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RISE is more than just Business Transformation – but this is okay…
RISE with SAP is Business Transformation journey, but it is (in the essence) move to SaaS and Clean Core – as much as possible, but I will come to this latter…Why SaaS?Well, Sales Force did it first (at least this is the advertisement?), Microsoft di...
Mastering SAP Enterprise Architecture: EA Certification Journey.
I recently shared my EA certification journey on our Community here: Mastering SAP Enterprise Architecture: a Practical Certification Journey. It was a great learning experience for me, and I hope it inspires some of you too!If you’re preparing for a...
Is Integration Architecture EA discipline – or how do we see it?
I did talk on a high-level on integrations and EA in past (my article in SAP EA Community: Enterprise Architecture for integration? ). Recently I’ve also published a Blog in the SAP Community about integrations and EA (Integrations as part of the SAP...
Recap SAP Enterprise Architect Summit Berlin 2025
Early October 100+ Enterprise Architects gathered at SAP Berlin for our EA Summit 2025. Two and half days with a fully packed agenda of inspiring content. The event didn't just cover the 'die-hard' architecture topics but focussed on soft skills as w...
Can we use TOGAF style of EA and still be Agile?
Can we use TOGAF[1] and still be Agile?Can we use at the same time SAFe[2] and still have well-organized Enterprise Architecture practice?Why am I putting TOGAF and SAFe next to each other, at the first place? They are not frameworks covering the sam...
Moregraph: Metadata-driven Enterprise Architecture using Conceptual Structures
I'm excited to share my latest publication, which covers Enterprise Architecture, Technical Debt, Metadata, Data Objects, Clean Core, Business Data Graphs, and SAP Graph.Title: Moregraph: Metadata-driven Enterprise Architecture using Conceptual Struc...
Restricting Viewers to add them as observer only in LeanIX
Hi,I want to grant permission to viewer for only able to allow themselves to add as observer not responsible and accountable .Can anyone suggest how to do this.regardsRashmi
Use of Business Area in Enterprise Architecture
Hello,My Indian client has a specific requirement for state-wise and product-wise financial reporting of their business. In their previous SAP ERP system, Business Area was used to represent geographical dimensions of financial transactions, while Pr...
Are we bias or we do too many “constraints” in today’s EA?
So far, we were following Enterprise Architecture frameworks, like TOGAF, telling us – we should “Architect” our ways in the agnostic way… The golden rule was to “avoid”: being bias toward any technology, solution, or vendor. When we had to incorpora...
Enterprise Architecture in the time of VUCA
What is VUCA?VUCA[1] stands for Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous.It’s not a new acronym. Actually, it was first used to describe post-Cold War challenges back in 1987, but its popularity in Business terminology (in describing “disruptive” a...
Questio on Reference Data Management Architecture
What architecture, either off-the-shelf, or custom-built are other SAP customers using to ensure that their Reference Data (e.g. Payment Terms, Legal Entities, Sales Orgs. etc.) are synchronised from their leading SAP system (e.g. S/4HANA) across the...
Bring Your Own Identity: SAP's Strategic Transformation of Identity and Authentication Management
We are excited to announce the foundation for Bring Your Own Identity (BYOI) by Identity Renovation, an innovative transformation designed to enhance interactions with SAP's digital platforms. Our vision is to enable straightforward digital interacti...
Purpose of a Data Product in the Context of SAP
A Data Product in SAP serves several key purposes, primarily revolving around the efficient and standardized sharing and consumption of data across various applications and domains. Here are the main purposes: 1. Data Sharing Across DomainsData Produ...
Cost Center Hierarchy consolidation and replication
For a two-tier ERP setup. While checking the Master Data replication in general, MDI is the recommended solution for replicating between SAP and Non-SAP applications. Two-tier ERP Master Data Replication Options - SAP CommunityIn my case, we have a N...
Architecture overview of SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC)
SAP Business Data Cloud is a SaaS solution that combines SAP HANA Cloud, SAP Datasphere, and SAP Analytics Cloud and their capabilities in one single solution. SAP Business Data Cloud is the path forward for SAP Business Warehouse customers. In this ...
Capability Map for Integrated Business Planning
Hi,I am looking for capability map (L1-L3) for Integrated Business Planning (IBP).E2E process map is useful as well. Any input is welcome.
SAP Business Application Studio?
Whether ABAP applications can be developed with SAP Business Application Studio...?
Migrating roles from SAC to Datasphere for row level security
Your organization has been using SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for a significant period, where you implemented row-level security by defining roles in SAC and applying additional filters to the models. The security framework in SAC was functioning seamle...
SAP EWM-YARD Management
Introduction: In this Blog we will learn about the Relationship between Door location group – Storage type location group.Configuration to maintain Door to Storage type relationship:-As per the SAP help for ‘Define Location group relationship’, Yard ...
S4 Public master data migration logic
Hi Pros,I'm looking for a way how can we manage the master data migration cycles in Public Cloud environment in an implementation project. During migration we have more steps what can be done in different tenants:- functional and development test - c...
SAP Reference Architecture Framework (SEAF) & RBA
I'm looking for a way to stay updated with the evolving SAP Reference Business Architecture (RBA)? Knowing how to contact those at SAP responsible for creating and updating the RBA would be incredibly helpful. I already have a solid understanding of ...
Entity-driven Enterprise Architecture using SAP Graph
Hi everyone!Next Tuesday, 3 December, from 11:10 to 11:40 UK time at Connect 2024 (UKISUG Connect), I'm presenting a session on Entity-driven Enterprise Architecture using SAP Graph. UKISUG Connect is the largest annual gathering of SAP professionals...
New Book: Enterprise Architecture with SAP (SAP-PRESS)
Today, SAP-PRESS has released the book "Enterprise Architecture with SAP".The book is very comprehensive of the topic, with 18 Chapters!Coupon code EASAPCOMMUNITY for 15% off.Happy learning !!
Enterprise Architecture for integration?
What is the role of an Enterprise Architect in integration?Integration is place where many project suffer – where many projects fail…One could say, it’s not EA who should operationally lead the project – but I would say, this is not entirely true… EA...
Help:Production Planning with Multiple Routing Sequences
I am working at a Printed Circuit Board manufacturing industry, with over 25 processes. I am currently implementing SAP in my company. I have created two SFG and one FG and maintained a lead time for each in its master data. I am also making use of s...
Bill Of material (BOM)
Bill of Material (BOM) What is Bill of Material (BOM) and its role?A bill of material is a complete, formally structured list of the components that make up a product or assembly. BOM can be single level and multi-level. For example, finished materia...
From ECC to S/4HANA Public Cloud Refactor (“Re-architect”)
Dear Architects,Currently I am working for customer which has ABAP code written for ast 20 years and they created there own application in ABAP. Now same sales guru told them you can choose S/4HANA public cloud as new system instead of choosing priva...
Shipping condition unexpectedly being changed in VT01N
My team has noticed that the shipping type in VT01N is getting changed to 85 (which is shipment priority). I have not seen it change in real time when selecting check-in and planning. It seems to be happening after the shipment has been saved. Has an...
Which products are addressed in the SAP Activate methodology for the Intelligent Enterprise roadmap?
I am studying for the ACT 2403 exam and came across this question; however, I can't arrive at the correct answer:Which products are addressed in the SAP Activate methodology for the Intelligent Enterprise roadmap?Note: There are 2 correct answers to ...
Material Requirement planning views in Material Master.
MRP views are maintained mostly for production purposes. This information is supplied bythe appropriate MRP controller or someone else from production planning team. The onlymandatory field in MRP 1 View is Planning type. MRP 1 View ABC indicator - T...
Material Analysis Report
MC.9 is a standard Material Analysis report by SAP.The MC.9 report in SAP MM is a monthly stock analysis report that provides key figures formaterials, plants, and storage locations.This is a Stock analysis report on Month basis.Stock Analysis Report...
Vendor Return process
What is return process - Return to supplier processing enables you to return damaged or unwanted products from your supplier.Generally we are creating new return po to return the material.Vendor return process with same PO this helps to return the st...
Where is SAP EA framework and methodology full description?
HelloI saw several announcements and posts about SAP EA methofology and framework, But I struggle to find it describes is there any place where we can find the full description of the SAP EA framework and methodology. I see articles, some drawings, b...
Application log, BAL_LOG_MSG_ADD and basic ABAP
Assuming that many of ABABers use Application logs in own programs. And I'd clarify a few less practical than usually raise.BAL_LOG_MSG_ADD contain a macros macro_access_data and this macros contain a line: PERFORM load. ASSIGN ('(SAPLSBAL)G') TO <...
Missing decimals with MOVE-CORRESPONDING of CURR type
I have a FM where I importing it_tab1. This it_tab1 refers to ztable1. From other side I use a structure is_str1 that refers to standard table ztable2 with similar structure to ztable1. Both ztable1 and ztable2 has field zfield with data type CURR (1...
Show rows with empty dimensions values required to fix reports from BO 4.2 to BO 4.3
HiThis is my first post on the SAP Community, so hopefully I have joined the correct group.I have migrated everything from the Business Objects 4.2 to a new server with BO 4.3 using the Promotion Management Wizard. Some of the reports are showing bla...
How to communicate the value of Enterprise Architecture in SAP projects
Hi Architects!In this post I would like to lead you through my thoughts and experiences on how to emphasize and place the value of EA work within SAP projects, either towards internal stakeholders or clients. Mind you this is more of an unsorted list...
SAP Credit Management implementation in S/4 HANA cloud data lies in ECC and other Non SAP system
Dear All,I am looking for your quick input for S/4 HANA credit management cloud (FSCM) implementation. Transactions like Sales order creation, shipment, and delivery are happening in a separate ECC and other non-SAP system. The credit check is trigge...
WEBDynpro - what is the future of the product?
There are many applications based on Webd, but the product's future seems uncertain. The questions are: How much time does the customer have? Which product is the appropriate new platform? Where can I find SAP notes about the future of Webdynpro? I c...
SXI_MONITOR: filter tested in SXMS_LMS_CONF, but not found by SXMS_EXTRACT_MESSAGES
Hello.I created a filter in SXMS_LMS_CONF and tested it successfully, but when I run SXMS_EXTRACT_MESSAGES for tested message I got different result (see attachment).I will be grateful for your advice to resolve this issue.
SXI_MONITOR: extract payload field values assigned to Message ID.
Hello.I've several thousands of SOAP messages related to business documents. But the number of business documents higher than SOAP messages. The number of document contained in payload field values.What will be the simplest way to extract those value...
best practices for storage and management of large files for audits record. SAP ACS for SAP S/4 Hana
We want to implement best practices for storage and management of large files to incorporate as evidence of audits recorded in SAP ACS 1.7 for SAP S/4 Hana. If auditors add very large videos, what is the best approach in terms of usability, performan...
Our Cloud Business Journey’s Impact on Enterprise Architecture – A Case Study by SAP
SAP employs an enterprise architecture strategy using SAP LeanIX and SAP Signavio to manage IT portfolios, optimize applications, and support growth. This approach uses business capabilities as a common language, with regular assessments guiding inve...
New Mail Server
We are a new SuccessFactors client who are ending hypercare shortly. We have EC, ECB, ECP, Recruiting, Onboarding/Offboarding. We just changed our mail server and need to know what areas need to be changed in SuccessFactors, IAS, SAP Cloud or any oth...
SAP S4/HANA Embedded EWM Configuration - Blog 1 - step by step Guide - Organization structure
IntroductionAs a Production consultant I have been asked many time in interview that, am I aware about EWM. So I am making this. We can say EWM is evolution of Inventory management in SAP Inventory Management (Storage location) ----> ...
Get list of attached invoices in 'Manage Supplier line items' app
1) Open app ‘Manage Supplier Line items’, enter Company code and press “GO” button: 2) Press right button of mouse on document number which you want to open and click on ‘More Links’:3) Check app ‘Display Journal Entries’ and press ‘OK’ button:App wi...
KPI Creation in SAP S/4 HANA
Go to Launchpad Designer (t-code: /UI2/FLPD_CUST)1) Create Fiori Z-catalogTo Create Z catalogClick on “+”: Fill in Tile and ID fields and press “Save”:Copy target mapping from existing catalog (or create manually). To copy select existing catalog ...
SERIAL NUMBER IN MATERIAL MASTER:
SERIAL NUMBER IN MATERIAL MASTER:Definition: Number which is assigned apart from the material number in SAP MM in order to differentiatebetween individual pieces and other material items. The combination of material number and serial numberis unique....
Mass Asset Retirement by using Worklist
Go to T-code: S_ALR_87011963 (or AR01). Enter asset numbers which you want to proceed and execute report:Note: You can enter mass assets by using “Multiple selection” () and pressing “Upload from Clipboard” (Review asset list and create Work List: Wr...
SERIAL NUMBER IN MATERIAL MASTER
SERIAL NUMBER IN MATERIAL MASTER :Number which is assigned apart from the material number in SAP MM in order to differentiatebetween individual pieces and other material items. The combination of material number and serial numberis unique.Serialized ...
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