Possible scenarios in the use of EBP
As already mentioned, it is possible EBP regardless of ERP systems. Use So now we take a look at the different scenarios which would be unthinkable.
• Classic Scenario
This business processes are handled in the proper ERP system.
• Disengaged scenario
Here are some parts of the business in the EBP (eg, the order will be indirect materials), while others settled in the ERP system for example direct materials.
• Extended Classic Scenario
The EBP is being used for the entire procurement. Shall provide a copy of the EBP the scheduled steps (eg purchase orders) to the ERP system further. The Materials management functions of the ERP are e.g. for storage used.
• Standalone Scenario
The EBP) is associated only with a FI system (accounting; In this case, the EBP is used as a standalone solution and the entire process processed locally.
Workflow
Now we come to a function which the general processes in SAP R / 3 already support, but through the use of mySAP SRM their diverse opportunities once fully developed.
A workflow is an event driven process chain (EPC) dar. He describes who does what, when and in what order processed.
The workflow methodology is also in the EBP (Enterprise Buyer Professional) application. The linkage of the various tasks is completed by the SAP Business Workflow guaranteed. Thus, for example can default workflows used for purchase approvals, confirmations or invoices will.
Therefore, a business must be defined, which the required defining sequence of events and describes what data to (usually temporarily must be) available. This process is an event chart provided, which consists of the triggering event and In addition, from individual tasks and, where necessary logical queries is.
To determine the specific events from the chart, when something made be. Created Example: Purchase Requisition (Requisition) and secured. What needs to be done is run by a task (work item). Duties relate to the various tasks that the workflow process is run. So you save the requisition can be for example one function that will automatically generate a purchase order. The tasks can also be assigned. Who edited this task is through the organizational structure and the deposited rollers controlled. Thus, for example can Purchasing Manager (in the inbox a mail system), the aforementioned order to release (or as a reminder be submitted for further processing). |
