Optimizing Value Flows With Sap Erp

by Andrea Hlzlwimmer, Arthur Vogelsang

Learn how and where value flows move through the SAP system, and where they sometimes trickle off. Get to know the financial processes in procurement, distribution, and production in detail and how to optimize them for better integration and cost efficiencies. Closing and reporting are also illuminated. The example of a real value-flow project, centered around the introduction of SAP General Ledger, gives you insight into the project management process of working with value flows.
* All Finance-related processes, from purchasing and production to distribution
* Integrate Financial Accounting and Controlling with MM, PP, and SD
* Details financial statement preparation and reporting
Procurement Process
Learn the entire purchasing process from goods receipt through audit and discover the potential for optimization (that is, interaction between MM and SAP ERP Financials). Sales and Distribution Process
Discover in a detailed overview of the sales process how the value flows for accounts receivable and sales revenue are integrated and mapped. Manufacturing Process
Gain an in-depth understanding of product costing and planning, cost accounting, and the many possible controlling and costing types. Closing and Reporting>
Get to know the complete and comprehensive reporting options available in SAP ERP and learn about the added value SAP NetWeaver BW offers for reporting and closing. * SAP system integration
* Vendor master data
* Auditing
* Price calculation
* Shipping
* Taxes
* Logistics master data
* SAP NetWeaver BW

441 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2009