Sap Interactive Forms Assign

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Introduction

Interactive Forms

Process Coverage SAP ERP 6.0

SAP In t erac t iveForms@SAP ERP 6.0


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SAP AG 2007, SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe @ SAP ERP 6.0 / 2

SAP/Adobe Partn ership Overv iew

SAP/Adobe St r ategi c Par t nership

Solution first available with SAP NetWeaver 04

Adobe prov ides

Open technology, de-facto standard for forms

Benefits of combination of PDF with XML

Benef i t s of SAP/Adobe c ol laborat ion

Integration of Adobes PDF technology into SAP solutions Adobe Reader installed on virtually all desktops

User-friendly forms design tool lowers cost of operations

Reuse of existing PDF forms

Natural look and feel of forms

Close linking of processes and forms (real integration)


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Forms Scenar ios Techn ica l V iew

Onl ine Int erac t ive Form Scenar io

SAP system access needed Full integration into Web Dynpro for Java

and ABAP frameworks

Context-sensitive value help, online checks

Off l ine Int erac t ive Form Scenar io

No SAP system access needed Static value help, static checking,

simple arithmetic calculations

Self-contained PDF (XML data+layout)

Form Pr int ing Scenar i o

Classic form processing, not interactiveOutput documents are printed, e-mailed,

archived or faxed

Browser withAdobe Reader plug-in

SAP

NetWeaverAp

plicationServ

er

Adobe Readeroffline

Archive

Down- /Upload

Print

E-mail

E-mail /HTTP


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Fur ther In fo rmat ion

Publ ic WebSAP Developer Network: www.sdn.sap.com

Web Application Server Quick Link Interactive Forms: Featured Content

SAP NetWeaver Developers Guide:http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/developersguide

Adobe: www.adobe.com/sap

www.sap.com: Solution Brief SAP Manager Self-Service: Tools for SmartDecisions and Lower Costs

SAP Serv ic e Market p lacehttp://service.sap.com/adobe

Relate d SAP Educat ion Tra in ing Oppor t uni t i eshttp://www.sap.com/education/BC480: PDF-Based Print Forms with the Interactive Forms Solution
http://www.sdn.sap.com/http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/developersguidehttp://www.adobe.com/saphttp://www.sap.com/http://www.sap.com/http://service.sap.com/adobehttp://www.sap.com/education/http://www.sap.com/education/http://service.sap.com/adobehttp://www.sap.com/http://www.adobe.com/saphttp://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/developersguidehttp://www.sdn.sap.com/


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Introduction

Interactive Forms




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Need to ex t end business processes to m ore users

Integrate internal and external users (managers, employees,prospects, customers, ) into business processes

Overcom e l im i tat ions of paper -based formsprocesses

Paper forms are error-prone and easily outdated.

Processes require manual data re-entry.

Process status is hard to track.

Paper forms produce high costs (e.g. production, storage).

Improve e lec t ronic form s-based bus inessprocesses

Avoid redundancy of HTML, e-mail and fax documents

Make creation of electronic forms easier and less time-consuming

Flexibly adjust forms-based business processes

Maintain familiar look and feel to enhance usability

Requi rem ent s in Forms-Based Proc esses


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K ey Capabi l i t i es

Integrate interactive PDF documents into businessprocesses driven by SAP applications

Allow forms-based input combined with workflowto start automated follow-up steps

Generate forms that contain data extracted from

SAP systems

Use dynamic or static forms

Complete forms online or offline

Submit data from the form back to SAP systems

Allow users to print forms

SAP Interac t iv e Forms in SAP NetWeaver

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SAP Interac t iv e Form s The End User s V iew

Paper-l ik e layout

Self-explanatory

Natural look and feel

User Handl ing

Save locally

Distribute via email / Portal

Apply digital signature

Print locally

Back ground Serv ices

Structured data in XML

Pre-filled application values

Pre-filled list boxes, help values,

Automatic data extractionand integration in application


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Summary

SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe provide substantial

benefits, because they Automate and streamline forms-based business

processes

Are fully integrated into SAP NetWeaver

Are available to any SAP solution

Combine the benefits of the open technology standardsXML and PDF

Can be deployed in online and offline scenarios

Cover high-volume print requirements


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In te rac t i ve FormsDel ivered w i t hSAP Solu t ions


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I n t r oduc t o ry No te

As of May 2006, most Interactive Forms used ininteractive scenarios delivered by SAP are based on the

Internet Service Request (ISR)

framework of SAP ERP, which is extensively used in SAP ManagerSelf-Servicesand HCM Processes and Forms(available with SAPERP 6.0).

This presentation indicates explicitly which interactive forms

scenarios are not based on ISR.


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m ySAP ERP 2004: Ma nage r Sel f -Serv ice s

HR Scenarios (Personnel Change Requests)

Change Employee Group and Subgroup

Change Personnel Area and Sub Area

Request for Promotion

Request for Special Payment

Change of Working Time

Request for Internal Transfer

Request for Internal Transfer (Enhanced)

Request for Separation

Request for Separation (Enhanced)

Request for Transfer

Request for Transfer (Enhanced)

Simple Requisition Request

Extended Requisition Request


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m ySAP ERP 2004: Ma nage r Sel f -Serv ice s

Financials Scenarios

Request Creation of Cost Center

Request Change to Cost Center

Request Creation of Internal Order

Request Change to Internal Order

Request Creation of Profit Center

Request Profit Center Change

Request Equipment Repair

Request Equipment Change

Notify Equipment Loss

Request Adjustment Posting

Request Budget Change

Express Planning


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SAP ERP 6.0: Manag er Self -Servic es

Financials Scenarios

Request Budget Change

Request Budget Transfer

Request Adjustment Posting

Explanation of a Variance

Message Regarding a Variance

Request New Key Figure

Express Planning:Strategy and Targets

Express Planning:Targets and Tasks

Cost Center Review

Request Assignment of Equipment


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SAP ERP 6.0: Misc el l an ous

Based on Internet Service Request:

HCM Talent Management Performance Appraisal Management

Operations / Product Life-Cycle Management

Create PSP Element

Change PSP Element

Based on Web Dynpro for ABAP

Financials: Invoice Management System Invoice Exception Handling (2 scenarios)

Based on Guided Procedures

Operations / Product Life-Cycle Management

Create Material Master

Change Existing Material Master

(not generally released as of May 2006)


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Introduction

Interactive Forms




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SAP Int erac t ive Form s: Proc ess Coverage in SAP ERP 6.0

End User Service Delivery

Financial Supply ChainManagement

Talent Managment

Corporate Governance

Workforce Deployment

TransportationManagement

Life-Cycle Data Management

Corporate Services

Workforce AnalyticsAnalyticsStrategic Enterprise

Management

Financial Analytics Operations Analytics

Financials Financial Accounting Management Accounting

Human CapitalManagement

Workforce Process Management

Procurement andLogistics Execution

Procurement Supplier Collabotation Inventory & WarehouseManagement

Inbound and OutboundLogistics

Product Developmentand Manufacturing

Production Planning Manufacturing ExecutionEnterprise Asset

Management

Sales and ServiceIncentive & Commission

ManagementSales Order Management

Aftermarket Sales andService

Professional Service Delivery

Real EstateManagement

QualityManagement

Project PortfolioManagement

TravelManagement

Environment,Health & Safety

Global TradeServices

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Note: some forms cannot be assigned a specific process (+x in yellow boxes)


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End Use r Serv ic e Del ivery (25)

SAP Product Available

SAP Product Available with Future Releases

Future Focus

Partner Product Available

Partner Product Available with Future Releases

Collaborative Business Map Available

S xx, Vxx, Bxx SAP Pr oduct & Ser vi ce

Pxx Partner Product

For more information see: http://www.sap.com

Employee Interaction Center

SAP RolesExpress Planning

Office Integration Mendocino

End User Service Delivery



Future Focus

Other (25)
http://www.sap.com/http://www.sap.com/


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Analy t ic s (0)



Future Focus





Pxx Partner Product


Financial and Management ReportingFinancial Planning, Budgeting andForecasting

Profitability Management

Products and Service CostManagement

Overhead Cost Management andABC/M

Payment Behavior analytics

Working Capital and Cash FlowManagement

Workforce PlanningWorkforce Cost Planning & Simulation

Workforce AnalyticsStrategic Enterprise Management Financial Analytics Operations Analytics

Management Cockpit

Strategic Planning

Value-Based Management

Financial Statement Planning

Internal Investment Planning

Corporate Investment Management

Procurement Analytics

Inventory and Warehouse ManagementAnalytics

Manufacturing Analytics

Transportation Analytics

Sales Analytics

Customer Service Analytics

Program and Project ManagementAnalytics

Quality Management Analytics

Asset Analytics & Performance

Optimization

Legal Management ConsolidationBalanced Scorecard

Risk Management

Value Based Management

Sales Planning

Workforce Benchmarking

Workforce Process analytics &Measurement

Talent Management Analytics&Management

Strategic Alignment


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Financ ia ls (117+2)



Future Focus





Pxx Partner Product


Financial Supply Chain Management

Credit ManagementElectronic Presentment & Payment (3)

Collections Management

Dispute Management (18)

In-house Cash

Cash & Liquidity Management (1)

Treasury & Risk Management (33)

Financial Accounting

General LedgerAccounts Receivable (5)

Accounts Payable (5)

Fixed Assets Accounting

Bank Accounting (2)

Cash Journal Accounting (1)

Inventory Accounting

Tax Accounting (7)

Accrual Accounting

Local Close

Financial Statements (1)

Contract Accounts Receivable andPayable (24)

Management Accounting

Profit Center AccountingCost Center & Internal OrderAccounting

Project Accounting

Investment Management

Product Cost Accounting

Profitability Accounting

Transfer Pricing

Corporate Governance

Audit Information SystemManagement of Internal Controls

Risk Management

Whistle Blower Complaints

Segregation of Duties

Other (17)


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Hum an Capi t a l Managem ent (406+22)



Future Focus





Pxx Partner Product


Talent Managment

Recruiting (4)Career Management

Succession Management

Enterprise Learning (14)

Employee Performance Management(1)Compensation Management

Workforce Process Management

Employee Administration (13)

Organizational Management (1)

Global Employee Management (2)

Benefits Management

Time & Attendance

Payroll & Legal Reporting (370)

Workforce Deployment

Project Resource Planning

Resource & Program Management

Call Center Staffing

Retail Scheduling

Other (1)


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Procurem ent and Log is t i cs Execut ion (5)



Future Focus





Pxx Partner Product


Procurement

Requisitioning

Purchase Request Processing

Trading Contract Management

Receiving

Supplier CollabotationInventory & Warehouse

Management

Inbound Processing

Outbound Processing (3)Cross DockingWarehousing & Storage (2)

Physical Inventory

Inbound and OutboundLogistics

Transportation

Transportation Execution

Freight Costing

Development Collaboration

Purchase Order Collaboration

Confirmation of Goods andServices

Invoice ProcessingPurchase Order Processing

Financial Settlement

Managing Catalog Content

Compliance Management

Product Classification

Duty Calculation

Customes CommunicationsService

Trade Document Service

Trade Preference Processing


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Produc t Development and Manufac t ur ing (2)



Future Focus





Pxx Partner Product


Production Planning

Manufacturing Planning

Manufacturing Execution

Manufacturing Execution

Product Development

Product Development

Development Collaboration

Life-Cycle Data Management

Document Management

Product Structure Management

Specification Management

Change & Configuration Management

Shop Floor Integration with xMII

Supervision and Control

Other (2)


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Sales a nd Serv ice (0)



Future Focus





Pxx Partner Product


Incentive BusinessConfiguration

Incentive Plan Maintenance

Incentive Processing

Incentive & CommissionManagement

Sales Order Management Aftermarket Sales and Service Professional Service Delivery

Sales Order Processing

Mobile Sales

Inbound Telesales

Inquiry Processing

Quotation Processing

Trading Contract Management

Account Processing

Internet Sales

Managing Auctions

Contract Processing

Billing

Returnable PackagingManagement

Consignment

Service Contract Processing

Service Plan Processing

Mobile Measurement andCounter Reading

Inquiry Processing

Product and WarrantyRegistration

Waranty Claim Processing

Phase-In Equipment

Phase-Out Equipment

Asset Scrapping

Service Employee Resource

PlanningService Notification Processing

Service Order Processing

Billing

In-House Repair Processing

Returns Processing

Managing Employee Time andAttendance

Travel Expense Management

Project Accounting

Sales Order Processing

Project Execution

Time and Attendance

Project Planning and Scoping

Resource and TimeManagement

Quotation Processing

Resource- related Billing

Resource- relatedIntercompany Billing

Billing


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Corporat e and Suppor t Funct ions (34)



Future Focus





Pxx Partner Product


Property Acquisition andDisposal

Portfolio Management (15)

Property Management (17)

Technical Management

Support Processes (2)

Prototyping and Ramp-Up

DevelopmentCollaboration

Travel Request &

Pre-trip approvalTravel Planning

Online Booking

Travel and Expense

Management

Global Travel PolicyCompliance

Travel and ExpenseAnalytics

Product Safety

Hazardous Substance

Management

Dangerous Goods

Management

Waste Management

Industrial Hygiene & Safety

Occupational Health

Emissions Management

Quality Engineering

Quality Assurance /

Control

Quality Improvement

QualityManagement

Project PortfolioManagement

Travel ManagementEnvironment, Health

& SafetyGlobal Trade

Services

Investment and PlanningDesign

Procurement &Construction

Maintenance and

Operations

Decomission and Disposal

Project Planning

Resource and TimeManagement

Project Execution

Project Accounting

Real EstateManagement

Enterprise AssetManagement


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