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Mrinal_K_Roy
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05-16-2016 9:44 AM
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Most of us are following the innovations & simplifications in S/4 HANA and wondering
about the functionalities & business benefits of implementing S/4 HANA (S4H).Find lot of
questions on differences in ECC with S/4 HANA (S4H). Trying to highlight the major(not
a full list) differences in digital core of S4H as planned by SAP w.r.t ECC
Hana database
S4H can only be run on Hana database unlike ECC which can be run on Oracle , IBM
DB2 etc. Back bone of S4H’s design is with HANA’s in memory capability and below
design principles
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In-memory database means that data is read from memory i.e data always reside
in main memory RAM (though Write happens in hard disk) and hence in-memory
database reads data much faster w.r.t traditional databases (fetching the data from
hard disk)
Hana’s column based tables provide faster access (as only affected columns need
to be read in a query), better compression (due to few distinct values compared to
rows), parallel processing (different columns can be easily processed parallely)
OLTP and OLAP capability in same system with real time reporting and predictive
analysis
There will be no aggregate (total), index and history tables in S4H. Aggregates are
created dynamically based on line item table instantaneously (on the fly).
S4H combines the data structures of different components (for FI , AA , CO , CO-PA and
ML) into a single line item table ACDOCA, called as Universal journal . It eliminates
several aggregate and index tables. Now, data needs to be inserted only a single table
instead of several tables thus reducing the data foot print drastically.
MATDOC is also a new line item table for inventory management and it eliminates 26+
tables. Material documents will be stored in MATDOC but not in MKPF or MSEG tables.
Merger of CO and FI
In ECC , FI GL accounts are mapped to CO primary cost elements . In S4H, only one
field of universal journal is used to store both GL account and cost element. Cost
elements (both primary and secondary) are now GL accounts and hence created /
maintained (in FS00) with relevant Cost element category. Reconcilation (as in case of
CO to FI) is not needed now. Period end closing also will be faster.
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New GL
S4H is technically very similar to new GL of ECC due to its data structure. Customers
using classic GL need not use Document split or parallel ledger. However, new GL's
functionality (Parallel ledger) is a pre-requisite for new Asset accounting .
CO-PA
Account based CO-PA is now the default option with Costing based CO-PA as optional.
Both options can be run simultaneously. Refer URL http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-65828
for more details.
Custom code
Read operations in custom code will be redirected to compatibility views (like V_COEP
for CO line item table COEP) via a special setting at database interface level (i.e
invisible to source code) so that the custom reports can work without any disruption.
Business partner
All customer and vendor master need to integrated / migrated as Business partner .
Probably, SAP is trying to align the concept of business partner as in other SCM
applications like APO , EWM , TM etc as these SCM applications also will be natively
integrated with core of S4H in future releases. Customer-vendor integration (CVI) is a
mandatory step. Refer URL https://websmp201.sap-
ag.de/~sapidp/012002523100007374172016E.pdf for more details.
Extension of Material number field : Material number can now be 40 characters from
existing 18. It is a optional feature. Impact of this extension on custom coding, interfaces,
other SAP applications need to be evaluated before switching on 40 characters. Refer
note 2267140 for more details.
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Credit management
Credit rule engine for automatic risk scoring & credit limit calculations
ATP
SAP also has plans to integrate APO’s GATP (Global ATP) functionality in S4 core. Not
sure whether all functionalities of GATP will be integrated in S4 core. Rule based ATP
(For substitution of location (plant) or material), Multi-level ATP check, advanced check
for product allocation with ATP, advanced BOP (Back order processing) etc are some of
the unique features of GATP w.r.t ATP in ECC.
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Location substitution allows to check the material availability at plant B (as set in master
data or business rule) if the material is not available at sales order plant A. If material is
available in plant B, then a stock transfer order from plant B to A is created automatically.
This rule can be extended to a network of plants also.
SD pricing
There are some changes in data model in pricing and condition techniques like existing
table KONV replaced by new table PRCD_ELEMENTS with extended fields etc. Refer
note 2267308 for more details.
MRP
MRP in ECC is run through batch jobs and during off peak hours. However, there is no
need of batch job in S4H and MRP can now be run in real time with HANA.
MRP can be run on plant and MRP area level, but not on storage location level. In ECC ,
Storage location can either be excluded from MRP or planned separately . SAP
recommends to use MRP area with MRP type (ND in case of exclusion or VB for re-
order point planning) for those scenarios at storage location level. MRP with
subcontracting has also been simplified.
SAP has plans to integrate the functionality of APO’s PPDS in core of S4H in future
releases and hence probably aligning the APO features like BOM to be selected through
production version for in-house , unified source of supply (no source list , only info
record ) for external procurements with S4H core.
Foreign trade
Foreign trade functionality has been replaced by GTS (Global trade services). Advanced
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features in GTS w.r.t foreign trade are SPL (Sanctioned party list) screening, automated
embargo check (Manual in ECC), automatic & simplified license check (manual and
complex in ECC) , Automatic import / export declaration etc.
Material ledger
Revenue recognition
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Rebate
Output management
Warehouse management
There are several advantages in EWM w.r.t WM like complex warehouse processing
through Process oriented storage control (POSC) , improved (easily customisable) RF
functionality , Value added service like kitting , enhanced wave & replenishment
processes, labour management etc.
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Other SCM applications like TM etc will be natively integrated with digital core of S4H.
Refer URL https://scn.sap.com/community/s4hana/blog/2015/11/19/sap-s-road-map-for-
supply-chain-solution-with-s... for more details.
User interface
Note : All the above information are based on several sources like SAP Documents ,
Open SAP courses , SCN blogs etc and hence subject to change. Also the features
stated above are target functionalities i.e may not be available in present edition of S4H
(Like tables for material ledger have not yet been merged to ACDOCA in 1511).
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former_member183294
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05-16-2016 11:34 AM
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mrinalkanti.roy
with regards,
Ganesh
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05-17-2016 2:15 PM
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good one. How woudl MRP live MD01N solve the problem of capacity generation for
planned orders? Would we have to find a way to run MDAC after MRP to create capacity
?
Mrinal_K_Roy
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05-17-2016 5:23 PM
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SAP has plans to integrate (natively) PPDS in S4H core . I think , as of now capacity
requirement needs to be regenerated through configuration in OPU3 / OPU5 and CM21 ,
CM31 .
Former Member
05-25-2016 10:05 AM
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Good post, Would be great to know if Condition Contracts integrate seamlessly with
Simple Finance 1503.
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Former Member
05-25-2016 8:59 PM
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Hi Roy,
Very useful information. please correct the typo error "Hpwever" in new GL area.
Mrinal_K_Roy
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05-26-2016 7:51 AM
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Hi Vishnu,
Thanks ,, Corrected.
Former Member
05-26-2016 11:56 AM
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Hello Mrinal,
Best Regards,
Jay
former_member198470
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06-10-2016 7:36 AM
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Thank you
prabhakar_vemuri
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06-10-2016 3:41 PM
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Sasi2005
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07-08-2016 10:49 AM
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Good Post....
former_member198758
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07-21-2016 4:27 PM
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former_member198457
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08-03-2016 7:50 AM
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Former Member
08-05-2016 2:34 PM
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hi
Please can you explain the major differences in Authorization point of view.
Thanks
Mrinal_K_Roy
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08-07-2016 7:21 AM
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Hi Harsh,
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With regards,
Mrinal
Former Member
08-09-2016 3:14 PM
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Hi Mrinal,
But i have a question, i referred one document and got some understanding on GL
accounts:
Other than GL accounts, what other areas where this authorization would get impact.
Thanks
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Former Member
08-25-2016 6:24 AM
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Hi Mrinal,
Will there be separate Authorization Matrix to be maintained in GUI and at FIORI App
level.
Regards,
James
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09-14-2016 8:55 PM
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09-15-2016 9:03 AM
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Former Member
09-30-2016 10:18 AM
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What about transactions code as: MM01, ME21N? will it change also even material code
size to be changed or can we use MM01 and others with the new rules/changes?and with
the new database?
Former Member
10-05-2016 7:47 AM
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hello Mrinal,
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Can you explain some points with respect to Authorizations what changes when
compared with ECC to S/4..?
Deipac
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03-20-2017 12:01 PM
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Hi Mrinal,
Can you share any changes related to PS module, its base tables remain same or have
been replaced?
-Pradeep
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05-02-2017 1:26 PM
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Hi Mrinal,
would like to Thanks you for the awesome efforts to share the wonderful post. Thanks so
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much Dear.
Regards,
Deepak
Former Member
06-07-2017 5:52 AM
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Hi Pradeep,
I have not seen much changes in PS till 1610 release. All basic PS tables PROJ, PRPS,
AFKO AUFK etc still exists in 1610 release. Suggest to check the simplification lists as in
below URL
https://help.sap.com/doc/560c6fad1b03447583e7327f64f7d964/1610%20002/en-
US/SIMPL_OP1610_FPS02.pdf and note 2267188.
SAP has plans to de-normalize the table structure like ACDOCA / MATDOC and make
obsolete many PS transactions , SAP could not do it till 1610. However, you can see their
plans in simplification list. We need to wait and watch .
With regards,
Mrinal
Former Member
06-07-2017 6:10 AM
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Hi Harsh,
As far as I have seen till S/4HANA 1610 , there is not much change in roles and relevant
objects compared to ECC excepting places like FS00 (where GL and cost elements have
been merged) .
Fiori will be a big component for any S/4HANA implementation. Fiori apps are very much
linked to the roles and the corresponding roles need to be assigned to the respective
user (who will be using those apps).
With regards,
Mrinal
Former Member
07-11-2017 3:14 PM
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Hi,
Thank you for the above information. Could you please explain difference/comparison
between ECC IS AUTO and S4 HANA IS AUTO module.
DanielSouza
Advisor
08-21-2017 12:12 PM
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https://experience.sap.com/files/SAP_Fiori_UX_Overview.pdf
Thanks
Former Member
11-24-2017 10:36 AM
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Regards,
G.V.Shivakkumar
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12-24-2017 3:15 AM
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BR
Vyomakesh Racherla
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02-28-2018 6:07 AM
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Hi
There is no information about the new asset accounting functionality and its benefits?
Regards
Venkat
Mrinal_K_Roy
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03-03-2018 10:28 AM
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Hi,
New Asset accounting is also available in EHP 7 in ECC as described in note 1776828.
Regards,
Mrinal
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04-11-2018 5:58 PM
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What about SD and specifically Order Entry - tables VBAK, VBAP etc...?
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regards,
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mrinalkanti.roy
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Hello Mrinal Roy. Thanks for the information provided. It is very useful. I would like to
know that SAP GTS was a seperate Box earlier. so Now in S/4 HANA is it within S/4 HANA
or still is it separate Box?
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davidhyokikim
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Many thanks for sharing on ECC S4HANA comparison. It's hard to find any good
documentations with updated version. It would be very helpful if there is updated
presentation for customer using ECC6.0
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former_member807106
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i am going to planning for SAP FICO certification so my question is right now which one is
best ECC or S/4 HANA?
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