Solution Composer Quick Guide

SAP AG 2005, Quick Guide, Business Maps & Engagement Tools

Solution ComposerQuick Guide

IntroductionOverview of the SAP Business MapsQuick Start Solution ComposerWhere to find further informationElements in Business Maps

SAP Business Maps & Engagement Tools November 2005

SAP AG 2005, Quick Guide, Business Maps & Engagement Tools, Page 2

Engagement Tool

Business ContentSAP Solution Maps

SAP scenario-oriented Industry Solution Maps: Oriented along a generic industry value chain, illustrate end-to-end business processes

Business Maps and Engagement Content & Tools

A consistent multi-level blueprint showing the processes for a particular cross-industry solution.

50 + SAP Solution Maps available Common industry view on scenarios Support structured scoping of IT requirements

SAP Business Scenario MapsA graphic representation of a key industry-specific or cross-industry business scenario.

350 + SAP Business Scenario Maps available Support solution selling Quantifiable business benefits Link to implementation relevant content

SAP Solution ComposerA PC-based tool for creating & editing business maps to allow SAP, customers, and partners, to work from the same page.

Over 400 business maps delivered with the tool Modify and create Solution Maps and Business

Scenario Maps

Support customer-specific solution planning and design Export the Solution Maps and Business Scenario Maps

into Word, HTML, Excel and PowerPoint slide format


How Can I Use SAP Business Maps & Solution Composer?

Develop a customized solution map for your organization

Capture and validate key business processes

Identify your business needs and define a solution strategy

Communicate your business vision via a common framework for business and IT stakeholders

Understand how SAP can support your business strategy in the short and long term


Quick Start Solution Composer

How can I Create a new project pg. 05 Create a new Business Map pg. 06 Create a new Map from an existing Reference Business Map pg. 07 Activate One Click Editing pg. 08 Modify Map using One Click Editing pg. 09 Rename elements of a Map pg. 10 Copy Parts from other Maps pg. 11 Move Elements in a Map pg. 12 Add New Elements to the Map pg. 13 Delete Elements in the Map pg. 14 Add/Edit text to the Elements pg. 15 Open Pools Pane and Select Pool Items pg. 16 Assigning Pool Items (e.g. Business Goals & Objectives) pg. 17 Create Own Pool Items pg. 18 Create User defined properties pg. 19 Insert Hyperlinks pg. 20 How to Export your Map as a PowerPoint/Word/HTML/Excel pg. 21 Expand Scenarios in scenario-oriented Industry Solution Maps pg. 22 Assign Scenario Group to Value Chain Elements pg. 23 Automatically create a Business Scenario Map from a Scenario pg. 24 Toggle between Views in a Business Scenario Map pg. 25 Adding and Connecting New Activities in Business Scenario Maps pg. 26 Assign Roles and Documents to Business Scenario Maps pg. 27 Assign Business Scenario Map to Solution Map pg. 28


Create a New Project

All your work runs under a project.To begin, create a New Project.

All your work runs under a project.To begin, create a New Project.


Create new Business Map

To create a new Business Map, right mouse click on your Project

Folder. Select New > (type of map).

To create a new Business Map, right mouse click on your Project

Folder. Select New > (type of map).


Create a new Map from an existing Reference Business Map

Under SAP Business Maps, select the Business Maps

you would like to use as template by selecting the check box.

The Business Map appears in your Project Folder.

Under SAP Business Maps, select the Business Maps

you would like to use as template by selecting the check box.

The Business Map appears in your Project Folder.


Activate One Click Editing

Reference Maps cannot be changed. Select Edit check box. Now you can

change the copy of the map.

Reference Maps cannot be changed. Select Edit check box. Now you can

change the copy of the map.


Modify Map using One Click Editing

Changes can be made using the graphic or the tree structure:

Right mouse click and select the appropriate menu option.

Quick and easy authoring using "One Click Editing": This feature

guides you through the authoring process by offering the elements which

you are able to create or change directly on the graphic. Simply click on

the graphic to develop your content.

Changes can be made using the graphic or the tree structure:

Right mouse click and select the appropriate menu option.

Quick and easy authoring using "One Click Editing": This feature

guides you through the authoring process by offering the elements which

you are able to create or change directly on the graphic. Simply click on

the graphic to develop your content.


Rename Elements of a Map

To rename elements in your Map, right mouse click

on the element in the graphicor in the tree structure.

Select Rename.

To rename elements in your Map, right mouse click

on the element in the graphicor in the tree structure.

Select Rename.


Copy Parts from Other Maps

Copy elements (single processes or whole sections) from other

Maps by selecting the element you want to copy and Drag&Drop

it into your Map.

Note: Always copy elements to the appropriate level

Copy elements (single processes or whole sections) from other

Maps by selecting the element you want to copy and Drag&Drop

it into your Map.

Note: Always copy elements to the appropriate level


Move Elements in a Map

Move elements up or down: right mouse click

on the element in the graphicor in the tree structure and use Drag&Drop

or Ctrl and the arrows on your keyboard.

Move elements up or down: right mouse click

on the element in the graphicor in the tree structure and use Drag&Drop

or Ctrl and the arrows on your keyboard.


Add New Elements to the Map

To create new elements in your Map, select the element where

the new element is to be created. Right mouse click, select New

and choose the element you want to add. Or add directly in the graphic.

To create new elements in your Map, select the element where

the new element is to be created. Right mouse click, select New

and choose the element you want to add. Or add directly in the graphic.


Delete Elements in the Map

To delete elements in your Map, right mouse-click

on the element. Select Delete.

To delete elements in your Map, right mouse-click

on the element. Select Delete.


Add/Edit Text to the Elements

To modify text, select the text field and make the required changes.

Right mouse-click in the text field for formatting options

To modify text, select the text field and make the required changes.

Right mouse-click in the text field for formatting options


Open Pools Pane and Select Pool Items

Select View > Pools Pane from the menu bar.

Select pool item (e.g. KPIs)

Select View > Pools Pane from the menu bar.

Select pool item (e.g. KPIs)

List of Pool Items:

Business Documents Business Objectives KPIs Processes Products Employee Roles Enterprise Services (Preview)


Assigning Pool Items (e.g. Business Goals & Objectives)

Open the pool and select the pool item.

Use Drag&Drop to addthe pool item to the title of the element

in graphic

Open the pool and select the pool item.

Use Drag&Drop to addthe pool item to the title of the element

in graphic


Create Own Pool Items

To create your own pool, right mouse-click on the Map/Project.

Select New > Pool > Product (item type). Then right mouse-click on new pool folder

to create pool item.

To create your own pool, right mouse-click on the Map/Project.

Select New > Pool > Product (item type). Then right mouse-click on new pool folder

to create pool item.


Create User Defined Properties (Attributes)

Select Edit > User defined Properties.Enter your user defined properties.

Close window and the newproperties appear as

fields for your elements (only in Details view).

Select Edit > User defined Properties.Enter your user defined properties.

Close window and the newproperties appear as

fields for your elements (only in Details view).


Insert Hyperlink

Right mouse-click New > Shortcut/Hyperlink

Enter URL in details screen

Right mouse-click New > Shortcut/Hyperlink

Enter URL in details screen


How to Export your Map as a PowerPoint/Word/HTML

Select the Business Map in your work space.Right mouse-click and

select Save as. Select formattype (ppt, html, doc, xls). Select Save to export

the Map into the selected format.

Select the Business Map in your work space.Right mouse-click and

select Save as. Select formattype (ppt, html, doc, xls). Select Save to export

the Map into the selected format.


Expand Scenarios in Industry Solution Map

To expand all at once, selectView > select

Expand Scenario Groups

To expand all at once, selectView > select

Expand Scenario Groups

To expand one BusinessScenario Group:

click on grey scenariogroup bar to open one by one

To expand one BusinessScenario Group:

click on grey scenariogroup bar to open one by one


Assign Scenario Group to Value Chain Elements

Select Scenario Group and select Details button.Select or deselect link (assignment) to value

chain elements.

Or Drag&Drop Scenario Group element to value chain element in the graphic. Also Drag&Drop to subsequent value chain elements if appropriate.

Select Scenario Group and select Details button.Select or deselect link (assignment) to value

chain elements.

Or Drag&Drop Scenario Group element to value chain element in the graphic. Also Drag&Drop to subsequent value chain elements if appropriate.


Automatically Create a Business Scenario Map from a Scenario

Click on Business Scenario in the blue window:

The new Business Scenario Map will automatically

be generated including the processes and texts of this scenario. This is

provided as a basis for further changes to the Business

Scenario Map

Click on Business Scenario in the blue window:

The new Business Scenario Map will automatically

be generated including the processes and texts of this scenario. This is

provided as a basis for further changes to the Business

Scenario Map


Toggle between Views in a Business Scenario Map

Toggle between the Business View and Interaction View by

selecting View > Business View or Interaction View

Toggle between the Business View and Interaction View by

selecting View > Business View or Interaction View


Adding and Connecting New Activities in Business Scenario Maps (in Interaction View)

Connect activity: Right mouse click > Set New Link Target, select activity to be linked to

> Set New Link Target.Click Layout to refresh page

Connect activity: Right mouse click > Set New Link Target, select activity to be linked to

> Set New Link Target.Click Layout to refresh page

Adding new Business Partner or Activities: right mouse click in tree structure (or graphic in the appropriate business partner

column) to add activity

Adding new Business Partner or Activities: right mouse click in tree structure (or graphic in the appropriate business partner

column) to add activity


Assign Roles and Documents to Business Scenario Maps

Open the pool and select an employee role/document.

Use Drag&Drop to add role to activity and document to

connection between two activities. Roles/documents appear as mouse-over

Open the pool and select an employee role/document.

Use Drag&Drop to add role to activity and document to

connection between two activities. Roles/documents appear as mouse-over


Assign Business Scenario Map to Solution Map

Drag&Drop Business Scenario Mapto appropriate level of Solution Map.

Select > Associate.

Business Scenario Map can be linked to scenario level in

scenario-oriented Industry Solution Map orMain Process Level in SAP Application

Map

Drag&Drop Business Scenario Mapto appropriate level of Solution Map.

Select > Associate.

Business Scenario Map can be linked to scenario level in

scenario-oriented Industry Solution Map orMain Process Level in SAP Application

Map


Where Can I Get More Information?

SAP.comwww.sap.com/businessmapswww.sap.com/solutions/businessmaps/composer

SAP Service Marketplaceservice.sap.com/businessmapsservice.sap.com/s-composer


SAP Solution Map: What are the different elements?

Enterprise Management

Manufacturing (Make to Order, Make to Stock)

Supplier Collaboration (Procurement)

Service Parts

Service PartsDemand Planning &

ForecastingSupply Network

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Strategic Enterprise Management Business Analytics

Business Intelligence & Decision Support Accounting

Employee Relationship Management & Workforce

Analytics

Supply Planning Manufacturing Execution Supply to LineInventory

Management Quality Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Operational Procurement

Inbound Logistics Billing

Vendor Performance

Event Management

Demand Planning & Forecasting

Supply Network Planning Sales & Delivery Manufacturing Procurement

Lifecycle Logistics

Forecasting (S4, S3)Demand Planning(S4, S3)Campaigns & Promotions (S4, S3)

Supply Network Planning and Distribution Requirements Planning (S4, S3)

Business Support Employee Life-Cycle & Transaction Management ProcurementFinancial Supply Chain

Management Fixed Asset Management

Process Categories

Main Processes

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Vendors Customer Strategy Planning Merchandising Purchasing Logistics Sales Customer Relationship Management Category Management

Market Research & Business Dev.Merchandise & Assortment Planning

Master Data Management Price & Revenue Management

Promotion Management

Supply Chain Planning Vendor Relationship Management

Forecast & Replenishment

Supply Chain Execution Buying

Inventory Management Warehousing Transportation

Channel Operations Store Management

Multi-Channel Retailing Fresh Item Management

Enterprise Management & Support Analytics Financials

Human Capital Management Corporate Services

Generic Industry Value Chain

Business Scenario Group / Business Lever

Business Scenario

Industry-Specific Business Scenarios

Management and Supporting Functions

Suppliers & Partners

Customers & Channels

Engineering Procurement Manufacturing Sales & Distribution Customer Service

Time-to-MarketNew Product Development and Introduction

Life-cycle Data Management

Supplier CollaborationStrategic Sourcing

Operational Procurement and Inbound Logistics

Build-to-OrderSupply-to-line Manufacturing

Enterprise Asset Management

Sales & MarketingBrand and Customer Management

Vehicle Lifecycle Management Vehicle Planning & Forecasting

Order-to-Delivery

Customer ServiceWarranty Management

Interaction Center Service Parts Planning Service Parts Execution

Enterprise Management & Support Analytics Financials

Human Capital Management Corporate Services

Industry-Specific Business Scenarios Management and Supporting

Functions

Business Scenario

Business Scenario Group / Business Level

Generic Industry Value Chain


SAP Scenario-Oriented Industry Solution Map: What are the different elements?

Level 2 / Details

Details: DescriptionKPIsBusiness Goals & ObjectivesBusiness Scenario MapsHyperlinks

Business ProcessesConfiguration Variant(relevant for implementation)


Level 1: Business View

SAP Business Scenario Map: What are the different elements?

Cost advantage via online sales

Reduced days supply inventory

Customer Self-Information

Interactive configuration

OEM DealerImporter

ProductionProduction

ReservationPlanning

Goods ReceiptProcessing

Search Requestvia Internet

ShipmentTracking

Transport Control

Vehicle Locating and

Allocation

Order Processing

Order TrackingOrder Tracking

ValuePotential

ValuePotential

$ 800 per vehicle**From 75 to35 days**

5.1%***

27.2%***

Up to 50%

$ 250 per vehicle**

Up to14%**

Business Benefits

Business Benefits

Reduced delivery times

Cost advantage via online sales

Reduction in Supply Chain Costs

Reduced inventories

Collect information about customer requirements and preferences

Improved market intelligence

Faster reaction to market trends

Increased customer satisfaction

OEM DealerImporter

ReservationPlanning

Order Processing

Vehicle Specification/Search Request

via Internet

Vehicle Locating and

Allocation

Order TrackingProduction

Goods ReceiptProcessing

ShipmentTracking

Transport Control

Activity

Business Benefits/Value Potentials

Level 2: Interaction View

Mouse-Over Details: Description Roles Business Document

Business Participant


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