CH 1 Business Process Configuration Key Terms

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and definitions related to Business Process Configuration and SAP implementations.

ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming)

A high-level programming language created by SAP used to develop applications within the SAP environment.

ASAP Methodology (Accelerated SAP)

A structured implementation roadmap developed by SAP for planning, designing, and implementing SAP systems.

Bill of Materials (BOM)

A detailed list of raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies needed to manufacture a product.

Business Rules

Guidelines or conditions that govern business operations and define how business processes should be executed.

Capacity

The maximum output or workload a resource can handle within a given time frame in production planning.

Client(enterprise)

A self-contained unit in an SAP system with its own master data and configuration settings.

Company Code

A legal entity in SAP that represents an independent accounting unit.Companies.

Configuration

The process of setting up SAP system parameters and options to align with specific business requirements.

Customer Master Data

Essential information about a customer necessary for processing orders, deliveries, invoices, and payments.

Customization

Modifications made to standard SAP software to meet specific business needs.

Enterprise Structure

The organizational framework that represents a company’s structure in SAP.

Finished Products

Goods that have completed the manufacturing process and are ready for sale.

Functional Testing

Testing of specific business processes in SAP to ensure they perform as intended.

Implementation

The process of deploying and setting up an SAP system in an organization.

Legacy System

An older or previous system being replaced or integrated with a new SAP ERP system.

Master Data

Core data used across business processes, which remains relatively constant over time.

Material Master

Centralized data about materials in SAP, covering details like type, description, and stock levels.

Parameters

Settings or values defined in SAP to control how processes run.boundaries for data that also influence how processes are executed in the system.

Performance Testing

A type of testing to determine how the SAP system performs under specific workloads.

Plant

An organizational unit in SAP where production, storage, or distribution activities occur. Facilities

Raw Materials

Basic materials used in the manufacturing process to create finished or semi-finished products.

Routing

A sequence of operations required to produce a product in SAP.

SAP ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

An integrated suite of business applications by SAP that manage core business processes in real-time.

Semi-Finished Goods

Products that have undergone some manufacturing processes but are not yet ready for sale.

Testing

The overall process of verifying that SAP system functions work as expected.

Configuration vs Customization

Configuration is standard setup of SAP; customization involves changing or enhancing functionality.

Enhancements vs Modifications

Enhancements are preferred as they maintain the upgrade path of SAP; modifications can break it.

Business Parameters

Configurable settings that control how processes behave in an ERP system.They allow you to adapt the ERP to your company’s specific rules, policies, and operations without changing the system’s core code. Can controls acceptable differences between purchase order and invoice amounts.

Scenario Testing

A good testing step for order fulfillment configuration focusing on multiple related transactions.