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What's the best way to write an SAP support ticket?

Try other avenues first, but then prepare an SAP support ticket that will clearly describe and recreate your incident, so SAP can assign it to the right experts. Continue Reading
How does SAP Maintenance Event Builder enable upkeep?

SAP Maintenance Event Builder brings better organization to smaller maintenance projects by combining maintenance tasks, rescheduling and resource availability checking. Continue Reading
What kitting process functionalities does SAP EWM offer?

The kitting process can be triggered either from SAP ECC or SAP EWM in kit-to-stock and kit-to-order business scenarios, and reverse kitting is available in EWM. Here's a look. Continue Reading
What are some workarounds needed in SAP Project Builder?

Performance, posting and missing authorization issues are some of the problems business users may face while using SAP Project Builder. Here's how to troubleshoot them. Continue Reading
What has replaced SAP Process Integration?

Historically, SAP Process Integration was the first choice for joining SAP and non-SAP systems. Things are changing, however, and you'll want to know how and why. Here's a look. Continue Reading

What features does the SAP Sourcing component of SRM offer?

The Sourcing component in SAP Supplier Relationship Management is meant to offer end-to-end procurement for globalized and complex procurement processes. Here's what to know. Continue Reading
What inventory valuation methods does SAP's MM offer?

Here's a look at five SAP inventory valuation reporting methods, how they can boost your inventory management efforts and why the financial account team should be involved. Continue Reading
What are the core components of SAP IBP?

SAP IBP is a meant to ensure strategic, tactical and operational planning, provide comprehensive analytics and ensure complete business controls, all in an integrated environment. Continue Reading
How does the TCO of Employee Central Payroll compare?

The higher upfront costs of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll don't seem so bad when you consider the fees charged by competing payroll providers. Continue Reading
How can demand-driven S&OP improve materials planning?

Demand-driven S&OP is meant to close the gap between a company's long-term forecasts and its short-term responsiveness. Here are the fundamentals of this new approach. Continue Reading
Is production leveling with Heijunka available in SAP ECC?

Heijunka has made significant inroads in the automobile industry, and manufacturers in other industries can also benefit from this production leveling solution to balance supply and demand. Continue Reading

What inventory KPIs are available in SAP MRP Monitor?

MRP Monitor fills the inventory reporting and analyses gap that exists in SAP ECC, with analyses that enable materials planning success. Here's a look. Continue Reading
Will SAP EWM-QM integration improve the quality inspection process?

Integrating SAP Extended Warehouse Management and Quality Management requires taking the time to allocate resources to carry out a successful project. Here are four areas on which to focus. Continue Reading
What core components are included in an SAP APO overview?

SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization enables companies to better sense market demand, quickly react with timely supply, and meet and maintain higher service levels. Continue Reading
SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll vs. MCPO: Which wins?

Learn how combining Employee Central Payroll with multi-country payroll outsourcing may be the best way to cover smaller workforces across the globe. Continue Reading