SAP S/4HANA
An Introduction
1st Edition
Published on 27. December 2016
Book
Hardback
449 pages
978-1-4932-1400-6 (ISBN)
Description
Looking to make the jump to SAP S/4HANA? Explore what SAP S/4HANA offers, from the Universal Journal in SAP S/4HANA Finance to supply chain management in SAP S/4HANA Materials Management and Operations. Understand your deployment options-on-premise, cloud, and hybrid-and explore SAP Activate's implementation approach. Get an overview of how SAP HANA architecture supports digital transformation, and see what tools can help extend your SAP S/4HANA functionality!
Financials and Logistics
Discover how financials and logistics work in SAP S/4HANA with an overview of key functionalities and best practices.
Deployment Options and Migration
Explore on-premise, cloud, and hybrid deployment models and then understand the steps for getting your chosen version.
Case Studies
See how other companies have leveraged SAP S/4HANA, from implementation to customization, with real-world case studies highlighting pain points and milestones.
Highlights:
SAP S/4HANA Finance
SAP S/4HANA Materials Management and Operations
System architecture
Business cases
SAP HANA Cloud Platform
SAP Activate
SAP HANA, on-premise
SAP HANA, cloud edition
Technical requirements
Case studies
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Persons
Author
Devraj Bardhan is a senior architect with IBM Germany and has led several large SAP transformations projects, designing and implementing SAP global templates and growing IBM's SAP HANA capability. He has 22 years of IT experience, and has become a global subject matter expert for SAP S/4HANA at IBM. Devraj can be reached via Twitter @devbard or on the SAP Community Network.
Content
... Foreword from Nancy Thomas ... 15
... Foreword from Markus Schwarz ... 17
... Preface ... 19
... Why Read This Book? ... 19
... Audience ... 20
... Structure of the Book ... 21
... Acknowledgments ... 23
1 ... The Digital Transformation: An Introduction ... 25
1.1 ... Defining the Digital Transformation ... 26
1.2 ... Digital Transformation: A Business Perspective ... 29
1.3 ... Digital Transformation: A Technical Perspective ... 37
1.4 ... Summary ... 44
2 ... SAP S/4HANA and the Digital Enterprise ... 45
2.1 ... Evolution of Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions ... 45
2.2 ... Business Value Scenarios ... 53
2.3 ... Architecture at a Glance ... 73
2.4 ... Summary ... 77
3 ... SAP S/4HANA Finance ... 79
3.1 ... IBM Chief Financial Officer Surveys ... 79
3.2 ... SAP S/4HANA Finance Benefits ... 84
3.3 ... Key Functionalities ... 99
3.4 ... Maturity and Release Restrictions ... 123
3.5 ... Business Case ... 127
3.6 ... Future Outlook ... 129
3.7 ... Summary ... 131
4 ... SAP S/4HANA Materials Management and Operations ... 133
4.1 ... IBM Chief Supply Chain Officer Survey Findings ... 134
4.2 ... Addressing Logistics Pain Points ... 138
4.3 ... Key Functionalities ... 144
4.4 ... Business Case ... 178
4.5 ... Future Outlook ... 188
4.6 ... Summary ... 191
5 ... SAP S/4HANA and the SAP Landscape ... 193
5.1 ... Sourcing and Procurement: SAP Ariba ... 194
5.2 ... Contingent Workforce Management: SAP Fieldglass ... 200
5.3 ... Travel and Expense Management: Concur ... 203
5.4 ... Human Resources: SAP SuccessFactors ... 205
5.5 ... Customer Relationship Management: SAP Hybris ... 211
5.6 ... SAP Master Data Governance ... 218
5.7 ... SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics ... 220
5.8 ... Summary ... 222
6 ... SAP S/4HANA Architecture ... 225
6.1 ... Typical Issues in Information Technology Landscapes ... 225
6.2 ... The Journey from SAP ERP to SAP S/4HANA ... 227
6.3 ... SAP HANA Platform ... 237
6.4 ... SAP S/4HANA Security ... 263
6.5 ... SAP S/4HANA Core Data Models ... 266
6.6 ... User Interface and User Experience ... 267
6.7 ... Data Lifecycle Management ... 271
6.8 ... Summary ... 272
7 ... Extending SAP S/4HANA ... 273
7.1 ... Future Extension Strategy for SAP Solutions ... 274
7.2 ... SAP HANA Cloud Platform ... 281
7.3 ... Internet of Things and Cognitive Analytics ... 285
7.4 ... Summary ... 288
8 ... Deployment Options ... 289
8.1 ... Cloud Concepts ... 289
8.2 ... SAP S/4HANA Versions ... 292
8.3 ... Cloud Vendor ... 305
8.4 ... Integration ... 306
8.5 ... Summary ... 308
9 ... Adopting SAP S/4HANA ... 309
9.1 ... New Implementation Options and Approach ... 311
9.2 ... System Conversion Options and Approach ... 315
9.3 ... SAP S/4HANA Conversion Prerequisites ... 332
9.4 ... Housekeeping Activities ... 341
9.5 ... System Conversion Considerations ... 343
9.6 ... Tools and Techniques for Minimizing Downtime ... 347
9.7 ... Summary ... 351
10 ... Using SAP Activate ... 353
10.1 ... SAP Activate Overview ... 353
10.2 ... SAP Activate Methodology ... 358
10.3 ... SAP Best Practices for SAP Activate ... 364
10.4 ... SAP Activate Tools ... 367
10.5 ... Summary ... 371
11 ... Building a Transformation Road Map ... 373
11.1 ... Envisioning the "What" and the "Why" ... 374
11.2 ... Developing Your Road Map Using the Open Group Architecture Framework ... 383
11.3 ... Understanding the As-Is Current Mode of Operation ... 388
11.4 ... Defining the To-Be Future Mode of Operations ... 391
11.5 ... Choosing How to Adopt SAP S/4HANA ... 394
11.6 ... Summary ... 396
12 ... Customer Case Studies ... 397
12.1 ... Multinational Industrial Company ... 397
12.2 ... Multinational Service Company ... 402
12.3 ... Water Solutions Manufacturing Company ... 407
12.4 ... Manufacturing Company ... 409
12.5 ... Bakery Products Company ... 412
12.6 ... Summary ... 414
13 ... Conclusion ... 415
... Appendices ... 435
A ... The Authors ... 435
... Index ... 439
... Foreword from Markus Schwarz ... 17
... Preface ... 19
... Why Read This Book? ... 19
... Audience ... 20
... Structure of the Book ... 21
... Acknowledgments ... 23
1 ... The Digital Transformation: An Introduction ... 25
1.1 ... Defining the Digital Transformation ... 26
1.2 ... Digital Transformation: A Business Perspective ... 29
1.3 ... Digital Transformation: A Technical Perspective ... 37
1.4 ... Summary ... 44
2 ... SAP S/4HANA and the Digital Enterprise ... 45
2.1 ... Evolution of Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions ... 45
2.2 ... Business Value Scenarios ... 53
2.3 ... Architecture at a Glance ... 73
2.4 ... Summary ... 77
3 ... SAP S/4HANA Finance ... 79
3.1 ... IBM Chief Financial Officer Surveys ... 79
3.2 ... SAP S/4HANA Finance Benefits ... 84
3.3 ... Key Functionalities ... 99
3.4 ... Maturity and Release Restrictions ... 123
3.5 ... Business Case ... 127
3.6 ... Future Outlook ... 129
3.7 ... Summary ... 131
4 ... SAP S/4HANA Materials Management and Operations ... 133
4.1 ... IBM Chief Supply Chain Officer Survey Findings ... 134
4.2 ... Addressing Logistics Pain Points ... 138
4.3 ... Key Functionalities ... 144
4.4 ... Business Case ... 178
4.5 ... Future Outlook ... 188
4.6 ... Summary ... 191
5 ... SAP S/4HANA and the SAP Landscape ... 193
5.1 ... Sourcing and Procurement: SAP Ariba ... 194
5.2 ... Contingent Workforce Management: SAP Fieldglass ... 200
5.3 ... Travel and Expense Management: Concur ... 203
5.4 ... Human Resources: SAP SuccessFactors ... 205
5.5 ... Customer Relationship Management: SAP Hybris ... 211
5.6 ... SAP Master Data Governance ... 218
5.7 ... SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics ... 220
5.8 ... Summary ... 222
6 ... SAP S/4HANA Architecture ... 225
6.1 ... Typical Issues in Information Technology Landscapes ... 225
6.2 ... The Journey from SAP ERP to SAP S/4HANA ... 227
6.3 ... SAP HANA Platform ... 237
6.4 ... SAP S/4HANA Security ... 263
6.5 ... SAP S/4HANA Core Data Models ... 266
6.6 ... User Interface and User Experience ... 267
6.7 ... Data Lifecycle Management ... 271
6.8 ... Summary ... 272
7 ... Extending SAP S/4HANA ... 273
7.1 ... Future Extension Strategy for SAP Solutions ... 274
7.2 ... SAP HANA Cloud Platform ... 281
7.3 ... Internet of Things and Cognitive Analytics ... 285
7.4 ... Summary ... 288
8 ... Deployment Options ... 289
8.1 ... Cloud Concepts ... 289
8.2 ... SAP S/4HANA Versions ... 292
8.3 ... Cloud Vendor ... 305
8.4 ... Integration ... 306
8.5 ... Summary ... 308
9 ... Adopting SAP S/4HANA ... 309
9.1 ... New Implementation Options and Approach ... 311
9.2 ... System Conversion Options and Approach ... 315
9.3 ... SAP S/4HANA Conversion Prerequisites ... 332
9.4 ... Housekeeping Activities ... 341
9.5 ... System Conversion Considerations ... 343
9.6 ... Tools and Techniques for Minimizing Downtime ... 347
9.7 ... Summary ... 351
10 ... Using SAP Activate ... 353
10.1 ... SAP Activate Overview ... 353
10.2 ... SAP Activate Methodology ... 358
10.3 ... SAP Best Practices for SAP Activate ... 364
10.4 ... SAP Activate Tools ... 367
10.5 ... Summary ... 371
11 ... Building a Transformation Road Map ... 373
11.1 ... Envisioning the "What" and the "Why" ... 374
11.2 ... Developing Your Road Map Using the Open Group Architecture Framework ... 383
11.3 ... Understanding the As-Is Current Mode of Operation ... 388
11.4 ... Defining the To-Be Future Mode of Operations ... 391
11.5 ... Choosing How to Adopt SAP S/4HANA ... 394
11.6 ... Summary ... 396
12 ... Customer Case Studies ... 397
12.1 ... Multinational Industrial Company ... 397
12.2 ... Multinational Service Company ... 402
12.3 ... Water Solutions Manufacturing Company ... 407
12.4 ... Manufacturing Company ... 409
12.5 ... Bakery Products Company ... 412
12.6 ... Summary ... 414
13 ... Conclusion ... 415
... Appendices ... 435
A ... The Authors ... 435
... Index ... 439