Terms in SAP

Term	Definition
ABAP	Advanced Business Application Programming. The programming language of SAP’s ERP software.
Basis	The underlying technology base that allows SAP's functional applications and modules to interoperate.
Blueprinting	Phase 2 of the implementation process. During this period, the project team will identify the state’s organizational structures, design new business processes, install the SAP software and begin training for the team.
Business Warehouse	SAP’s term for a data warehouse, where state data is stored.
CATS	Cross Application Time Sheet. An electronic time sheet for recording employee working times.
Configuration	The process of establishing the SAP settings to support specific business rules, validations, and default values for North Carolina.
Go Live & Support	The fifth and final phase of the implementation. This is when the system will move into actual production.
EE	Employees. This abbreviation is used for employees in the SAP software.
ERP	Enterprise Resource Planning. A collection of software applications that use a common database to integrate an organization’s business processes.
ESS	Employee Self Service.
Infoset	A SAP Query element, Infosets determine to which tables, or fields within a table, a query can refer. Infosets are usually based on table joins or logical databases.
Infotype	A set of data that is grouped together according to subject matter. From the user perspective, infotypes are entry screens that support the maintenance of infotype records.
Integration	Allows data to flow freely from one business area to another without having to pass through time-consuming and trouble-prone interfaces. Integration also enables the maintenance of data from various sites.
Landscape	All the R/3 systems, which share a common transport directory.
Legacy Applications	The numerous and dated computer programs currently being used by the client. The mySAP ERP software will eventually replace those involving human resources, payroll, budget management, accounting, and tax/revenue.
MSS	Manager Self Service.
MySAP.com	The specific type of ERP software being implemented by North Carolina.
Module	The SAP software is comprised of several functions (e.g., time management, payroll, personnel administration), which together form an integrated system.
Portal	The Web interface that will be used by employees and managers to access the HR/payroll system.
Project Preparation	Phase 1 of integration, which included the organization of the project team, various team-building activities, the project kick-off, and initial planning.
Realization	Phase 3 of the implementation. During this time, the project team will configure the HR and payroll modules, and implement processes defined in the “blueprint” that was developed in Phase II.
SAP Query	Tool that allows users without knowledge of the ABAP programming language to define and execute their own reports.
SMEs	Subject Matter Experts. Client's representatives who are considered to be specialists in certain business areas (modules).
Stakeholder	A person, department or organization that has an interest in the success of a project.
Statement of Work	A document that sets forth services to be performed.
System Test	An implementation activity that tests the interfaces between sets of applications or functional areas in a new system. It verifies the ability of the system to handle data and operating requirements.
Time Recording	Time recording captures and evaluates all employee time information required for running payroll in payroll accounting. Time information includes attendance, absence, or availability data for employees.
UAT	User Acceptance Testing. The final stage of functional testing before the Go Live phase.
User Group	Every user can be assigned to specific groups based on their role in the organization.