SAP ERP Financials: Configuration and Design - Rilegato

Arif, Naeem; Tauseef, Sheikh Muhammad

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 159229393X ISBN 13: 9781592293933

Casa editrice: Sap Pr America, 2011

Riassunto

· Discover best practices for the design and configuration of SAP ERP Financials
· Understand the configuration process by using a real-world, process-oriented approach
· Completely revised to include extended coverage on account assignments, the new SAP General Ledger, and much more

Master the most important issues involved in designing and configuring an SAP ERP Financials implementation using this must-have reference. The new edition of this best-selling book is completely updated to provide you with information on everything from the general areas of SAP ERP Financials and how they fit in the SAP landscape, to how the new SAP General Ledger can work for you. This is an invaluable, process-oriented reference that covers the skills, tools, and knowledge you need to be able to understand and configure your SAP ERP Financials system.

SAP ERP Financials Processes and Concepts
Discover the concepts and design of SAP ERP Financials, and how you can use these elements to help your business run smoothly.

Financial Accounting Configuration
Learn specific configuration details to help you optimize your SAP ERP Financials implementation.

Coverage of Key Submodules
Master SAP General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, and much more.

Real-World Scenarios and Examples
Use the expert advice and examples throughout to help you with your own financials processes.

Completely Revised and Updated
Find updated content for SAP ERP 6.0, enhancement pack 4, and extended coverage of Controlling configuration.

Su questo libro

L'autore

Naeem is an experienced SAP Consultant, having started his SAP career in 1995 on version 3.0h. He has been involved in more than 12 successful projects across the full ERP Financials module, working for some of the largest SAP Consultancies in the world. During this time he has worked on projects spanning many different industry sectors across Europe and the North America. Most recently he delivered an ECC 6.0, New General Ledger Solution for a major international corporation.

Contenuti

... Acknowledgments ... 19
1 ... Overview ... 21
1.1 ... Introduction ... 21
1.1.1 ... Approach ... 22
1.1.2 ... Versioning ... 22
1.1.3 ... Learning Outcomes ... 23
1.2 ... Brief History of SAP ... 23
1.3 ... Different Types of Projects ... 24
1.3.1 ... Fresh Implementation Projects ... 24
1.3.2 ... Upgrade Projects ... 25
1.3.3 ... Request-Based Support Projects ... 25
1.3.4 ... Production-Support Projects ... 26
1.3.5 ... Rollout Projects ... 26
1.4 ... Points to Consider for a Successful SAP Implementation ... 27
1.4.1 ... The Project Team ... 28
1.4.2 ... SAP Implementation: More Than an IT Project ... 28
1.4.3 ... The Right Resources ... 28
1.4.4 ... The Gap Analysis ... 29
1.4.5 ... Project Testing ... 29
1.4.6 ... Cutover Plans ... 30
1.4.7 ... User Training ... 30
1.4.8 ... The Change Management Program ... 30
1.5 ... SAP Navigation Basics ... 30
1.5.1 ... Logging on to the SAP System ... 31
1.5.2 ... Screen Structure in the SAP System ... 32
1.5.3 ... Creating Your Favorites List ... 34
1.5.4 ... Calling Functions in SAP System ... 34
1.5.5 ... Accessing the Customization Area ... 35
1.6 ... Summary ... 36
2 ... SAP Enterprise Structure ... 37
2.1 ... Building an Enterprise Structure ... 38
2.2 ... Building a Project’s Straw Man ... 39
2.2.1 ... Company Code ... 40
2.2.2 ... Cost Center ... 41
2.2.3 ... Profit Center ... 41
2.2.4 ... Chart of Accounts ... 42
2.2.5 ... Controlling Area ... 42
2.2.6 ... Business Area ... 42
2.2.7 ... Chart of Depreciation ... 43
2.3 ... Designing the Straw Man ... 43
2.4 ... Configuring the Enterprise Structure ... 44
2.4.1 ... Countries ... 44
2.4.2 ... Currencies ... 51
2.4.3 ... Define Company ... 59
2.4.4 ... Define Fiscal Year Variant ... 60
2.4.5 ... Define Posting Period Variant ... 62
2.4.6 ... Define Chart of Accounts ... 64
2.4.7 ... Structure of the Chart of Accounts ... 66
2.4.8 ... Define Credit Control Area ... 67
2.4.9 ... Define Company Code ... 69
2.4.10 ... Assign Company Code to a Fiscal Year Variant ... 71
2.4.11 ... Define Controlling Area ... 72
2.4.12 ... Define Cost Center Group ... 75
2.4.13 ... Activate Controlling Area Submodules ... 76
2.4.14 ... Functional Area ... 78
2.4.15 ... Operating Concern ... 79
2.4.16 ... Create a Default Profit Center ... 80
2.4.17 ... Check Company Code Global Parameters ... 82
2.5 ... Summary ... 84
3 ... Global Settings for Financial Accounting in SAP ERP Financials ... 85
3.1 ... What Is a Document in SAP ERP? ... 86
3.1.1 ... Document Header ... 86
3.1.2 ... Line Items ... 88
3.1.3 ... Master Data ... 88
3.2 ... Configuration of Global Settings ... 89
3.2.1 ... Define the Retained Earnings Account ... 89
3.2.2 ... Field Status Groups ... 91
3.2.3 ... GL Account Groups ... 98
3.2.4 ... Document Types ... 105
3.2.5 ... Document Number Ranges ... 111
3.2.6 ... Purpose of Subledger Reconciliation Accounts ... 114
3.2.7 ... Document Posting Keys ... 115
3.2.8 ... Updating Layout for the Document Entry Screen ... 118
3.2.9 ... GL Document Display and Layouts (Default Settings) ... 119
3.2.10 ... Document Change Rules ... 121
3.2.11 ... Cross-Company Code Settings ... 123
3.2.12 ... Employee Tolerances ... 124
3.2.13 ... Change Message Control for Posting to GL Accounts ... 126
3.2.14 ... Financial Statement Versions ... 128
3.3 ... Sales and Purchase Tax ... 131
3.3.1 ... Basic Settings ... 134
3.3.2 ... Posting ... 138
3.3.3 ... Changing Tax Laws in the United Kingdom and Europe ... 142
3.4 ... Summary ... 143
4 ... New General Ledger ... 145
4.1 ... Overview of the GL ... 146
4.1.1 ... The New GL ... 146
4.1.2 ... New Functionality ... 148
4.1.3 ... New Tables ... 149
4.1.4 ... Document Splitting ... 149
4.1.5 ... Parallel Accounting ... 151
4.1.6 ... Ongoing Use of Classic GL ... 151
4.2 ... Building Your New GL Blueprint ... 152
4.2.1 ... New GL or Classic GL? ... 152
4.2.2 ... What Object to Split ... 152
4.2.3 ... Which Account Assignment Objects to Incorporate into Your Model ... 152
4.2.4 ... How Document Splitting Fits in with Other Add-Ons ... 153
4.3 ... Configuration Steps to Activate the New GL ... 153
4.3.1 ... Activation of New GL Accounting ... 154
4.3.2 ... Define Ledgers for GL Accounting ... 154
4.3.3 ... Segment ... 160
4.3.4 ... Integrating the GL with Subcomponents ... 164
4.3.5 ... Document Splitting ... 174
4.3.6 ... Parallel Accounting ... 186
4.3.7 ... Setting Up Additional Ledgers ... 188
4.3.8 ... CO Transfer Postings ... 190
4.3.9 ... Planning in the New GL ... 190
4.3.10 ... Integration with Asset Accounting ... 191
4.4 ... IFRS Compliance ... 192
4.4.1 ... IFRS 5—Noncurrent Assets Held for Sale or Discontinued Operations ... 192
4.4.2 ... IFRS 8—Operating Segments ... 193
4.4.3 ... IAS 7—Cash Flow Statements ... 193
4.4.4 ... IAS 10—Events after the Balance Sheet Date ... 193
4.4.5 ... IAS 16—Property, Plant, and Equipment ... 194
4.4.6 ... IAS 19—Employee Benefits ... 194
4.4.7 ... IAS 36—Impairment of Assets ... 194
4.5 ... Summary ... 195
5 ... Accounts Payable ... 197
5.1 ... Overview of the P2P cycle ... 198
5.1.1 ... Purchase Order ... 199
5.1.2 ... Goods Receipt ... 199
5.1.3 ... Invoice Verification ... 200
5.1.4 ... AP Invoice ... 200
5.1.5 ... Outgoing Payment ... 201
5.2 ... Building an AP Business Model ... 201
5.2.1 ... Design of Vendor Master Records ... 201
5.2.2 ... Invoice Processing Control ... 202
5.2.3 ... The Payment Process ... 202
5.3 ... Master Data ... 202
5.3.1 ... Vendor Master Records ... 203
5.4 ... Vendor Account Groups ... 205
5.4.1 ... General Data View ... 208
5.4.2 ... Company Code View ... 210
5.4.3 ... Purchasing Data View ... 211
5.4.4 ... Vendor Account Group Variations ... 212
5.5 ... Vendor Number Ranges ... 213
5.5.1 ... Business Decisions ... 214
5.5.2 ... Create Vendor Number Ranges ... 215
5.5.3 ... Transporting Number Ranges ... 216
5.5.4 ... Assign a Number Range to an Account Group ... 216
5.5.5 ... Extending Vendors to Additional Company Codes ... 217
5.6 ... Accounting Clerks ... 219
5.7 ... Define Sensitive Fields for Dual Control ... 220
5.8 ... House Banks ... 222
5.8.1 ... Configuring the House Bank ... 223
5.8.2 ... Bank Master Records ... 225
5.8.3 ... Define Number Ranges for Checks ... 227
5.9 ... Invoice Processing ... 228
5.9.1 ... Nonstock Invoices ... 228
5.9.2 ... Invoice Verification (Processing Stock Invoices) ... 229
5.9.3 ... Duplication Invoice Check ... 230
5.10 ... Document Parking ... 231
5.11 ... Configuring Special General Ledger Indicators for AR/AP Down Payment Postings ... 233
5.12 ... Posting and Clearing Down Payments ... 235
5.12.1 ... Posting Down Payments ... 235
5.12.2 ... Clearing Down Payments ... 238
5.13 ... Outgoing Payments Processing ... 239
5.13.1 ... Processing a Manual (Outgoing) Payment ... 239
5.13.2 ... Vendor Tolerances ... 241
5.13.3 ... Automatic Posting of Payment Differences ... 242
5.13.4 ... Cross-Company Code Manual Payments ... 244
5.13.5 ... Payment Block Reasons ... 244
5.13.6 ... Automatic Payment Program ... 248
5.13.7 ... Running the Automatic Payment Program ... 254
5.14 ... Cash Journal ... 257
5.14.1 ... Configuring Cash Journals ... 257
5.14.2 ... Cash Journal Postings ... 264
5.15 ... Electronic Bank Statements ... 266
5.15.1 ... Configuring Electronic Bank Statements ... 267
5.15.2 ... Importing Electronic Bank Statements into SAP ... 276
5.16 ... Summary ... 279
6 ... Accounts Receivable ... 281
6.1 ... Overview of the Order-to-Cash Process ... 281
6.1.1 ... Sales Order ... 282
6.1.2 ... Delivery Note ... 283
6.1.3 ... Billing Document ... 283
6.1.4 ... AR Invoice ... 283
6.2 ... Building an Accounts Receivable Business Model ... 284
6.3 ... Master Data ... 285
6.4 ... Customer Master Records ... 285
6.4.1 ... The Nature of the Customer Database ... 286
6.4.2 ... Manual or Automatic Creation of Customer Master Records ... 287
6.4.3 ... Searching for Existing Customers (Matchcodes) ... 288
6.4.4 ... Define Account Groups ... 290
6.4.5 ... Company Code or Activity Account Groups ... 296
6.4.6 ... Extending Your Customers to Additional Company Codes ... 298
6.4.7 ... Customer Number Ranges ... 299
6.4.8 ... Accounting Clerks ... 302
6.5 ... Finance Documents Global Settings ... 303
6.5.1 ... Document Types and Number Ranges ... 303
6.5.2 ... Document Posting Keys ... 303
6.5.3 ... Payment Terms ... 303
6.6 ... Customer Invoice Processing ... 304
6.7 ... Configuring Special General Ledger Indicators for AR/AP Down Payment Postings ... 305
6.7.1 ... Posting an...

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Sap Pr America
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 159229393X
• ISBN 13: 9781592293933
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 664