SAP Activate
SAP Activate

Author: Sven Denecken

Publisher: SAP Press

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 545

ISBN-13: 9781493219377

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SAP S/4HANA is here, and the stakes are high. Get your project right with this guide to SAP Activate! Understand the road ahead: What are the phases of SAP Activate? Which activities happen when? Start by setting up a working system, then walk through guided configuration, and learn how to deploy SAP S/4HANA in your landscape: on-premise, cloud, or hybrid. Take advantage of SAP Activate's agile methodology, and get the guidance you need for a smooth and successful go-live! In this book, you'll learn about: a. Foundations Get up to speed with SAP Activate. Learn about key concepts like fit-to-standard and fit/gap analysis, understand the methodology, and walk through the key phases of project management. b. Tools and Technologies Open up your SAP Activate toolkit. See how to access SAP Activate content with SAP Best Practices Explorer, SAP Solution Manager, and more. Then, use SAP Best Practices and SAP Model Company to set up a working system for your workshops. c. Deployment Deploy SAP S/4HANA, step by step. Follow detailed instructions to plan, prepare for, and execute your on-premise or cloud deployment activities according to SAP Activate. Walk through key scenarios for a hybrid implementation of SAP S/4HANA in your landscape. Highlights Include: 1) Deployment 2) Guided configuration 3) Agile project delivery 4) SAP Best Practices 5) SAP Model Company 6) Organizational change management 7) SAP S/4HANA 8) SAP S/4HANA Cloud 9) Hybrid landscapes 10) C_ACTIVATE05 certification

Project Management with SAP Project System
Project Management with SAP Project System

Author: Mario Franz

Publisher: SAP PRESS

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781493210060

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This book provides consultants and project managers who use SAP PS as well as PS implementation project team members with a comprehensive overview of the functions and customization options of SAP Project System. You learn how to maintain control of the entire project lifecycle, from design to planning, and from budgeting to controlling to invoicing and beyond. This unique reference provides concise and straightforward information on the many integration scenarios available for SAP Project System. Focused chapters provide you with detailed coverage of those aspects that involve several different project phases, such as reporting or interfaces to other project management tools.

SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide
SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide

Author: Aditya Lal

Publisher: SAP PRESS

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 530

ISBN-13: 9781493220298

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Preparing for your SAP Activate project management exam? Make the grade with this certification study guide to C_ACTIVATE12! From agile project planning and delivery to new implementations and system conversions, this guide will review the technical and functional knowledge you need to pass with flying colors. Explore test methodology, key concepts for each topic area, and practice questions and answers. Your path to SAP Activate certification begins here! In this book, you'll learn about: a. The Test Know what to expect on exam day so you can take your test with confidence. This guide follows the exact structure of the exam, so align your study of SAP Activate with the test objectives and walk through topics covered in C_ACTIVATE12. b. Core Content Review major subject areas like SAP Activate elements, workstreams, new implementation, and system conversion. Then master important terminology and key takeaways for each subject. c. Q&A After reviewing each chapter, solidify your knowledge with questions and answers for each section and improve your test-taking skills. Highlights include: Explain the important product characteristics in list form. 1) Exam C_ACTIVATE12 2) SAP Activate methodology 3) SAP Best Practices 4) Agile project planning and delivery 5) Workstreams 6) New implementation 7) System conversion 8) Selective data transition 9) SAP S/4HANA (on-premise) 10) SAP S/4HANA Cloud, essentials edition 11) SAP S/4HANA Cloud, extended edition

SAP HANA 2.0
SAP HANA 2.0

Author: Denys Van Kempen

Publisher: SAP PRESS

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13: 9781493218387

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Enter the fast-paced world of SAP HANA 2.0 with this introductory guide. Begin with an exploration of the technological backbone of SAP HANA as a database and platform. Then, step into key SAP HANA user roles and discover core capabilities for administration, application development, advanced analytics, security, data integration, and more. No matter how SAP HANA 2.0 fits into your business, this book is your starting point. In this book, you'll learn about: a. Technology Discover what makes an in-memory database platform. Learn about SAP HANA's journey from version 1.0 to 2.0, take a tour of your technology options, and walk through deployment scenarios and implementation requirements. b. Tools Unpack your SAP HANA toolkit. See essential tools in action, from SAP HANA cockpit and SAP HANA studio, to the SAP HANA Predictive Analytics Library and SAP HANA smart data integration. c. Key Roles Understand how to use SAP HANA as a developer, administrator, data scientist, data center architect, and more. Explore key tasks like backend programming with SQLScript, security setup with roles and authorizations, data integration with the SAP HANA Data Management Suite, and more. Highlights include: 1) Architecture 2) Administration 3) Application development 4) Analytics 5) Security 6) Data integration 7) Data architecture 8) Data center

SAP Enterprise Portfolio and Project Management
SAP Enterprise Portfolio and Project Management

Author: Joseph Alexander Soosaimuthu

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2022-01-05

Total Pages: 371

ISBN-13: 9781484278628

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Learn the fundamentals of SAP Enterprise Project and Portfolio management Project Systems (PS), Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) and Commercial Project Management (CPM) and their integration with other SAP modules. This book covers various business scenarios from different industries including the public sector, engineering and construction, professional services, telecom, mining, chemical, and pharmaceutical. Author Joseph Alexander Soosaimuthu will help you understand common business challenges and pain areas faced in portfolio, program and project management, and will provide suitable recommendations to overcome these challenges. This book not only suggests solutions within SAP, but also provides workarounds or integrations with third-party tools based on various Industry-specific business requirements. SAP Portfolio and Project Management addresses commonly asked questions regarding SAP EPPM implementation and deployment, and conveys a framework to facilitate engagement and discussion with key stakeholders. This provides coverage of SAP on-premise solutions with ECC 6.08 and SAP PPM 6.1 deployed on the same client, as well as S/4 HANA On-Premise 2020 with integration to BPC and BI/W systems. Interface with other third-party schedule management, estimation, costing and forecasting applications are also covered in this book. After completing SAP Portfolio and Project Management, you will be able to implement SAP Enterprise Portfolio and Project Management based on industry best practices. For your reference, you’ll also gain a list of development objects and a functionality list by Industry, and a Fiori apps list for Enterprise Portfolio and Project Management (EPPM). What You Will Learn Understand the fundamentals of project, program and portfolio management within SAP EPPM Master the art of project forecasting and scheduling integrations with other SAP modules Gain knowledge of the different interface options for scheduling, estimation, costing and forecasting third party applications Learn EPPM industry best practices, and how to address industry-specific business challenges Leverage operational and strategic reporting within EPPM Who This Book For Functional consultants and business analysts who are involved in SAP EPPM (PS, PPM and CPM) deployment and clients who are interested and are in the process of having SAP EPPM deployed for their Enterprise.

Manage Your SAP Projects with SAP Activate
Manage Your SAP Projects with SAP Activate

Author: Vinay Singh

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2017-10-04

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1788477626

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Explore and use the agile techniques of SAP Activate Framework in your SAP Projects. About This Book Explore the three pillars of SAP Activate and see how it works in different scenario. Understand and Implement Agile and Scrum concepts in SAP Activate. Get to Grisp with SAP Activate framework and manage your SAP projects effectively. Who This Book Is For This book is for readers who want to understand the working of SAP Activate and use it to manage SAP projects. Prior knowledge of SAP Hana is must. What You Will Learn Understand the fundamentals of SAP S4/HANA. Get familiar with the structure and characteristics of SAP Activate. Explore the application scenarios of SAP Activate. Use Agile and Scrum in SAP Projects effectively and efficiently Implement your learning into a sample project to explore and understand the benefits of SAP Activate methodology. In Detail It has been a general observation that most SAP consultants and professionals are used to the conventional waterfall methodology. Traditionally, this method has been there for ages and we all grew up learning about it and started practicing it in real world. The evolution of agile methodology has revolutionized the way we manage our projects and businesses. SAP Activate is an innovative, next generation business suite that allows producing working deliverables straight away. Manage your SAP Project with SAP Activate, will take your learning to the next level. The book promises to make you understand and practice the SAP Activate Framework. The focus is to take you on a journey of all the phases of SAP Activate methodology and make you understand all the phases with real time project examples. The author explains how SAP Activate methodology can be used through real-world use cases, with a comprehensive discussion on Agile and Scrum, in the context of SAP Project. You will get familiar with SAP S4HANA which is an incredibly innovative platform for businesses which can store business data, interpret it, analyze it, process it in real time, and use it when it's needed depending upon the business requirement. Style and approach An easy to follow approach with concepts explained via scenarios and project examples

The SAP Project
The SAP Project

Author: Gerald Sullivan

Publisher: SAP PRESS

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781592299492

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Since you wouldn't begin a hike without a map, consult this book before starting your next SAP implementation project. Help your business team prepare for and participate in the SAP project journey Get an early read on timelines, processes, responsibilities, and potential setbacks. Understand how your implementation, upgrade, or migration is structured, how to assemble the deliverables, and how to dodge common pitfalls. With this preview of what to expect, what questions to ask, and when to take which steps, you can execute planning, go-live, and post-go-live activities without tripping up or getting lost. Highlights: Project requirements SAP implementation method Logistical tasks System integration and contracting Project planning Documentation and traceability Work stream model Blueprinting best practices Security and internal controls System testing Change management User training

SAP Implementation Unleashed
SAP Implementation Unleashed

Author: George D. Anderson

Publisher: Sams Publishing

Published: 2009-05-21

Total Pages: 889

ISBN-13: 0768688043

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SAP can help you capture better information and deliver it more quickly, allowing you to make better decisions and maximize the business value of everything you do. However, SAP implementations require massive effort, total buy-in, and significant change throughout the organization. In SAP Implementation Unleashed, 10 expert SAP project managers, functional consultants, and technologists guide you through the entire journey, helping you avoid pain and pitfalls and gain all the benefits of SAP. The authors introduce start-to-finish business, technical, and project management roadmaps for successful SAP implementation. Then, drawing on their immense experience, they walk you through the entire process of planning and deployment—addressing make-or-break issues and hidden gaps that other guidebooks ignore. You’ll discover how to employ processes, models, and toolsets that help you achieve implementation excellence while systematically reducing cost and business risk. Along the way, you’ll find actionable advice and real-world insight into innovative project management, best-suited leadership, effective load testing, contemporary infrastructure implementation, and more. George W. Anderson is responsible for providing enterprise applications thought leadership for the EDS/HP office of the CTO. A long-time SAP consultant and PMI-certified project manager, George has authored several best-selling books and enjoys new challenges. Charles D. Nilson is a senior program manager for EDS/HP and has led many successful SAP implementation teams over the years. He is a PMI PMP and is SAP Partner Academy certified in MM and PP. Tim Rhodes is a senior SAP technical consultant for EDS/HP and a Basis/infrastructure veteran focused on implementing, migrating, and upgrading SAP Business Suite and NetWeaver solutions. Tim is also an SAP-certified technical consultant, OCP, MCSE, and HP Master ASE. Detailed Information on How To... Define the business vision driving your implementation, and use it to design your solution Use TCO techniques to fully understand SAP’s financial impact in your organization Structure your SAP project management office, business teams, technical support organization, and overall project team Size, plan, and test your SAP infrastructure to deliver the best performance and availability at the best cost Integrate SAP into an SOA environment Install and configure SAP Business Suite and NetWeaver components Perform basic functional configuration, testing, and change management activities Enable a smooth transition by successfully performing the critical tasks that immediately precede SAP Go-Live Choose the right mix of tools and applications to test, manage, and monitor SAP Prepare your SAP Operations team for its post-implementation responsibilities

SAP Project Management Pitfalls
SAP Project Management Pitfalls

Author: Jayaraman Kalaimani

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2015-12-30

Total Pages: 335

ISBN-13: 1484213890

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Master the SAP product ecosystem, the client environment, and the feasibility of implementing critical business process with the required technical and functional configuration. SAP Project Management Pitfalls is the first book to provide you with real examples of the pitfalls that you can avoid, providing you with a road-map to a successful implementation. Jay Kay, a SAP Program Manager for Capgemini, first takes a deep dive into common pitfalls in implementing SAP ERP projects in a complex IT landscape. You will learn about the potential causes of failures, study a selection of relevant project implementation case studies in the area, and see a range of possible countermeasures. Jay Kay also provides background on each - the significance of each implementation area, its relevance to a service company that implements SAP projects, and the current state of research. Key highlights of the book: Tools and techniques for project planning and templates for allocating resources Industry standards and innovations in SAP implementation projects in the form of standard solutions aimed at successful implementation Managing SAP system ECC upgrades, EHP updates and project patches Learn effective ways to implement robust SAP release management practices (change management, BAU) Wearing a practitioner’s insight, Jay Kay explores the relevance of each failed implementation scenario and how to support your company or clients to succeed in a SAP implementation. There are many considerations when implementing SAP, but as you will learn, knowledge, insight, and effective tools to mitigate risks can take you to a successful implementation project.

The SAP HANA Project Guide
The SAP HANA Project Guide

Author:

Publisher: Espresso Tutorials GmbH

Published:

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 3943546322

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SAP HANA is the SAP product for in-memory computing. It streamlines transactions, analytics, planning, and data processing on a single in-memory database allowing businesses to operate in real-time. Over the course of the last few years, the authors have led many diverse SAP HANA projects with extraordinary success resulting in 10,000, or in some cases even 100,000, times improvement of system performance. In this book, the authors share their findings from SAP HANA projects to help ensure the success of your SAP HANA project. The SAP HANA project guide will also help you identify suitable scenarios for your company to get started with in-memory computing, while sketching out a long term plan to provide innovation to your entire business using SAP HANA. We’ll cover the following key topics: - Delivering innovation with SAP HANA - Creating a business case for SAP HANA - Thinking in-memory - Managing SAP HANA projects