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SAP ERP software and modules

• Is there a middleware connection between CRM 4.0 and SAP R/3 Enterprise?

  Where can you find information on the middleware connection between CRM 4.0 and SAP R/3 Enterprise? CRM expert Srini Katta responds to a reader who is wondering how to synchronize data between the two systems.  Continue Reading

• Can I install updates to correct an error in a CRM system?

  Learn how to troubleshoot an error message on a CRM system. MySAP CRM expert Srini Katta responds to a user who has periodic system errors.  Continue Reading

• How can I load CRM Ibase data from legacy data?

  Learn how to transfer CRM data from legacy systems to Ibase. MySAP CRM expert Srini Katta answers questions from a curious reader.  Continue Reading

• Transfer Outlook information to the CRM business workspace

  In this expert tip, CRM expert Srini Katta describes how to transfer information from MS Exchange Outlook 2003 to the mySAP CRM 4.0 business workspace.  Continue Reading

• Working with simplified pricing to create a CRM quotation

  Learn how to work with simplified pricing to create a CRM quotation. MySAP CRM expert Srini Katta provides step-by-step guidance for a user working with the system.  Continue Reading

• Upgrading from SRM 4.0 to 5.0 in a Windows/Oracle environment

  Learn what is involved in upgrading SRM from 4.0 to 5.0, where Windows is the operating system and the database is Oracle.  Continue Reading

• Can I upgrade directly from EBP 3.5 to 5.0?

  We are trying to upgrade from EBP 3.5 to EBP 5.0. Can this be done without upgrading to EBP 4.0? Also, what plug-ins could we use to have R/3 4.6C work with EBP 5.0? Any resources or Web sites would be appreciated.  Continue Reading

• What is retroactive accounting in SAP HR payroll?

  Wondering about retroactive accounting in SAP HR payroll? HR expert Brian Stewart provides the scoop.  Continue Reading

• ALE used to distribute international personnel data to local systems

  Want to learn how to use ALE to distribute international personnel data from a corporate HR system to local systems? SAP HR expert Brian Stewart explains how.  Continue Reading

• SAP HR infotypes and configuration tables: Features and uses

  Learn about the infotypes and configuration tables in SAP's HR module.  Continue Reading

• Implementing problems with Manager's Desktop in SAP HR

  Describes how Manager's Desktop runs reports for a department or person. SAP HR expert Brian Stewart explains the process to a user who wants to run a report from the selection screen.  Continue Reading

• Sequencing infotypes in HR master data; creating an org unit

  Looking to sequence infotypes in HR master data and create an org unit? SAP HR expert Brian Stewart explains the transactions to use and how to complete these steps.  Continue Reading

• Can I run a report to show all address changes in SAP HR?

  Learn how to run a report showing old addresses and new addresses for all employees. SAP HR expert Brian Stewart describes how to run this report.  Continue Reading

• Hide employee data with an infotype in Internal Data

  Learn how to hide employee data with an infotype in Internal Data for SAP HR. Expert Brian Stewart advises a user who is having problems with this procedure to apply an OSS Note.  Continue Reading

• Changing employee data after a leaving action

  Learn how to stop a data change or other employee actions after a leaving action using function HRBAS001.  Continue Reading