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MSS Embedded Org Chart Visualization-Free (Ehp5 with MSS Add-on)

First of all, I would like to stress that all the functionalities/features you see in this blog are free if you already have MSS license (No third party license or development required). Also you can switch off this feature if … Continue reading

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How to Give E-Recruiting a Facelift (Part 2)

In my previous blog entry I detailed how to create component configuration for a WebDynpro application.  Now I will explain how to create application configuration.  Once the application configuration is created we will tie the component configuration to it. Step … Continue reading

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PI101: Basic things you need know about PI

Foreword:-This blog is about SAP PI. It is an attempt to introduce various components of PI to beginners and functional consultants. SAP Process Integration (SAP PI) or SAP Exchange Infrastructure (SAP XI) SAP Process Integration is a component of the … Continue reading

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How to delete PA infotypes en masse

Have you encountered the situation where data was loaded incorrectly in SAP? It could have been during conversion or maybe the first run of an interface.  Now you need to remove that data and start fresh.  SAP provides a program … Continue reading

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Infotype Tips & Tricks in SAP

Have you ever wondered if you should delete or delimit infotype records? Never delete a record in SAP – it creates an unexplainable “hole” in the data.  If you make a mistake, consider the following corrective actions based on the … Continue reading

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How to Give E-Recruiting a Facelift (Part 1)

Most companies aren’t big fans of the look-and-feel of the standard SAP E-Recruiting screens, so they want to add their own “twist” to it. This could be changing text, changing field labels, Roadmap steps or even logos.  Acquiring a Developer … Continue reading

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workflow switch to find manager (approver) along Org structure even if chief position is vacant

I once got a development requirement from a client that they want to change the Timesheet (CATS) approval workflow. The standard approval workflow stops if the chief position (Manager Position) assigned to an org unit is vacant. They want to … Continue reading

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Tracking, saving and after-the-fact actions of test scores via the Portal to be used by Instructors and Test administrator

Purpose: – SAP LSO is equipped with the ability to track and save the Online Exams via Portal or in ECC. But it does not have the mechanism to track or save the results of the Instructor Led Course Exams. … Continue reading

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Configuration to avoid Deactivation of Workflow Event Linkage

When working with workflow you might have noticed that sometimes event linkage can get deactivated. This is can happen when there is an unexpected uncaught exception or error. If it is unmonitored workflow will not get generated after that. Well … Continue reading

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How to setup a HCM Process without a Start Object

Not all HCM processes require Manager or HR Admin to select an employee number before starting the process E.g. Pre-hire. So below are the simple steps to configure a HCM process that manager or HR Admin can initiate without selecting a start … Continue reading

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