Data Management Strategies

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  1. How to Optimize Your Customer Contract Administration Using Master Contract Functionalities

    Learn how to configure and use SAP master contract referencing requirements and copy rules to optimize the administration of customer contracts in SAP sales and distribution (SD). Discover how to resolve some related customer contract issues. Key Concept The SAP master contract functionality makes it possible for the values in certain defined fields in an...…

  2. Optimize Data Management in All Phases of Your SAP Implementation

    Poor data management can lead to many problems, from incorrect data, to a lack of integration, to bad analysis. Learn ways an effective data management strategy can help you in your efforts to optimize your system’s performance while increasing your compliance and reducing cost. Key Concept Data management is a critical component of running a...…

  3. Introduction to the ABAP Data Dictionary and Managing Data Dictionary Objects (Chapter 5)

    This sample chapter (chapter 5) from Faisal Altaf’s book, “Introduction to ABAP: A Project-Driven Guide,” is an overview of the ABAP Data Dictionary. The book uses the example of a point of sale project to introduce ABAP. As a current SAP Experts member you can read the eBook (online or download) with no extra charge...…

  4. Special Report: Implementing SAP HANA – An End-to-End Perspective

    In this exclusive special report, get an in-depth, step-by-step look at the aspects of implementing BI solutions on SAP HANA. Gain insight into how ETL integrates with SAP HANA and how SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.0 analyzes and visualizes the data stored in SAP HANA. Key Concept SAP HANA modeling is a process whereby a developer...…

  5. Part 2: Data Modeling Strategies to Avoid Data Inaccuracy and Ensure Consistency

    Overcome the challenge of retaining the original master data attribute validity from when transactions occurred. Key Concept Developers only tend to use time-dependent master data attributes when a source system provides them as time dependent. However, SAP NetWeaver BI can also record time-independent master data from a source system as time dependent. This can greatly...…

  6. Efficient Data Management in Healthcare Using SAP Master Data Governance

    SAP’s Master Data Governance application provides an integrated data management capability for the creation, maintenance, validation, and distribution of master data across the enterprise. If you already have an SAP ERP system, then adding SAP Master Data Governance accelerates the master data maintenance process, leading to enhanced quality of your master data by leaps and…

  7. Managing Data with SAP Data Replication and Transformation Tools

    Data and solution integration is becoming one of the most important aspects in enterprise architecture. Learn about the functionalities provided by SAP data replication and transformation solutions and their proper use. Key Concept Modern business solutions often run in a complex enterprise landscape that requires extensive use of data replication and transformation functionality. Tools such...…

  8. Get Data From Any Table in Another SAP System

    Say you want to get the contents of a table from one of your SAP systems (called the source system) into a current system (called the client system). Most of the time if you want to access the table content of a source system, you need to: Check to see if the content is in...…

  9. Secrets to Successful Data Conversions

    Converting data from a legacy system to an SAP system can be a daunting task. Follow experienced advice for planning and executing your data conversion strategy, from developing project scope to testing and monitoring the data conversion. Included with these tips are two downloads: a sample Microsoft Visio data dependency planning chart and a conversion...…

  10. Customize Your Logistics and Finance Processes by Changing Production Master Data with ECM

    Engineering Change Management (ECM) is a central function in logistics that you can use to change various aspects of production master data (e.g., bills of material, routings, and materials) with history (using effectivity dates) or depending on specific conditions. Understand the purpose of ECM using SAP ERP Central Component 6.0 and how you can use...…