Integration of the SD functionalities with the master data application
Project duration: 1 year, 5 months
Brief description
Due to an SAP conversion (project 3642), the SD functionalities are copied to the master data application that already contains the customer billing processes. This includes postings that are now transferred directly via interface to SAP. "Posting" includes noted items, settlements like the calculation of noted items for end of year settlement, and credit memos.
Supplement
The technical interface connection is established via a BizTalk server that exchanges IDOC's with SAP as well as starting direct BAPI calls. The technical connection of the relevant systems is achieved using in-house XML formats between BizTalk server and a master data application, as well as an incoming document entry system.
Subject description
In the existing customer settlement system, the existing data exchange-related processes are deactivated with SAP SD (billing plans, invoicing, credit memo, dunning) and integrated completely integrated with the application. The follow-up processes (including posting) previously performed in SD are re-organized and represented so that data exchange is carried out directly with SAP FI. The user uses the system in the usual way. First, noted items are created for billing plans in the same and transferred to SAP as a posting record. Cancellation of the noted items is also reflected in the system. The system also posts end of year settlement of noted items to SAP. The system displays the relevant posting records to the user. This results in improved transparency and a better overview. The processes for credit memos and transfer posting of noted items from one customer to another are also integrated with the system. The also facilitates the users' day-to-day tasks.