Web Dynpro: Context Mapping and Model Binding

With the launch of the NetWeaver platform, SAP introduces a new framework for developing browser based user interfaces, Web Dynpro. As it claims to be the user interface technology for all applications within the scope of NetWeaver, it comprises many complex concepts, such as a generic, platform independent meta model oriented on the Model View Controller (MVC) design pattern.

Web Dynpro allows the separation of design decisions, navigation issues and data modelling, which includes the concepts to store and transport data inside an application. Context Mapping and Model Binding, mentioned in the title, are twomechanismfor data passing inWeb Dynpro. Nevertheless this paper focuses not only on these issues, but also explains the basic principles concerning data management.

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Comprehensive SAP Query User Guide

This paper makes an expedition to the electric data repository of the company, the data warehouse, possessing an objective to extract the desired, hidden data from the system and finally represent it on a single report. A specific focus will be on the SAP Query-tool; blessing for those you do not have the talent to utilise the complicated ABAP-coding.SAP Query tools enable the end-user to select desired data from the system, make simple calculations and then present this data on a report. But is the Query tool powerful enough to correspond to the demanded requirements?

Illustrated by a case study and screenshots, the paper explains how, when and by whom the query-function is used, what possibilities it offers, what other options it has and finally evaluates the pros and cons of the tool. The acquired information will later be applied to other processes, possessing an objective to speed up the evaluation of the duration of the processes, calculations of their costs, and to further provide the customers more accurate information.

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Solution Guide to Incorrect Material Movement in SAP – An Approach to COGI Errors

The theoretical part of this study deals with materials handling, especially from the viewpoint of effective warehouse operation. Other issues addressed in the theoretical part consist of warehouse management, goods reception, the Just-in-Time approach to production and Material Requirements Planning.

The problems related to the incorrect material movements are specified and presented in the present situation description. A description of the processes where material movements are involved is also included in the section.

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Step by Step SAP SD User Manuals

This document contains step by step procedures required for the following SAP SD module daily processes

  1. Creation of Inquiry (VA11) – A new Inquiry is created only when the authorized person at Depot receives an Inquiry from an existing or new Non Trade Customer.
  2. Creation of Quotation (VA21) – Quotation is created when an inquiry is received from a customer.
  3. Creation of Sales Order for a Trade Customer (VA01) – A Sales order is created when a purchase order is got from the Trade Customer
  4. Creation of Sales Order with reference to a Quotation (Non-Trade customer) (VA01) – A Sales Order created when a Purchase Order received from the Customer w/out reference to a Quotation
  5. Creation of Sales Order for delivery of material from another depot (VA01) – A delivery from another Depot directly to Customer shall be created on the Decision of the Depot Incharge.

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How to Load a Flat File in SAP BI Integrated Planning Using BEx

SAP NetWeaver BI Integrated Planning now has the ability to allow users to upload data directly into transactional cubes. The solution outlined in this paper provides a how-to guide to use flat file upload functionality in BEx. It also shows step-by-step how to use a query to preview the data uploaded before deciding whether to save (write) the data to the target cube. This is basically replicating the BPS file upload functionality in IP. The solution depicted in this paper provides the user with the familiarity of BEx, but with the flexibility of Integrated Planning.

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What is Clearing in SAP?

‘Clearing’ in SAP refers to squaring-off open debit entries with that of open credit entries. Clearing is allowed in GL accounts maintained on an ‘open item’ basis and in all customer/vendor accounts. The clearing can either be manual or automatic. In the case of manual clearing, you will view the open items and select the matching items for clearing. In the case of automatic clearing, a program determines what items need to be cleared based on certain pre-determined open item selection criteria and proposes assignments before clearing these assigned items. Whatever the type of clearing, the system creates a clearing document with the details and enters the ‘clearing number’ against each of the cleared open items. The clearing number is derived from the document number of the clearing document.

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