Financial Accounting in SAP S/4HANA Finance Simplified


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DESCRIPTION SAP S/4HANA Finance is a revolutionary financial accounting solution that leverages the latest in-memory database technology to deliver unparalleled performance and efficiency. Financial Accounting in SAP S/4HANA Finance Simplified – Questions & Answers is the most updated book in SAP Financial Accounting, in an easy-to-learn format. This second edition builds on the first by going in-depth into SAP HANA, Fiori, and SAP S/4HANA Finance. It offers expanded coverage with clearer explanations, practical examples, and step-by-step guidance. You will learn about global settings, the document principle, and managing accounts receivable, payable, bank accounting, and asset accounting processes, making it easier to master these key concepts. The content is presented in a Q&A format with about 650 questions, enhanced with live system screenshots, examples, and illustrations for better understanding. It also includes menu paths and transaction codes for system customization and task execution, making it an effective learning resource. By the end of this book, you will have a solid understanding of financial accounting in SAP S/4HANA Finance. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to streamline your financial processes, improve efficiency, and make informed business decisions. KEY FEATURES ● Comprehensive coverage of SAP FI modules and their integration with other SAP components. ● Know SAP G/L, FI-A/P, FI-A/R, FI-AA, and Bank Accounting in detail. ● Practical examples and step-by-step instructions for hands-on learning. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● This new edition expands on SAP S/4HANA Finance by covering its integration with other SAP modules and cloud-based solutions. ● Configure global settings like ledgers, fiscal years, document types, and tax settings to align with your organization's specific requirements. ● Master accounts receivable and payable management, bank reconciliation, and asset accounting processes. ● Leverage advanced features like in-memory computing, real-time analytics, and automation. ● Create reports, comply with regulations, and manage financial risks. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is for all professionals, consultants, end-users, and business leaders involved with SAP, to gain expertise in financial accounting for better organizational performance with improved business efficiency, financial compliance, and effective reporting. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAP Basics 2. ABAP, Basis and NetWeaver 3. SAP HANA 4. SAP S/4HANA 5. SAP Fiori 6. Project Implementation 7. SAP S/4HANA Finance 8. FI: General 9. FI: Enterprise Structure 10. FI Global Settings: Ledgers 11. FI Global Settings: Document 12. FI Global Settings: Tax on Sales/Purchase 13. FI Global Settings: Withholding Tax 14. FI Global Settings: Inflation Accounting 15. FI: General Ledger 16. FI: Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable – I 17. FI: Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable – II 18. FI: Bank Accounting 19. FI: Asset Accounting




Cash Management with SAP S/4HANA


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Managing your cash is critical--so master cash management in SAP S/4HANA! Follow step-by-step instructions to run bank account management, cash positioning and operations, and liquidity management, and then tailor each process to your system. Walk through the One Exposure from Operations data model, including integration scenarios, transactions, and configuration. Discover extensibility options for bank account management and key SAP Fiori apps. Get equipped for cash management! In this book, you'll learn about: a. Bank Account Management Manage your accounts in SAP S/4HANA. Maintain your banks, house banks, and bank account master data with key SAP Fiori apps. Use new features such as the Monitor Bank Fees App and the treasury executive dashboard. Configure settings to suit your requirements. b. Cash Positioning and Operations Analyze your cash position, transfer and concentrate cash, and integrate bank statements for cash flow reconciliation. Get insight into new features and SAP Fiori apps for bank statements, reporting, configuration, and more. c. Liquidity Management Forecast liquidity and analyze actual cash flow with SAP S/4HANA; then develop liquidity plans with SAP Analytics Cloud. Tailor your settings for each process based on your needs. Highlights include: 1) Master data 2) Configuration 3) Bank account management 4) Cash positioning 5) Cash operations 6) Liquidity management 7) One Exposure from Operations hub 8) Extensibility 9) Migration




Configuring SAP ERP Sales and Distribution


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The first and only book to offer detailed explanations of SAP ERP sales and distribution As the only book to provide in-depth configuration of the Sales and Distribution (SD) module in the latest version of SAP ERP, this valuable resource presents you with step-by-step instruction, conceptual explanations, and plenty of examples. If you're an SD consultant or are in charge of managing an SAP implementation in your enterprise, you'll want this valuable resource at your side SAP is one of the leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software products on the market, with over 40,000 implementations Covers the latest version of SAP ERP-ECC 6.0 Covers common through advanced configurations, so it's helpful no matter what your level of experience with SAP Explains the conceptual framework behind the configuration process If your company uses the SD module, keep this indispensable guide on hand.




SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office--Practical Guide


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Managing your SAP data in Microsoft Excel? This is your guide to using SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office! Get started with the basics, from creating your first workbook to navigating through reports. Then, follow step-by-step instructions to process data, analyze data, develop planning applications, customize reports, and work with tools such as formulas and macros. Including details on troubleshooting, UI customization, and more, this book is your all-in-one resource! In this book, you'll learn about: a. Reporting and Data Analysis Learn to work with reports in SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office: define parameters with prompts, adjust formatting and styles, and extend reports with local data. Filter, sort, and display your data using hierarchies, and refine data analysis with simple and advanced calculations. b. Planning Use your SAP data to develop planning workbooks. Plan your data both manually and with functions and sequences. Understand key settings for cell locking, the planning model, and more. c. Advanced Features Take your skills to the next level. Write formulas to use in your reports, and create and use macros in your workbooks, including steps to use API methods, callbacks, and design rules. Highlights include: 1) Workbook creation 2) Report navigation 3) Prompts 4) Data processing, organization, and analysis 5) Planning applications 6) Report customization and formatting 7) Formulas 8) Macros 9) Configuration 10) Troubleshooting







SAP HANA


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For the executive: what SAP HANA is and how it can help you For the practitioner: details on data modeling, data provisioning, and the SAP HANA client tools For everyone: the latest and greatest developments Suite on SAP HANA, advanced applications for SAP HANA, and more 2nd edition updated and expanded HANA is shifting SAP into high gear don t get left in the dust. In this updated edition of our best-selling book, explore the what, why, when, and how of SAP HANA. From building a business strategy to administering a system (and all the pit stops in between), you'll have the big picture you need to get started. Buckle up, because this is one car that doesn t travel in the slow lane. Business Strategy Learn how big data, in-memory computing, and SAP HANA come together to influence your business strategies, from trend reporting to predictive analysis. Implementation Options Which type of SAP HANA implementation is right for you? Learn what you need to know about your different options, and get started planning an implementation: technical requirements, sizing, and migration considerations.Data Modeling and Provisioning Introduce yourself to Studio and Information Composer, SAP HANA s data modeling tools. Then get information about data provisioning in SAP HANA, including step-by- step instructions for SAP Data Services. SAP BusinessObjects BI Understand how the SAP BusinessObjects BI platform hooks up to SAP HANA, including information on SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio and SAP Visual Intelligence. Administration Take a look into the SAP HANA Administration Console and understand the most important administrative tasks in an SAP HANA system.




Implementing SAP Global Trade Services


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Cut through the maze of ever-changing export control, customs regulations, and security measures that affect your international business and see how best to architect SAP GTS to meet these complex business and legal requirements. With this comprehensive guide, learn how to configure and install SAP GTS to fit your needs. Begin by exploring fundamental SAP GTS concepts like setup and navigation. Then see how SAP GTS functionality can help you manage customs, export control, and risk management throughout your supply chain, from managing export authorizations to handling free trade agreements. By resolving real-world global trade issues and avoiding costly supply chain delays and penalties, you can ensure that your business seamlessly circles the globe with SAP GTS. Highlights: System architecture and navigation Organizational structures and settings Master data creation, transfer, and maintenance Classification Export authorizations, licenses, and SPL screening Embargo handling Customs business processes Trade preference management Reporting Integrating with non-SAP ERP data sources







Materials Management with SAP S/4HANA


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Materials management has transitioned to SAP S/4HANA--let us help you do the same! Whether your focus is on materials planning, procurement, or inventory, this guide will teach you to configure and manage your critical processes in SAP S/4HANA. Start by creating your organizational structure and defining business partners and material master data. Then get step-by-step instructions for defining the processes you need, from creating purchase orders and receiving goods to running MRP and using batch management. The new MM is here! Material master data Business partner master data Batch management Purchasing Quotation management Material requirements planning (MRP) Inventory management Goods issue/goods receipt (GI/GR) Invoicing Valuation Document management Reporting




Configuring Group Reporting with S/4 Hana 1909


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With S/4 HANA Finance 1809, SAP has introduced group reporting, a SAP's consolidation solution. Group reporting's innovations expose the new consolidation solution, which is a hybrid of SAP's EC-CS, BCS and BPC functionalities. You've heard about Universal Journal, single source of truth, real-time processes, and UI improvements, in group reporting, you can leverage all these functionalities without additional acquisition of the software cost. SAP group reporting facilitates continuous accounting and consolidation process in a single instance, thus reduces the financial closing manhours. With the tight integration of ACDOCA table and flexible upload functionalities help smooth transition of consolidation unit's local data to consolidation data for financial consolidation. With the S/4 HANA 1909 release, SAP enhanced group reporting functionalities with new fire tiles. Configuring Group Reporting with S/4 HANA 1909 covers end to end solution with one complete consolidation of financial statements of integrated and non-integrated units.Highlights of Configuring Group Reporting with S/4 HANA 1909:?Consolidation chart of account?Integration of consolidation units and consolidation group?Local and global accounting?Currency translation, ?Interunit / intercompany eliminations?Reclassification?Elimination and adjustment of intercompany investment?Calculation of goodwill?Calculation of minority interest,?Cash flow statement, statement of equity, statement of comprehensive income, consolidation of balance sheet and income statement?SAP Fiori Apps