supply Chain Management solutions. These modules combine software, services, pre-configuration, and implementation accelerators. The result is quicker implementations with rapid results attributable to pre-packaged, fixed-price/fixed-scope solutions reducing implementation RISK. Richard Howells in Business Solutions, SAP Business Suite [Jan. 31, 2012 02:22 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAP on IBM i - Update week 04 2012, RFC options
Based on recent feedback I try to give an entry point for finding information on RFC SDKs on our platform. Thomas Obermeier in Partnership, SAP Business Suite, SAP NetWeaver Platform [Jan. 27, 2012 07:29 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

2012 Supply Chain Predictions: Is the End of the World Nigh?
It’s that time, once again, when everyone predicts what will happen in the coming year. But 2012 is an extra-special year; it carries heavy historical baggage chock full of dire predictions. Nostradamus painted a bleak picture of massive destruction and mayhem brought about by a comet in 2012. The Mayans take it one step further since they simply stopped their calendar on December 21st signaling the end of the world. Thankfully, the learned analysts, writers and soothsayers I follow aren’t quite as depressing. Let’s take a look at what some of the modern day prophets have been saying and the common themes that appear. Richard Howells in SAP Business Suite [Jan. 19, 2012 12:24 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Technical Guide - Dual-Stack Split Tool vs Java Export SAPinst #sapadmin
Dual-Stack Split Tool - Java system copy & Java deinstallation Nicholas Chang in Application Lifecycle Management, Application Server, SAP Business Suite, SAP NetWeaver Platform [Jan. 16, 2012 07:27 AM | 3 Comments | Permalink]

BW 7.30: Hierarchy loading becomes easier with the help of new framework
This blog explains the benefits and process of loading hierarchies with transformations and DTP, using new framework in BW 7.30 krishna tangudu in Enterprise Data Warehousing/Business Warehouse, ERP, Beginner, Emerging Technologies, SAP Business Suite [Jan. 08, 2012 07:00 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

An Instructor’s Perspective -- My Favorite Management Accounting Course
While I instruct all levels of SAP Education’s FI-CO and FSCM courses, it is hard to choose a single favorite course to deliver as they each add great value to a student’s “tool belt” of knowledge! If pressed however, the AC040 (Business Processes in Management Accounting), may be my favorite. Margie Wright in Business Solutions, ERP, SAP Business Suite, SAP Education [Jan. 05, 2012 01:52 PM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

Will SAP’s RDS adoption take off in 2012?
There has been plenty of noise around RDS over the past few months. This is my view of what SAP need to do to ensure 2012 is successful for RDS. Mark Chalfen in Business Solutions, Emerging Technologies, ERP, Improving My Experience, SAP Business Suite [Jan. 04, 2012 09:33 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Top 10 SAP SCN Blogs with the Most Comments in 2011
This article contains the top 10 blogs that captivated the SAP Community network with the most comments in 2011. Jarret Pazahanick in ERP, SAP Business Suite, SAP Developer Network, SAP EcoHub, Social Media and Social Networks [Jan. 04, 2012 07:17 AM | 4 Comments | Permalink]

Top 15 Most Popular SAP SCN Blogs of 2011
The Top 15 Most Popular SAP Community Networks Blogs of 2011 Jarret Pazahanick in ABAP, ERP, SAP Business Suite, SAP Developer Network, Social Media and Social Networks [Jan. 02, 2012 12:41 PM | 9 Comments | Permalink]

BW 7.30: Different ways to delete Master data
This blog explains different ways and advantages in which we can delete the master data using "New Master data deletion" wizard available in BW 7.30. krishna tangudu in ERP, Enterprise Data Warehousing/Business Warehouse, SAP Business Suite, Beginner, Business Solutions [Jan. 01, 2012 03:32 AM | 6 Comments | Permalink]

BW 7.30: Dataflow Copy Tool: How to use Dataflow Copy tool to speed up the development activity
In this blog, I would like to explain how to use Dataflow Copy tool (wizard based tool) and understand how to copy an existing BW 7.x data flows and process chains.Which helps to decrease the development time. krishna tangudu in Enterprise Data Warehousing/Business Warehouse, ERP, Beginner, Business Solutions, SAP Business Suite [Dec. 27, 2011 03:32 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Finance focus areas for 2012
2012 seems like it will be a challenge to most clients in most countries. This blog looks at the main focus points a Finance Director should look at to improve the efficiency of their team. Mark Chalfen in Financial Excellence, SAP Business Suite, Shared Services Center (AIC, EIC) [Dec. 21, 2011 01:38 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

BW 7.30: Data Flow Migration tool: Migrating 3.x flows to 7.3 flows and also the recovery to 3.X flow
This blog explains about migration process and recovery process in BW 7.30. krishna tangudu in Enterprise Data Warehousing/Business Warehouse, ERP, Beginner, Business Solutions, SAP Business Suite [Dec. 17, 2011 03:05 PM | 10 Comments | Permalink]

BW7.30:Exporting Hierarchy using Open Hub Destination into Flat file from BW 7.3
To explain how to use Open hub destination to export the hierarchy from BW 7.3 krishna tangudu in Enterprise Data Warehousing/Business Warehouse, ERP, Beginner, Business Solutions, SAP Business Suite [Dec. 17, 2011 06:30 AM | 4 Comments | Permalink]

SAP on IBM i - Update week 50 2011, sapcpe boost
A recent update for APYSIDKRN targets to boost startup times of application servers on IBM i configured for the 7.20 DCK and sapcpe. Thomas Obermeier in Partnership, SAP Business Suite, SAP NetWeaver Platform [Dec. 16, 2011 04:39 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Top 10 SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) Articles of 2011
The top 10 SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) Articles of 2011 are featured in this article Jarret Pazahanick in Beginner, ERP, Human Capital Management, SAP Business Suite, Social Media and Social Networks [Dec. 15, 2011 05:45 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

How to Add Fields to the Change Request UI (MDG EhP6)
New user interface technologies used in SAP Master Data Governance with the SAP ERP 6.0 EhP6 release, provide a high degree of flexibility as they can be easily adapted by configuration. Andreas Seifried in ERP, Master Data Management (MDM), SAP Business Suite [Dec. 09, 2011 02:05 AM | 8 Comments | Permalink]

How to Get Started with SAP Enterprise Support
SAP Enterprise Support helps customers do what they do best, even better. The Getting Started slide deck explains step-by-step how to get started with SAP Enterprise Support. Christian Oehler in Beginner, ERP, SAP Business Suite, SAP Solution Manager, Software Support and Maintenance [Dec. 07, 2011 06:07 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAP and SuccessFactors – what does the future hold for Nakisa?
My thoughts on how the SuccessFactors acquisiton by SAP will effect the future and position of Nakisa's partnership with SAP. Luke Marson in ERP, Human Capital Management, On Demand and Software as a Service (SaaS), SAP Business Suite [Dec. 07, 2011 07:33 AM | 10 Comments | Permalink]

SAP on IBM i - Update week 49 2011, Power HA
I point to SAP note 1635602, which explains how to integrate Power HA into the SAP on IBM i setup. Thomas Obermeier in Application Lifecycle Management, Partnership, SAP Business Suite, SAP NetWeaver Platform [Dec. 06, 2011 08:09 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

The Virtual Water Cooler is all a-buzz with SAP and Success Factors this morning!
To the cloud and beyond! SAP's HCM story takes a major leap into SaaS for performance management and succession planning. What does it mean to me? SherryAnne Meyer in Human Capital Management, On Demand and Software as a Service (SaaS), ERP, Business Process Expert, SAP Business Suite [Dec. 05, 2011 09:38 PM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

SAP and SuccessFactors Acquisition Q&A
Some questions and answers regarding what SAP announced acquisition of SuccessFactors will mean to both companies. Jarret Pazahanick in SAP Developer Network, SAP Business Suite, On Demand and Software as a Service (SaaS), Human Capital Management, ERP [Dec. 05, 2011 05:16 AM | 14 Comments | Permalink]

ABAP Package Concept Part 1 – The Basics
Every modern programming language has a package concept – and so has ABAP. In release 6.10 SAP introduced the package concept and the old development classes become legacy. In this weblog series I explain the use cases of the package concept, best practices and how to implement it. I'll cover various aspects: How do you make your sofwtare more stable to release changes? How can you define proper APIs in ABAP? How can you make your software merger-ready? These are all nice side effects of the ABAP package concept. Tobias Trapp in SAP Business Suite, ABAP, Best-Built Applications [Dec. 04, 2011 01:51 AM | 16 Comments | Permalink]

SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) Changing the Game (Again) with Rapid Deployment Solutions for Rapid Results
Learn about the new Rapid Deployment Solutions available for Supply Chain Executives today. Richard Howells in Business Solutions, Professional Services, Run SAP, SAP Business Suite [Dec. 01, 2011 09:59 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Varian Medical Systems leverages SAP Enterprise Support services
Learn in this new video blog how Varian Medical Systems leverages SAP Enterprise Support services. Christian Oehler in Application Lifecycle Management, Beginner, SAP Business Suite, SAP Solution Manager, Software Support and Maintenance [Nov. 27, 2011 05:05 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

The Achilles Heel of Mobile Enterprise Apps
Eric Lai in Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Performance Management, Event Processing (Operational BI), Mobile, SAP Business Suite [Nov. 23, 2011 10:38 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAP on IBM i - Update week 47 2011, Technical Updates
As I find it to be a repeatedly referenced point of interest I also want to highlight an IBM page with technical updates. Thomas Obermeier in Partnership, SAP Business Suite, SAP NetWeaver Platform [Nov. 22, 2011 12:27 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Ramp-up of SAP NetWeaver ILM 7.03 Started
SAP NetWeaver ILM 7.03 is now available to ramp-up customers. It can be obtained as part of the SAP ERP 6.0 EhP6 ramp-up. Thiks blog provides an overview of the main enhancements and customer benefits. Helmut Stefani in ERP, Master Data Management (MDM), SAP Business Suite [Nov. 21, 2011 07:59 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

12 SAP Troublemakers
12 "troublemakers" who are always willing to provide SAP some tough love when they need it. Jarret Pazahanick in ERP, Ranting, SAP Business Suite, SAP Developer Network, Social Media and Social Networks [Nov. 14, 2011 09:22 AM | 17 Comments | Permalink]

What were people at Sapphirenow saying about the new release strategy?
Do you really know the full implications of the new release strategy SAP have announced? This blog looks at the view of SAP Product Managers around the impact the new strategy will have for customers. Mark Chalfen in Enhancement Packages, ERP, Ranting, SAP Business Suite, SAP SAPPHIRE [Nov. 11, 2011 03:14 AM | 11 Comments | Permalink]

SAP on IBM i - Update week 45 2011: STARTSAP/STOPSAP remotely
I give heads up information regarding a significant improvement for collective system start and stop in a heterogenous setup with IBM i as central. Thomas Obermeier in Partnership, SAP Business Suite, SAP NetWeaver Platform [Nov. 10, 2011 11:54 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Announcement: Have a look to the improvements and new tools included in the Software Logistics Toolset 1.0 SPS 3 shipment
This blog introduce you into the scope of Software Logistics (SL) Toolset 1.0 Support Package Stack 3. SL Toolset is a new SAP application product independent delivery channel for software logistics tools (such as Software Update Manager, CTS Plug-in, LM Automation Standalone, SUM for SAP HANA, Dual-Stack Split and SAP Set-up). Furthermore it provides you with an outlook to planned shipments which will include improvements of already delivered tools as well as potential new tools. Kathrin Winkmann in Application Lifecycle Management, SAP Business Suite, SAP NetWeaver Platform, Software Support and Maintenance [Nov. 10, 2011 04:55 AM | 4 Comments | Permalink]

SAP Primary Support Twitter channel
SAP Primary Support Twitter channel is the best way to get the news, notes and all the info from SAP Support! Ivan Martin Marra in ABAP, CRM, ERP, SAP Business Suite, Software Support and Maintenance [Nov. 04, 2011 05:15 AM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

Growing momentum for SAP business rules
James Taylor in ABAP, Business Process Management, Business Rules Management, Business Solutions, SAP Business Suite [Oct. 28, 2011 05:40 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Transport directory common problems
Description about common problems related with the transport directory Francisco Javier Hernanz in Application Server, SAP Business Suite, SAP NetWeaver Platform [Oct. 27, 2011 03:41 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

AEX Enablement of the SAP Business Suite
SAP Business Suite 7 and i2010 have recently been enabled for the usage of AEX. AEX (Advanced Adapter Engine Extended) is a light-weight installation option of SAP NetWeaver Process Integration 7.3 (SAP NW PI 7.3). AEX consumes up to 60% less memory compared to the traditional PI dual stack. So you might consider the usage of AEX instead of PI dual stack. Bernhard Fippel in SAP Business Suite, SAP Process Integration (PI), Service-Oriented Architecture [Oct. 27, 2011 12:23 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Business value being addressed by the Process Observer for the Business Suite (POB)
The blog refers to a couple of blogs being published recently on the topic of 'Process Monitoring & Analytics for the SAP Business Suite' and highlights the value proposition of the new solution Matthias Saettele in Analytics, Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Business Process Modeling, SAP Business Suite [Oct. 26, 2011 12:16 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAP on IBM i - Update week 42 2011: IBM i 7.1 TR3
IBM released a technology refresh TR3 of the current release IBM i 7.1, which amongst others brings optimizations for SAP on IBM i. SAP deliverables are set and prepared to take advantage of the according improvements. Thomas Obermeier in Partnership, SAP Business Suite, SAP NetWeaver Platform [Oct. 20, 2011 12:14 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Hands-On Workshops on SAP NetWeaver Gateway
Peter Ng in ABAP, Emerging Technologies, SAP Business Suite, SAP NetWeaver Gateway, SAP NetWeaver Platform [Oct. 19, 2011 01:46 PM | 5 Comments | Permalink]

A One-Stop Shop for Managing All of Your Business Information
This blog is about an SAP Insider article that takes a look at the complete ILM solution suite from SAP. The article is an excellent starting point for anyone engaged in managing the lifecycle of their business information. Helmut Stefani in ERP, Master Data Management (MDM), SAP Business Suite [Oct. 17, 2011 11:51 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Create Process Definition for Process Observer for Built-in Processes (POB)
This blog post shows what process definitions in POB look like and and describes step by step how to create them. Jens-Christoph Nolte in Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Business Process Modeling, SAP Business Suite [Oct. 14, 2011 02:39 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]