SAP R / 2
Since 1979, there is the SAP R / 2, the application programs systems were developed for mainframe computers. In 1994 there were about 1700 R / 2 Installations. In early 2003, however, were only 296 installations used productively, i.e. R / 2 were about 1400 by R / 3 installations replaced. Since SAP R / 2 medium term (by the willingness of companies to Is R / 3 switch) to lose even more important, we go to the following Observations on SAP R / 2 is no longer a.
SAP R / 3 and SAP R / 3 Enterprise
The name of the SAP R / 3 stands for the leading ERP product that is as integrated cross-industry standard software for the design of all corporate business processes are aligned. The "R" in the names SAP R / 2 and SAP R / 3 is an abbreviation for Real time (real time). Real-time processing means the immediate update and update the costs in the business process data. These data stand after the store immediately to all business applications available (in SAP R / 3 Enterprise - if necessary globally) and other agents can be used. To Batch processing (background processing, batch processing) as a counterpart for real-time processing, we enter into another chapter. Is the current release status of SAP R / 3 (to SAP R / 3 4.6C), SAP R / 3 Enterprise.
SAP R / 3 Enterprise contain a number of application components (from complex software objects), with which the various business a company are executed. These processes are in Application of accounting, logistics and personnel Realized (HR), which the core business management functions include SAP R / 3 Enterprise integral part of the mySAP Business Suite. It is characterized by its Internet capabilities, and by the consequent Linkage (integration) with all other SAP products (Solutions of mySAP Business Suite) and with a variety of non - SAP products. Most solutions of mySAP Business Suite, such as mySAP Supply Chain Management (mySAP SCM) and mySAP Human Resources (mySAP HR) or individual components of these solutions (mySAP components), due to the need to integrate application components SAP R / 3 Enterprise system. Exceptions are for example mySAP CRM (mySAP Customer Relationship Management) and mySAP SRM (mySAP SRM), which even without the SAP R / 3 Enterprise are run. The business platform, mySAP Business Suite, including the SAP system R / 3 Enterprise is delivered with the full version on more than 50 CDs. This included are 21 industry-specific solutions (eg mySAP Automotive, mySAP Engineering, Construction & Operations, mySAP Chemicals, etc.), by cross-industry solutions such as for example mySAP Supply Chain Management (mySAP SCM) and mySAP Customer Relationship Management be completed (mySAP CRM). Would be installed as a complete package thus occupies over 30 GB of hard drive capacity.
After the installation of an SAP R / 3 is usually more extensive Body work required, e.g. for
• The organizational structure of the company,
• The company-specific adaptation of business processes,
• The relevant information (eg customer, material master data, Conditions). Adapting to the needs and circumstances of the customer is mainly by means of customizing done. Moreover, there is the possibility of transactions and reports changes in the R / 3 System or develop anew. For this purpose a comfortable development available. Representative of a whole range of other activities necessary for the completion (before going live) of the system are yet to be implemented,
• called to take over the legacy of a predecessor system,
• Ensuring the safety of the system via an authorization concept.
As you see, has a variety of application-and system - Aspects will be maintained so that the SAP R / 3 systems with business needs equivalent and can be used productively.
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