Application Server: Term “Application server” refers in general to all non-database non-front-end computers. SAP AG uses the term for a family of processes: a dispatcher, some work processes, perhaps a SysLog sending daemon, a CPI-C-server, etc. “Instance” is used interchangeably in these cases.
ABAP/4 (Advanced Business Application Programming/4), the Fourth generation programming language developed by SAP.
Application Link Enabling (ALE) supports the creation and operation of distributed applications and application integration.
ASAP (Accelerated SAP) SAP Project project methodology based on 5 streams: Project preparation, Business blueprint, Realization, Final preparation, Go live.
ATP (Available-to-promise). Quantity of a materials available for a new sales orders.
BP (Background Processing) when a job or system process is scheduled to be executed in the background while other functions are being carried out in parallel on the screen.
BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) SAP object which is alimented by and ABAP program for executing specific functions or creating new documents
CATT (Computer Aided Testing Tool), a SAP tool for grouping and automating repetitive business transactions for test runs and text modules (compares to newer version eCATT)
Change Management project phase and team in charge of analyzing impacts of a new system on business process and users tasks. Constraints are analyzed, communicated, and mitigated.
Client A self-contained unit with separate master records and its own set of tables. A client is often referred to as a legal entity in it’s own right, and represents the ‘company’ that a users logs into when logging in to the Production system.
Dispatcher The system agent that helps in sending a job to an idle work process by identifying the type of task (ex: update, on-line, batch)
SAP EarlyWatch The EarlyWatch Service (or session) has been developed to take note of any problems that may occur and to coordinate SAP applications within your system. Early recognition of potential problems in SAP customer systems is crucial to a problem-free installation. The EarlyWatch team of experts locate bottlenecks and potential problem sources, and recommend feasible solutions. Constant system tuning helps you to optimize your system resources.
SAPGUI SAP’s Graphical User Interface, which has a traditional Windows-like feel and look. User friendly screens to develop and use are provided. The user can simply point the cursor and click the mouse to operate. Available in HTML and Java versions as well as Windows.
IDES Internet (formerly International) Demonstration and Education System. A sample SAP installation complete with master data, used for faster learning and implementation
iDoc (Intermediate Document). Data container for data exchange between SAP systems or between a SAP system and a Non-SAP system.
IMG Implementation Guide Hierarchical structure reflecting the R/3 component hierarchy and contains all configuration activities.
Instance An administrative unit that groups together components of an SAP system or simply an Application server which has its own set of work process.
MRP Material Requirements Planning takes into account and plan every future requirement during the creation of order proposals (independent requirements, dependent requirements etc).
OLAP Online Analytical Processing; refers most commonly to data warehouses, i.e. SAP BW
OSS On-line Service System that helps in users to get fast and effective help from SAP. The user may log-in to OSS system to find a possible solution for a ‘bug’. Get the patch ,if any, download and apply to correct the problem.
PCC Pre-Configured Client. The R/3 Simplification Group’s pre-configured client.
RFC Remote Function Call. Allows to call and process predefined procedures/functions in a remote SAP system.
SAPmail Electronic mail system in SAPOffice with which you can transmit messages.
SAPOffice The electronic mail system and folder structure in the R/3 System allows you to send documents internally (to other R/3 users in the same system) or externally (to users in other systems).
SAP R/2 was the first compact software package for the whole spectrum of business applications from the SAP corporation. SAP R/2 runs on mainframes, especially IBM, BS2000 (Siemens’ machines) or Amdahl.
SAP R/3 R/3 is the SAP client-server solution It has proved hugely popular in many countries. The solution is available to many more companies than R/2 as a mainframe is not required.
SAProuter Software module that acts as part of a firewall system.
SAPscript SAP-own word processing system. The text editor supplied with the R/3 System for creating and editing documentation.
WBS Work Breakdown Structure is a model of a project, that represents in a hierarchy the actions and activities to be carried out in a project.
WF Business Work Flow: Tool for automatic control and execution of cross-application processes. This involves coordinating the persons involved, the work steps required, the data which needs to be processed (business objects). The main advantage is reduction in throughput times and the costs involved in managing business processes. Transparency and quality are enhanced by its use.
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SAP Planning: Best Practices in Implementation
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