This expanded second edition of the bestselling technical reference book gives you an in-depth, firsthand look at the data structures of SAP HR. You can greatly advance your key projects with detailed insights for analyzing and working with this mission critical data, and much more. First, gain a thorough understanding of the concept of information models, through which the master data in HR is structured. Then, learn about the individual information models of personnel administration and time management. Following the concise explanations, and step-by-step instruction, you'll also quickly discover how to customize key applications and generate special reports, while saving time and avoiding costly errors. Special features of HR role and authorization concepts are clearly defined-from both the functional and technical perspectives.
This second edition comes with entirely new chapters on interfaces to third-party software, Query programming, customizing of HR forms and BAdIs.
Highlights include:
- Understanding information models
- Techniques for accessing HR data
- Expert insights in roles and authorization
- Customizing reports
- Reporting Tools: Ad-hoc Query and HIS
- HR Forms Workplace
- Interface Tools: Interface Toolbox, BAPIs
- Optimizing Employee Self-Service (ESS)
Prof. Dr. Ewald Brochhausen worked at SAP as an HR consultant between 1989 and 1992. Since 1992, he is professor for general business administration, particularly organizational and personnel administration, at the Worms University of Applied Sciences. Within mySAP HR, he focuses on the design, implementation, and customization of HR systems in heterogeneous environments.
Dr. Jürgen Kielisch has worked at SAP since 1991. Since then, the field of personnel management has been the main focus of his work. He started his work for SAP as a consultant and finally became a senior consultant and project manager. After that, Jürgen worked in the sales area, first as an account executive in the specific sales area of personnel management, then as a manager of customer development projects in HR development. He presently works in the area of HR Solution Management.
Dr. Jürgen Schnerring has worked at SAP since 1989. From the very beginning he has been involved in the design and implementation of the HR component in the R/3 system. The main focus of his work were the development and project management in the areas of personnel administration and organization. He is currently participating in development projects related to mySAP ERP.
Dr. Jens Staeck has worked from 1997 until 2002 in the personnel management development area at SAP with a focus on Employee Self-Service (ESS) and Web-enabling technologies. Subsequently, he managed an RFID project and later on developed Web services in the area of Master Data Management. Since 2004 he has been working in the development department of Life Cycle Management.
