Sams Teach Yourself SAP™ in 24 Hours, Second Edition By George Anderson, Danielle Larocca Publisher: Sams Pub Date: November 07, 2005 ISBN: 0-672-32822-4 Pages: 432 Table of Contents | Index Sams Teach Yourself SAP in 24 Hours, Second Edition is the perfect tool for learning one of the most sophisticated enterprise solutions available today Designed to being with the basics, you will become acquainted with the entire SAP system, from navigation to creating your own reports You'll also cover: Implementation tools and methodologies NetWeaver ECC 5.0 Designing Screens and menus Reporting Integration with Microsoft Office And more Written by leading SAP consultants with over 20 years of combined experience, this easyto-understand tutorial is ideal for getting up and running with SAP quickly and efficiently Sams Teach Yourself SAP™ in 24 Hours, Second Edition By George Anderson, Danielle Larocca Publisher: Sams Pub Date: November 07, 2005 ISBN: 0-672-32822-4 Pages: 432 Table of Contents | Index Copyright About the Author Acknowledgments We Want to Hear from You! Introduction What's New in This Edition Who Should Read This Book Organization of This Book Conventions Used in This Book Part I: SAP Introduction Hour 1 Introduction to SAP NetWeaver and ECC Overview of SAP SAP System Architecture and WebAS ESA and mySAP ERP SAP ECC Summary Workshop Hour 2 SAP Basics Session Basics SAP GUI Basics Summary Workshop Hour 3 Database Basics Database Structure Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) Database Concepts Summary Workshop Hour 4 Customizing Your SAP Display Which SAP GUI Is Right? The Customizing of Local Layout Button New Visual Design Selection Clipboard Selection Font Selection Status Field's System Information Icon Summary Workshop Hour 5 Navigation in SAP Performing Tasks Using Menu Paths Performing Tasks Using Transaction Codes Using the Clipboard Creating Screen Prints from SAP Printing in SAP Summary Workshop Hour 6 Screen Basics Understanding and Using Fields Screen Objects Summary Workshop Part II: Implementing SAP Hour 7 Implementing SAP: Resources and Timelines Assembling the Project Team Training the Project Team Summary Workshop Hour 8 Implementation Tools, Methodologies, and the IMG ASAPAcceleratedSAP Newer SAP Implementation Tools and Methodologies The SAP Implementation Guide (IMG) Different Views of the IMG IMG Basics Summary Workshop Hour 9 Implementation Lessons Learned Strategic Business Lessons Learned End User Lessons Learned Technology Lessons Learned Implementation Process Lessons Learned Summary Workshop Part III: SAP Products and Components Hour 10 SAP NetWeaver SAP NetWeaverA Working Definition SAP NetWeaver Past and Present The Evolution of SAP NetWeaver Summary Workshop Hour 11 SAP ECC and R/3 SAP R/3 Versus ECC Core SAP Business Modules mySAP ERP Financials mySAP ERP Human Capital Management mySAP ERP Operations mySAP ERP Corporate Services Summary Workshop Hour 12 SAP BI, KW, and MDM SAP Business Intelligence SAP Knowledge Warehouse SAP Master Data Management Summary Workshop Hour 13 Other Enabling Technologies SAP Enterprise Portal SAP Exchange Infrastructure SAP Mobile Infrastructure SAP xApps Summary Workshop Part IV: SAP Technical Guide Hour 14 Technology Overview Application Architecture Basis Tools Work Processes Summary Workshop Hour 15 System Administration Monitoring the System SAP Authorization Concepts Summary Workshop Hour 16 Systems and Performance Management What Is Performance Management? Sources of Performance Data Specific CCMS Transactions for Managing Performance Analyzing Performance Data Summary Workshop Hour 17 ABAP Dictionary and Repository Database Tables Structures and Includes in the ABAP Dictionary Exploring the ABAP Dictionary Client Dependence and Independence What Table and Field Is This Stored In? SAP Repository Information System The Repository Information System Window Summary Workshop Hour 18 Designing Screens and Menus SAP Screen Painter SAP Menu Painter Menu Painter Object Components Summary Workshop Part V: Using SAP Hour 19 Reporting Basics Reporting Tools General Report Selection Summary Workshop Hour 20 Reporting Tools in SAP (SAP Query, InfoSet Query, Ad Hoc Query, and QuickViewer) The Structure of the Query Reporting Tools Query Groups InfoSets Administrative Decisions SAP Queries Understanding the InfoSet (Ad Hoc) Query Understanding the QuickViewer Summary Workshop Hour 21 SAP SCM, CRM, PLM, and SRM SAP Supply Chain Management SAP Customer Relationship Management SAP Product Lifecycle Management SAP Supplier Relationship Management Summary Workshop Hour 22 Integration with Microsoft Office SAP and MS Office Integration Architecture Quick References Mendocino Review Summary Workshop Part VI: SAP Support Hour 23 Support Overview SAP Solution Manager SAP Service Marketplace Accessing Extended Help The SAP Support Team Summary Workshop Hour 24 Additional SAP Resources Professional Resources Internet Resources SAP Conferences Employment and Career Opportunities Summary Workshop Part VII: Appendixes Appendix A Quiz Answers Answers to Quiz for Hour 1 Answers to Quiz for Hour 2 Answers to Quiz for Hour 3 Answers to Quiz for Hour 4 Answers to Quiz for Hour 5 Answers to Quiz for Hour 6 Answers to Quiz for Hour 7 Answers to Quiz for Hour 8 Answers to Quiz for Hour 9 Answers to Quiz for Hour 10 Answers to Quiz for Hour 11 Answers to Quiz for Hour 12 Answers to Quiz for Hour 13 Answers to Quiz for Hour 14 Answers to Quiz for Hour 15 Answers to Quiz for Hour 16 Answers to Quiz for Hour 17 Answers to Quiz for Hour 18 Answers to Quiz for Hour 19 Answers to Quiz for Hour 20 Answers to Quiz for Hour 21 Answers to Quiz for Hour 22 Answers to Quiz for Hour 23 Answers to Quiz for Hour 24 Index Copyright Sams Teach Yourself SAP in 24 Hours, Second Edition Copyright © 2006 by Sams Publishing All rights reserved No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein International Standard Book Number: 0-672-32822-4 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2005930224 Printed in the United States of America First Printing: November 2005 08 07 06 05 Trademarks All terms mentioned in this book that are known to be trademarks or service marks have been appropriately capitalized Sams Publishing cannot attest to the accuracy of this information Use of a term in this book should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark Warning and Disclaimer Every effort has been made to make this book as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is implied The information provided is on an "as is" basis The authors and the publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the information contained in this book or from the use of the CD or programs accompanying it Bulk Sales Sams Publishing offers excellent discounts on this book when ordered in quantity for bulk purchases or special sales For more information, please contact U.S Corporate and Government Sales 1-800-382-3419 corpsales@pearsontechgroup.com For sales outside of the U.S., please contact International Sales international@pearsoned.com Publisher Paul Boger Acquisitions Editor Loretta Yates Development Editor Songlin Qiu Managing Editor Charlotte Clapp Senior Project Editor Matthew Purcell Copy Editor Kezia Endsley Indexer Chris Barrick Proofreader Jessica McCarty Technical Editor AJ Whalen Publishing Coordinator Cindy Teeters Designer Gary Adair Page Layout ... Defense, SAP Automotive, SAP Banking, SAP Chemicals, SAP Consumer Products, SAP Engineering & Construction, SAP Healthcare, SAP High Tech, SAP Insurance, SAP Media, SAP Oil & Gas, SAP Pharmaceuticals, SAP Public Sector, SAP Retail, SAP. .. Workshop Hour 5 Navigation in SAP Performing Tasks Using Menu Paths Performing Tasks Using Transaction Codes Using the Clipboard Creating Screen Prints from SAP Printing in SAP Summary Workshop Hour 6... What's New in This Edition Sams Teach Yourself SAP in 24 Hours is divided into 24 chapters that can each be completed in about an hour This book covers everything you need to become well acquainted with the core SAP products and components that are often