The landscape of enterprise architecture is evolving at an unprecedented pace. As organizations accelerate their digital transformation journeys and embrace Business AI, the role of an Architect has never been more critical or more complex. Archite...
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...
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...
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...
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[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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Whether ABAP applications can be developed with SAP Business Application Studio...?
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 !!
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
BUSINESS PARTNER A business partner represents the highest-level object in an SAP S/4HANA system.A Business Partner can be a person, organization, group of people, or a group of organizations. BP Configuration:Create Account Group (OBD3)PATH: SPRO...
**Exploring Information Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide** Information architecture (IA) serves as the backbone of any successful digital product or platform. It encompasses the organization, structure, and labeling of content, as well as the navi...
When executing the operation mapping with my XSL transformation getting the error "Error when parsing an XML document (The markup in the document following the root element must be well-formed.)"Below is my XSL<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><n...
Dear SAP Experts,I would like to request your help with the following error. Prior to posting this question, I have verified all available links and could not find a solution.Problem: We have a production order balance and we have done the settlement...
Disclaimer: This blog reflects my personal opinion and not the ones of my employer. This is my personal vision of SAP developed capabilities around Enterprise Architecture.SAP is investing massively in Enterprise Architecture (people, methods, and to...
Good day,I was attempting to go through the replay for the PartnerEdge SAP EA certification academy, but cannot access it (I have a partneredge learning hub subscription.....anyone else have this issue? Here is the link: - https://performancemanager...
I believe that exploring SAP and TOGAF Enterprise Architecture together is good. Just curious to know, If SAP Certified EA practitioner will be preferred over TOGAF Certified EA in SAP Ecosystem?'Intelligent and Sustainable Enterprise' focused SAP Ec...
“Be more likable” vs. “Be more knowledgeable”It was always important how one “sells” the idea. So good presentation was always part of the success. But in general, there was always, at least some piece or the real “knowledgeable” engineering work whi...
When we are faced with an architectural gap – I see two main ways of addressing it…Build the system – the system will provide solutions to the problems;Fixing the issues – leading to constant patching, while not solving the problem itself.I would say...
Hello,I have compiled the SAP EA key terminologies, artifacts and definitions in the mind map format. This was created as a prep notes for my certification exam. Hope this helps you too for easier understanding of the SAP EA framework. I hope to i...
I would be interested in your thoughts on skills for Enterprise Architect’s for the Next Decade both technical and soft skills as we thinking about programming for the SAP Community Enterprise Architecture Group for 2024. Here is an image I came acr...
Hi Friends,I cleared the "SAP Enterprise Architect" certification on July 23rd. My reflections on this exam were that it's well designed and on the harder side. Pay attention to the published pdf guide including the knowledge base articles that are ...
Hi There ,Learning page I got only the certificate code , I would be interested to find the academy #EA
I am working on a use case where I would like to either create an outbound SAP event when a SAP Inbound SOAP service (standard service) fails and/or if there is an error logged in AIF.Keep in mind that we do not have AIF customization licenses.#sap #...
Starting this discussion thread - to share learnings, observations from today's Sapphire - ASUG 2023 - Pre Con session - SAP Enterprise Architecture Update – Resources, Tools, and Frameworks, for Digital Transformation -Inviting those who were able t...
Hello,A blog article I wrote is still in the "under review" stage and has not yet been published. According to the several blog queries I've read, some blogs have been allowed in a matter of hours, while others take longer than 24.Is there a set of c...
The annual pilgrimage is less than two weeks out in Orlando Florida and FREE to attend virtually.What are you looking forward to hearing about? The EA Pre-Conference session is sold out, but we still want to hear from you!We will followup after Sapph...
Hello,What is the the usual process and review time - when submitting an Article (Blog) in this Community?
Are you familiar with the frequency illusion? This is when something you've just experienced or started focusing on crops up constantly. For example, a few years ago, after purchasing a silver Honda CRV everywhere I went, there were CRVs, many of whi...
One of our customers is looking into several process mining such as Signavio, Celonis and UiPath. They are considering integrating it with a low-code platform (right now in consideration Appgyver, Pillir, and Mendix). Basically, they are looking to u...
As Enterprise Architects, we know the tradeoffs involved with introducing new applications. Investing in a new application is not made lightly. As stewards of the organization's IT landscape, we may shy away from adding another application to our alr...
There are many articles about the outstanding value of enterprise architecture.According to The Open Group TOGAF Standard [1], a cross-enterprise optimization can bring the following benefits:More effective strategic decision-making by C-level execut...
