SAP ERP HCM: Technical Principles and Programming
Technical Principles and Programming
1st Edition
Published on 22. July 2013
Book
Hardback
732 pages
978-1-59229-431-2 (ISBN)
Description
With this detailed resource, learn how to make an SAP ERP HCM system stay in perfect harmony. Get to know SAP ERP HCM data structures, perform custom developments and enhancements, and master authorizations and performance optimization. Within these pages, you'll learn how to fine-tune SAP ERP HCM to address functional gaps and fit any company's needs.
1. Data Structures
Examine technical data structures and technologies used to implement the SAP ERP HCM modules, such as infotypes, objects, cluster tables, and crucial SAP transactions.
2. Programming and Customization
Apply proper programming methods to meet company requirements by strategically using standard tools for process enhancement.
3. Authorizations
Learn about SAP ERP HCM-specific authorization concepts, which technical objects are behind them, and how and when to customize them.
4. Web-Based Applications
Spend less time on routine tasks and minimize error by taking advantage of the latest advances in web-based applications: ESS and MSS using Web Dynpro for ABAP.
5. Recent Innovations
Learn about new functionality delivered through enhancement packages and add-on solutions, such as integrating SAP ERP HCM with SuccessFactors BizX.
Highlights include:
* Custom functions and operations
* Data structures
* Function modules, user exits, and BAdIs
* Logical databases
* SAP Query and InfoSet Query
* ALV reporting
* HR Forms Workplace
* Data migration and the Legacy System
* Migration Workbench
* Authorizations
* ESS and MSS on Web Dynpro for ABAP
* SAP NetWeaver Business Client
* SuccessFactors integration
1. Data Structures
Examine technical data structures and technologies used to implement the SAP ERP HCM modules, such as infotypes, objects, cluster tables, and crucial SAP transactions.
2. Programming and Customization
Apply proper programming methods to meet company requirements by strategically using standard tools for process enhancement.
3. Authorizations
Learn about SAP ERP HCM-specific authorization concepts, which technical objects are behind them, and how and when to customize them.
4. Web-Based Applications
Spend less time on routine tasks and minimize error by taking advantage of the latest advances in web-based applications: ESS and MSS using Web Dynpro for ABAP.
5. Recent Innovations
Learn about new functionality delivered through enhancement packages and add-on solutions, such as integrating SAP ERP HCM with SuccessFactors BizX.
Highlights include:
* Custom functions and operations
* Data structures
* Function modules, user exits, and BAdIs
* Logical databases
* SAP Query and InfoSet Query
* ALV reporting
* HR Forms Workplace
* Data migration and the Legacy System
* Migration Workbench
* Authorizations
* ESS and MSS on Web Dynpro for ABAP
* SAP NetWeaver Business Client
* SuccessFactors integration
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Content
Preface. 17
Acknowledgments. 23
1. Introduction to SAP ERP HCM. 25
1.1. Core Modules. 26
1.2. Other Modules. 30
1.3. Summary. 32
2. Functional Overview for Developers. 35
2.1. Personnel Administration. 35
2.2. Organizational Management. 40
2.3. Time Management. 44
2.4. Payroll. 52
2.5. Talent Management. 61
2.6. Self-Service Applications. 74
2.7. Summary. 75
3. Data Structures. 77
3.1. Personnel Administration. 78
3.2. Organizational Management. 100
3.3. Time Management. 119
3.4. Payroll. 135
3.5. Other Tables. 142
3.6. Summary. 144
4. Reading and Processing HR Data. 147
4.1. Logical Databases. 147
4.2. Access without Logical Databases. 161
5. Custom Enhancements. 193
5.1. Customer Exits. 194
5.2. BAdIs. 204
5.3. Enhancement Points. 212
5.4. Modifications. 216
5.5. Summary. 219
6. Enhancing Applications Using SAP Tools. 221
6.1. Personnel Administration. 221
6.2. Organizational Management. 252
6.3. Time Management. 257
6.4. Payroll Calculation and Time Evaluation. 265
6.5. Summary. 277
7. HCM Reporting Tools. 279
7.1. Table Utilities. 280
7.2. InfoSets. 286
7.3. QuickViewer. 297
7.4. InfoSet Query. 303
7.5. SAP Query. 310
7.6. Human Resources Information System. 325
7.7. HCM Payroll Reporting. 330
7.8. HCM System Audit Reporting. 336
7.9. Summary. 340
8. Developing Custom Reports. 343
8.1. Employee Master Data. 343
8.2. Organizational Management Data. 365
8.3. Payroll Data. 369
8.4. Time Management Data. 384
8.5. ABAP List Viewer Reporting. 388
8.6. Summary. 414
9. HR Forms Workplace. 417
9.1. HR MetaData Workplace. 418
9.2. HR Forms Workplace. 430
9.3. Using SAP Form Builder. 436
9.4. Integration with Payroll. 456
9.5. Integration with ESS. 463
9.6. HR Forms Enhancements. 464
9.7. Summary. 466
10. HCM Interface Tools. 469
10.1. SAP Business Objects. 469
10.2. Interface Toolbox. 482
10.3. Application Link Enabling. 499
10.4. XML Data Interchange. 504
10.5. Summary. 514
11. HCM Data Conversion. 515
11.1. Data Transfer Methods. 515
11.2. Batch Data Communication. 523
11.3. Legacy System Migration Workbench. 533
11.4. Techniques for HCM Data Conversion. 543
11.5. Summary. 556
12. Authorizations. 559
12.1. Authorizations Objects and Authorization Fields. 560
12.2. Structural Authorization. 579
12.3. Authorization Enhancements. 590
12.4. Adding Authorization Checks to Custom Reports. 598
12.5. Troubleshooting Authorization Issues. 601
12.6. Summary. 603
13. ESS and MSS Applications. 605
13.1. HCM Self-Service Applications. 605
13.2. Enhancement Packages. 608
13.3. SAP NetWeaver Business Client. 615
13.4. Employee Self-Service (WDA). 618
13.5. Manager Self-Service (WDA). 626
13.6. Internet Communication Manager. 641
13.7. Summary. 645
14. HCM Performance Programming. 647
14.1. HCM Performance Programs. 647
14.2. Custom ABAP Development. 660
14.3. Summary. 671
15. SuccessFactors Integration. 673
15.1. SAP ERP HCM and SuccessFactors Hybrid Models. 675
15.2. Integration Add-On for SAP ERP HCM and SuccessFactors BizX. 677
15.3. SAP NetWeaver iFlows and Rapid Deployment Solutions. 695
15.4. Summary. 697
Appendices. 699
A. User Exits, BAdIs, and Enhancements. 699
B. The Authors. 709
Index. 711
Acknowledgments. 23
1. Introduction to SAP ERP HCM. 25
1.1. Core Modules. 26
1.2. Other Modules. 30
1.3. Summary. 32
2. Functional Overview for Developers. 35
2.1. Personnel Administration. 35
2.2. Organizational Management. 40
2.3. Time Management. 44
2.4. Payroll. 52
2.5. Talent Management. 61
2.6. Self-Service Applications. 74
2.7. Summary. 75
3. Data Structures. 77
3.1. Personnel Administration. 78
3.2. Organizational Management. 100
3.3. Time Management. 119
3.4. Payroll. 135
3.5. Other Tables. 142
3.6. Summary. 144
4. Reading and Processing HR Data. 147
4.1. Logical Databases. 147
4.2. Access without Logical Databases. 161
5. Custom Enhancements. 193
5.1. Customer Exits. 194
5.2. BAdIs. 204
5.3. Enhancement Points. 212
5.4. Modifications. 216
5.5. Summary. 219
6. Enhancing Applications Using SAP Tools. 221
6.1. Personnel Administration. 221
6.2. Organizational Management. 252
6.3. Time Management. 257
6.4. Payroll Calculation and Time Evaluation. 265
6.5. Summary. 277
7. HCM Reporting Tools. 279
7.1. Table Utilities. 280
7.2. InfoSets. 286
7.3. QuickViewer. 297
7.4. InfoSet Query. 303
7.5. SAP Query. 310
7.6. Human Resources Information System. 325
7.7. HCM Payroll Reporting. 330
7.8. HCM System Audit Reporting. 336
7.9. Summary. 340
8. Developing Custom Reports. 343
8.1. Employee Master Data. 343
8.2. Organizational Management Data. 365
8.3. Payroll Data. 369
8.4. Time Management Data. 384
8.5. ABAP List Viewer Reporting. 388
8.6. Summary. 414
9. HR Forms Workplace. 417
9.1. HR MetaData Workplace. 418
9.2. HR Forms Workplace. 430
9.3. Using SAP Form Builder. 436
9.4. Integration with Payroll. 456
9.5. Integration with ESS. 463
9.6. HR Forms Enhancements. 464
9.7. Summary. 466
10. HCM Interface Tools. 469
10.1. SAP Business Objects. 469
10.2. Interface Toolbox. 482
10.3. Application Link Enabling. 499
10.4. XML Data Interchange. 504
10.5. Summary. 514
11. HCM Data Conversion. 515
11.1. Data Transfer Methods. 515
11.2. Batch Data Communication. 523
11.3. Legacy System Migration Workbench. 533
11.4. Techniques for HCM Data Conversion. 543
11.5. Summary. 556
12. Authorizations. 559
12.1. Authorizations Objects and Authorization Fields. 560
12.2. Structural Authorization. 579
12.3. Authorization Enhancements. 590
12.4. Adding Authorization Checks to Custom Reports. 598
12.5. Troubleshooting Authorization Issues. 601
12.6. Summary. 603
13. ESS and MSS Applications. 605
13.1. HCM Self-Service Applications. 605
13.2. Enhancement Packages. 608
13.3. SAP NetWeaver Business Client. 615
13.4. Employee Self-Service (WDA). 618
13.5. Manager Self-Service (WDA). 626
13.6. Internet Communication Manager. 641
13.7. Summary. 645
14. HCM Performance Programming. 647
14.1. HCM Performance Programs. 647
14.2. Custom ABAP Development. 660
14.3. Summary. 671
15. SuccessFactors Integration. 673
15.1. SAP ERP HCM and SuccessFactors Hybrid Models. 675
15.2. Integration Add-On for SAP ERP HCM and SuccessFactors BizX. 677
15.3. SAP NetWeaver iFlows and Rapid Deployment Solutions. 695
15.4. Summary. 697
Appendices. 699
A. User Exits, BAdIs, and Enhancements. 699
B. The Authors. 709
Index. 711