SAP ERP: Cross-Company/Inter-company transactions

Several company-codes are involved in Cross-Company/Inter-company transactions. The system posts a separate document with its own document number in each of the company codes..

The folowing link will bring you in the SCN network and you will find there a posting with a very good expalnation of

SAP ERP: Cross-Company/Inter-company transactions


The link expalins how to set up and to use the SAP system.

SAP FI Configurations- Basics

In this post I will provide the basic configuration for SAP FI. I will continue in the next postings with SAP FI configuration and business posting.

Organization Structure

Define a Company
Path : IMG > Enterprise Structure > Definition > Financial Accounting > Define Company
Define a Company Code
Path : IMG > Enterprise Structure > Definition > Financial Accounting > Define Company
Create Business Area
Path : IMG > Enterprise Structure > Definition > Financial Accounting > Define Business Area
Assign Company Code to Compan
Path : IMG > Enterprise Structure > Assignment > Financial Accounting > Assign Company code to Company
Maintain Fiscal Year Variant Path :
IMG > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Maintain Fiscal Year Variant
Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant
Path : IMG > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant
Define Variants for Open Posting Periods
Path : IMG > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Posting Periods > Define Variant for Open Posting Periods
Open and Close Periods
Path : IMG > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Posting Periods > Open and Close Periods
Assign Posting Period Variant to Company Code
Path : IMG > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Posting Periods > Assign Variant to Company Code
Define Document Types
Path : IMG > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Document Header > Define Document Types
Define Document Number Ranges
Path : IMG > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Document Number Ranges > Define Document Number Ranges
Define Posting Key
Path : IMG > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Line item > Controls > Define Posting Key
Define Field Status Variant
Path : IMG > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Line item > Controls > Define Field Status Variant
Assign Company Code to Field Status Variant
Path : IMG > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Line item > Controls > Assign Company Code to Field Status Variant

 

General Ledger Accounting Configuration

Edit Chart of Accounts List
Path: SAP IMG > Financial Accounting > G/L Accounts > Master Data > Preparations > Edit Chart of Accounts List
Assign Company code to Chart of Account
Path: SAP IMG > Financial Accounting > G/L Accounts > Master Data > Preparations > Assign Company code to Chart of Account
Define Account Group
Path: SAP IMG > Financial Accounting > G/L Accounts > Master Data > Preparations > Define Account Group
Define Retained Earning Account
Path: SAP IMG > Financial Accounting > G/L Accounts > Master Data > Preparations > Define Retained Earning Account
Define Tolerance Group for Employees
Path: SAP IMG > Financial Accounting > Account Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Incoming Payments > Manual Incoming Payments > Define Tolerance Group for Employees

 

Account Receivable

Define Account Groups with Screen Layout (Customers)
Path: SAP IMG > Financial Accounting > Account Receivable and Account Payable > Customer Accounts > Master Data > Preparations for Creating Customer Master Data
Create Number Ranges for Customer Accounts
Path: SAP IMG > Financial Accounting > Account Receivable and Account Payable > Customer Accounts > Master Data > Create Number Ranges for Customer Accounts
Assign Number Ranges to Customer Account Groups
Path: SAP IMG > Financial Accounting > Account Receivable and Account Payable > Customer Accounts > Master Data > Assign Number Ranges to Customer Account Groups
Define One Time Account Group
Path: SAP IMG > Financial Accounting > Account Receivable and Account Payable > Customer Accounts > Master Data > Preparations for Creating Customer Master Data
Define Tolerances (Customers)
Path: SAP IMG > Financial Accounting > Account Receivable and Account Payable > Business Transactions > Incoming Payments > Manual Incoming Payments > Define Tolerances (Customers)
Maintain Terms of Payment
Path: SAP IMG > Financial Accounting > Account Receivable and Account Payable > Business Transactions > Incoming invoices / Credit Memos > Maintain Terms of Payment

 

Account Payable Configurations

Define Account Groups with Screen Layout (Vendors)
Path: SAP IMG > Financial Accounting > Account Receivable and Account Payable > Vendor Accounts > Master Data > Preparations for Creating Vendor Master Data
Create Number Ranges for Vendor Accounts
Path: SAP IMG > Financial Accounting > Account Receivable and Account Payable > Vendor Accounts > Master Data > Create Number Ranges for Vendor Accounts
Assign Number Ranges to Vendor Account Group
Path: SAP IMG > Financial Accounting > Account Receivable and Account Payable > Vendor Accounts > Master Data > Assign Number Ranges to Vendor Account Groups
Define One Time Account Group
Path: SAP IMG > Financial Accounting > Account Receivable and Account Payable > Vendor Accounts > Master Data > Preparations for Creating Vendor Master Data
Define Tolerances (Vendors)
Path: SAP IMG > Financial Accounting > Account Receivable and Account Payable > Business Transactions > Outgoing Payments > Manual Outgoing Payments > Define Tolerances (Vendors)

Bank Accounting

Create Bank Key
Path : SAP Access > Accounting > Financial Accounting > Banks > Master Data > Bank Master Record > Create
Define House Banks
Path : SAP IMG > Financial Accounting > Bank Accounting > Bank Accounts > Define House Banks

PM Software guide

Introduction

In this post I provide an overview of Project management software. I m starting that attempt by categorizing the Project management software according to the purpose they mostly fulfil. That leads to the question of where do we need tolls in Project management. Everywhere.

• Scope definition and management.

• Time and schedule management,

• Cost and budget planning tracking and monitoring and managing,

• Quality definition, agreement, monitoring

• Human Resources acquiring development managing,

• Risk management

• Communication

• Procurement

Size of the project is essential. That means that the categorization must consider different tools for large scale projects and different for small project. One more category will refer to open source software. Finally it is important to distinguish software according to the technology or the medium they are using. There are software which resides on a server in the intranet and other which resides in your PC. There are software working on mobile technology and in other working on cloud. Many new software for the project management combine the mobile and the cloud technology.

There is the new trend of collaboration which could not let unaffected the project management. There for there are specialized platforms for managing projects in crowd sourcing.

Project Portfolio Management (PPM)

Large scale proprietary PPM

HP Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Center

According to the webpage of HP: “HP PPM integrates and unifies the activities that manage investment prioritization and project execution within the organization – application portfolio, demand , financial, time, resource planning, resource capacity, project, program, and portfolio management. HP PPM software provides real-time visibility into all your investments at all times, and from multiple perspectives. Now part of the HP IT Performance Suite.”

http://www8.hp.com/us/en/software-solutions/software.html?compURI=1171920

Primavera P6 Portfolio Management (Oracle)

According to the webpage of Oracle's Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management is the most powerful, robust, and easy-to-use solution for globally prioritizing, planning, managing, and executing projects, programs, and portfolios. Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management provides

http://www.oracle.com/us/products/applications/primavera/p6-enterprise-project-portfolio-management/overview/index.html

Project portfolio management using IBM Rational Focal Point

Learn how IBM Rational Focal Point helps organizations achieve their overall company goals. Project portfolio management can be described as methods for analyzing and collectively managing a group of current or proposed projects based on numerous key characteristics. This demo explains how Rational Focal Point provides visibility into each project's total expected cost, consumption of resources, expected timeline, benefits to be realized, and relationship or inter-dependencies with other projects in the portfolio.

http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/offers/lp/demos/summary/r-focalpointppm.html?S_CMP=rnav

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7IChf577is

Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)-CA Clarity PPM:

Enables you to manage your entire innovation lifecycle, pursue strategic investments- all from a single solution. Our automated software solution provides a foundation for smarter portfolio decisions, enhances productivity and efficiency, and enables you to quickly adapt to dynamic business conditions. Portfolio Management on premise, hosted, or Software-as-a-Service.

With CA Clarity PPM, you get capabilities such as:

• Portfolio management
• Application portfolio management
• Financial management
• Governance/Standards/Best Practices
• Executive dashboards & reports
• Project management
• Resource management
• Budget & cost management

 http://www.ca.com/us/products/detail/CA-Clarity-PPM.aspx

Project Portfolio Management with SAP® RPM and cProjects

SAP NetWeaver Portal 7.0 is required for the implementation of RPM. For SAP

NetWeaver 7.0, you must install add-on CPRXRPM first. Installation of this add-on (for example, to an ERP or customer relationship management [CRM] system) is currently not supported. The user interacts with RPM via the portal. This requires the installation

of the business package Projects, Portfolio Management and Design Collaboration and the UI component CPRXRPM_UI. By means of portal roles provided by the package and component, the user gains a user interface in the form of iViews and portal pages. The connection between the portal and the backend–installed add-on is established via a Java Connector (JCo) connection, because the RPM user interface on the Web Dynpro framework is based on Java.

http://www.sap-press.de/download/dateien/1682/sappress_project_portfolio_management.pdf

http://scn.sap.com/community/plm/rpm-collaborative-project-management-and-cfolders/blog

Pleno is describet in the Open Source category.

There is one more sort of project management software similar to PPM but quite different in purpose they are used. These are the corporate project software. One of these and most know is the SAP PS in R/3

Large scale Open Source and FOSS PPM

Professional Service Automation and Service Source planning:

NetSuite OpenAir

Resource Management – Track Skills and Availability, Automate Resource Management Requests and Bookings, Forecast and Report on Resources

Time Tracking–Manage Timesheets to Match Your Business Needs, Online, Offline, or Mobile Timesheet Entry

Coordinate Timesheet Management and Tracking with Projects

Invoicing and Billing –

Master Project Accounting, Manage Client Billing, Recognize Revenue

http://nsportal.openair.com/site/Landing/psa-everything/manage-business-effectively.html?gclid=CKCJp5awlbYCFYdb3godxS8Acg

There are a number of free and open source (FOSS) project management tools and applications available that can help CIOs and other managers streamline the administrative aspects of project management.

OpenProj

 OpenProj is a cross-platform desktop project management application that paints itself as an alternative to Microsoft Project, including file compatibility. OpenProj features Gantt charts, network diagrams (PERT charts) and earned value costing. Parent company Serena Software also offers commercial project management solutions.

URL: http://openproj.org

Pleno

 According to its developers, Pleno is an integrated, enterprise-grade platform for distributed or centralised software project management. Its main features include project management, portfolio management, resource planning, schedule management, and time tracker capabilities. Pleno can also be applied to generic projects, not just software development.

URL: http://sourceforge.net/projects/pleno/

Projectivity

 Projectivity is a Web-based project management and collaboration application developed in Java (certified for JBoss). It’s core functionality is project management, but it also encompasses knowledge management, project management framework support and collaboration. Support is also available from the commercial business behind it. Projectivity provides also the solution Projectivity for SCRUM that helps you realise your projects in 30 days according to the website.

URL: http://www.projectivity.biz

Todoyu

 Todoyu is a new Web 2.0 project and task management application that features project management, time tracking, team organising, task distribution, resource management, calendar and a client interface. Support tickets and billing are other useful features.

URL: http://todoyu.sourceforge.net

Project HQ

 Project HQ is a collaborative project management tool that features milestones, task lists, tasks, a ticketing system and a wiki. Project HQ is developed with Python and is database independent. Also included is a useful workflow app to assist in managing projects.

URL: http://projecthq.org /

PPM value

You can find additional information regarding PPM in the CIO the following articles:

http://www.cio.com.au/article/417426/project_portfolio_management_-_part_1/ is an inspiring story which could happen to any large organization.

The Authors describes an environment with large amount of parallel running projects, dozens of PM and competing goals. The Organization has reframed the PMO and structured i using CA International’s Clarity PPM system.

http://www.cio.com.au/article/417755/project_portfolio_management_-_part_2/

This article explain the value of PPM systems for the PMO and for the entire organization and provides arguments to articulate that kind of systems to CIOs and to business leaders.

  

In CIO you can find links for five best open source software applications

  

5 open source security projects to watch

5 open source network management projects to watch

5 open source virtualisation technologies to watch

5 open source CRM systems to watch

5 open source VoIP softphones to watch

5 open source billing systems to watch

5 open source office suites to watch

5 open source IP telephony projects to watch

5 open source help desk apps to watch

5 enterprise open source wiki apps to watch

5 free project management applications you must try

Cloud-based software Project Portfolio Management (PPM)

Instantis (Oracle)/EnterpriseTrack, check in the following link

http://www.cio.com.au/article/441421/oracle_buys_instantis_project_portfolio_management_software/

Top 10 Project Management Software for Remote Teams PPM

 You find a good overview in the following link

http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/project-management-software/

Software supporting the PMO

 There are several software used in project management for general proposes. I provide a list which I will complete as time passes.

For Project planning

Microsoft Project Standard, Microsoft, EURO 459

Project Planner Professional Project Management and Scheduling Software, by ProjectPlanPro, EURO 79,3

SchedulePro Project Management and Scheduling Software; Calendar Software, Windows PCs , 1 User License by SchedulePro, EURO 69,3

Microsoft Project Pro 2013 Key Card, by Microsoft, EURO 1024,4

Software Project Survival Guide , Steve McConnell, EURO 16, 3

PlanBee Pro Project Management , Guy Software, EURO 69

Software for Visualization

 Visio (Microsoft)

 Adobe ideas for presentation an iosapp which you can download for ca 10 EUR.

 http://www.adobe.com/products/touchapps.html

Office software

Word (ms)
MS Project ms)

Power Point ms)

Open office

Software for communication and Knowledge sharing

Share point (ms)

Messanger (ms)

Social Media and Project management

I will create some extra detailed posts regarding social media and PM. In this post I provide only some highlights and some links. I will consider the following ten social media tools although there are some arguing if some of them can be considered as such.

• Blogs  
• Collaboration tools
• Instant messaging
•  Microblogs
•  Podcasts
•  RSS
•  Social networks
•  Vodcasts
•  Webinars (see Webex, ..)
•  Wikis

 Mobile Applications for the Project management

 The website is telling you that Podio is working like you. Pick your apps - from simple project management, to handling sales leads, to tracking job candidates. You’ll find hundreds more for any business process in the free Podio App Market. Organize your apps in unlimited workspaces. Add your team and even clients or contractors to get the job done together.

 I have tried the free version of Podio on my iPhone and I am really impressed.

https://podio.com/

For Software development

This is a large category and I will refer to in a separate posted related purely to software development.

CAD

We use software for CAD in project management for visualizing.

Further links

1) PMI institute website: www.pmi.org

2) www.pmptools.com

3) www.pmstudy.com

4) www.pmforum.org

5) www.ipmaac.org

6)PRINCE 2 and Senior Management

  

Twitter: who to follow

I am listing some links related to Twitter. The links lead to technology specialist on Twitter or to CIOs on Twitter or they lead to pages teaching how to use the Twitter.


100 technology experts on Twitter

The following list attempts to provide a good list of people to follow.

Part 3: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/directory-100-technology-experts-on-twitter/22754

The list has been created by Jason Hiner for Between the Lines
August 17, 2009 -- 03:03 GMT. This is part three of my three-part series on Twitter. Here are links to the other two parts:

Part 1: A quick Twitter guide and glossary for business users

Part 2: 10 valuable Twitter utilities for business users

eSarcasm
eSarcasm provides a better way to choose whom to
follow on twitter:
http://www.esarcasm.com/3687/to-follow-or-not-to-follow-a-twitter-guide/

Corporate CIO is on the list to follow on Twitter
Vinnie Mirchandani : relates to Corporate IT.
http://dealarchitect.typepad.com/deal_architect/2009/08/not-one-frigging-corporate-cio.html

Directory of CIOs on Twitter :
An IT leadership consultant named Chris Curran has put together a list of CIOs on Twitter.
http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=20039

SAP Pages to post or to find information

I am collecting some SAP pages for my own convenience. In most of the you have to register for using them.

SAP
http://www.sap.com/index.epx
SAP Community Network Member Testimonials
http://scn.sap.com/welcome
The next step is to blog or start a discussion yourself. Make sure you tag it so it is brought to the attention of followers of the space you want to attract.
http://scn.sap.com/people/thomas.jung/blog

SAP Service Marketplace
SAP notes, documents etc.
https://websmp105.sap-ag.de/~form/handler?_APP=00200682500000001266&_EVENT=DISPLAY&IGNORE_WELCOMEPAGE=XSyncId=4149E177-4756-4F43-AA62-0D12293CC973

SAP Help Portal?
http://help.sap.com/
SAP Help Portal bundles access to SAP product documentation and also related information, such as SAP Notes, product availability information, as well as community content. Browse SAP Help Portal to get up-to-date information about your product.

SAP Blogs — Home
http://blogs.sap.com/
SAP's blogs are written by employees on topics they are passionate about and expert in. Their opinions do not necessarily represent those of SAP, but they may offer the reader more than enough fuel for a decent discussion! Join the conversation and help us make the world run a little better

SAP Experts
http://www.sapexpert.co.uk/
SAP HANA
http://www.saphana.com/welcome

Techblog.gr

Techblog.gr:  http://techblog.gr/

Technology Blogs for my own use...

I am collecting some technology blogs in my blog in order to be able check them quickly and retrieve information fast. The comments under each blog are copied from different sources to which I referrer only if that is possible.


1 CNET.com
CNET has long been one of the best tech blogs in the biz. In addition to featuring comprehensive reviews on basically every tech product that comes on the market, their editors do a great job of picking the top 5 products in every category (smart phones, aptops, desktops etc.).
For the technology enthusiast, CNEt also curate the top tech news of the day here.
Follow on Twitter: @CNET
http://reviews.cnet.com/
http://www.cnet.com/

2 Gizmodo
Gizmodo will have you surfing its pages for hours. How could you not, with sections like Home Modification and Gizmodo Explains in addition to all those reviews? Gizmodo gets its unique editorial flavor from a smart style and broad sense of what constitutes "tech" (they will review the technology of the new Nike sneakers along with the new macbook pro).
Follow on Twitter: @Gizmodo
http://gizmodo.com/reviews

3 The Verge
If the Wirecutter is a "minimalist" tech site, then The Verge definitely takes a maximalist approach. Featuring tons of tech news and reviews, The Verge might be one of the prettiest sites on the tech blog scene these days. In addition to really great industry coverage and reviews, The Verge has an awesome podcast . The site is easy to use, with clear numbered rankings for each product and a clean design for quick navigation.
Follow on Twitter: @Verge
http://www.theverge.com/

4 HuffPost
TechOf course we're going to mention HuffPost Tech. This is everything from Sony announcing the price of their new tablet to "Look at this ape using an iPad!" Visit HuffPost Tech for broad news in the Tech and Innovation space.
The Huffington Post is owned by AOL
Follow on Twitter: @HuffPostTech
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tech/

5 TechCrunch
TechCrunch made a name for itself under former editor Mike Arrington by deftly covering the startup scene across both the East and West coasts. The site has grown to include a robust reviews section, videos and even these awesome buyers guides that help you make important tech decisions through visualized information.
TechCrunch is owned by AOL
Follow on Twitter: @TechCrunch
http://techcrunch.com/

6 Engadget
http://www.engadget.com/
has robust coverage of the tech industry as well as a killer image gallery and video section. Their podcasts are pretty killer as well.
Engadget is owned by AOL
http://www.engadget.com/

7 Mashable
Mashable has come a long way since its humble origins in 19-year-old Pete Cashmore's home in Aberdeen, Scotland in 2005. With over 50+MM pageviews, Mashable is now a a leading site dedicated to all things tech. In addition to gadget reviews, mashable consistently publishes helpful material to make sure your devices are not only up-to-date, but also safe from viruses and hacks.
Follow on Twitter: @mashabletech
http://mashable.com/gadgets/

8 GigaOm
GigaOm is more of an industry blog, but provides great reporting for those who want a deeper look in to what makes tech companies tick. Recommended for the seasoned tech enthusiast.
Follow on Twitter: gigaom
http://gigaom.com/
http://event.gigaom.com/structuredata/?utm_source=gigaom&utm_medium=rightrail&utm_content=revised%2Bheadshot&utm_campaign=paidcontent2013

9 Wired
WIRED.com is a tech news powerhouse. Not only do they do very solid investigative journalism, but their gadget reviews are smart and cover some pretty obscure (but useful!) territory. We even found this review for kitchen equipment designed to help you make desserts.
http://www.wired.com/reviews/

10 The Wirecutter
The Wirecutter is a stripped down, easy-to-use consumer's guide to all things electronic. Unlike cluttered sites that bombard the reader with niche news bits only relevant to tech professionals, The Wirecutter has only one editor (Brian Lam, formerly of Gizmodo) who carefully curates the top deals across a variety of products.
Highly recommended for those hoping to save some time on research and still get the best products.
Twitter Follow: @blam
http://thewirecutter.com/

11. Techrepublic
http://www.techrepublic.com/

12. Kaggle
http://blog.kaggle.com/

13. CBS Interactive
Technology ( Cnet, ZDnet, download.com)

http://www.cbsinteractive.com/brands/technology/

14 The guide for the best blogs of Huffington post.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/26/best-tech-blogs-2012_n_1854772.html#slide=1466693

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Ξεκίνησα με αυτο το αρθρο μετα που διάβασα στην Huffingon Post για την ανεγεία των νέων
Σκευτωμαι να ξαναχίσω να γράφω στο blog. Δεν μπορω να βοηθήσω τα παιδιά μας υλικά πια
Τις δουλιές μου στην Ελλάδα τις έδωσα. Μπορώ ώμως να δείξω ένα δρόμο.

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