Next Generation ABAP Development -The ERP Executive Interview
Well-known in the community as Enterprise Geeks and SAP Mentors, Thomas Jung and Rich Heilman are the authors of the SAP Press classic “Next Generation ABAP Development,” recently released as a second edition. We spoke with Jung and Heilman about what inspired the book and what’s new in the second edition.
SAP Enhancement Packs – Which Functionality is Most Popular?
Recently, we compiled an Enhancement Pack 5 Fact Sheet. The results show which functionality in the first four Enhancement Packs were most popular with Panaya’s SAP ERP customers.
Product Review – Winshuttle Transaction
Winshuttle develops software products that enable the transfer of SAP data between programs like Microsoft Excel without the need for custom programming scripts or manual data entry. Here’s The ERP Executive’s in-depth, illustrated review.
2011 Salary Survey for SAP Professionals – Now The Illustrated Version
Back in 2009, we ran an experimental SAP salary survey that was received with tremendous interest. In 2010, the number of participants even than doubled to over 800. So, while as an online survey it should be taken with a grain of salt, we believe it is more representative of current realities.
SAP Support Package Stacks Have Never Looked so Sexy – An Illustrated View of SPS 18
SAP Support Package Stacks are “mega bundles” of software updates that SAP periodically makes available. These updates include important bug fixes, performance improvements, and legal changes such as labor and tax law changes. The challenge is that most stacks include well over 10,000 changes or “Notes.” And these changes can impact installations in ways that are hard to predict, with possible adverse effect on business processes. Now, we are happy to introduce another “Infographics” tool to your arsenal. It is simple, and it is free. Here’s SAP Support Pack 18 like you have never seen it before.
How to Enable SAP GUI Scripting in 3 Easy Steps
Recording SAP GUI sessions can be an important part of testing and documentation. It’s not hard to do – IF you are up to speed on SAP GUI scripting techniques. Following is our illustrated guide on how to utilize SAP GUI scripting quickly and easily.
What SPS Are You On Anyway? How to Quickly Determine Your SAP Support Package Stack Number
Many SAP technical decisions cannot be made without knowing which SAP Support Pack (SPS) you are on. Too often, SAP users get bogged down trying to figure this information out. No more! This illustrated four step process will allow your team to quickly determine the SPS level you are currently on.
Clearing Up Cloud Computing
Over the past 12 months there has been a lot of talk about cloud computing. Vendors have been hyping up how they will deliver their services from the cloud, while organisations have been gushing about the potential cost savings and productivity benefits they’ll reap. However, as with any technology adoption, it is essential to look before you leap. While companies that need speed to market, or SMEs with smaller IT budgets, may see cloud computing as a Godsend because there is no initial IT outlay, there are a number of issues which need to be considered carefully.
Head Into the Clouds – But Avoid the Turbulence
Taking ERP to the clouds sounds cool, but IT Directors are rightfully wary of cool. What about security? What about managing the cloud landscape? To find out what works in the SAP cloud and what doesn’t, I had a chat with independent SAP consultant Rick Pittard. Prior to going independent, Pittard was part of the team at British Petroleum that first evaluated SAP in the cloud. Eventually BP did move some of their SAP development instances in the Amazon cloud. Rick shares his story.
Shining Stars at SAPPHIRE NOW
We were out on the show floor in both Frankfurt and Orlando last week. ERP Executive has awarded special recognition to six companies that exhibited at one or both of the conferences. Check out ERP Executive’s Best of SAPPHIRE® NOW award winners.
Wise Guys: An Offer SAP Can’t Refuse
Have you seen them sporting their blue rugby shirts at TechEd? Perhaps you’ve run into their blogs on the home page of the SAP Community Network. But who are the SAP Mentors? To separate fact from myth, we asked Chief Community Evangelist and “SAP Mentor Herder” Mark Finnern to give us a look behind the initiative.
Dipping into the Twitter Stream: How to Use Twitter to Expand your SAP Network and Knowledge
From the outside, Twitter seems like frivolous lifestreaming and celebrity gazing. But here’s the shocker: there are worthwhile (and global!) SAP conversations taking place on Twitter – and it’s not hard to start listening in, or even “Tweeting” yourself…
