graduation project : SAP Based Smart Job Tracking System Hello,

[zeyzey]

Hello,

The topic of my graduation project is to develop an SAP Based Smart Job Tracking System. In this project, I aim to optimise job tracking and management processes using the SAP ERP system. My goal is to create a system that allows users to plan and track their daily tasks and perform performance analysis via SAP GUI or a web/mobile interface.

Within the scope of the project, I plan to develop a solution that includes the following main functions:

SAP ABAP Based Job Tracking System: I plan to provide business logic and data management with SAP ABAP.
User Based Task Assignment and Tracking Module: It will be a module where tasks are assigned and tracked for users.
AI Supported Performance Analysis and Reporting: Performance predictions and analyses will be made using machine learning and data mining.
Web Interface: I will develop a user-friendly interface using SAP Fiori or an independent platform.
Database Integration (SAP HANA): I plan to use SAP's HANA system as a database.
Integration with Non-SAP Data with Web Services: Integration with non-SAP data sources using REST API.

I am currently in the idea phase of this project and I am not quite sure what steps I should take to get started. I have a lot of ideas for the project, but I honestly don't know how to realise them yet. I would like to find out what kind of resources I should turn to in order to gain in-depth knowledge about SAP, ABAP, SAP HANA, Web services and AI. I am especially looking for basic guides or step-by-step guides on these technologies. I would also like to learn about the possible challenges I might face in this project and get more suggestions.

I plan to use web services for external data integration in the project.

I would like to get your suggestions and feedback on the development of the project and its integration with SAP. I would be very grateful if you can provide guidance on which resources I should take a look at. Thank you very much in advance if you take your valuable time and reply.

Yours sincerely,
Zeynep

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[zeno_rummler]

Hi Zeynep,
are you talking about (1) technical jobs in ABAP (transaction sm37) or the (2) job of employees?
For (2) I recommend to contact your DPP Unit Coordinator:
https://sap.sharepoint.com/sites/126557/SitePages/DP%20Collaboration%20Structure%20with%20SAP%20Busi...
Sounds like a surveillance topic.
Regards
Zeno

[zeyzey]

Hi Zeno, Thanks for your reply! My project is not about ABAP background jobs (SM37); it’s more focused on helping employees manage their tasks and ensuring a balanced workload distribution within SAP. Just to clarify, this is not a surveillance system. The main goal is to create a platform where employees can plan their tasks, track their progress, and analyze their workload based on predefined KPIs. The system is designed to help distribute work more efficiently, not to monitor individuals in real time. I understand your point about data privacy. Since this system mainly deals with task-related data rather than personal tracking, do you think I should still check with the DPP Unit? Would there be any major concerns in this case? I appreciate your guidance! Best, Zeynep

[zeno_rummler]

Yes! Data protection is about personal data, the simple and intuitive things you know like e-mail, Name, birthday, ... But also indirect data like geo-location tracking or work tracking.
Geo-location describes my behavior if you have my location track over months, where you see, someone leaving from street x1 in town y1 at 6 am stopping at street x2 at town y2 to arriving street x3 at town y3 at 6:30 am and same for going back. That's the guy living in town y with a kid, going to kindergarten and working at IBM. Not too many!
Work tracking is similar and fits to your project. Depending on who has access to the task list and when was what done, managers or others can derive a profile of your work attitude which is forbidden in certain countries.
Yes, I recommend to synch with DPP.

[zeyzey]

Hi Zeno, Thanks for your detailed explanation! I see the concern now regarding work tracking and how it could potentially lead to profiling, which is definitely something I want to avoid. I appreciate the recommendation to sync with the DPP Unit. I’ll follow up with them to ensure that everything complies with data privacy regulations and that no personal or indirect data tracking occurs. Thanks again for your help! Best regards, Zeynep