Finanzas centrales y SAP S/4HANA
¿Está iniciando su transición a SAP S/4HANA? Si su primer paso es implementar Central Finance, ¡obtenga las respuestas que necesita a sus preguntas! ¿Cómo encaja Central Finance en su entorno de TI? ¿Cómo afectará a sus procesos financieros, informes y datos maestros? Evalúe el proceso para implementarlo y explore las posibilidades financieras y de TI que surgen al hacerlo. Con instrucciones paso a paso para la implementación y consejos para la gestión de proyectos, ¡esta es su ventanilla única para todo lo relacionado con Central Finance!
- Descubra cómo Central Finance con SAP S/4HANA mejora los procesos financieros y la presentación de informes.
- Configure Central Finance en su entorno de TI paso a paso.
- Aplicar las mejores prácticas para la implementación y las operaciones.
- Actualizado para SAP S/4HANA 1909
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- Caso de negocio:
¿Listo para empezar? ¡Desarrolle su caso de negocio para Central Finance! Identifique a las partes interesadas clave, evalúe su panorama y los posibles retos, determine los factores clave que aportan valor a su empresa y evalúe el costo y el retorno de la inversión. ¡Comience hoy mismo su andadura con Central Finance!
- Funcionalidad:
¡Descubra el «qué» y el «cómo» de Central Finance! Compare Central Finance con sus procesos principales: planificación y presentación de informes, operaciones y cierre financiero. A continuación, explore las capacidades de registro, replicación, mapeo y conciliación de datos que permiten el procesamiento financiero centralizado en SAP S/4HANA.
- Implementación:
Desde la configuración del sistema hasta la carga inicial de datos, siga las instrucciones paso a paso para implementar Central Finance en su entorno de TI. Aplique las mejores prácticas extraídas de proyectos recientes de Central Finance para garantizar el éxito del suyo.
Aspectos Destacados:
- Arquitectura
- Procesos financieros
- Implementación
- Informes de entidades y grupos
- Implementación y operaciones
- Gestión de datos maestros
- Planificación de proyectos
- Fusiones e integraciones
- Transformación de la plataforma y las finanzas
- Desarrollo de casos de negocio
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Central Finance and SAP S/4HANA
Are you starting your SAP S/4HANA journey? If deploying Central Finance is your first step, get the answers you need to the questions you have! How does Central Finance fit in to your IT landscape? How will it impact your finance processes, reporting, and master data? Evaluate the process to deploy it—and explore the finance and IT possibilities that arise when you do. With step-by-step instructions for implementation and tips for project management, this is your one-stop shop for everything Central Finance!
- See how Central Finance with SAP S/4HANA improves financial processes and reporting
- Set up Central Finance in your IT environment step by step
- Apply best practices for implementation and operations
- Up to date for SAP S/4HANA 1909
You'll learn about:
- Business Case:
Ready to get started? Develop your business case for Central Finance! Identify key stakeholders, evaluate your landscape and potential challenges, determine key value drivers for your company, and assess the cost and ROI. Begin your Central Finance journey today!
- Functionality:
Explore the “what” and the “how” of Central Finance! Map Central Finance against your core processes: planning and reporting, operations, and financial close. Then explore the data logging, replication, mapping, and reconciliation capabilities that enable centralized finance processing in SAP S/4HANA.
- Implementation:
From system setup through the initial data load, follow step-by-step instructions to implement Central Finance in your IT landscape. Apply best practices gleaned from recent Central Finance projects to ensure yours is successful.
Key Highlights:
- Architecture
- Finance processes
- Deployment
- Entity and group reporting
- Implementation and operations
- Master data management
- Project planning
- Mergers and integrations
- Platform and finance transformation
- Business case development
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- Preface
- Target Audience
- Objective
- Structure of this Book
- Acknowledgments
- Part I Getting Started with Central Finance
- 1 The Basics: What Is Central Finance?
- 1.1 A Centralized Finance System
- 1.1.1 Evolution of Central Finance
- 1.1.2 Central Process Execution Model
- 1.2 Central Finance with SAP S/4HANA
- 1.2.1 Standard SAP (Non-Custom) Solution
- 1.2.2 Technical Foundation
- 1.2.3 Deployment Option
- 1.2.4 System Consolidation Path
- 1.3 Central Finance Components
- 1.3.1 Source System
- 1.3.2 Data Replication
- 1.3.3 Central System
- 1.3.4 Cloud Integration
- 1.4 Central Finance Outcomes
- 1.5 Central Finance Boundaries and Restrictions
- 1.6 Common Central Finance Misconceptions
- 1.7 Summary
- 2 The Mechanics: How Does Central Finance Work?
- 2.1 Functional Foundation
- 2.1.1 Planning, Reporting, and Compliance
- 2.1.2 Finance Operations and Shared Services
- 2.1.3 Central Close
- 2.2 Central Finance Capabilities
- 2.2.1 Data Logging
- 2.2.2 Data Replication
- 2.2.3 Business Mapping
- 2.2.4 Data Digitization and Inbound Posting
- 2.2.5 Error Handling
- 2.2.6 Drilldown/Audit Trail
- 2.2.7 Data Reconciliation
- 2.3 Summary
- 3 The Motivation: Why Central Finance and Why Now?
- 3.1 Central Finance as a Silver Bullet
- 3.2 Innovation Acceleration
- 3.2.1 Pressure to Innovate
- 3.2.2 Earlier Innovation
- 3.2.3 Faster Cycles, Faster Adoption
- 3.3 Process Transformation
- 3.4 Business Model Evolution
- 3.4.1 Enterprise Optimization
- 3.4.2 Business Model Changes
- 3.4.3 Mergers and Acquisitions
- 3.4.4 Divestitures
- 3.5 Technology Transformation
- 3.5.1 Rationalization
- 3.5.2 Consolidation
- 3.5.3 Cloud Transition
- 3.6 SAP S/4HANA Adoption
- 3.6.1 Continued Evolution
- 3.6.2 Side Car Adoption
- 3.7 Summary
- 4 Reporting: What Can I Learn About My Data?
- 4.1 Advanced Reporting
- 4.1.1 Line Item Access
- 4.1.2 Universal Reporting
- 4.1.3 Multidimensional Reporting
- 4.1.4 Microsoft Excel Analysis
- 4.1.5 Root-Cause Analysis and Storytelling
- 4.1.6 Embedded Reporting
- 4.1.7 Real-Time KPIs
- 4.1.8 Predictive Reporting
- 4.1.9 Problem-Solving Solutions
- 4.2 Extended Dimensional Reporting
- 4.2.1 Microsegment Profitability
- 4.2.2 Cross-Organizational Functional Reporting
- 4.2.3 Business Continuity Reporting
- 4.2.4 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning-Based Analysis
- 4.3 Entity Reporting
- 4.3.1 Local Processes
- 4.3.2 System of Record
- 4.3.3 Company Code Alignments
- 4.3.4 Tax Optimization
- 4.4 Group Reporting
- 4.4.1 Multientity Reporting
- 4.4.2 Harmonized/Standardized
- 4.4.3 Benchmarking
- 4.4.4 Consolidated Reporting
- 4.4.5 Continuous Close at the Group Level
- 4.5 Summary
- 5 Finance Processes: What Can Central Finance Improve?
- 5.1 Digital Debt
- 5.2 Planning, Reporting, and Compliance
- 5.2.1 Reporting
- 5.2.2 Financial Planning
- 5.2.3 Controlling
- 5.2.4 Prediction and Simulations
- 5.2.5 Tax Reporting and Compliance
- 5.3 Finance Operations and Shared Services
- 5.3.1 Credit, Collections, and Disputes
- 5.3.2 Central Payments
- 5.3.3 Intercompany Movements
- 5.3.4 Bank Account Management
- 5.3.5 Cash Operations and Liquidity Management
- 5.3.6 Treasury
- 5.4 Central Closing
- 5.4.1 Business Model
- 5.4.2 Daily Activities
- 5.4.3 Entity Close
- 5.4.4 Group Close
- 5.4.5 Disclosure
- 5.4.6 Workflow
- 5.4.7 Financial Closing Cockpit
- 5.4.8 Contract Lifecycle Management (IFRS 16)
- 5.4.9 Revenue Recognition (IFRS 15)
- 5.4.10 Group Reporting
- 5.4.11 SAP Financial Closing Cockpit for SAP S/4HANA
- 5.5 Summary
- 6 Finance Data Harmonization: How Does Central Finance Standardize Data?
- 6.1 Why Harmonize Data?
- 6.1.1 Master Data
- 6.1.2 Configuration Data
- 6.2 Transactional Data Loads
- 6.2.1 Initial Data Loads and Delta Loads
- 6.2.2 Golden Record Creation
- 6.3 Master Data Processes
- 6.3.1 Request for Change
- 6.3.2 Approval of the Request
- 6.3.3 Execution of the Change Request
- 6.4 Master Data Objects and Hierarchies
- 6.4.1 Chart of Accounts (General Ledger Account)
- 6.4.2 Business Partners
- 6.4.3 Material Numbers
- 6.4.4 Profit Centers
- 6.4.5 Cost Centers
- 6.4.6 Activity Types
- 6.4.7 Statistical Key Figures
- 6.5 Ongoing Transaction Replication
- 6.5.1 SAP Transaction Replication
- 6.5.2 Non-SAP Transaction Replication
- 6.6 Governance
- 6.6.1 Master Data and Master Data Objects
- 6.6.2 Dynamic Cost Object Creation
- 6.6.3 Extraction
- 6.6.4 Harmonization
- 6.6.5 Rationalization
- 6.6.6 Dissemination
- 6.6.7 Maintenance
- 6.7 Summary
- 7 Deployment Options: How Do I Implement Central Finance?
- 7.1 Getting Started
- 7.2 On-Premise
- 7.2.1 Required Deployments
- 7.2.2 Optional Deployments
- 7.3 Cloud
- 7.3.1 Private Cloud
- 7.3.2 Public Cloud
- 7.3.3 Managed Cloud
- 7.3.4 Project Cloud
- 7.3.5 Cloud Integration
- 7.4 Two-Tier Strategy
- 7.5 Summary
- Part II Deploying Central Finance
- 8 System Architecture
- 8.1 Technical Architecture
- 8.1.1 Technical Foundation
- 8.1.2 Source System
- 8.1.3 Data Replication
- 8.1.4 Central System
- 8.1.5 Extensions
- 8.2 Central Finance Landscape
- 8.3 SAP Landscape Transformation Replication Server
- 8.3.1 Deployment Options
- 8.3.2 Data Migration Server
- 8.4 SAP Application Interface Framework
- 8.4.1 SAP Application Interface Framework Message Processing
- 8.4.2 BC Sets for SAP Application Interface Framework
- 8.4.3 Configuring SAP Application Interface Framework
- 8.4.4 Monitoring SAP Application Interface Framework for Central Finance
- 8.5 Frontend Tools and Central Finance
- 8.5.1 SAP GUI
- 8.5.2 SAP Fiori
- 8.5.3 SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office
- 8.5.4 SAP Analytics Cloud
- 8.5.5 SAP Business Client
- 8.6 Summary
- 9 Implementing Central Finance
- 9.1 Rollout
- 9.1.1 Iterative Rollout versus Big Bang
- 9.1.2 Milestone-Based Rollout
- 9.1.3 Process Selection
- 9.2 Roadmap
- 9.2.1 First Wave
- 9.2.2 Subsequent Waves
- 9.2.3 End State
- 9.3 System Setup
- 9.3.1 Landscape
- 9.3.2 Central Finance Instance
- 9.3.3 SAP Landscape Transformation Replication Server
- 9.3.4 SAP Source Systems
- 9.3.5 Non-SAP Source Systems
- 9.3.6 SAP Master Data Governance
- 9.4 Data Integration Framework
- 9.4.1 Master Data
- 9.4.2 Transactional Data
- 9.4.3 SAP Source Data
- 9.4.4 Non-SAP Source Data
- 9.4.5 Third-Party Interface
- 9.5 Replication Setup
- 9.5.1 SAP Source Systems
- 9.5.2 Non-SAP Source Systems
- 9.5.3 Pre-Implementation Assessment
- 9.5.4 Test Data Load
- 9.5.5 Initial Data Load
- 9.5.6 Ongoing Replication
- 9.5.7 Accounting View of Logistics
- 9.6 Business Mapping
- 9.6.1 Master Data Objects
- 9.6.2 Strategies
- 9.7 Consistency Check Reports
- 9.7.1 FI Configuration Check
- 9.7.2 Central Payment Configuration Check
- 9.7.3 Tax Configuration Check
- 9.7.4 CO Configuration Check
- 9.8 Initial Data Load
- 9.8.1 Prerequisites
- 9.8.2 Configuration in the Source System
- 9.8.3 Initial Load of CO Postings
- 9.8.4 Initial Load for Financial Accounting
- 9.8.5 Final Steps
- 9.9 Summary
- 10 Implementation Project and Operations
- 10.1 Establishing a Governance Framework
- 10.1.1 What Makes Central Finance Different?
- 10.1.2 Change Management
- 10.1.3 Roles and Responsibilities
- 10.1.4 Resourcing Considerations
- 10.2 Project Methodology
- 10.2.1 Agile versus Waterfall
- 10.2.2 Waves, Workstreams, and Milestones
- 10.2.3 SAP Activate
- 10.3 Discover and Prepare Phases
- 10.3.1 Road Mapping
- 10.3.2 Readiness Planning
- 10.3.3 Demo and Trial System Options
- 10.3.4 Education and Training Options
- 10.4 Explore Phase
- 10.4.1 Key Decisions
- 10.4.2 Fit/Gap Analysis and Blueprinting
- 10.5 Realization Phase
- 10.5.1 Monitoring Progress
- 10.5.2 Issue Management
- 10.5.3 Development Coordination
- 10.5.4 Testing
- 10.6 Deploy Phase
- 10.6.1 Cutover
- 10.6.2 Centers of Excellence
- 10.6.3 System Onboarding
- 10.6.4 Process Onboarding
- 10.7 Run Phase
- 10.7.1 Ongoing Replication
- 10.7.2 Master Data
- 10.8 Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures
- 10.9 Summary
- 11 Master Data Management
- 11.1 Master Data Integration Technology Options
- 11.1.1 Central Finance-Supported Master Data
- 11.1.2 ALE Master Data Distribution
- 11.1.3 SAP Data Services
- 11.1.4 SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit
- 11.1.5 Third-Party Solutions
- 11.1.6 Custom Programs
- 11.2 SAP Master Data Governance
- 11.2.1 Consolidation versus Central Governance
- 11.2.2 Landscape and Architecture
- 11.2.3 Data Models
- 11.3 Summary
- Part III Next Steps with Central Finance
- 12 Mergers and Integrations
- 12.1 Integration Catalyst
- 12.1.1 Merger and Integration Platform
- 12.1.2 Merger and Integration Playbook
- 12.2 Mergers and Acquisitions
- 12.2.1 Central Finance as an M&A Platform
- 12.2.2 Building Blocks
- 12.2.3 Capabilities
- 12.3 Postmerger Integration
- 12.3.1 Process Execution Considerations
- 12.3.2 Platform Considerations
- 12.3.3 System Continuity
- 12.3.4 Interim versus End State
- 12.4 Summary
- 13 Central Finance as a Stepping Stone to SAP S/4HANA
- 13.1 Charting Your Journey
- 13.1.1 First Step: Central Finance
- 13.1.2 End State
- 13.2 Choosing Your Route
- 13.2.1 Brownfield versus Greenfield
- 13.2.2 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Code Line
- 13.3 Planning the Process
- 13.3.1 Transition Planning
- 13.3.2 Adoption Patterns
- 13.3.3 Moving a Single ERP System
- 13.3.4 Moving Multiple ERP Systems
- 13.4 Central Finance and the SAP S/4HANA Movement Program
- 13.5 Summary
- 14 Finance Transformation
- 14.1 Strategy Management
- 14.2 Value Management
- 14.3 Risk Management
- 14.3.1 Technical Risk Factors
- 14.3.2 Business Change and Organizational Risk Factors
- 14.3.3 Financial Risk Factors
- 14.4 Business Process Management
- 14.5 Organizational Change Management
- 14.6 Summary
- 15 Platform Transformation
- 15.1 Platform Transformation Strategy
- 15.2 System and Application Consolidation
- 15.2.1 Corporate SAP HANA Reporting Platform
- 15.2.2 Corporate Finance Service Platform
- 15.2.3 Stepping Stone to Consolidated SAP S/4HANA Platform
- 15.2.4 Corporate Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures Platform
- 15.2.5 Orchestration of Source Systems of Record with Central Finance
- 15.3 Digitization
- 15.4 Readiness for Services Consumption in the Cloud
- 15.5 Summary
- 16 Central Finance Business Case Development
- 16.1 Identifying Stakeholders
- 16.1.1 Finance Organization and the Impact on Resources
- 16.1.2 IT Organization
- 16.2 Evaluating the Status Quo
- 16.2.1 Current Landscape
- 16.2.2 Anticipated Challenges
- 16.3 Determining Key Value Drivers
- 16.3.1 Flexibility
- 16.3.2 Efficiency
- 16.3.3 Service Level
- 16.3.4 Cost Reduction
- 16.3.5 Working Capital Improvement
- 16.3.6 Profit and Margin Management
- 16.3.7 Simplification
- 16.3.8 Business Continuity
- 16.3.9 Risk Mitigation
- 16.4 Assessing the Cost
- 16.4.1 Initial Implementation
- 16.4.2 Maintenance
- 16.4.3 End State
- 16.5 Return on Investment
- 16.6 Summary
- The Authors
- Index
