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How do upgrades work?
2008-04-23 11:38:34
Ans:Upgrades work in a similar way to other SAP add-on solutions. When an upgrade takes place in R/3, the data remains in the R/3 database and D&B access needs to be upgraded (no repository switch upgrade).
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How is the software delivered?
2008-04-23 11:38:14
Ans:D&B for SAP R/3 software is delivered on separate CDs within the Edition shipment and contain a set of transport files that need to be installed in the R/3 system. These transport files are available for R/3 Release 3.1h and higher. The transport files configure an area on the database to hold the D&B data, as well as configuring the SAP software.


Is it difficult to install D&B for SAP R/3?
2008-04-23 11:37:56
Ans:No, it is very easy. The whole process should take less than half a day. D&B provides in-depth documentation to assist in the install ation process.


Didn't D&B compete against SAP, providing client/server software a few years ago?
2008-04-23 11:37:37
Ans:D&B Software, a former company of The D&B Corporation, did develop and market client/server software. The company was sold to GEAC Computer Company in Toronto in 1996 when the corporation refocused its strategy on delivering content.
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What is the price of the D&B data?
2008-04-23 11:37:19
Ans:D&B has its own pricing models based on the volume of data purchased by customers.
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Will the D&B product remain on SAP's global price list?
2008-04-23 11:37:02
Ans:D&B is the first company to have its online access application D&B for SAP R/3 listed on SAPs global price list. The application will remain on SAP's price list for all non-Edition customers.


Who will provide technical support of the D&B services?
2008-04-23 11:36:39
Ans:SAP will provide for the first-level support while D&B will handle the second-level support if required.


Who has access to view D&B information SAP R/3?
2008-04-23 11:36:19
Ans:D&B information is visible from the Credit Management and Accounts Payable screens within the Financial Accounting application of R/3. However, since the information is stored in R/3, it is possible for other users such as sales and marketing associates to view it. However, the customer must configure the SAP security to allow such viewing.


How secure is the existing data in SAP R/3?
2008-04-23 11:36:00
Ans:Data is secure and kept completely confidential for customers that migrate legacy data to R/3 using the D&B Data Rationalization Service. D&B will not manipulate any existing data in R/3 or take any data from R/3.


Can the D&B Online Access software be customized?
2008-04-23 11:35:42
Ans:D&B delivers a standard online service for R/3. If a customer wants to customize the software, D&B is willing to provide technical information to support the effort. All customization costs will be incurred by the customer.
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What are the technical prerequisites for using D&B for mySAP.com?
2008-04-23 11:35:23
Ans:Key prerequisites for the installation of the D&B software are that the SAP customer is using at least R/3 Release 3.1 or higher, and that the R/3 Financial Accounting application (incl. Credit Management module) has been implemented and is operational. It is also necessary that the communication server for SAP has been enabled and that connectivity is achieved between the customers R/3 an


What are the benefits in using D&B for SAP Solutions to mySAP.com customers?
2008-04-23 11:35:05
Real-time, online access to D&Bs risk and financial information on more than 30 million businesses in the U.S. and Europe, 70 million globally via the Global Access version D&B can help cleanse and update the information being transferred from legacy files
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What is Data Rationalization and Online Access?
2008-04-23 11:34:42
Ans:D&B's Data Rationalization Service cleans, updates and organizes a company's customer and vendor master data, making the transfer of legacy files easier. In a typical project, D&B will consolidate dozens of a company's legacy customer or vendor files containing tens of thousands of records. D&B will clean and scrub, merge and purge data until there is one file with one record for e
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Is this partnership a new strategy for D&B and SAP respectively?
2008-04-23 11:34:22
Ans:Since the ERP market for software and services is estimated to be a $50 billion market by 2002 - establishing partnership s with companies like SAP is key to D&B's embed strategy and long-term growth. SAP is committed to broadening its offering based on customer needs and will continue to work with partners to enhance SAP software.


Is this product/service available globally?
2008-04-23 11:33:54
Ans:A Global Access version of the product has been made available via a Software Support Package available via SAPNet.


Do you have any customers using the software functionality today that we can talk to?
2008-04-23 11:33:08
Ans:There are over 60 customers using the service. A number of success stories are available from this Web site.


What kinds of companies (markets) are you targeting with D&B for SAP R/3?
2008-04-23 11:32:42
Ans:Businesses in any industry that have customers and suppliers and have a high volume of transactions are ideal prospects.


When will the software component be available to mySAP Edition customers?
2008-04-23 11:32:19
Ans:It will be made available from June and all subsequent mySAP Edition s.
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What is significant about online access in R/3 to D&B information?
2008-04-23 11:31:53
Ans:The significance is that solution components allow customers real-time, direct access to business information that previously could not be accessed from within the R/3 software. Customers can now easily and efficiently access business information that they require to make certain decisions.
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What are the benefits for SAP and D&B?
2008-04-23 11:31:31
Ans:SAP differentiates itself from competitors by delivering software and content, which is increasingly becoming a customer focus. The unique combination of standardized software and standardized data that can be processed in R/3 is very attractive to customers.


Do I have to have mySAP.com to be able to use D&B for SAP R/3?
2008-04-23 11:31:09
Ans:No, the software is available from SAP without the need to purchase or install mySAP.com.


What does the inclusion of D&B for SAP R/3 in mySAP Edition mean for customers?
2008-04-23 11:30:32
Ans:Basically all mySAP Edition contract holders will automatically receive the D&B for SAP software as part of their regular Edition upgrade shipments. They will be able to install both A/R and A/P versions of the software as many times as they desire under the conditions of their SAP contract, without the need to obtain separate licences for the D&B Add-on.
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Is the relationship between D&B and SAP exclusive to either party?
2008-04-23 11:30:06
Ans:No, the partnership agreement is not exclusive. It allows D&B to work with other application software providers and SAP to team with other content providers.
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Describe the nature of the relationship between SAP and D&B?
2008-04-23 11:29:39
Ans:D&B and SAP have been Global Partners for over a year. D&B are mySAP.com Software Alliance Partners. The joint offering, D&B for SAP R/3, delivered as part of mySAP.com, seamlessly integrates the D&B for SAP R/3® solution and D&B business information for enhanced decision support. D&B also offers a Data Rationalization Service for SAP customers to consolidate, cleanse
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SAP LIS - Wrong figures in Logistics Information System
2008-04-19 02:13:26
Warning - Please test it in developer first.Alert : It can result in data loss or inaccurate data in your LIS table if not done properly.This is bound to happened especially if the users made changes to the Purchase Order and you have set the online updates for your LIS. Fields like Material groups are consider keys fields and should not be change as it somehow impact the updates to LIS.If the fig
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Asset Value Date in Settlement
2008-06-04 10:36:50
We are doing line item settlement in our system. As the settlement is done at the WBS level, all the assets capitalized would have the same asset value date. Is it possible to have different asset value date for different line items? Yes, provided you do the settlement run on different dates. Also check the FI settings for settlement strategy. SAP Standard defaults the following scenario: An asse
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Various Cost Planning Methods in PS
2008-06-04 10:36:18
I have come across various cost Planning methods like:(1) Easy Cost Planning(2) Unit Costing(3) Detailed Cost Planning(4) Network CostingWhen do we go for each of these methods, practically. In general implementation, which Cost Planning would be used? Here is a very brief overview for you:Easy Cost Planning(ECP) is really Unit Costing with a pretty face (MysapCom). It is used in Tran
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Project Objects
2008-06-04 10:35:50
-----Original Message-----Subject: Project Objects Hi We have found that there are more than one WBS for an object. This issupposed to be a unique relationship i.e. one to one.On doing an object find for a Project Characteristic you obtain theobject numbers (that is WBS elements internal numbers) of the objectsthat contain the characteristics. Using T.code SE16 you can find the WBSelement number o


Settlement From WBS to AUC that was created from other WBS
2008-06-04 10:35:25
----Original Message-----Subject: Settlement From WBS to AUC that was created from other WBS How can make a settlement from a WBS to an AUC that was created from other WBS ?. The system send me a messageAA 311 You cannot posted to the AUC ( Investment Support Measure ). The Help told me that i need flagg a WBS like aCapital Investment Measure, i search in all fields of the structure but i dont fou


Investment Management
2008-06-04 10:35:00
-----Original Message-----Subject: Investment Management - Urgent! Urgent ! We wish to incorporate monthly spending plans in IM(Investment Management). Has anybody had any success inimplementing this in conjunction with having Annual and Overall Budget Management. Saps -----Reply Message-----Subject: Re: Investment Management - Urgent! Urgent ! Have not tried using monthly plans in IM, but have


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