Quick Guide to Implementing the SAP Extended Financial Planning rapiddeployment

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1 SAP NetWeaver SAP Business Planning and Consolidation SAP EPM add-in for Microsoft Excel Web Services Enhancements 3.0 for Microsoft.NET April 2014 English Only Quick Guide to Implementing the SAP Extended Financial Planning rapiddeployment solution SAP AG Dietmar-Hopp-Allee Walldorf Germany

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4 Contents Quick Guide to Implementing the SAP Extended Financial Planning rapid-deployment solution Purpose Solution Overview Input Forms for Scope Items Localization and Language Support System Setup & Preparation Software Requirements Release and Support Package Level SAP Frontend Components Release and Support Package Level SAP Notes and Messages Manual Implementation Security Aspects Security Aspects System Administrators SAP Business Planning and Consolidation application security considerations Security considerations for the SAP NetWeaver platform SAP Extended Financial Planning rapid-deployment solution security considerations Installation Initial Check of System Readiness Installation Checklist Appendix Further Information Step-by-Step Guide SAP AG Page 4 of 17

5 Quick Guide to Implementing the SAP Extended Financial Planning rapid-deployment solution 1 Purpose This quick guide provides step by step information you need to implement the complete solution package. Before proceeding with this document you must have completed the following activities: Defined the scope relevant for your project Finalized technical prerequisites Staffed and made available the required resources This document does not provide a general overview and explanation of SAP Best Practices. For more information about the Best Practices concepts, see the related documentation on and follow the links to the Learning Maps. This document is intended for the following project roles, which already have a sound knowledge of SAP Best Practices, including tools and documentation. System administrators and basis consultants: System setup and preparation including troubleshooting Activation/implementation consultants (basis or application consultants): Activation/implementation of business content and processes Business consultants: Evaluate business content/processes including troubleshooting, FAQ and further information for extended usage of the package If you are not familiar with the SAP Best Practices tools, first refer to the document SAP Best Practices Tools in the step-by-step guide, Deploy: Activate Solution, accelerator Automated Activation. SAP AG Page 5 of 17

6 2 Solution Overview The SAP Extended Financial Planning rapid-deployment solution leverages the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation platform, solution allows your organization to cover its key planning processes by integrating the three solutions into one environment. This solution is based on SAP SAP Business Planning and Consolidation 10, version for SAP NetWeaver Provides an accelerated deployment of the required configuration settings Includes the following scope items: General Ledger (G/L) Financial Planning: model your financial planning by leveraging the SAP General Ledger structure and provide template for Profit Center, Cost Center and Balance Sheet planning For more information about this scope item, see the General Ledger (G/L) Financial Planning with SAP Business Planning and Consolidation, version for SAP NetWeaver (A93) business process documentation. Strategic Financial Planning: long range planning and multiple scenarios capabilities (M&A, new product launch, competitor analysis). SFP provides a set of interconnected Financial Statements that are dynamically updated as you do your simulations. For more information about this scope item, see the Strategic Financial Planning with SAP Business Planning and Consolidation, version for SAP NetWeaver (EA1) business process documentation. Capital Expenditure Planning: provide a set of templates and integration methods to plan capital expenditures by Cost Center for a specific project or a discretionary expense. The main Key Performance Indicators such as Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return are calculated instantly. For more information about this scope item, see the Capital Expenditure Planning with SAP Business Planning and Consolidation, version for SAP NetWeaver (EG1) business process documentation. For an overview of the SAP Extended Financial Planning rapid-deployment solution, refer to the Solution Details Presentation in the step-by-step guide (phase Start: Prepare Project). 2.1 Input Forms for Scope Items The solution provides baseline planning input forms for each of the scope items. SAP recommends working on input forms or using reports individually. Only when necessary should multiple inputs forms and reports be opened simultaneously. For all input forms, SAP strongly advises using the Refresh Workbook, Save Workbook Data, and Save and Refresh Workbook Data options. Do not use the default options on the EPM menu that are Refresh or Save Data. Errors results when using the default options. For more information about input forms, see the business process documentation for each of the scope items. 2.2 Localization and Language Support The initial release of this solution is available only in the English language. All documentation, messages, and text are available only in English. The solution does not natively support other languages. SAP AG Page 6 of 17

7 3 System Setup & Preparation Before installing and activating an SAP Best Practices package (SAP BP package), the target SAP Application Server (AS) must be installed together with the Support Package Stack (SPS) specified in this section. Additionally, the SAP Notes named in the SAP Notes and Messages section in this guide must be implemented. 3.1 Prerequisites SAP Extended Financial Planning rapid-deployment solution requires the installation and configuration of SAP software components before you implement this rapid-deployment solution. For more information about software requirements and the system landscape, see the Software Requirements documentation for this solution. 3.2 Software Requirements This rapid deployment solution is based mainly on a set of software components from SAP. Required Software: SAP Business Planning and Consolidation, version for SAP NetWeaver SAP NetWeaver - Business Warehouse SAP EPM add-in V10 for Microsoft Office Web Services Enhancements (WSE) 3.0 for Microsoft.NET (required for EPM add-in for Excel) Optional Software: SAP HANA Database Edition for SAP BW - Database option to leverage SAP HANA for optimal performance. SAP HANA is not the required database. 3.3 Release and Support Package Level The deliverables of SAP rapid-deployment solutions are developed and tested in a system landscape with specific release and support package (SPS) level. If the SPS level in your system is different, there may be errors during the installation and deployment. Make sure that your system meets the minimum SPS level requirements. In case your system has an exceptional SPS level compared to the requirements, only LIMITED SUPPORT can be provided. Usually, required software components and SPS levels are downloaded using the Maintenance Optimizer in SAP Solution Manager. Alternatively, you can download the software manually from the SAP Software Download Center (SWDC) on SAP Service Marketplace: For installing software, go to Installations and Upgrades SAP Components For support packages, go to Support Packages and Patches A-Z Index SAP AG Page 7 of 17

8 Components that need to be installed for the above: SAP Business Warehouse (SAP_BW) (or latest) Business Intelligence Content (BI_CONT) (or latest) SAP NetWeaver BP-BW Add-on for BW (BP_BW) CPM for BPC (CPMBPC) ** Add-on installation (POASBC) BPC Accelerator for HANA (HANABPC) ** 731V4 (or latest) (SP11) 100_ (or latest) (or latest) ** represent the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation application components 3.4 SAP Frontend Components The following SAP frontend components must be installed: SAP EPM add-in for Microsoft Excel Version 10.0 Service Pack 16 or above Client component Platform for SAP Business Planning and Consolidation application (design and runtime) Ensure that you have installed the latest and appropriate SAP frontend components. To download SAP frontend components, go to the SAP Software Download Center (SWDC) on SAP Service Marketplace: Software Downloads Analytic Solutions Browse the Analytics Solutions Portfolio Support Packages and Patches SAP Financial Consolidation SBOP FINANCIAL CONS Comprised Software Component Versions SBOP EPM EXCEL Client 10.0 Win Release and Support Package Level The deliverables of SAP Best Practices packages were developed and tested in a system landscape with specific release and support package (SPS) level. If the SPS level in your system is different, there may be errors during the activation. You may be able to perform the activation activities manually using the configuration guides, but errors may still occur. Make sure that your system meets the minimum SPS level requirements. In case your system has an exceptional SPS level compared to the SAP Best Practices requirements, only limited support can be provided. If you need a higher SPS level in your system, for example, because of additional functionality, first import and activate the SAP Best Practices package on the SPS levels as mentioned below, then update your system to the target SPS level. The support package levels relevant for the solution package are listed together with the required components in the Required Product Versions and Software Components section. SAP AG Page 8 of 17

9 Receiving the Software at the Correct SP Level For delivery of the software, an installation number and a corresponding license agreement are required. An S-USER is required to order software in the Software Catalog or download from the SAP Software Download Center (SWDC) on SAP Service Marketplace (SMP). You can only order unrestricted SAP software. Contact the SAP contract department to ask for a physical shipment or create a customer message on component XX-SER-GEN-CONTR. For downloading SPSs, use the Maintenance Optimizer in your SAP Solution Manager system. You can also select relevant SPSs manually one-by-one via the SWDC on SAP Service Marketplace: Support Packages and Patches A-Z Index Only the current Service Release (SR) is delivered to SAP customers/partners via the SWDC on SMP and standard delivery (for example, the Software Catalog). If you encounter the situation that the required SPS for correct SAP BP packages activation is based on a SPS level LOWER than the current Service Release, the request for the necessary SPS is handled by a customer message. For details, see SAP Note Standard Ordering Procedures for SAP Software 3.6 SAP Notes and Messages If issues become apparent after shipment of this SAP Best Practices package (and hence of this document), an SAP Note exists to document how to solve the issues. Before you start the activation of the related SAP Best Practices scope, check the latest version of the SAP Note for the solution package to obtain updates and corrections for problems that have not become apparent until after shipment. SAP Note # Description Component Remark Link to Note SAP Extended Financial Planning rapid-deployment solution SV-RDS-BPC Always check the SAP Note of the SAP Best Practices package for updates on the implementation 3.7 Manual Implementation The pre-configuration of the solution is implemented manually by following the configuration guides according to the sequence of the Prerequisites Matrix. The Prerequisites Matrix gives an overview of the configuration building blocks and related configuration guides, required for each business process and the correct sequence for implementing the building blocks. The Prerequisites Matrix can be found via the Content Library Prerequisites Matrix. Prerequisites We recommend using SAP Solution Manager to control the manual implementation as well as to document your implementation of the solution package. Before you can start activating the business processes manually, the following activities must be completed: The system landscape has been set up according to section Required Product Versions and Software Components in this guide. SAP AG Page 9 of 17

10 The general system settings have been made. For more information, see section General Client Settings in this guide. An activation user has been created and set up for activation. For more information, see section Creating a User for Activation of SAP Best Practices Content in this guide. SAP AG Page 10 of 17

11 4 Security Aspects 4.1 Security Aspects System Administrators This rapid-deployment solution relies on the existing methodology for security and authentication of the underlying SAP Business Planning and Consolidation application. Integration of the security options in the required components to conform this solution to the end-to-end strategy is part of an overall security methodology for the organization. This section proves generic security aspects for the underlying software products. For more information, refer to the security guides for each software product on the SAP Help Portal. 4.2 SAP Business Planning and Consolidation application security considerations There are various methods and techniques available to secure information available with the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation application. The techniques range from the database storage itself, authorization, and data transmission to external consumers of the application information. Each individual installation should have a security strategy in place to adhere to requirements and guarantee privacy and stable information provided to the business user. For outlines of these techniques, see the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation version for SAP NetWeaver Security Guide. The product Security Guide provides an overview of the security-relevant information that applies to the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation version for the applicable software platforms including the solution content. 4.3 Security considerations for the SAP NetWeaver platform The SAP Business Planning and Consolidation version for SAP NetWeaver security guide includes sections that address: User Administration and Authentication Provides an overview of user administration and authentication aspects, including both user management and integration into a single sign-on environment. Implementation considerations for user management include user role assignment, privileges, and restrictions. The application uses the same user management and authentication mechanisms provided with the SAP NetWeaver platform, in particular the SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP. Therefore, the security recommendations and guidelines for user administration and authentication as described in the SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP Security Guide also apply. Password policies are included in the security methodology. The SAP NetWeaver platform supports many options for defining and controlling password policies and they are reviewed for adherence to the required password policies for your organization. Authorizations The application uses the classic authorization concept provided by SAP NetWeaver. Therefore, the recommendations and guidelines for authorizations as described in the SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP Security Guide also apply to the application. The SAP NetWeaver authorization concept is based on assigning authorizations to users based on roles. SAP AG Page 11 of 17

12 Network and Communication Security SAP NetWeaver supports communication channel security. The communication channel used by the application adapter for Front-end client using a Web browser to the application server uses the protocol HTTP, HTTPS, SSL (REST communication is used). HTTP connections are protected using the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol. For more information about transport layer security, see the SAP NetWeaver Security Guide. Data Storage Security Review the SAP HANA Security Guide for data encryption capability as well as considering underlying operating system data encryption to see how it may be integrated into the security requirements specification. 4.4 SAP Extended Financial Planning rapid-deployment solution security considerations Roles Definition The SAP Extended Financial Planning rapid-deployment solution is delivered with three generic roles that define access to SAP Business Planning and Consolidation. These roles are: SAP Business Planning and Consolidation Administrator SAP Business Planning and Consolidation Planner SAP Business Planning and Consolidation Analyst More detail is provided on assignment of specific tasks for each of these roles in the SAP Extended Financial Planning rapid-deployment solution business process documentation, building block references A93, EA1 and EG1. Secure Dimensions In the CAPEX Model the following dimensions are secure as delivered in the solution: o COMPANY_CODE o COST_CENTER o C_AUDIT_TRAIL o VERSION In the PLANNING model the following dimensions are secure, as delivered in the solution: o AUDIT_TRAIL o COMPANY_CODE o COST_CENTER o PROFIT_CENTER o VERSION In the SFP model the following dimensions are secure, as delivered in the solution: o AUDIT_TRAIL o BUS_UNIT o VERSION o SCENARIO In the S_OWNERSHIP model the following dimension are secure, as delivered in the solution: o BUS_UNIT SAP AG Page 12 of 17

13 o SCOPE In the RATES model the following dimension is secure, as delivered in the solution: o TIME o VERSION In the S_RATES model the following dimension is secure, as delivered in the solution: o VERSION Each secure dimension is required to be referenced in a Data Access Profile in order for a user to have Read or Read/Write access to that dimension. More detail is provided on secured dimensions in the SAP Extended Financial Planning rapiddeployment solution business process documentation, building block references A93, EA1 and EG1. Data Access Profile Notes: To support planning, the user may need to set up Data Access Profiles with the following considerations: Users have write access to the NONE members of each secure dimension. For example, COST_CENTER is a secure dimension but users have to be able to write to member CC_NONE. Users have appropriate write access to the correct COST_CENTER, PROFIT_CENTER and COMPANY_CODE combinations since these three dimensions are typically linked in defining valid data entry records. For example, if Cost Center CC_CU00CU01HR01is linked to Profit Center PC_CU00CU00021 and Company Code CO_CU01, a user requires write access to all three members to enter a valid data record. 5 Installation The following section provides a high-level overview of the activities to be done by the system administrator or consultant installing the solution on a system. For more information, see the individual configuration guides for this solution. 5.1 Initial Check of System Readiness It is necessary that you check if your system administrator has applied the correct SPS level. In addition, ensure that the system administrator completes all activities as described in the section System Setup & Preparation System Administrator. Continue with the following steps only if the prerequisites are met. SAP AG Page 13 of 17

14 5.2 Installation Checklist The following checklist itemizes the steps to install the primary SAP Extended Financial Planning rapid-deployment solution. For detailed instructions on the installation of this solution refer to the Building Block Configuration Guides that are attached to the Content Library in the Step by Step Guide. Not all steps apply if only individual scope items are deployed. For more information, see the Installation Checklist by Scope and the Prerequisite Matrix that is attached to the Content Library. Installation by Scope The provided scope items for SAP Extended Financial Planning have differences in what configurations are deployed. As scope items can be deployed separately, the following table provides a breakdown of the installation checklist by scope: Scope Implementation Steps Comments Strategic Financial Planning (EA1) General Ledger (G/L) Financial Planning (A93) Capital Expenditure Financial Planning (EG1) Steps 1 through 6 Steps 1 through 11 Steps 1 through 8 and steps 12 through 20 No SAP NetWeaver BW or SAP ERP settings required Configuration inclusive for this scope item When implementing Capital Expenditure Planning only, skip G/L configuration steps Checklist: 1. Restoring the SAP Extended Financial Planning rapid-deployment solution 2. Enable SAP HANA (SAP NetWeaver BW on SAP HANA only) 3. Copy and connect to the new Environment 4. Delete Master Data from the Copy and perform Data Manager changes 5. Change the defaults for Currency and Time 6. Load Master data and Transactional data For more information about steps 1 through 6, see the Extended Financial Planning with SAP Business Planning and Consolidation for SAP NetWeaver (EG4) configuration guide. 7. Configure the basic SAP NetWeaver BW connectivity settings For more information about step 7, see the SAP NetWeaver BW Basic Connectivity Settings (BW1) configuration guide. 8. Configure SAP NetWeaver BW connectivity for SAP ERP For more information about step 8, see the SAP NetWeaver BW: Connectivity for the SAP ERP System (BW2) configuration guide. 9. G/L Financial Planning: Configure Master Data InfoObjects 10. G/L Financial Planning: Activate SAP NetWeaver BP-BW Add-on Content 11. G/L Financial Planning: Optimize Cubes for SAP HANA (SAP NetWeaver BW on SAP HANA only) SAP AG Page 14 of 17

15 12. G/L Financial Planning: Load transactional data For more information about steps 9 through 12, see the G/L Financial Planning settings for integration with SAP ERP (A95) configuration guide. 13. Capital Expenditure Planning: Configure Master Data InfoObjects 14. Capital Expenditure Planning: Activate SAP NetWeaver BP-BW Add-on Objects - Info Providers 15. Capital Expenditure Planning: Optimize Cubes for SAP HANA (SAP NetWeaver BW on SAP HANA only) 16. Capital Expenditure Planning: Create Transformation for InfoCubes 17. Capital Expenditure Planning: Create Data Transfer Processes 18. Capital Expenditure Planning: Load transactional data For more information about steps 13 through 18, see the configuration guide Capital Expenditure Planning settings for integration with SAP ERP Project System (PS) (EG2) configuration guide. Step Descriptions: Step 1: Restoring the SAP Extended Financial Planning rapiddeployment solution The application set provided with this solution is restored on the SAP NetWeaver platform using a standard software backup/restore feature. Step 2: Enable SAP HANA The SAP Extended Financial Planning rapid-deployment solution can be enabled for use with SAP HANA. Step 3: Copy and Connect to the new Environment Copy the PLANNING_SHELL environment and verify the connection to the new environment Step 4: Delete Master Data from the Copy and perform Data Manager Changes The environment that was copied contains no transaction data. It does contain master data from PLANNING_SHELL. Some of that master data is deleted and some is retained, as described in this section. After deletion of the master data, the application is ready to have client-specific master data loaded. The conversion files, transformation files and package links require changes. Step 5: Change the defaults for Currency and Time If required, change the reporting currency default from USD (U.S. Dollars) and change the Planning Horizons time dimension. Step 6: Load Master Data and Transactional data Master Data, including Attributes, Texts, and Hierarchies, is loaded from standard SAP ERP G/L business content. Transaction data is imported from the SAP NetWeaver BW SAP Business Planning and Consolidation staging cube. Imported data is filtered through Transformation and Conversion files. Step 7: Configure the basic SAP NetWeaver BW connectivity settings You assign the SAP NetWeaver BW menu to your user to allow you to follow the menu paths as described in the documentation. Define Client Administration to customize settings. Define a Logical System and assign the system to a Client. Create users for Remote Function Call (RFC), defining your RFC user as the default. Configure users in SAP NetWeaver BW to assign roles and menus. Activate Business Content. Ensure the correct SAP NetWeaver BW client is set in SAP AG Page 15 of 17

16 the system. Configure Business Content for SAP NetWeaver BW on SAP HANA to provide optimized data model. Step 8: Configure SAP NetWeaver BW connectivity for SAP ERP After setting the basic connectivity for SAP NetWeaver BW, you configure connectivity for SAP ERP following some of the same steps. Define Client Administration for SAP ERP. Define a Logical System and assign the system to a Client. Create an RFC user and designate as default user. Connect the SAP NetWeaver BW Logical System with the Source System and transfer the component hierarchy from SAP ERP Step 9: Update Master Data InfoObjects - G/L Financial Planning Master data (attributes, texts, and hierarchies) are loaded for all InfoObjects provided by the business content. Step 10: Activate BI Content - G/L Financial Planning This step includes checking the namespaces before activating business content, assigning source system for activation, activating BP-BW add-on objects - Info Provider, optimizing DSO / Cube for In-Memory Database (SAP NetWeaver BW on SAP HANA only), creating transformation and creating a data transfer process. Step 11: Optimize Cubes for SAP HANA (SAP NetWeaver BW on SAP HANA only) G/L Financial Planning In order that the InfoCubes included in this solution can take advantage of the performance improvements of running SAP Business Warehouse on an SAP HANA database, the Info Cubes must be optimized to run on an in-memory database. Step 12: Load transactional data - G/L Financial Planning The purpose of this task is to modify filters for the data transfer processes and load transactional data into the InfoCube Step 13: Configure Master Data InfoObjects Capital Expenditure Planning Master data (attributes, texts, and hierarchies) is loaded for all InfoObjects provided by the business content. Step 14: Activate BP-BW Add-on Objects and Info Providers Capital Expenditure Planning In this activity, you activate the Info Providers delivered as BP-BW Add-on Objects. If the InfoCube 0PS_C041 is not active in your SAP BW system you should activate it, as well as the Info Providers delivered as BP-BW Add-ons. This facilitates the creation of the BW Transformations for the Info Providers provided with the Add-on. Step 15: Optimize Cubes for SAP HANA (SAP NetWeaver BW on SAP HANA only) Capital Expenditure Planning In order that the InfoCubes included in this solution can take advantage of the performance improvements of running SAP Business Warehouse on an SAP HANA database, the Info Cubes must be optimized to run on an in-memory database. Step 16: Create Transformation for InfoCubes You create transformations for 2 InfoCubes InfoCube /PKG/CP_C01 is based on InfoCube 0PS_C041 that is provided with the Business Content. It is used to create two InfoCubes, one for actuals and one for budget and commitments. This InfoCube is for actuals. InfoCube /PKG/CP_03 is based on InfoCube 0PS_C041 that is provided with the Business Content. It is used to store budget and commitments. Step 17: Create Data Transfer Processes SAP AG Page 16 of 17

17 The purpose of this task is to create data transfer processes from the standard InfoSources to InfoCube /PKG/CP_C01 and InfoCube /PKG/CP_C03. These Data Transfer Processes are used for data loading. The DataSources provided use the full update method. Step 18: Load transactional data The purpose of this task is to modify filters for the data transfer processes from InfoCube /PKG/CP_C01 to InfoCube /PKG/CP_C02 and from InfoCube /PKG/CP_C03 to InfoCube /PKG/CP_C04 and to load the transactional data into the staging cubes, InfoCubes /PKG/CP_C02 and /PKG/CP_C04, for use with Business Planning and Consolidation Data Manager. 6 Appendix The following table lists the configuration guides for this solution. Building Block Number A95 BW1 BW2 EG2 Configuration Guide Name G/L Financial Planning SAP NW BW settings for integration with SAP ERP BW Basic Connectivity BW Connectivity for SAP ERP CAPEX settings for integration with SAP ERP - Project System EG4 Content Deployment for Planning with SAP Business Planning and Consolidation, version for SAP NetWeaver 7 Further Information Step-by-Step Guide A Step-by-Step Guide is available for this package. Step-by-Step Guides are built specially for every rapid-deployment solution. This interactive guide follows the overall process, in chronological order, of all the steps to be executed during the project to plan, install, configure, and run. The guide is based on rapid-deployment methodology: Start, Deploy, Run, which is to be used as an implementation roadmap. Documentation assets, project accelerators, and reference materials, are linked to the Step-by-Step Guide. The Step-by-Step Guide is available on the SAP Software Download Center at service.sap.com/swdc under Installation and Upgrades Browse our download catalog SAP Rapid Deployment solutions. The Step-by-Step Guide is available on the solution page at: SAP AG Page 17 of 17