Preface |
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Introduction |
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Part I: Basic Principles |
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1 SAP S/4HANA-Requirements and Benefits |
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1.1 Future Business Challenges |
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1.1.1 Digitization of Business Processes |
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1.1.2 Trends of the Digital Transformation |
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1.2 The Pledge of SAP S/4HANA |
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1.2.1 Simplification of the Functionality |
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1.2.2 Simplification of the Data Structure |
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1.2.3 Simplified User Interfaces |
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1.2.4 Simplified Analyses |
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1.3 Business Functions in SAP S/4HANA |
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2 SAP S/4HANA versus the Traditional SAP Business Suite |
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2.1 Comparing the Available Solutions: SAP S/4HANA and the Digital Core |
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2.3 The New Data Model and the SAP HANA Database |
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2.3.3 Handling Existing Data |
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2.4 SAP Fiori User Interfaces |
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2.4.1 Technological Changes |
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2.6 SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics |
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3 Cloud, On-Premise, and Hybrid Scenarios |
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3.1 Overview of Operating Models |
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3.1.1 On-Premise Operating Model |
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3.1.2 Cloud Operating Model |
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3.1.3 Hybrid Operating Model |
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3.2 The SAP S/4HANA Product Family |
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3.2.1 SAP S/4HANA, On-Premise |
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3.2.3 SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud |
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3.3 Comparing the Operating Models |
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3.3.1 Hardware, Software, Operation, and Maintenance |
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3.3.3 Functional Scope and Supported Country Versions |
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3.3.4 Options for Enhancement |
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3.3.5 Payment Model and Runtime |
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3.3.6 Model for Migration to SAP S/4HANA |
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3.4 Extensibility in SAP S/4HANA |
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3.4.1 Side-by-Side Enhancements |
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3.4.2 In-App Enhancements |
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3.4.3 Checking Custom Enhancements When Migrating to SAP S/4HANA |
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4 Preparing the Migration to SAP S/4HANA |
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4.2 The Three Migration Scenarios |
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4.2.1 New Implementation of SAP S/4HANA |
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4.2.2 System Conversion to SAP S/4HANA |
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4.2.3 Landscape Transformation with SAP S/4HANA |
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5.1.2 Guided Configuration |
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5.1.3 SAP Activate Methodology |
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6 Trial Systems and Model Company |
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6.1 Trial System in the SAP Cloud Appliance Library |
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6.2 SAP S/4HANA Fully-Activated Appliance |
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6.3 Solution Scope of the Model System |
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6.4 Enterprise Structure of the Model Company |
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Part II: Migrating to SAP S/4HANA in the Cloud |
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7 Migrating to the Public Cloud |
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7.1 Setting Up SAP S/4HANA Cloud |
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7.1.1 Discover Phase: Configuring the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Trial System |
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7.1.2 Explore Phase: Configuring the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Starter System |
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7.1.3 Realize Phase: Configuring the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Quality Assurance System |
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7.1.4 Deploy Phase: Configuring the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Production Systems |
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7.2 Configuring SAP S/4HANA Cloud |
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7.3 Migrating Data to SAP S/4HANA Cloud |
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7.3.1 Available Migration Objects |
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7.3.2 Data Migration Using the SAP 5/4HANA Migration Cockpit |
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8 Integrating SAP S/4HANA Cloud into the System Landscape |
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8.1 Integration with SAP Ariba Solutions |
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8.1.1 Integration Scenarios in Procurement and Accounts Payable |
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8.1.2 License Prerequisites and Provision of SAP Ariba System Accesses |
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8.1.3 Executing an Integration Project with SAP Activate |
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8.1.4 Integration Settings in SAP S/4HANA Cloud |
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8.1.5 Configuration in SAP Ariba |
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8.1.6 Testing the Integrated Business Processes and Going Live |
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8.2 Integration with SAP SuccessFactors |
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8.2.1 Configuration in SAP S/4HANA Cloud |
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279 | (3) |
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8.2.2 Configuration in SAP Cloud Platform Integration |
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282 | (1) |
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8.2.3 Configuration in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central |
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8.3 Integration with SAP Hybris Marketing Cloud |
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8.3.1 SAP Hybris Marketing Cloud Data Model |
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8.3.2 Integration with SAP ERP Systems |
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291 | (5) |
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8.3.3 Importing Data from External Systems |
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8.3.4 Importing Data from Social Media |
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8.3.5 Integration of SAP Hybris Cloud for Customer Systems |
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Part III: Migrating to SAP S/4HANA On-Premise |
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9 Installing and Configuring SAP S/4HANA On-Premise or in the Private Cloud |
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311 | (18) |
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313 | (5) |
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9.3 Setting Up the Frontend Server for SAP Fiori User Interfaces |
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9.3.1 On-Premise Installation of the Frontend Server |
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10.1 Overview of the System Conversion Project |
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10.1.1 System Conversion Process |
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10.1.2 System Group Conversion |
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10.2 Converting Single Systems |
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10.2.1 System Requirements |
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10.2.2 Simplification List |
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10.2.3 Maintenance Planner |
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10.2.5 Adapting Custom Developments |
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10.2.6 Database Sizing for SAP S/4HANA |
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362 | (1) |
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10.2.7 Using Software Update Manager |
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10.2.8 Migrating to SAP Fiori User Interfaces |
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370 | (7) |
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11 New Implementation of Single Systems |
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11.1 Data Migration Phases |
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11.1.7 Productive Load and Support |
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11.2 Supported Migration Objects |
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11.3 Rapid Data Migration |
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11.3.4 Connecting to Source Systems |
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11.3.7 Value Mapping and Conversion Tables |
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11.3.11 Optimizing IDoc Performance |
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434 | (3) |
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11.4 SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit |
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11.5 SAP S/4HANA Migration Object Modeler |
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11.5.1 Edit Source Structures |
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11.5.2 Display Target Structures |
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11.5.3 Display Structure Mapping |
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11.5.4 Edit Field Mapping |
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11.5.5 Technical Functions |
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11.5.6 Advanced Activities |
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11.6 Comparison of Migration Tools |
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12 Landscape Transformation |
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12.1 The Three Transformation Scenarios |
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12.2 Carrying Out a Transformation Project |
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12.2.1 Preanalysis and Planning |
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12.2.2 Blueprint and Project Team |
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12.2.4 Production Conversion |
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12.2.5 Support after Go-Live |
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12.3 System Consolidation |
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12.4 Company Code Transfer |
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12.5 Transformation to Central Finance |
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12.5.1 Implementing SAP S/4HANA Central Finance |
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12.5.4 Mapping, Error Handling, and Initial Data Load |
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13 Integrating SAP S/4HANA, On-Premise, into the System Landscape |
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13.1 Integration with SAP Ariba Solutions |
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13.1.1 Integrated Business Processes with SAP Ariba Solutions and SAP S/4HANA |
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503 | (3) |
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13.1.2 Technical Integration of SAP S/4HANA with SAP Ariba |
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13.2 Integration with SAP ERP HCM and SAP SuccessFactors |
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13.2.1 ALE Integration with SAP ERP HCM |
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13.2.2 Integration of SAP ERP HCM within the SAP S/4HANA Instance |
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13.2.3 Integration with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central |
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13.2.4 Synchronizing Employee Data with Business Partners |
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13.3 Integration with Existing SAP Systems |
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Part IV: Assessing the Transformation Scenarios |
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14 Selecting Your Migration Scenario |
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14.1 Overview of Procedures and Input Helps |
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14.2 Creating Your Own Roadmap |
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14.2.1 Initial Scenario: Single System |
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14.2.2 Initial Scenario: Decentralized System Landscape |
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14.3 The Most Important Criteria for Your Decision |
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The Authors |
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Index |
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