SAP R/3 Implementation: Methods and Tools (Hardcover, 2000)

Business Application Systems.- Introduction.- Enterprise Architecture; Standard Software; Integration of Software; Tasks and Business Processes.- Tasks; Business Processes; Architectures.- Multi-level Client/Server Architectures; Relational Database Systems; Object-oriented Architectures; The R/3 System.- Client/Server Architecture of the R/3 System; Internet Connection; Components of the R/3 System; Function-related Components; Cross-Function Components; System Components; ABAP/4 Development Workbench; Organizational Structures of the R/3 System; R/3 Reference Model; Procedure Models for the Application System Development.- Development and Implementation.- Development of Standard Software Systems; Tasks of the Development and Implementation; Adaptation; Software Development Processes and Procedure Models.- Phase Model; Extended Phase Models; Classification of the R/3 Implementation; SAP Procedure Models.- AcceleratedSAP - The Accelerated R/3 Implementation; Additional Roadmaps; Tools for the Implementation and Development.- Function-related Tools; Cross-Function Tools; The Implementation Roadmap.- Phase 1: Project Preparation.- Initial Project Planning; Project Procedures; Project Kickoff; Technical Requirements Planning; Quality Check Project Preparation Phase; Phase 2: Business Blueprint.- Business Blueprint Project Management; Training of the Business Blueprint Project Team; Develop System Environment; Business Organization Structure; Business Process Definition; Quality Check Business Blueprint Phase; Phase 3: Realization.- Project Management Realization Phase; Project Team Training Realization Phase; Baseline Configuration and Confirmation; Final Configuration and Confirmation; System Administration; Development of Data Conversion Programs; Development of Application Interface Programs; Development of System Enhancements; Create Reports; Create Forms; Establish the Authorization Concept; Establish Archiving Management; Final Integration Test; End User Documentation and Training Material; Quality Check Realization Phase; Phase 4: Final Preparation.- Project Management Final Preparation; End User Training; System Management; Detailed Planning for Cut-Over and Support; Cut-Over; Quality Check Final Preparation Phase; Phase 5: Go Live and Support.- Tools.- Tools in the R/3 Implementation Environment.- Implementation Assistant.- MS Project.- Basic Principles; Project Plans for the R/3 Implementation; Adaptation of a Project Plan; Question & Answer Database.- Overview Questions for the Enterprise; Process Hierarchy; Issues Database; Business Process Master List; Outlook; Structure Modeler.- Concept Check Tool.- Business Navigator.- Navigation in the R/3 Reference Model; Process Hierarchy; Component Hierarchy; Navigation Capabilities; Tools for the Business Process Modeling.- Model Adaptation and Improvements; ARIS Tools; Outlook; Customizing.- Implementation Guide; Project Documentation and Analysis; Change and Transport Organizer; R/3 Authorization System.- Security Concepts; Principle of the Authorization Validation; Profile Generator; Outlook; Application System Interfaces.- Interface Adviser; Data Transfer Programs; Technologies for Permanent Interfaces; Report Generation.- Standard Reports; ABAP/4 Query; SAP Services.- Professional Consulting Services; Education and Training Services; Support Services; Online Information Services in Detail; Additional Tools.- Accelerators; Computing Center Management System; Release Management; Glossary.