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Business Intelligence, Analytics, and ReportingInside SAP BusinessObjects™ Advanced Analysis .....................................................4SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation ....................................................4Understanding SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise Performance Management .............4Inside SAP BusinessObjects Explorer ........................................................................4Integrating SAP BusinessObjects XI 3.1 Tools with SAP NetWeaver® .......................4Practical Data Modeling with SAP NetWeaver BW ..................................................4Mastering Information Broadcasting with SAP NetWeaver BW 7.0..........................4Creating Dashboards with Xcelsius® — Practical Guide ...........................................5Data Modeling in SAP NetWeaver BW 7.1 ..............................................................5Reporting & Analytics using SAP BusinessObjects ....................................................5SAP NetWeaver BW: Administration and Monitoring ..............................................5ABAP™ Development for SAP NetWeaver BI — User Exits and BAdIs ......................5SAP NetWeaver BI 7.0 Migration Guide ..................................................................5MDX Reporting and Analytics with SAP NetWeaver BW..........................................5Efficient SAP NetWeaver BW Implementation and Upgrade Guide ..........................6Using Crystal Reports® with SAP .............................................................................6A Practical Guide to SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse 7.0 ................................6SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence® ...................................................................6SAP Certified Application Associate: Business Intelligence withSAP NetWeaver BW 7.0 ..........................................................................................6SAP NetWeaver BW 7.1 Reporting ..........................................................................6Discover SAP BusinessObjects .................................................................................6Implementing SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation NEW ....................6

Customer Relationship ManagementDiscover SAP CRM ..................................................................................................7Planning Your SAP CRM Implementation ................................................................7Maximizing Your SAP CRM Interaction Center ........................................................7Service with SAP CRM ............................................................................................7SAP CRM Web Client Customizing and Development .............................................7Variant Configuration with SAP ..............................................................................7The SAP CRM Collection ......................................................................................7

Human Capital ManagementCreating Forms in SAP ERP HCM ............................................................................8Personnel Planning and Development Using SAP ERP HCM (2nd Edition) ................8Enterprise Compensation Management with SAP ERP HCM ...................................8Mastering HR Management with SAP ERP HCM (2nd Edition) ................................8Implementing Employee and Manager Self-Services in SAP ERP HCM .....................8E-Recruiting with SAP ERP HCM .............................................................................8Authorizations in SAP ERP HCM .............................................................................9HR Reporting with SAP ...........................................................................................9SAP ERP HCM Performance Management ...............................................................9Time Management with SAP ERP HCM ...................................................................9Mastering SAP ERP HCM Organizational Management ...........................................9SAP Enterprise Learning ..........................................................................................9Configuring and Using CATS ..................................................................................9Integrating CATS (2nd Edition) ...............................................................................9Discover SAP ERP HCM .........................................................................................10Configuring US Benefits with SAP .........................................................................10Practical SAP US Payroll ........................................................................................10100 Things You Should Know about SAP ERP HCM .............................................10Configuring and Customizing Employee and Manager Self-Services inSAP ERP HCM .......................................................................................................10SAP Query Reporting — Practical Guide NEW ......................................................10

Books for DevelopersSAP NetWeaver PI Development — Practical Guide (2nd Edition) ..........................11SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (2nd Edition)..................................................11SAP Interface Programming ..................................................................................11SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe ...........................................................................11Practical Guide to IDoc Development for SAP .......................................................11Mastering IDoc Business Scenarios with SAP NetWeaver PI ...................................11The SAP NetWeaver PI 2-pack ..........................................................................11ABAP Cookbook ...................................................................................................12Official ABAP Programming Guidelines .................................................................12Getting Started with Web Dynpro ABAP ...............................................................12ABAP Performance Tuning ....................................................................................12Object-Oriented Programming with ABAP Objects ................................................12Building Extensible Composite Applications with SAP ...........................................12

Developing Enterprise Services for SAP .................................................................12Object Services in ABAP ........................................................................................13ABAP Objects: ABAP Programming in SAP NetWeaver (2nd Edition) .....................13Design Patterns in Object-Oriented ABAP (2nd Edition) .........................................13B2B Integration Using SAP NetWeaver PI ..............................................................13ABAP Objects: Application Development from Scratch ..........................................13The Developer’s Guide to SAP NetWeaver Security ...............................................13SAP Certified Development Associate:ABAP with SAP NetWeaver 7.0 CERTIFICATION GUIDE .......................................13SAP CRM Web Client Customizing and Development ...........................................14Enterprise Integration Patterns for SAP NetWeaver PI ............................................14Java Programming with SAP NetWeaver (2nd Edition) ..........................................14Developer’s Guide to SAP NetWeaver Portal Applications .....................................14The Developer’s Guide to the SAP NetWeaver Composition Environment .............14Inside Web Dynpro for Java (2nd Edition) .............................................................14Architecting EDI with SAP IDocs ............................................................................15ABAP Development for SAP NetWeaver BI — User Exits and BAdIs .......................15Developing Applications with Enterprise SOA .......................................................15BRFplus – Business Rule Management for ABAP Applications ...............................15ABAP Basics (2nd Edition) NEW ............................................................................15Next Generation ABAP Development (2nd Edition) NEW ......................................15ABAP Development for SAP ERP Financials: Custom Enhancements NEW.............15ABAP Development for MM in SAP: User Exits and BAdIs NEW ............................15

Finance and ControllingSAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation ..................................................16The SAP General Ledger (2nd Edition) ..................................................................16Optimizing Value Flows with SAP ERP ...................................................................16Transitioning to IFRS in SAP ERP Financials ............................................................16Maximizing SAP ERP Financials Accounts Receivable .............................................16SAP ERP Financials User’s Guide ............................................................................16Maximizing SAP ERP Financials Accounts Payable..................................................16SAP ERP Financials: Configuration and Design ......................................................16Manufacturing Finance with SAP ERP Financials ....................................................16Integration of Materials Management with Financial Accounting in SAP ...............17Maximizing Cash Management with SAP ERP Financials .......................................17Check Design and Payment Process Configuration in SAP ERP Financials ..............17Surviving an SAP Audit .........................................................................................17Quick Reference Guide: Financial Accounting with SAP ........................................17Controlling Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) with SAP ...............................................17Maximizing the SAP General Ledger .....................................................................17Migrate Successfully to the SAP General Ledger (2nd Edition) ...............................17Optimize Your SAP ERP Financials Controlling Implementation .............................17Product Cost Controlling with SAP .......................................................................18Production Variance Analysis in SAP Controlling ...................................................18SAP Account Determination ..................................................................................18Financial Reporting with SAP ................................................................................18Integrating SAP ERP Financials ..............................................................................18100 Things You Should Know About Controlling with SAP ERP Financials ............18ABAP Development for SAP ERP Financials: Custom Enhancements NEW.............18

Governance, Risk and ComplianceImplementing SAP BusinessObjects Global Trade Services .....................................19SAP Treasury and Risk Management .....................................................................19SOX Compliance with SAP Treasury and Risk Management ..................................19Cross-Enterprise Integration with SAP GRC Access Control ...................................19SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance ................................................................19CobiT and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act ........................................................................19The GRC Collection ............................................................................................19

Supply Chain Management, Logistics & ManufacturingSAP Extended Warehouse Management: Processes, Functionalityand Configuration ................................................................................................20Discover SAP SCM ................................................................................................20Sales and Distribution in SAP ERP — Practical Guide .............................................20The SD 3-Pack NEW ...........................................................................................20Implementing and Configuring SAP Event Management .......................................20Project Portfolio Management with SAP RPM and cProjects ..................................20Quality Management with SAP (3rd Edition) .........................................................20Project Management with SAP Project System (2nd Edition) .................................21Maximize your Warehouse Operations with SAP ERP ............................................21Demand Management with SAP ...........................................................................21

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SAP MaxDB Administration ...................................................................................30Archiving Your SAP Data (2nd Edition) .................................................................30Testing SAP Solutions (2nd Edition) NEW .............................................................30SAP Performance Optimization Guide (6th Edition) NEW......................................30

Books for BeginnersDiscover SAP (2nd Edition) ....................................................................................31Discover SAP ERP Financials ..................................................................................31Discover ABAP ......................................................................................................31Discover SAP CRM ................................................................................................31Discover SAP ERP HCM .........................................................................................31Discover Logistics with SAP ERP ............................................................................31Discover SAP SCM ................................................................................................31Discover SAP BusinessObjects ...............................................................................31The Beginner’s Complete Collection ................................................................31

Implementing and Configuring SAP MII ................................................................21Optimizing Sales and Distribution in SAP ERP: Functionality and Configuration .....21Transportation Management with SAP TM ...........................................................21Effective Document Management with SAP DMS .................................................21Sales and Distribution Controlling with SAP NetWeaver BI ....................................21Integration of Materials Management with Financial Accounting in SAP ...............22Enhancing Supplier Relationship Management Using SAP SRM (2nd Edition) ........22Production Planning with SAP APO (2nd Edition) ..................................................22Materials Planning with SAP .................................................................................22Supplier Relationship Management with SAP SRM 5.0 CERTIFICATION GUIDE ....22Customizing Materials Management Processes in SAP ERP Operations..................22The Consultant’s Guide to SAP SRM .....................................................................22Efficient E-Procurement with SAP .........................................................................22Customizing Extended Warehouse Management with SAP ERP ............................23Maximize Your Plant Maintenance with SAP .........................................................23Inventory Optimization with SAP (2nd Edition) ......................................................23Capable to Match (CTM) with SAP APO ...............................................................23SAP Enterprise Asset Management .......................................................................23Understanding the SAP Logistics Information System ............................................23Invoice Verification for SAP (2nd Edition) ..............................................................23Sales and Inventory Planning with SAP APO ..........................................................23Optimizing Reverse Logistics with SAP ERP............................................................24SAP Warehouse Management: Functionality and Technical Configuration ............24Manufacturing Finance with SAP ERP Financials ....................................................24Materials Management with SAP ERP: Functionality andTechnical Configuration (3rd Edition) NEW...........................................................24Production Planning and Control with SAP ERP (2nd Edition) NEW ......................24Plant Maintenance with SAP NEW........................................................................24

IT ManagementDiscover SAP (2nd Edition) ....................................................................................25Practical Workflow for SAP (2nd Edition) ..............................................................25Business Process Management: The SAP Roadmap ...............................................25Managing SAP ERP 6.0 Upgrade Projects ..............................................................25Managing Organizational Change During SAP Implementations ...........................25SAP for Retail ........................................................................................................25SAP Enterprise Support: ASAP to Run SAP (2nd Edition) .......................................25Enterprise SOA Roadmap ......................................................................................25Implementing SAP Customer Competence Center ................................................26SAP NetWeaver: The Official Guide .......................................................................26Outsourcing SAP Operations .................................................................................26Applying Real-World BPM in an SAP Environment ................................................26SAP Transaction Codes NEW ................................................................................26

Books for AdministratorsChange Request Management with SAP Solution Manager ..................................27Conception and Installation of System Monitoring using theSAP Solution Manager (2nd Edition) .....................................................................27SAP Solution Manager Enterprise Edition ..............................................................27Performing End-To-End Root Cause Analysis Using SAP Solution Manager ...........27SAP Solution Manager Service Desk — Functionality and Implementation ............27SAP Change and Transport Management (3rd Edition) .........................................27The SAP Solution Manager Collection ...................................................................27Implementing SAP Enhancement Packages ...........................................................28SAP Security and Risk Management ......................................................................28Authorizations in SAP Software: Design and Configuration ..................................28SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP System Administration ..................................................28Understanding SAP NetWeaver Identity Management ...........................................28SAP Database Administration with Oracle .............................................................28SAP NetWeaver Portal ...........................................................................................28Global Portal Systems with SAP ............................................................................28Content Integration with SAP NetWeaver Portal ...................................................28Practical Workflow for SAP (2nd Edition) ..............................................................29Mastering SAP NetWeaver PI Administration (2nd Edition) ....................................29Enterprise SOA Roadmap ......................................................................................29Global SAP Systems — Design and Architecture ...................................................29Building Web Infrastructures with SAP NetWeaver Application Server ...................29Sizing SAP Systems ...............................................................................................29SAP on Windows ..................................................................................................29SAP CRM Middleware Optimization Guide ...........................................................29Job Scheduling for SAP .........................................................................................29Managing SAP ERP 6.0 Upgrade Projects ..............................................................30

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Understanding SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise Performance Managementby William D. Newman

This book guides you step-by-step through the core components of the SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise Performance Management applica-tion, and provides you with real-world insight into the strengths and functionality of each. You will learn how the various components such as spend analytics, strategy manage-ment, financial information manage-ment, supply chain effectiveness, and business planning and consolidation can be integrated and leveraged to provide a single “cockpit” for enter-prise performance management.

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Inside SAP BusinessObjects Explorerby Ingo Hilgefort

If you’re considering using SAP BusinessObjects Explorer, this book is for you. It will show you how SAP BusinessObjects Explorer can help you make faster, better-informed decisions by giving you more insight into your data. And, if you’re already using SAP BusinessObjects Explorer, you’ll learn about the latest function-ality of the XI 3.2 release and the new features of SAP BusinessObjects Explorer Accelerated Version in com-bination with SAP NetWeaver BW Accelerator. From installation and deployment, to everyday usage sce-narios and more advanced topics, this book is filled with invaluable informa-tion that will help you configure and utilize SAP BusinessObjects Explorer to its full potential.



Inside SAP BusinessObjects Advanced Analysisby Ingo Hilgefort

This is the definitive source for information on SAP BusinessObjects Advanced Analysis, Microsoft Office edition, and provides you with a comprehensive functional overview, installation/deploy-

ment scenarios, data connectivity guidance, and basic/advanced usage scenarios as well as details of the upcoming release of Advanced Analysis, Web edition, and integration with the upcoming release of SAP BusinessObjects XI 4.0. Learn what Advanced Analysis is and how it can benefit users. Plus, get details on how to deploy the tool and connect it with SAP and non-SAP data.

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Mastering Information Broadcasting with SAP NetWeaver BW 7.0by Muke Abdelnaby, et al

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Practical Data Modeling with SAP NetWeaver BWby Daniel Knapp

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Reporting & Analytics using SAP BusinessObjectsby Ingo Hilgefort

This book provides comprehen-sive coverage of the major business intelligence tools in the SAP/BO toolset with a practical focus on the user experience and integra-tion with SAP. Coverage includes detailed application features and functionality, as well as practical, how-to content geared toward end users hoping to maximize the benefits of their BI investment by creating actionable, easy to read reports, analysis and other business process metrics. The author uses robust, real world case studies to place into context and present the content in an easy to read, step-by-step manner.



SAP NetWeaver BW: Administration and Monitoringby Olaf Klostermann and Milco Österholm

This book offers a complete understanding of all administra-tion tasks that arise in a live SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse (BW) system and provides guidance on ways to solve any problems that might occur. Coverage includes all topics relevant to administration and monitoring of SAP NetWeaver BW, including basic principles, tasks, analysis, and troubleshooting.



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Creating Dashboards with Xcelsius —Practical Guideby Evan Delodder and Ray Li

Learn how to build your own Xcelsius dashboards, with this practical book. It explains how to use all the features and functionality in Xcelsius, while highlighting typical scenarios where each feature can be used

to solve business problems. You’ll also learn how to customize the Xcelsius components, themes, and data connections so you can use Xcelsius to the fullest extent.


Data Modeling in SAP NetWeaver BW 7.1by Frank Kevin Wolf and Stefan Yamada

Sound, functioning data models are not only a prerequisite to a successful BW landscape, but also fundamental to allowing an organization’s reporting and analysis operations to mature, evolve, and expand with the company. This book provides practical coverage of all the

concepts and technologies associated with a fundamentally strong data model, ensuring that a model not only satisfies a company’s existing reporting and analysis needs today, but is also built to grow and adapt to a company’s changing needs in the future.


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SAP BusinessObjectsWeb Intelligenceby Jim Brogden, Mac Holden, and Heather Sinkwitz

This book provides you with a comprehensive functional overview of SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence, as well as actionable, step-by-step content to help you quickly begin creating, analyzing and sharing enterprise-wide reports. It also covers advanced features to ensure you’re using the tool to its full capacity, including customizing web intelligence with the software developer’s kit (SDK), and linking with other BI tools.



Using Crystal Reportswith SAPby Mike Garrett

If you have to generate reports with Crystal Reports in an SAP NetWeaver BW environment, this is the book you need. You’ll learn how to quickly create effective reports that get the right information to the right people. This book covers the primary features and functions of Crystal Reports, while paying special attention to integrating with other SAP BusinessObjects and SAP appli-cations and data sources.



A Practical Guide to SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse 7.0by Amol Palekar, Bharat Patel, and Shreekant Shiralkar

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With detailed coverage of data modeling, ETL, business planning, and reporting with both the BEx and SAP BusinessObjects tools, this is truly a must-have resource for the BW professional. The techni-cal concepts are explained using visual illustrations and real-world examples for easy understanding of the subject.



Efficient SAP NetWeaver BW Implementation and Upgrade Guideby Debasish Khaitan and Gary Nolan

This book offers a clear and easy-to-follow path for efficient SAP BW implementations and upgrades. The book starts by defining a typical SAP NetWeaver BW project lifecycle, followed by an examination of proper project management and upgrade strategies, including understand-ing common mistakes, resource requirements, and project planning and development. The topics are presented in a linear, intuitive, project-based scenario, to help you navigate easily through all stages of the project, including pre-project considerations, actual project guidance, as well as the Go-Live and Post-Live monitoring and maintenance considerations.



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Learn what it takes to become an SAP Certified Application Associate as you progress, step-by-step, through the key functions and business scenarios.

Practice makes perfect, and this book provides you with a sampling of practice questions, so you’ll understand the different types of questions and learn how to answer correctly based on the detailed explanation of why each of the answers is correct or incorrect. Plus, get the inside scoop on special tips and tricks you can use to prepare for and pass the exam. Explore practical, tried-and-true advice about how to use particular functions, expla-nations based on real-world business scenarios, as well as useful study tips and much more.


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Discover SAP CRMby Srini Katta

Learn how you can achieve customer-driven growth and the ability to attract and retain quality customers using SAP CRM. Whether you’re considering implementing SAP CRM, you’re a project leader looking for details on how it works, or you’re new to SAP, this reader-friendly guide is the resource you need. It details all of the functionality and provides practical insights into how it works in the real world.



Planning Your SAP CRM Implementationby George Fratian

If you’re considering an SAP CRM implementation, this insightful book will give you and your project team the no-nonsense, practical details on what to do, when to do it, and, more important, what not to do.

Written from a project manage-ment approach, the book uses numerous practical examples and scenarios to take you through the key aspects of initiating your plan, includ-ing technical design choices, monitor-ing the project’s progress, controlling the scope, and how to take your initial project to the next level.



Maximizing Your SAP CRM Interaction Centerby John Burton

This is a must-have resource for anyone interested in learning how to customize the SAP CRM Interaction Center. Each chapter describes specific functions in the Interaction Center complete with in-depth usage and customization details. Coverage includes computer telephony integra-tion and multi-channel integration, marketing, shared services center, and partnerships.



The SAP CRM CollectionDiscover all there is to know about SAP Customer Relationship Management and uncover best practices for leveraging the vast functionalities at your disposal in all customer-oriented business processes. All seven of the books in this exceptional collection are loaded with practical guidance, actual sce-narios, and best practices that can be put to use immediately.

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This book is your complete guide to the service component of SAP Customer Relationship Management (SAP CRM) 2007, including coverage of functionality, implementation, customization, and master data. Readers get an overview of the func-tionalities of the service component of SAP CRM 2007, learn how to map them in the SAP system, and gather valuable information from two real-life customer examples.



SAP CRM Web Client Customizing and Developmentby Michael Füchsle and Matthias Zierke

Do you want to utilize the new CRM user interface in the best possible way? This comprehensive guide, suitable for SAP CRM 2007 and SAP CRM 7.0, explains every-thing that you need to know about the CRM Web client: the architecture of the UI framework, the custom-izing options (roles, navigation, portal integration, and much more), as well as all options that are available for customer-specific extensions through programming.



Variant Configuration with SAPby Uwe Blumöhr, Manfred Münch, and Marin Ukalovic

This complete resource teaches users how to implement, set up, and use variant configuration functional-ity with SAP ERP 6.0 and SAP CRM 2007. Consultants, managers, and even business leaders will learn about the business processes and integra-tion issues, details of configuration in SAP CRM, special features of industry solutions, extensions of SAP customers and partners, and how to overcome the challenges of using variant configuration. If you need to master variant configuration with SAP, then this is the book for you.



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Implementing Employee andManager Self-Services in SAP ERP HCMby Jeremy Masters and Christos Kotsakis

Written for HR and IT professionals currently sup-porting or considering implementing (or upgrading to) the new SAP ERP HCM ESS/MSS framework, this book provides core information on the basic and advanced concepts of ESS/MSS. Readers will learn how to use these tools to develop an effec-tive strategy and implement a simple ESS & MSS application. Using real-world examples throughout, the book provides practical information that can be used immediately.

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Mastering HR Management with SAP ERP HCM (2nd Edition)by Sven Ringling, Jörg Edinger and Janet McClurg

This completely updated and expanded second edition guides you through the entire HR man-agement process using SAP ERP Human Capital Management. You’ll learn the ins and outs of personnel administration and recruitment, how to transfer HR data to the financial and cost account-ing departments, and much more. With this practical book, you’ll be introduced to the core functionality of SAP ERP HCM 6.0 and learn the key principles of customization. Each chapter explains the relevant concepts and business principles of an HR process, and provides real-life examples with practical guidance to teach you how to optimize this powerful component.

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E-Recruiting with SAP ERP HCMby Jeremy Masters and Christos Kotsakis

This book provides a practical guide to configur-ing and using SAP E-Recruiting effectively in the real-world. It is written to teach SAP ERP HCM users and the implementation teams that sup-port them what the SAP E-Recruiting tool is, so that they can use it effectively in their recruitment process and integrate it easily with other SAP ERP HCM components. Beginning with an overview, the book guides you through the configuration process from a real workflow perspective. And all of the processes are covered in detail and in the order in which they are used in a real recruiting project. This resource is a must for all those who will be involved with SAP E-Recruiting.

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Enterprise Compensation Management with SAP ERP HCMby Jeremy Masters and Christos Kotsakis

Strategically managing compensation is a key human capital management initiative that can greatly impact your company’s success, and with SAP ERP HCM enterprise compensation manage-ment you have the tools you need for an effective and consistent strategy. So if you’re an HR profes-sional, IT professional, or SAP ERP HCM consultant who needs to know how to deliver and support a successful enterprise compensation implementation using SAP, you’ll find exactly what you need in this detailed, practical book.

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Personnel Planning and Development Using SAP ERP HCM (2nd Edition)by Richard Haßmann and Christian Krämer

Qualified and motivated employees are the most critical asset of every company, and recruiting, retaining, and training them forms the basis for the future. To manage all of this effectively, SAP ERP Human Capital Management (SAP ERP HCM) provides you with all the tools you need. With this book you’ll learn about all of the processes of personnel planning and development, explore the functions and basic customizing, and find out how to implement and use the components successfully.

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Creating Forms in SAP ERP HCMby Stefan Kauf and Viktoria Papadopoulou

This book teaches users how to use the HR Forms Workplace (Form Builder) and its Smart Forms and SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe tools to create flexible forms to deliver their HR master data, time data, and payroll results in a profes-sional style. It shows users how to consistently select, conveniently design, and effectively print data from the different sources. It explains how to design remuneration and time statements with both tools, and then how to customize them for specific business requirements. From there the authors show you how to integrate forms with existing applications, including time management and payroll.

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SAP ERP HCM Performance Managementby Christos Kotsakis and Jeremy Masters

The authors take you on a guided journey, from design to implementa-tion, and provide volumes of insights to help increase your company’s productivity. First, learn about perfor-mance management process design, supplemented with practical and insightful case studies. Then, you’ll discover, step-by-step, how to imple-ment your own performance man-agement application. Based on the SAP R/3 Enterprise Release (4.7), this book also provides coverage specific to SAP ERP 2005.



HR Reporting with SAPby Hans-Jürgen Figaj, Richard Haßmann, and Anja Junold

Learn how to use the various reporting tools, what options they provide, their strengths and weak-nesses, and more. This book covers the area menu, the Human Resource Information System, the Manager’s Desktop, and the SAP NetWeaver Portal in great detail. It also dis-cusses how to resolve authorization problems and much more. Based on SAP ERP 6.0, this book can be used with SAP R/3® Enterprise or more recent releases.



Authorizations in SAP ERP HCMby Martin Esch and Anja Junold

Learn how best to create and implement the right authoriza-tion strategy for your enterprise using SAP ERP HCM. This book covers everything you need to know from the general, structural, and context-sensitive autho-rization checks to the specific challenges involved in using per-formance management functions. In addition, you’ll learn about common problem areas and their possible solutions.




Time Management with SAP ERP HCMby Brian Schaer

This book provides a detailed guide to understanding, implementing, and configuring the time manage-ment component of SAP ERP HCM. It teaches you the core topics of time management and provides the fundamental information you need for implementing and configur-ing the business requirements. It also provides insight into some of the more advanced topics, such as process flows and more.



Configuring and Using CATSby Manuel Gallardo

This complete guide to effectively configuring CATS provides detailed explanations of special approvals and customizing for Duet®, along with detailed steps for setting up CATS to fulfill the many complex configuration requirements. Details on each CATS user-exit and tips on what functionality can or cannot be accomplished with particular user-exits is also included. In addition, the author provides in-depth guidance for how to prevent and correct performance problems, answers to frequently asked questions, tips for audit report development, and much more.



SAP Enterprise Learningby Prashanth Padmanabhan, et al

SAP Enterprise Learning provides a comprehensive environment for organizations’ training and knowl-edge transfer needs through class-room and computer-based training, virtual learning events, Web-based training, and collaboration features. This book provides a go-to reference that will help those just considering SAP Enterprise Learning or looking to improve their current enterprise learning solution.



Mastering SAP ERP HCM Organizational Managementby Sylvia Chaudoir

The author shows you how to take the OM model to the next level by determining which elements to use and how. You’ll identify methods for maintaining this complex data struc-ture, including OM maintenance tools to modify and transform your data. And you’ll discover how to customize the user interface layout. Once you know how organizational data goes into SAP, you’ll learn how to get it back out through evaluation paths and hierarchy reporting.



Integrating CATS (2nd Edition)by Martin Gillet

Using this detailed, fully updated second edition, you’ll find all of the information you need to successfully and effectively integrate and use the cross-application time sheet with the key SAP ERP 6.0 components. Coverage includes accounting, HR, plant maintenance, and materials management. It also teaches you about recent changes in SAP ERP 6.0, including the new feature CATEX and how to use it to determine which data requires approval, the new workflow tasks, and the use of Web Dynpro to create data entry profiles for ESS as well as approving the time entries.



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Practical SAP US Payrollby Satish Badgi

Starting where SAP’s official documentation and training classes end, Practical SAP US Payrolladdresses key issues not covered elsewhere, pro-viding the technical details and in-depth content needed by those charged with mission-critical US payroll responsibilities. You’ll learn how to configure the payroll business process, in-depth details on schemas and rules, as well as details on important tax issues. The author also provides detailed instruction to master advanced topics, such as overpayments and much more.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2007 ■ H1954 ■ $69.95 ■


Configuring US Benefits with SAPby Satish Badgi

This guide provides a comprehensive, hands-on approach to configuring SAP’s US Benefits module. It’s written for payroll and benefits departments using SAP solutions (power users), project teams, consultants, off-shore and outsourced benefit administrators, and benefit providers interacting with SAP custom-ers. Coverage includes the complete employee lifecycle from enrollment, benefits changes, and FSA and claims processing, to termination and COBRA.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2922 ■ $84.95 ■

73 pages ■ Print



Configuring and Customizing Employee and Manager Self-Services in SAP ERP HCMby Martin Gillet

To get the most out of the self-service offer-ings within SAP ERP HCM, you need to know how to effectively configure and customize the tools. With this detailed guide, you’ll find all of the information you need for custom-izing employee self-services (ESS), manager self-services (MSS), and the shared services center (SCC). You’ll learn everything about the standard “out of the box” configuration, from the early release with ITS services to the latest Web Dynpro offering in SAP ERP 6.0.

AVAILABLE 1/2011 ■ H3154 ■ $69.95 ■

Approx. 400 pages

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100 Things You Should Know About SAP ERP HCMby Ajay Jain Bhutoria

Have you ever spent days trying to figure out how to generate a personnel report in SAP ERP HCM only to find out you just needed to click a few buttons? If so, you’ll be delighted with this book — it unlocks the secrets of SAP ERP HCM. It provides users and super-users with 100 tips and workarounds you can use to increase productivity, save time, and improve the overall ease-of-use of SAP ERP HCM. The tips have been carefully selected to provide a collection of the best, most useful, and rarest information.

AVAILABLE 11/2010 ■ H3155 ■ $49.95 ■

Approx. 300 pages

Discover SAP ERP HCMby Greg Newman

Whether you’re a decision-maker, consultant, or administrator considering implementing SAP ERP HCM – or even if you’re entirely new to SAP – this insightful, detailed guide will give you a complete overview of what SAP ERP HCM is all about. You’ll learn about the core functionality, how it works, and how it can benefit your company. Everything from recruitment through benefits management and payroll is explained using real-world examples and case studies.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2989 ■ $39.95 ■


SAP Query Reporting — Practical Guideby Stephan Kaleske

Coverage includes the main SAP database tables so that you can start creating targeted queries immediately and discover how best to selectively query information from the SAP modules, i.e. SD (orders, sales, credit limit, accounts receivable), MM (stocks, creditors), PP (contracts, jobs), FI (open items, payment and DUNDAT) etc. In addition, step-by-step instruction complements details on the main features of the SAP query tool (e.g., drill-down functionality, rankings, statistics, traffic symbols, calculated fields of information, MS Office inte-gration shown).

AVAILABLE 12/2010 ■ H3167 ■ $69.95 ■

Approx. 400 pages



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BOOKS FOR DEVELOPERS

SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (2nd Edition)by Mandy Krimmel and Joachim Orb

Whether you are already familiar with SAP NetWeaver Process Integration or want to learn about the component for the first time, this completely updated second edition is exactly the source you need. After reading this book, you will have a firm grasp of the architecture, functions, and uses of SAP NetWeaver Process Integration, and you will know how to handle mappings, interfaces, and messages. Numerous screenshots as well as extensive customer examples will help you implement your newly acquired knowledge in the real world.



SAP NetWeaver PI Development — Practical Guide (2nd Edition)by Valentin Nicolescu et al.

With this practical guide, you’ll learn how to develop mappings, adapters, and proxies for SAP NetWeaver Process Integration. Each exercise includes detailed descriptions for all development and configuration objects (including mon-itoring), and then concludes with an integration example. The book is suitable for SAP NetWeaver PI begin-ners, and can also serve as a refer-ence guide for experienced users.



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AVAILABLE NOW ■ HC3158 ■ $149.90 $129 ■

More than 850 pages ■ Print ■ Online

The SAP NetWeaver PI 2-pack

Practical Guide to IDoc Development for SAPby Sabine Maisel

For years, IDocs have been used as interfaces for internal and cross-enterprise communication. But does the SAP standard meet the demands and requirements for your business? With this book, learn how you can change standard IDocs and even develop your own IDocs for special customer information. With expert knowledge and hands-on advice, this complete reference helps you hit the ground running.



SAP Interactive Forms by Adobeby Andreas Deutesfeld, Stephan Rehmann, Thomas Szücs, Philipp Thun, and Jürgen Hauser

This comprehensive guide to SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe, based on SAP NetWeaver 7.0/SAP ERP 6.0, teaches you about the newest forms technology available for SAP and how to integrate it in your business pro-cesses and workflows.

The first part of the book gives you the know-how to immediately start with form design, covering the instal-lation and configuration of software components, the design of the initial form templates with Adobe LiveCycle Designer, and the design of form output.



SAP Interface Programmingby Michael Wegelin andMichael Englbrecht

This book teaches you how to integrate third-party programs with your SAP systems while avoiding the many pitfalls that can arise from different programming languages and interface technologies. It provides a comprehensive descrip-tion of the communication protocols that are supported by SAP, which components of the SAP NetWeaver Application Server implement them, and how these components must be configured to enable communication with external systems.



Mastering IDoc Business Scenarios with SAP NetWeaver PIby Michal Krawczyk andMichal Kowalczewski

Beginning with expert advice on the usage, configuration, and administra-tion of IDocs, you’ll progress through the key integration processes carried out with SAP NetWeaver Process Integration. You’ll also explore sending IDocs to SAP NetWeaver PI or vice versa, IDoc monitoring within SAP NetWeaver landscapes, and all aspects of exchange development. New topics covered include the ALE distribution model, IDoc monitoring with SAP Solution Manager, and IDoc packaging.



The SAP NetWeaver PI 2-pack includes the following books:

SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (2nd Edition)SAP NetWeaver PI Development — Practical Guide (2nd Edition)

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MORE RESOURCES FOR DEVELOPERS


ABAP Performance Tuningby Hermann Gahm

This book covers the most critical performance-relevant pro-gramming issues and performance monitoring tools, to teach you how to best analyze, tune, and implement your ABAP programs. Starting with a description of the client/server architecture, the author moves quickly to discuss the different tools for analyzing performance, and concludes with a detailed look at specific pro-gramming techniques based on numerous real-life examples. This is the one resource you need to ensure that your ABAP programs are tuned for optimized performance.


ABAP Cookbookby James Wood

Are you an amateur ABAP cook looking for pro-fessional ABAP dishes? Or are you already the exec-utive chef in your ABAP kitchen, just looking for more flavors or different spices? Either way, you’ll find classical and new recipes for common and specific development tasks in this ABAP Cookbook! This book is intended to quickly provide answers to typical ABAP development problems or tasks: persistence programming, interface programming, security and tracing techniques, etc. You’ll discover best practices in developing solutions, and you can use this book to broaden your skills and see how to apply ABAP to solve various types of problems. The complexity of the recipes ranges from the simple starter plates to the complex main courses – and some sweet desserts, of course!

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2010 ■ H3143 ■ $69.95 ■


Object-Oriented Programming with ABAP Objectsby James Wood

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2009 ■ H3000 ■ $69.95 ■


Developing Enterprise Services for SAPby Markus Peter and Thomas Pohl

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2009 ■ H3061 ■ $69.95 ■


Official ABAP Programming Guidelinesby Horst Keller and Wolf Hagen Thümmel

How do you program high-quality ABAP? This book, the official SAP programming style guide, will show you how to maximize performance, readability, and stability in your ABAP programs. Sorted by programming tasks, the book provides you with guidelines on how best to fulfill each task. Starting with basic considerations on the use of comprehensive programming concepts, the book continues with formal criteria such as organizing your source code, and then concludes with detailed descriptions of the various areas and tasks of ABAP development. Loaded with real-life code examples, both good and bad, this book is truly a must-have guide for serious ABAP developers.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2009 ■ H3072 ■ $69.95 ■


Getting Started with Web Dynpro ABAPby Dominik Ofenloch and Roland Schwaiger

If you are an experienced ABAP developer and want to benefit from component-based UI devel-opment using Web Dynpro ABAP, this book is exactly what you need to get started. With many examples designed to facilitate understanding, it covers topics such as the architecture of Web Dynpro, the most important UI elements, and standard components. Each chapter is structured such that you learn about the basic concepts first, and then apply these concepts via practical exercises accompanied by screenshots and sample code. Traditional topics such as using components, views, controllers, and contexts are discussed, as are the use of tables, value helps, and multi-component frameworks.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2009 ■ H3078 ■ $69.95 ■


Building Extensible Composite Applications with SAPby Matthias Steiner

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2009 ■ H3071 ■ $84.95 ■




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ABAP Objects: Application Development from Scratchby Thorsten Franz and Tobias Trapp

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2953 ■ $69.95 ■


ABAP Objects: ABAP Programming in SAP NetWeaver (2nd Edition)by Horst Keller and Sascha Krüger

Based on ABAP Objects, this 1000+ page book describes all concepts of modern ABAP up to Release 7.0 (including a “sneak preview” of Release 7.10). Brand new topics found in the new edition include SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP, regular expressions, shared objects, class-based exception handling, assertions, Web Dynpro for ABAP, object services, dynamic programming, interface technologies (RFC, ICF, XML), and test tools, among others.

BONUS DVD: Includes the SAP NetWeaver 7.0 ABAP Trial Version

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2007 ■ H1934 ■ $79.95 ■


SAP Certified Development Associate

ABAP with SAP NetWeaver 7.0by Puneet Asthana and David Haslam

This book gives you the tools and understanding you need to be successful on your way to becoming an SAP Certified Development Associate in ABAP. Learn the topics, terminology, and definitions as they’ll be presented on the exam. Get familiar with the different types of exam questions, and find tips and strategies for answering them correctly. Understand how SAP solutions are used in everyday business scenarios. Learn how to improve your odds of doing well in each section of the exam.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2009 ■ H3027 ■ $69.95 ■ 604 pages ■

Print ■ Online

CertificationGuide

Design Patterns in Object-Oriented ABAP (2nd Edition)by Igor Barbaric

If a proven solution for a recurring problem already exists, why would you reinvent the wheel? This hands-on programming tutorial explains why and how you can use design patterns to help complete your ABAP tasks in less time with better code. Step-by-step, the author guides you through class and interface definitions, as well as the coding for all relevant methods. Plus, benefit immediately from extensively commented real-world code that shows how to implement MVC, Façade, Adapter, Decorator, and more in ABAP Objects.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2009 ■ H3094 ■ $84.95 ■


Object Services in ABAPby Christian Assig, Aldo Hermann Fobbe, and Arno Niemietz

Object services provide ABAP applications with various central services that are not directly covered by ABAP objects, and this practical book introduces proven solutions for the use of these standard services. Readers learn how to easily link Object Services with user interface elements, or enhance them elsewhere with useful func-tions, plus much more.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2010 ■ H3118 ■ $84.95 ■


B2B Integration Using SAP NetWeaver PIby Sam Raju and Claus Wallacher

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2925 ■ $69.95 ■ 598pages ■ Print ■ Online

The Developer’s Guide to SAP NetWeaver Securityby Martin Raepple

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2919 ■ $69.95 ■


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Enterprise Integration Patterns for SAP NetWeaver PIby René de Daniel andHermann Steinrötter

This practical workshop provides SAP NetWeaver PI developers with the most important patterns, from aggregator to content filter and guaranteed delivery to request reply and splitter. The book describes the function and structure of individual EIPs, applies them to specific real-life problems, and shows you how to implement them in Java for SAP NetWeaver PI.



Developer’s Guide to SAP NetWeaver Portal Applicationsby Marcus Banner, Berthold Latka,Roland Schroth, and Michael Spee

The book first provides a step-by-step introduction to roles, worksets, pages, and iViews. From there it guides you through all essential implementation phases, including user administration, connecting external systems using single sign-on, layout of exter-nally facing portals, and ultimately transport-ing data to your live system. Two detailed workshops provide hands-on examples showing you exactly how to customize portal components and even create new ones.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2995 ■ $79.95 ■



Java Programming with SAP NetWeaver (2nd Edition)by Karl Kessler, et al

With this completely updated and extended second edition, you’ll get profound insights on business logic, persistence, scalability, maintainability, development in teams, and UI design, plus much more.

Three all-new chapters illustrate the development of composite applications with the SAP NetWeaver Composition Environment and all other chapters have been fully revised and updated for Java EE 5.

BONUS DVD: Includes DVD with the SAP NetWeaver CE 7.1 trial version, plus all examples.



The Developer’s Guide to the SAP NetWeaver Composition Environmentby Jan Rauscher and Volker Stiehl

By reading this book you’ll learn how to use the development tools and methods to build composite applications using SAP NetWeaver CE in your daily work. The book enables you to decide at any time which tool is the best choice in your particular situation: composite application framework, Web Dynpro, SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer, SAP Interactive Forms, or guided procedures.

BONUS DVD: Includes trial version of SAP NetWeaver CE 7.1 on DVD, plus all examples.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2920 ■ $69.95 ■


Inside Web Dynpro forJava (2nd Edition)by Chris Whealy

This updated and completely revised second edition of Inside Web Dynpro for Java covers everything you need to know to leverage the full power of Web Dynpro for Java — taking you well beyond the standard drag and drop functional-ity. For this second edition, sections on the migration of legacy applications have been added, as well as another entirely new section devoted to integration topics. In addition, you’ll find key details on the portal, Adobe document services, business graphics server, MS Office, mobile applica-tions, and much more.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2007 ■ H983 ■ $69.95 ■


SAP CRM Web ClientCustomizing and Developmentby Michael Füchsle and Matthias Zierke

Do you want to utilize the new CRM user interface in the best possible way? This comprehensive guide, suitable forSAP CRM 2007 and SAP CRM 7.0, ex-plains everything that you need to know about the SAP CRM web client: the arch-itecture of the UI framework, the custom-izing options (roles, navigation, portal integration, and much more), as well as all options that are available for customer-specific extensions through programming.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2009 ■ H3068 ■ 69.95 ■




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Architecting EDI with SAP IDocsby Emmanuel Hadzipetros

Serving as your project-based guide to archi-tecting enterprise data interchange (EDI) with SAP IDocs, this unique book follows a com-prehensive and fully detailed sample scenario of an order-to-cash process from blueprint to code. You’ll get an A-to-Z explanation of what an EDI system or architecture looks like. The author then goes on to explain the basics of the process, using a real-life implementa-tion, and introduces utilities, test strategies, monitoring and troubleshooting activities. By following along with the sample project, you’ll learn all there is to know about EDI.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2009 ■ H3003 ■ $79.95 ■


Developing Applications with Enterprise SOAby Martin Huvar, Timm Falter, Thomas Fiedler, and Alexander Zubev

With this unique book, developers, software architects, and administrators get an introduc-tion to developing applications using SAP’s enterprise SOA tools. The authors describe the enterprise SOA components (enterprise services repository, enterprise services infrastructure, and others), as well as methodologies and meta models. Detailed step-by-step instruction on service composition and configuration in service provider and service consumer scenarios serve to further complement this invaluable resource.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2913 ■ $69.95 ■


ABAP Development for SAP NetWeaver BI — User Exits and BAdIsby Dirk Herzog

Extended, revised, and updated forSAP NetWeaver BI 7.0, this much anticipatedsecond edition has been written to help users learn how to determine the correct user exit to use, and how to bring that user exit to life. It provides detailed insights on the options avail-able for manipulating the data flow from the source system through to the report. Plus, learn how to develop extractor exits and extensions, and uncover the wide range of options available for customizing data in SAP NetWeaver BI.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2009 ■ H3015 ■ 84.95 ■




BRFplus – Business Rule Management for ABAP Applications

by Thomas Albrecht, Carsten Ziegler, Michal Aakolk, Nitesh Lohiya, and Venu Janardhanan

AVAILABLE 12/2010 ■ H3135 ■ $69.95 ■

Approx. 320 pages

ABAP Development for SAP ERP Financials: Custom Enhancements

by Sergey Korolev

AVAILABLE 2/2011 ■ H3171 ■ $84.95 ■

Approx. 240 pages

ABAP Basics (2nd Edition)

by Günther Färber and Julia Kirchner

AVAILABLE 12/2010 ■ H3170 ■ $59.95 ■

Approx. 525 pages

Next Generation ABAP Development (2nd Edition)

by Rich Heilman and Thomas Jung

AVAILABLE 1/2011 ■ H3161 ■ $69.95 ■

Approx. 695 pages

ABAP Development for Materials Management in SAP: User Exitsand BAdIs

by Jurgen Schwaninger

AVAILABLE 12/2010 ■ H3174 ■ $84.95 ■

Approx. 260 pages

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Transitioning to IFRS inSAP ERP Financials by Paul Theobald

This book provides conversion project teams with a roadmap for preparing their SAP ERP Financials systems for conversion to IFRS. It includes detailed coverage of the transition process, an overview of the US GAAP/IFRS deltas and how they are mapped in SAP ERP Financials, and real-world advice from an IFRS conversion project at a large petrochemical company. Readers will appreciate this concise guide to jump-starting their IFRS projects in upgrade or non-upgrade scenarios.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2010 ■ H3114 ■ $79.95 ■


SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidationby Sridhar Srinivasan and Kumar Srinivasan

With this book, you learn how SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation works for the SAP NetWeaver platform, and discover how it integrates with SAP NetWeaver BW and other SAP components to

provide a complete solution for planning and consolidation in an SAP landscape. In addition to the core topics related to planning and con-solidation, you’ll also benefit from additional coverage of reporting and statutory compliance, and the future direction of the larger-scale enterprise performance management solutions offered by SAP.


Maximizing SAP ERP Financials Accounts Receivable by Manish Patel

Every company implementing SAP ERP Financials has use for the accounts receivable (AR) compo-nent, but many never utilize it to its full capacity. This often leads to decreased return on investment and increased user fatigue. In this book, you’ll find tools and strategies for avoiding this scenario by maximizing and enhancing your SAP ERP Financials accounts receivable implementation!

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2010 ■ H3121 ■ $79.95 ■


SAP ERP Financials User’s Guideby Heinz Forsthuber and Jörg Siebert

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2009 ■ H3029 ■ $69.95 ■


The SAP General Ledger (2nd Edition)by Eric Bauer and Jörg Siebert

This second, updated, and extended edition of our standard reference book is your companion for the implementa-tion of the new general ledger. This book describes the optimal settings for ledger definition and document splitting, as well as the integration with accounting. Moreover, it includes a detailed descrip-

tion of parallel accounting, including segment reporting, storage location of data, and much more. A comprehensive chapter on migration as well as many practical reports shows what you need to consider for the changeover to the new general ledger.


FINANCE AND CONTROLLING

Optimizing Value Flows with SAP ERP by Andrea Hölzlwimmer and Andreas Vogelsang

Discover how and where value flows move through the SAP system, and where they sometimes trickle off. You will learn 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.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2010 ■ H3097 ■ $79.95 ■


Maximizing SAP ERP Financials Accounts Payableby Martin Ullman

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2945 ■ $79.95 ■


Manufacturing Finance with SAP ERP Financialsby Subbu Ramakrishnan

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2009 ■ H3005 ■ $79.95 ■


MORE FINANCE AND CONTROLLING RESOURCES

SAP ERP Financials: Configuration and Designby Naeem Arif

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H1997 ■ $79.95 ■




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Quick Reference Guide:Financial Accounting with SAP by Vincenzo Sopracolle

Using clear, simple step-by-step instructions and detailed screenshots, you will learn how to perform key activities in the core areas of SAP General Ledger, asset accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, and the special purpose ledger. Each section starts with quick reference material such as transaction codes, tables, and menu paths, and ends with easy-to-use answers to frequently asked questions and problems commonly encountered by users.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2010 ■ H3126 ■ $69.95 ■


Surviving an SAP Audit by Steve Biskie

This book is designed to help SAP project managers, implementation teams, administrators, and users learn how to “think like an auditor” so they can be better-prepared for an internal or external audit of their SAP system. It provides practical, proven advice for preparing an audit roadmap for the system as a whole, and drills down into specific domains (applications, components, and business processes) to provide expert guidance on the most common audit objectives for those areas. No team facing an SAP system audit should be without it!

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2010 ■ H3079 ■ $89.95 ■



Integration of Materials Management with Financial Accounting in SAP by Faisal Mahboob

This book explains how to configure the system effectively so that you can streamline your business processes, and continually improve your procure-ment processes with MM and SAP

ERP Financials. You’ll learn about account and controlling postings as related to FI compliance, and their impact on MM functional design and configuration. And you’ll find many real-world examples, trouble-shooting techniques, step-by-step descriptions that make the material straightforward, practical, and easy to use.


Maximizing Cash Management withSAP ERP Financialsby Eleazar Ortega Van Steenberghe

More than ever before, corporations must maintain sophisticated cash man-agement systems that enable them to optimize both their investments and their daily cash “turns.” SAP customers are particularly well-positioned to take

advantage of the myriad cash management products offered in the ERP financials, treasury and risk management, and FSCM components, but the real-world aspects of maximizing the existing solutions can be hard to understand, navigate, and implement without experienced, practical guidance.


Check Design and Payment Process Configuration in SAP ERP Financialsby Donald Eyres

This book provides finance professionals with the data-gathering strategies, configuration steps, best practices, technical guidance, and case studies necessary for smoothly implementing or optimizing the check delivery and payment processes. Inside, you will learn the steps for payment configura-tion in SAP, how to design check and electronic payment strategies, and technical considerations for both printed checks and electronic payments.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2009 ■ H3091 ■ $84.95 ■


Controlling Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) with SAPby Dr. Marco Sisfontes-Monge

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2900 ■ $79.95 ■


Migrate Successfully to the SAP General Ledger (2nd Edition)by Paul Theobald

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2009 ■ H3058 ■ $84.95 ■


Maximizing the SAP General Ledger by Shivesh Sharma

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2010 ■ H3099 ■ $79.95 ■


Optimize Your SAP ERP Financials Controlling Implementation by Shivesh Sharma

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2946 ■ $79.95 ■


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Production Variance Analysis in SAP Controllingby John Jordan

This in-depth guide helps you analyze your company’s performance by showing you how to use produc-tion variance analysis in the control-ling (CO) module in SAP. The author helps you identify the breakdown points in your company’s perfor-mance and provides exclusive insights to better understand how these processes can be improved. Readers quickly learn how to make produc-tion processes more efficient, thereby directly and positively impacting your organization’s bottom line.


$84.95 ■ 115 pages ■ Print

Product Cost Controlling with SAP by John Jordan

The author shows you how overhead costs flow from financial postings to cost centers, and then on to manufacturing orders. Readers also discover the ins and outs of the material ledger, transfer pricing, reporting, and learn how product cost controlling allows management to manage product costs and make decisions about the optimal price at which to market products.




SAP Account Determinationby Manish B. Patel

Finally, a single reference point for all of the various account determina-tion techniques used in SAP! Readers can reduce implementation time with expert insights and step-by-step clari-fication of the various techniques in each module for generating general ledger postings. Learn account determination techniques for HR/Payroll, MM, SD and other important modules. With additional coverage on AR/AP, tax, and bank transac-tions, this comprehensive guide is a must-have resource.


$84.95 ■ 115 pages ■ Print

100 Things You Should Know About Controlling with SAP ERP Financialsby John Jordan

AVAILABLE 11/2010 ■ H3129 ■ $49.95 ■

Approx. 300 pages

Integrating SAP ERP Financialsby Naeem Arif and Sheikh Tauseef

AVAILABLE 11/2010 ■ H3120 ■ $79.95 ■

Approx. 380 pages

Financial Reportingwith SAP by Aylin Korkmaz

Deliver financial reports faster, more accurately, and in compliance with various international account-ing standards. Featuring step-by-step coverage of all major FI reporting func-tions (including sub-ledger, corporate finance management, and governance, risk & compliance), this timely book helps you streamline and simplify financial business processes and automate financial and management reporting in SAP ERP Financials.



ABAP Development for SAP ERP Financials: Custom Enhancementsby Sergey Korolev

AVAILABLE 2/2011 ■ H3171 ■ $84.95 ■

Approx. 240 pages



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GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

SOX Compliance with SAP Treasury and Risk Managementby Balaji Kumar Alamanda and Arjun Krishnan

This book provides finance profes-sionals, treasurers, and CFOs with a roadmap for making their SAP processes compliant with SOX require-ments. Combining comprehensive coverage of the major applications (electronic banking, positive pay, cash & liquidity management, in-house cash) with discussion of relevant control structures, processes, and compliance matrices for each, this book lends guidance to those tasked with integrating SOX compliance into established or proposed SAP imple-mentations.



Cross-Enterprise Integration with SAP GRC Access Controlby Raj Behera

This book provides cross-enterprise configuration instructions and best practices for SAP GRC Access Control implementations in companies with multi-system architectures. The author provides the implementation strategies, configuration steps, and best practices necessary to implement and manage a global access control, risk remediation, and compliance framework across a multi-system landscape, including non-SAP and legacy systems.



ImplementingSAP BusinessObjects Global Trade Servicesby D. Rajen Iyer

The author helps you master the concept of compliance and shows you how all the components of compliance use that concept for dif-ferent functionality (shared settings), as well as how to quickly configure Embargo. You’ll get an in-depth understanding of how the sanctioned party list works, and how pre-deliv-ered configuration and best known methods can be applied for rapid configuration and implementation.



CobiT and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by Sabine Schöler, Liane Will, and Marc O. Schäfer

This pocket-sized guide is your roadmap to implementing the relevant CobiT Controls using SAP tools. Starting with the business/IT requirements dictated by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the authors explain the relevant controls of the CobiT framework and show you exactly which tools and services SAP provides for the smooth implementa-tion of these controls within your IT operations.


$34.95 ■ 197 pages ■ Print

SAP Governance, Risk, and Complianceby Sabine Scholer and Olaf Zink

Business processes, use cases and configuration scenarios are presented in detail, with a focus on the three most important components: process control, access control, and risk man-agement functionality in SAP. This book is your exclusive roadmap for mastering the processes and configu-ration of the essential components of the SAP governance, risk, and com-pliance technology foundation.



SAP Treasury and Risk Managementby Sönke Jarré, Reinhold Lövenich, Andreas Martin, and Klaus G. Müller

This comprehensive guide intro-duces you to the functionality and helps you quickly master the usage of SAP Treasury and Risk Management. With volumes of detailed screenshots, in-depth over-views and practical examples, all components of the tool are covered in detail — from transaction and position management, to risk and performance analyses, to reporting and beyond. Plus, you’ll also benefit from expert guidance on interfaces and integration as well as compli-ance requirements. The book is up-to-date for SAP ERP 2005.




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SAP Extended Warehouse Management: Processes, Functionality and Configuration by M. Brian Carter, et al.

This is the definitive guide to SAP EWM, covering everything

from a general functional overview to detailed system setup and configuration guidelines. You’ll learn about the key capabilities of the SAP EWM solution; explore the configuration elements available in the standard solution; discover the methods used to solve common business process requirements; and find out how to extend the solution to meet your more complex or unique business requirements.


Project Portfolio Management with SAP RPM and cProjectsby Stefan Glatzmaier and Michael Sokollek

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Quality Management with SAP (3rd Edition)by Michael Hölzer and Michael Schramm

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The SD 3-PackThis one-of-a-kind collection

helps you master all aspects of sales and distribution with SAP. Readers will benefit immediately from expert insights on the practical, day-to-day require-ments of working with sales and distribution (SD) in SAP ERP and will learn how to perform trans-actions with fewer steps and less effort. In addition, all aspects of functionality and configuration are covered in detail.

Implementing and Configuring SAP Event Management by Sandeep Pradhan

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2010 ■ H3116 ■ $79.95 ■


Discover SAP SCMby Shaun Snapp

SAP SCM is a leading supply chain management solution and if you’re new to it or considering using it, this is the book for you. Whether you’re a decision maker considering SAP SCM, a consul-tant seeking functional details or you’re just starting to work

with SAP SCM, this guide will give you the insight and knowledge needed to understand the features and benefits of SAP SCM. You’ll find details on the evolution of the software, guided tours through each application, advice on which functionality to implement, and expert guidance on how to get the best return on your investment.


Sales and Distribution in SAP ERP —Practical Guideby Matt Chudy and Luis Castedo

This book focuses on the practi-cal, day-to-day requirements of working with sales and distribu-tion (SD) in SAP ERP. You’ll learn how to perform transactions with

fewer steps and less effort, and discover how to troubleshoot minor problems and system issues. In addition to the core areas of sales and distribution, such as sales, pricing, delivery, transportation, and billing, you’ll also find coverage of more advanced topics, like special sales processes (cross-company and third party) and reporting. Each chapter provides you with the menu paths and transaction codes that are used to execute each of the many detailed examples.


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Demand Management with SAPby Christopher Foti and Jessie Chimni

This is the first resource that managers and business leaders need to understand and effectively use SAP demand management tools. Each chapter begins with a general description of a business strategy or a process in demand manage-ment from the SAP perspective, and then teaches how the SAP solution is designed to work and teaches readers how to configure and cus-tomize the solutions. After reading this book, users will understand demand management, and will know how to configure and use the SAP solutions.



Maximize your Warehouse Operations with SAP ERPby Martin Murray

With this book, discover how to examine all of your warehouse pro-cesses from incoming products to shipment completion, and review the challenges and opportunities at each key processing point from both technical and operational perspec-tives. Loaded with best practices, this comprehensive reference provides you with the knowledge you need to achieve results with minimal time and expense.



Project Management with SAP Project System (2nd Edition)by Mario Franz

This book provides consultants, project leads who use project system, members of project system imple-mentation projects, and key users with highly detailed information on the functions and configuration options of project system. It features a comprehensive overview of the all essential customizing options, showing readers how best to manage the entire project lifecycle — from start to finish.



Sales and Distribution Controlling with SAP NetWeaver BIby Susanne Hess, Stefanie Lenz, and Jochen Scheibler

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2009 ■ H3018 ■ $84.95 ■


Implementing and Configuring SAP MII by Abesh Bhattacharjee and Dipankar Saha

This book is the complete guide to the features of SAP MII, how to imple-ment it, and how to configure and customize it for different manufactur-ing tasks and issues. The book will help manufacturing teams get processes and systems working together by showing how to create composite applications that connects them. Once the systems are linked and generat-ing comprehensive and accurate data, the book details how to use SAP MII tools to generate accurate reports for analysis and planning.



Transportation Managementwith SAP TMby Rüdiger Fritz and Till Dengel

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Effective Document Management with SAP DMSby Eric Stajda

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Optimizing Sales and Distribution in SAP ERP: Functionality and Configuration by Ashish Mohapatra

If you want to learn how to configure and use sales and distribution in SAP ERP to optimize and streamline your business, this is the book you need. You’ll be able to use SAP ERP to fulfill

orders and deliver your products and services more effectively, improving performance of the system and getting a better return on investment for your sales and distribution implementation. Throughout this book, you’ll find step-by-step instructions and real-world examples that will help you understand and optimize sales and distribution in SAP ERP.


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SAP Certified Application Associate

Supplier Relationship Management with SAP SRM 5.0by Bryan Bee

This certification guide prepares readers to take and pass the “SAP Certified Application Associate — Supplier Relationship Management with SAP SRM 5.0” exam. The coverage is mapped specifically to the objectives of the exam, and it provides practice questions and answers for each topic to provide further exam preparation and help ensure that readers can pass the exam. This is the first resource available to help consultants and SRM professionals prepare for and pass the test.


Production Planning with SAP APO (2nd Edition)by Jochen Balla and Frank Layer

This book provides you with a comprehensive and practical guide to implementing, customizing, and using production planning in SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization (SAP APO). You’ll learn how to set up the data exchange between SAP ERP and SAP APO to ensure that you’re making the most out of the versatile functions and options of APO-PP/DS. In addition to covering the standard processes, you’ll learn about various advanced processes, such as multi-resource planning and the MRP-based detailed scheduling.



Materials Planning with SAPby Marc Hoppe and Ferenc Gulyássy

With this comprehensive refer-ence, you’ll learn how to imple-ment, optimize, and use SAP ERP and SAP APO for effective materials planning. Expert insights help you understand cross-component mate-rials planning with SAP ERP and SAP SCM as well as modern materi-als planning procedures. Readers discover how to configure and use the different SAP ERP applications and how best to integrate them with an existing SAP system. In addition, the authors show you how to optimize the tools and determine which settings are useful, and how they affect other settings.



SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, LOGISTICS & MANUFACTURING

Integration of Materials Management with Financial Accounting in SAPby Faisal Mahboob

This book explains how to configure the system effectively so that you can streamline your business processes, and continually improve your procure-ment processes with MM and SAP ERP Financials. You’ll learn about account and controlling postings as related to FI compliance, and their impact on MM functional design and configura-tion. And you’ll find many real-world examples, troubleshooting techniques, step-by-step descriptions that make the material straightforward and practical.



Enhancing Supplier Relationship Management Using SAP SRM (2nd Edition)by Sachin Sethi

This completely updated and expanded new edition is a detailed and practical guide to the essentials of SAP SRM 5.0 and 7.0, including a functionality overview, new product enhancements, and best practices for optimizing your business processes. Throughout the book, you’ll find tips and tricks, practical examples, expert analysis of the changes in SAP SRM 7.0, and information on how SAP SRM integrates with core SAP ERP components. This is the one resource you need to get the most out of SAP SRM.



Customizing Materials Management Processes in SAP ERP Operations by Akash Agrawal

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The Consultant’s Guide to SAP SRMby PadmaPrasad Munirathinamand Ramakrishna Potluri

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2901 ■ $79.95 ■


Efficient E-Procurement with SAP by Eduard Gerhardt and Kai Krueger

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2952 ■ $84.95 ■


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Maximize Your Plant Maintenance with SAPby John Hoke and Lorri Craig

This book explains how to use SAP from a maintenance perspective, and align SAP functions with how you have to do your job. It covers impor-tant topics such as organizational preparation and refocus, common configuration and implementation issues, and the information system of plant maintenance. Real-world examples, step-by-step instructions, and volumes of practical advice help you get started immediately.



SAP Enterprise Asset Management by Karl Liebstuckel

This must-have resource for learning the ins-and-outs of SAP Enterprise Asset Management teaches you how to successfully structure your technical systems and business processes in plant maintenance using SAP Enterprise Asset Management. All of the essential customizing settings and processes, from refurbishment to condition-based maintenance are covered. You’ll explore the existing interfaces to other enterprises, learn about reporting options, and understand how to use new technologies, such as mobile asset management (MAM), the Portal, or RFID. In addition, an entire chapter is dedicated to the success and risk factors of implementation projects, along with suggestions on how you can improve your system’s usability. Throughout the book you’ll find practical, real-life tips for customizing your daily SAP Enterprise Asset Management operations in SAP ERP 6.0.

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Customizing Extended Warehouse Management with SAP ERPby Varun Uppuleti

The goal of every warehouse manager is to have an efficiently-run operation that provides clear visibility into warehouse activities, as well as the ability to quickly optimize stock, reduce inventory movements, and streamline the supply chain process. To achieve these goals you also need the right tools, and with extended warehouse functionalities in SAP ERP, you do. Throughout this book, you’ll learn everything about core function-alities and how to use them in your company.



Inventory Optimization with SAP (2nd Edition)by Marc Hoppe

This updated edition provides a completely up-to-date reference to help you manage your inventory to increase profitability and operational efficiency using SAP ERP 6.0 and/or SAP SCM 5.1. Coverage includes additional sections on material requirements planning, controlling with SAP NetWeaver BI, vendor managed inventory and supplier managed inventory, and much more.



Capable to Match (CTM) with SAP APOby Balaji Gaddam

Finally, a book that fully explains and teaches all of the core functions of capable-to-match (CTM) function-ality in SAP. This step-by-step guide for configuring CTM, including CTM master data selection, order selec-tion, CTM profile maintenance, and CTM configuration, educates readers on the basic aspects of CTM, such as demand prioritization, supply categorization, multilevel inventory, and production planning, as well as several advanced topics includ-ing, CTM planning for safety stock, safety days of supply, and maximum earliness.



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Understanding the SAPLogistics Information Systemby Martin Murray

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Invoice Verification for SAP (2nd Edition) by Stephen Birchall

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H1926 ■ $84.95 ■

89 pages ■ Print

Sales and Inventory Planning with SAP APOby Marc Hoppe

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2007 ■ H1957 ■ $69.95 ■


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Optimizing Reverse Logisticswith SAP ERPby Srivathsan Narayanan

This is the book you need to master reverse logistics. You’ll learn how to configure and use SAP ERP to optimize reverse logistics practices, particularly returns, repairs, and refurbishment. And with the step-by-step instructions, real-world examples, and tips provided throughout, you’ll find many ways to streamline your processes and make your business perform more efficiently. This is the book that will ensure you’re getting the most out of the reverse logistics tools in SAP ERP.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2010 ■ H3125 ■ $84.95 ■



Production Planning and Control with SAP ERP (2nd Edition)by Jörg Dickersbach and Gerhard Keller

This new, extended edition provides readers with a detailed introduction to the tasks associ-ated with industrial operations and detailed descriptions of the core processes of production planning in SAP ERP. You’ll learn about the dif-ferent processes for discrete manufacturing in the following contexts: What are the business requirements? How can they be implemented using SAP? Which configuration steps are nec-essary and what are their effects? With step-by-step instruction and detailed, expert guidance, this book enables you to successfully implement and apply production planning in SAP ERP in your own company.

AVAILABLE 12/2010 ■ H3163 ■ $69.95 ■

Approx. 515 pages

Materials Management withSAP ERP: Functionality andTechnical Configuration(3rd Edition)by Martin Murray

Fully revised, extended and updated, this new edition of our bestseller provides a comprehensive and expanded overview of the various functionalities and configurations needed for materials management (MM) in SAP. This book is the ultimate reference for anyone looking for MM information, dealing with everything from goods receipt and invoice verification to balance sheet valuation and the material ledger. It answers the questions: What is MM, what does it mean for my business, and how can I get the most out of it?

AVAILABLE 12/2010 ■ H3162 ■ $69.95 ■

Approx. 675 pages

Plant Maintenance with SAPby Karl Liebstückel

Readers will learn the basics of the plant maintenance process, how to evaluate which processes work best for them, and the actual configuration steps of these processes using SAP Enterprise Asset Management. They will also learn how to enhance the usability of the system and discover practical tips and best practices for implementation projects. Controlling issues, interfaces to other SAP components, as well as new technologies such as mobile asset management, RFID, and portal integration are also covered. This new edition is based on SAP ERP 6.0, and includes coverage of enhancement pack 4, with extended infor-mation on subcontracting, tour planning, easy document management, and much more.

AVAILABLE 1/2011 ■ H3173 ■ $69.95 ■

Approx. 600 pages

SAP Warehouse Management: Functionality and Technical Configurationby Martin Murray

You’ll uncover invaluable technical configura-tion insights and gain a comprehensive under-standing of warehouse management (WM) functionality in SAP — while drastically enhanc-ing your knowledge and expertise. This unique reference provides exclusive insights for WM practitioners, with comprehensive coverage on new technologies such as RF devices and RFID, as well as on the new functionality of extended warehouse management and value added services.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2007 ■ H1982 ■ $79.95 ■


Manufacturing Finance withSAP ERP Financialsby Subbu Ramakrishnan

This book delivers practical solutions for inte-grating and optimizing SAP ERP Financials in a manufacturing environment. It offers a complete view of the manufacturing finance function: business drivers and KPIs, configuration, and technical considerations, as well as proven guidance for success with SAP ERP Financials in make-to-stock and make-to-order manufactur-ing environments. The book also provides best practices for integrating SAP ERP Financials with other SAP applications and components.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2009 ■ H3005 ■ $79.95 ■




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Practical Workflow for SAP (2nd Edition)by Ginger Gatling, et al

This second edition of our bestselling workflow book provides practical guidance on SAP Business Workflow. You’ll explore a general overview of workflow processes, learn how to deploy and extend existing workflows, and discover how to create your own successful workflow projects. The book contains a plethora of technical details you’ll need if you’re implementing.

The book is up-to-date for SAP NetWeaver 7.0 and includes information on upgrading workflow, universal worklist (UWL), ABAP objects, and other effective capabilities.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2009 ■ H3057 ■ $79.95 ■


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Discover SAP (2nd Edition)by Nancy Muir and Ian Kimbell

Discover what SAP is all about and learn how the new products and solutions can improve your business processes. In this completely updated edition, you’ll find what you need to really understand where SAP can fit into your operations. Whether you’re a decision-maker, consultant, or new SAP professional, this practical guide will take you on a complete journey — from the history of SAP to a detailed look at each solution and the technology that runs them. Everything from the newest solutions for sustainability and the SAP BusinessObjects portfolio to the tried-and-true solutions for small to midsize businesses, financials, CRM, HR, supply chain management, and more are covered.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2009 ■ H3095 ■ $39.95 ■


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Managing SAP ERP 6.0 Upgrade Projectsby Martin Riedel

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2009 ■ H3024 ■ $69.95 ■


SAP for Retailby Heike Rawe

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2991 ■ $69.95 ■


Managing Organizational Change During SAP Implementationsby Luc Galoppin and Siegfried Caems

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2007 ■ H1933 ■ $69.95 ■


SAP Enterprise Support:ASAP to Run SAP (2nd Edition)by Gerhard Oswald



Enterprise SOA Roadmapby Stefan Hack and Markus A. Lindemann



Business Process Management: The SAP Roadmapby Jim Hagemann Snabe, Ann Rosenberg, Charles Møller,and Mark Scavillo

This book explains what business process management (BPM) is and how to imple-ment it in your company, and it provides real-life examples of BPM implementa-tions. Not only does it explain the phase model and the building blocks of the BPM approach (both for the business and IT per-spective), but it also covers the important topic of aligning BPM and SOA concepts. With this book, you’ll gain invaluable infor-mation on modeling and composing tools, enterprise SOA, project milestones, and monitoring approaches.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2977 ■ $69.95 ■


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SAP NetWeaver: The Official Guideby Loren Heilig, Steffen Karch, Oliver Böttcher, Christophe Mutzig, Jan Weber, andRoland Pfennig

This revised edition of our bestselling SAP NetWeaver Roadmap has been completely updated for release SAP NetWeaver 7.1. It explains the concepts behind SAP NetWeaver using four customer examples from the automo-tive, banking, oil and gas, and manufacturing industries. The book gives you insights into opti-mizing and redesigning business processes with SAP NetWeaver, and you’ll also get an introduc-tion to enterprise SOA and to SAP NetWeaver as an integrated technology platform.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2978 ■ $69.95 ■


IT MANAGEMENT

Implementing SAP Customer Competence Centerby Boris Otto and Jörg Wolter

As the standard reference on SAP Customer Competence Center (CCC), this book brings together strategic advice, pragmatic instruc-tions, real-life examples, and best practices. Each area of CCC — from developing and establishing an CCC strategy to creating and enabling employees — is addressed as it would appear in a project. In addition, the book provides practical advice on the operation of a CCC, and includes numerous examples based on the authors’ extensive project experiences.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H3014 ■ $84.95 ■


Outsourcing SAP Operationsby Yosh Eisbart

Outsourcing — this term holds a promise of best-in-class service at low cost. But how do you realize this potential? Read this book, and you’ll learn everything needed to decide on your own SAP outsourcing strategy: Which components or project types are best suited to outsourcing? Which outsourcing model is right for your company? How do you find a reliable and affordable partner? And how to define SLA’s that really work? You’ll benefit from the author’s extensive experience in the field and the numerous examples from real-world projects provided throughout!

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H3067 ■ $79.95 ■



Applying Real-World BPM in an SAP Environmentby Jim Hagemann Snabe,Ann Rosenberg, Mark von Rosing,Greg Chase, Rukhshaan Omar, and James Taylor

AVAILABLE 12/2010 ■ H3134 ■ $69.95 ■

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SAP Transaction Codesby Arshad Khan and Venkatesh Krishnamoorthy

AVAILABLE 5/2011 ■ H3175 ■





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Conception and Installation of System Monitoring using the SAP Solution Manager (2nd Edition)by Corina Weidmann and Lars Teuber

This practical guide provides you with comprehensive information on how to develop a concept for central system monitoring and then imple-ment it using SAP Solution Manager. Based on detailed, step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn about the con-figuration of this solution, how to set up the monitoring functionality, and how best to utilize the alert monitor and central auto-reaction methods. A chapter on performance reporting using SAP NetWeaver BW serves to round out this exceptional book.



Change Request Management with SAP Solution Managerby Matthias Friedrich and Torsten Sternberg

If you’re tired of managing change requests in Microsoft Excel lists or sending transport releases via email, this practical guide is the book for you! With detailed coverage of both the basic and extended configura-tion of change request management within SAP Solution Manager, you’ll quickly master all the methods and tools needed to systematically imple-ment changes to SAP systems. In addition, you’ll learn about important topics such as enhanced transport management (CTS+), transport strat-egies, conditions, and quality gate management.



SAP Solution Manager Enterprise Editionby Marc O. Schäfer and Matthias Melich

The second edition of this excep-tional book helps administrators and IT managers quickly understand the full functionality of SAP Solution Manager, enterprise edition. Readers get expert advice and detailed guidance on implementation, operations, service desk, change request management, and the brand new diagnostics (root cause analysis) function. Step-by-step instruction and expert guidance is bolstered in this book by extensively commented configuration examples. In addition, the integration capabilities with third-party tools from the help desk and modeling areas are also covered in detail.



SAP Solution Manager Service Desk — Functionality and Implementationby Thorsten Sternberg and Matthias Friedrich

This guide is your ideal com-panion for implementing service desk projects using SAP Solution Manager 4.0. Get a process-oriented description of the service desk function, and detailed instructions on implementing the service desk process in your enter-prise. Readers learn about specific functions in detail, such as the solution database, the bidirectional and Web interfaces, and much more.


$84.95 ■ 121 pages ■ Print

SAP Change and Transport Management (3rd Edition)by Armin Kösegi and Rainer Nerding

This benchmark book is indispens-able when it comes to planning, implementing, and maintaining SAP system landscapes.

First, you’ll learn everything about planning and setting up the SAP system landscape. Then, you’ll be introduced to technical tasks, such as transport relevant measures at instal-lation, configuration of the transport management systems, and creating and configuring clients. From there, the authors introduce you to all of the critical tools and how to handle them for both the ABAP stack and Java.




AVAILABLE NOW ■ HC3108 ■ $339.80 $299 ■


The SAP Solution Manager Collection Finally, a comprehensive and highly-detailed collection of books and technical guides specifically focused on helping you understand and master the vast capabilities of SAP Solution Manager. If expert advice and practical guidance on SAP Solution Manager is what you and your team need, then this is the collection for you.

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Performing End-To-End Root Cause Analysis Using SAP Solution Managerby Michael Klöffer and Marc Thier

Within the pages of this one-of-a-kind guidebook, the architects of SAP Solution Manager walk you through the complete set of tools SAP provides for problem analysis. Each type of available analysis tool is described in detail, focusing on the available end-to-end tools and tech-nology tools that are not solution-specific. Then, each individual tool is described separately with a brief case study, as well as architecture details and best practices for usage. This exceptional guide provides you with everything needed to fully analyze your SAP system landscape.


$84.95 ■ 81 pages ■ Print

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SAP NetWeaver AS ABAPSystem Administration by Frank Föse, Liane Will, and Sigrid Hagemann

This updated and extended edition of our best-seller provides administrators and Basis consultants with the required background knowledge for effective system maintenance of SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP 7.0 and 7.1. Readers uncover the fundamental concepts, such as archi-tecture, processes, client administration, and autho-rizations, while learning how to use the system’s administration tools efficiently. The book is also suitable for certified SAP technical consultant exam preparation.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2928 ■ $69.95 ■


Authorizations in SAP Software:Design and Configuration by Volker Lehnert and Katharina Bonitz

This book gives you a practical and comprehen-sive overview of the design and management of authorizations in SAP. You’ll learn how to develop a meaningful authorization concept that meets statutory requirements and is tailored to your business processes. In addition you’ll gain insight into which tools and functions of the change man-agement process in SAP play a role in designing and implementing an authorizations concept, and learn about SAP NetWeaver ID Management, CUA, SAP BusinessObjects Access Control, and the UME.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2010 ■ H3128 ■ $79.95 ■


SAP Database Administration with Oracleby Michael Höding, André Faustmann,Gunnar Klein, and Ronny Zimmermann

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H1988 ■ $89.95 ■


SAP NetWeaver Portalby Valentin Nicolescu, Katharina Klappert, and Helmut Krcmar

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2910 ■ $69.95 ■


Understanding SAP NetWeaverIdentity Management by Loren Heilig, et al

When considering an identity management solution for your business, it can be difficult to figure out what your options are. This book teaches you everything you need to know to understand what SAP NetWeaver ID Management is, what it can do for your business, and whether it is the right fit for you. You’ll learn everything from functional-ity and integration to project management issues and scenarios.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2010 ■ H3119 ■ $69.95 ■


Global Portal Systems with SAPby Valentin Nicolescu, Mladen Medjovic and Helmut Krcmar

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2948 ■ $84.95 ■


Content Integration with SAP NetWeaver Portalby Marty McCormick and Matt Stratford

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2987 ■ $79.95 ■


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Implementing SAP Enhancement PackagesBy Martina Kaplan and Christian Oehler

SAP enhancement packages are a new method to import updates to your running systems and provide them to your users. This book describes the handling of the new enhancement options and provides numerous step-

by-step instructions on how you can successfully install SAP enhance-ment packages and activate them via the Switch Framework. You get to know the technical details of the architecture and learn how you should approach an enhancement package project from planning up to activation, how to handle the corresponding tools, and which benefits the enhancement package strategy provides.


SAP Security and Risk ManagementBy Mario Linkies and Horst Karin

This book introduces readers to the overall topic of risk valuation, the creation of control options, the design of security measures, and the pro-cedure for implementing supporting processes. The book explains how to improve the security of existing SAP

systems and processes, as well as how to include new technologies and the enhanced functional portfolio in the consideration of security measures. Furthermore, the book provides assistance in working through legal requirements in the areas of risk and control manage-ment, and much more.




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Practical Workflow for SAP (2nd Edition) by Ginger Gatling, et al

This second edition of our bestsell-ing workflow book provides practical guidance on SAP Business Workflow. You’ll explore a general overview of workflow processes, learn how to deploy and extend existing workflows, and discover how to create your own success-ful workflow projects. The book contains

a plethora of technical details you’ll need if you’re implementing.

The book is up-to-date for SAP NetWeaver 7.0 and includes infor-mation on upgrading workflow, universal worklist (UWL), ABAP objects, and other effective capabilities.


MasteringSAP NetWeaver PI Administration (2nd Edition)by Marcus Banner, Heinzpeter Klein, and Christian Riesener

As the core middleware in your system landscape, SAP NetWeaver PI plays an enterprise-critical role. But how can you ensure smooth operation? This book

answers your questions. Using a highly detailed scenario as an example, the authors guide you through all administration tasks and provide useful tips for your daily work.


Sizing SAP Systemsby Susanne Janssen and Ulrich Marquard

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2007 ■ H2904 ■ $84.95 ■

109 pages ■ Print

SAP CRM Middleware Optimization Guideby Juliane Bode, Stephan Golze, and Thomas Schröder

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2007 ■ H1994 ■ $69.95 ■


SAP on Windowsby Josef Stelzel, Uwe M. Hoffmann, Ulrich B. Boddenberg, and Michael Mißbach

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2007 ■ H2902 ■ $69.95 ■

587 pages ■ Print

Job Scheduling for SAPby Kees Verruijt, Arnoud Roebers, and Anjo de Heus

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2006 ■ H1929 ■ $69.95 ■



Building Web Infrastructures with SAP NetWeaver Application Serverby Oliver Nocon and Volker Zirkel

With a practical focus on application and infra-structure know-how, this book deftly supports system administrators, network architects, technical consultants, and security experts in making key decisions on how best to create a complex Web infrastructure that fulfills all the latest security requirements. Several detailed examples shed addi-tional light and serve to complete the intricate, yet straightforward, picture painted by the authors.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2911 ■ $84.95 ■

124 pages ■ Print

Global SAP Systems —Design and Architectureby Alexander Davidenkoffand Detlef Werner

Project managers, IT managers, and other decision makers profit from business-relevant facts along with technical details for the practical real-ization of international implementation projects. You’ll learn about the multifold requirements for such systems, which factors influence the system architecture, and which options there are for dif-ferent system architectures. You’ll also benefit from valuable tips, best practices, and customer reports.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2917 ■ $69.95 ■


Enterprise SOA Roadmapby Stefan Hack and Markus A. Lindemann

Based on a detailed analysis of more than 500 con-sulting projects that have been implemented by SAP Consulting across various industries, the authors develop concrete recommendations regarding the implementa-tion of enterprise SOA. You’ll benefit from a lessons-learned approach as you uncover how enterprises can best be supported on their individual paths towards the adoption of enterprise SOA. In addition, you’ll discover proven methods for minimizing implementation risks and for sidestepping them altogether as the authors show you how you can apply proven implementation options and best practices within your organization.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2008 ■ H2905 ■ $69.95 ■


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Archiving Your SAP Data (2nd Edition)by Helmut Stefani

This completely revised edition of our bestseller is up to date for SAP ECC 6.0 and provides you with valuable knowledge to master data archiving with SAP. This fully updated book includes two all-new chapters on XML-based data archiving in SAP ERP HCM and detailed descriptions of all the new func-tions and technologies, such as Archive Routing and transaction TAANA. The book focuses on the requirements of system and database adminis-trators, as well as project collaborators who are responsible for implementing data archiving in an SAP customer project.

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Managing SAP ERP 6.0 Upgrade Projectsby Martin Riedel

This book provides project managers and project team members with comprehensive information on upgrade projects to SAP ERP 6.0.

After explaining the SAP tools and services for determining the value of an upgrade, the author details the tasks of the individual project phases. You’ll explore how to schedule the project, and how to estimate costs and risks. You’ll also learn how to build the project team and organize test cycles, plus, how to plan for a smooth cutover. In addition, SAP Solution Manager, the technical upgrade tools, testing tools, services and more are covered in a separate tools chapter.

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SAP MaxDB™ Administrationby André Bögelsack, Stephan Gradl, Manuel Mayer, and Helmut Krcmar

This book provides you with a detailed overview of the current SAP MaxDB release 7.7, as well as earlier releases as needed. With this book you’ll learn about the internal structures of the database, based on the interaction with the SAP NetWeaver Application Server. The book is filled with step-by-step instruction, schematic diagrams, and screen-shots to help you learn how to quickly resolve errors in typical situations, manage daily administra-tion tasks, and find performance bottlenecks. After reading this book, you’ll be prepared to administer SAP MaxDB successfully.

AVAILABLE NOW ■ 2009 ■ H3056 ■ $69.95 ■



Testing SAP Solutions (2nd Edition)by Markus Helfen and Hans Martin Trauthwein

No testing means no go-live! But how do you make sure that your tests are comprehensive and deliver valid results? This complete guide to test planning and test execution answers all of your questions. Not only will you learn the basics for a test strategy and a test methodology

that fit the requirements of your solution, you will also understand func-tionality and usage of all the tools SAP and their partners provide for testing: Extensive, practical chapters on the most important tools, SAP Solution Manager and eCATT, as well as substantial coverage of TDMS, HP Quality Center, and SAP LoadRunner show exactly how to perform functional and performance tests. In addition, for each tool you’ll find a real-life project report from a well-known SAP customer.

AVAILABLE 1/2011 ■ H3168 ■ $79.95 ■ Approx. 750 pages

SAP Performance Optimization Guide (6th Edition)by Thomas Schneider

SAP Performance Optimization Guide is the definitive compendium on performance for all SAP com-ponents. This new edition contains all the valuable information of the previous editions: the fundamen-tals of analyzing and optimizing SAP system performance, critical

architectural aspects of all important SAP backend servers, and tools and hints for analyzing and tuning performance. The author has also added a new focus on SAP NetWeaver BW, including new concepts in index design and data modeling, as well as coverage of SAP NetWeaver BW Accelerator, based on TREX. In addition to the SAP NetWeaver BW content, the book is further enriched with updates related to SAP NetWeaver 7.1 and SAP Solution Manager Enterprise Edition, and also provides more in-depth information on sizing.

AVAILABLE 11/2010 ■ H3169 ■ $79.95 ■ Approx. 800 pages




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Discover SAP ERP Financialsby Manish Patel



Discover ABAPby Karl-Heinz Kühnhauser



Discover SAP CRMby Srini Katta



Discover SAP ERP HCMby Greg Newman



Discover Logistics with SAP ERPby Martin Murray



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