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New Book Release: First Steps in SAP Commerce Cloud

We are pleased to announce our newest book release First Steps in SAP Commerce Cloud by Dilyan Bachvarov.

Explore the fundamentals for SAP Commerce Cloud. This expertly written guide walks readers through SAP Commerce Cloud and its integration with other SAP products. Learn how to implement and/or extend your own accelerator. Obtain best practices for installing the latest SAP Commerce framework and create a development environment locally. Learn how to add, extend, and integrate with third party solutions. Get expert advice on how to prepare essential data in SAP Commerce including languages, countries, and currencies. Readers will learn how to create categories, define products, and extend product items. Explore pricing and stock levels, cart and checkout functionality, and order management options.

  • Introduction to SAP Commerce Cloud
  • SAP Hybris fundamentals
  • Framework installation best practices
  • Creating and extending products and categories

Start reading now!

Author Dilyan Bachvarov is a specialist consultant for SAP Commerce. He has worked for IBM and is now a freelancer in the SAP Commerce area. Dilyan was born in Bulgaria and completed his education in Bulgaria and the UK. He has been in IT for more than 20 years. Dilyan is certified in SAP Commerce and has extensive experience in e-commerce global projects in Europe, the UK, Asia, and the USA. He has worked across diverse industry segments, such as telecommunications, retail, energy, pharmaceutical, and electronics.

New Book Release: A Practical Guide to Manufacturing Variances in SAP S/4HANA

Espresso Tutorials is very pleased to announce our newest book release – A Practical Guide to Manufacturing Variances in SAP S/4HANA by Tom King.

Manufacturing companies need to put a large amount of effort into controlling variances in production. The SAP S/4HANA system provides many tools for highlighting and reviewing these variances. In this book, explore the sources of manufacturing order costs and how they interact to generate variances. Look into target cost versions and learn how different views of variances can give each stakeholder a fuller understanding of non-conformance in manufacturing. Review strategies for setting up the reporting tools to give the most actionable information. Learn some tips for analyzing reporting needs and how to keep the information fresh and meaningful. Understand the interaction between manufacturing orders and cost centers in order to see the big picture of manufacturing performance. Look into the period-end tasks required for order settlement and see how that impacts views of variances. Get an overview of the important configuration tasks. Learn about:

  • How SAP Manufacturing and Controlling modules interact
  • Sources of target and actual costs used to determine variances
  • How manufacturing reporting affects cost center accounting
  • Strategies for interpreting and managing variances in manufacturing

Start reading now!

Author Tom King is a graduate of Northwestern University and recently retired as a senior business analyst with a focus in controlling and product costing. He has more than 10 years of experience with the SAP FI-CO modules, primarily as an internal consultant. Prior to that, he was involved with the modeling and design of an Activity Based Costing system using a different ERP system for his company’s European operations. He has spoken at conferences on several CO module topics and is the author of Practical Guide to SAP® CO Templates, SAP S/4HANA Product Cost Planning Configuration and Master Data, and SAP S/4HANA Product Cost Planning – Costing with Quantity Structure.

New video tutorial – SAP HANA Server Access

Don’t miss our newest video tutorial SAP HANA Server Access by Rob Davis.

This tutorial covers:

  • Easily set up and configure your very own SAP HANA cloud trial system
  • How to set up your account and install HANA
  • Running on HANA – administration, monitoring and loading data
  • Maintenance tips

Available exclusively via the SAP eBook Library. Get started today!

New Video Tutorials: A Practical Guide to the General Ledger in SAP S/4HANA Fiori

Don’t miss our latest set of video tutorials A Practical Guide to the General Ledger in SAP S/4HANA Fiori by Oona Flanagan.

This detailed set of tutorials provides more than 6 hours instruction and covers:

  • Organizational structure and master data essentials
  • General Ledger basics including document splitting and document types
  • Key transactions from journal entries to intercompany postings
  • Closing tasks and reporting

Available exclusively via the SAP eBook Library. Get started today!

Announcing our first Spanish-language release: Primeros pasos en SAP ABAP

We are very pleased to announce our first Spanish-language book release Primeros pasos en SAP ABAP. Primeros pasos en SAP ABAP by Cyrille Debacq and Inigo Montoya is an excellent introduction to SAP ABAP,

Sigue leyendo para saber más sobre nuestro último título en español.

Este libro permite adentrarse paso a paso en el mundo de la programación en ABAP, desde la descripción de los distintos componentes del lenguaje SAP ABAP hasta la elaboración de programas.

Primeramente, se describen detalladamente los elementos del diccionario de datos y cómo navegar fácilmente por ellos. Mediante numerosos ejercicios prácticos y ejemplos concretos, aprenderemos a utilizar tablas y vistas, así como a visualizar y actualizar los datos.

A continuación, una vez podamos empezar a programar, crearemos varios programas que incluirán: la declaración de los datos, su selección de la base de datos y su tratamiento mediante instrucciones básicas. En la parte central del libro, se muestra el manejo de tablas internas y de su contenido: cómo seleccionar los datos que se deseen, mostrarlos, actualizarlos, etc. Las instrucciones y subrutinas utilizadas en los ejemplos muestran también cómo estructurar un programa.

Con un poco de práctica, el dominio de la base de la programación en ABAP estará a nuestro alcance.

  • Creación de un programa SAP ABAP de la A a la Z.
  • Instrucciones y transacciones SAP más útiles.
  • Una veintena de ejercicios con sus soluciones. 
  • Incluye las novedades introducidas en SAP ABAP 7.4.

Learn more! / Para saber más!

Grow Your Digital SAP Business with Espresso Tutorials

Are you an SAP expert looking to build your personal brand and grow your digital SAP business?

Look no further than Espresso Tutorials. We offer a number of unique opportunities for you to share your expertise with thousands of SAP users around the world.

Tap into our existing platform and extensive marketing reach by writing a book or creating a set of video tutorials for the SAP eBook Library.

Many leading SAP experts choose to work with Espresso Tutorials to grow their digital SAP business. Some of their reasons include:

  • We are recognized for short, concise books on SAP topics, as well as effective video tutorials.
  • We offer our authors access to a SAP S/4HANA system to use for free, indefinitely.
  • We know that you have a day job and are flexible in working with you on project deadlines.
  • We offer a full range of professional services including content editing, spell checking, layout, video production, and marketing and sales.
  • We offer full transparency into book and video sales and/or lendings via the SAP eBook Library using our online Author Relationship Management tool.

Interested in learning more? Email alice.adams@espresso-tutorials.com for additional information. We look forward to hearing from you!

Free Virtual Event July 15, 2021: Transition to SAP S/4HANA

Don’t miss our free virtual event on July 15, 2021: Transition to SAP S/4HANA. Join us to participate in 16+ sessions on technical and product changes in SAP S/4HANA. Register now! The first 100 companies to register will receive a free 4-week trial to the SAP eBook Library.

Sessions include:

  • Introducing Demand-Driven Replenishment (DDMRP) in SAP S/4HANA -Jawad Aktar
  • Business Partner in SAP S/4HANA – John Pringle
  • CDS Views in S/4HANA Analytics – Making Friends – Dmitry Kuznetsov
  • Case Study: How Hauck & Aufhäuser Privatbank AG leverages SAP S/4HANA for workflow-based invoice processing – Isabell Hjortskov
  • First Steps with SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics – Dmitry Kuznetsov
  • Implementing SAP S/4HANA – cloud or on premise, greenfield or brownfield, familiar user interfaces or a shift to SAP Fiori? – Janet Salmon
  • Cloud vs. On Premise – Anurag Barua
  • System Conversion to SAP S/4HANA -Dr. Boris Rubarth 
  • How a business-led data migration and streamlined processes can make a difference between a successful transition to S/4HANA and a mediocre one – Andrew Hayden
  • Case Study: SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud – new and recurring business challenges, but it works! – Dr. Beate Seitz, Andrea Tamášová
  • Case Study: Google / Alphabet’s Finance Transformation Journey with SAP Central Finance on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) – Julien Delvat
  • New advanced ATP (aATP) with SAP S/4HANA – Isa Bodur
  • 5 Keys to Success for SAP S/4HANA Rollouts – Ausra Gustainiene and Damian Jordan
  • Case Study: Greenfield at Refratechnik – Marianne Hennies
  • Fundamentals of Fiori UX – Anurag Barua
  • SAP S/4HANA: Understanding Credit Management – Marjorie Wright 

Register now!

Free Virtual Event July 15, 2021: Transition to SAP S/4HANA

Don’t miss our free virtual event on July 15, 2021: Transition to SAP S/4HANA. Join us to participate in 16+ sessions on technical and product changes in SAP S/4HANA. Register now! The first 100 companies to register will receive a free 4-week trial to the SAP eBook Library.

Sessions include:

– Cloud vs. On Premise – Anurag Barua
– First Steps with SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics – Dmitry Kuznetsov
– Implementing SAP S/4HANA – cloud or on premise, greenfield or brownfield, familiar user interfaces or a shift to SAP Fiori? – Janet Salmon
– CDS Views in S/4HANA Analytics – Making Friends – Dmitry Kuznetsov
– Business Partner in SAP S/4HANA – John Pringle
– Introducing Demand-Driven Replenishment (DDMRP) in SAP S/4HANA -Jawad Aktar
– System Conversion to SAP S/4HANA -Dr. Boris Rubarth 
– SAP S/4HANA: Understanding Credit Management – Marjorie Wright 
– Case Study: SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud – new and recurring business challenges, but it works! – Dr. Beate Seitz, Andrea Tamášová
– New advanced ATP (aATP) with SAP S/4HANA – Isa Bodur
– 5 Keys to Success for SAP S/4HANA Rollouts – Ausra Gustainiene and Damian Jordan
– Case Study: Greenfield at Refratechnik – Marianne Hennies
– Fundamentals of Fiori UX – Anurag Barua

Register now!

New Release: SAP S/4HANA Rollout Strategies and Best Practices

Learn more about our latest book release SAP S/4HANA Rollout Strategies and Best Practices by Aušra Gustainienė and Damian Jordan,

This expertly written guide dives into how to create effective strategies for rolling out SAP S/4HANA. Identify the best rollout approach for your organization. Take a deep dive into the most common approach and learn how to build a global template, including how to manage localization. Explore best practices for how to structure, harmonize, and standardize processes. Get recommendations on what the global template governance organization should look like, both from a business and an IT perspective. Obtain guidance on organization organizational structures, activities, deliverables, and responsibilities. Get best practices on how to manage changes to a global template and manage post-rollout training and care.

  • Complete guide to SAP S/4HANA roll-out projects
  • Choosing the right approach for your organization
  • Global template
  • Implementation guidelines

Learn more!

New Book Release: SAP S/4HANA Finance for Group Reporting

Learn more about our latest book release SAP S/4HANA Finance for Group Reporting by Ann Cacciottoli.

Preparing consolidated financial statements for an enterprise with a parent and one or more subsidiaries requires a detailed review of underlying transactions in order to properly reflect results and financial position. For large, integrated, and multinational organizations, likely with millions of transactions, it is imperative that the financial accounting software facilitate this process. This expertly written guide focuses on leveraging SAP S/4HANA Finance for group reporting. Explore key functionality and how the universal journal has led to the evolution of the group reporting solution. Using a detailed case study, the author discusses configuration and master data and walks the reader through the period-end process for consolidation and explores reports using financial transactions that have already been entered into SAP S/4HANA Finance for group reporting. Explore reports delivered with SAP S/4HANA Finance for group reporting. This book is targeted at both finance professionals and the functional consultants who perform the configuration and execution of processes for preparing consolidated financial statements. By using practical examples, tips, and screenshots, this book covers:

  • SAP S/4HANA Finance for group reporting and the universal journal
  • Configuration and master data
  • Period-end process for consolidation
  • Reporting and analysis

Start reading now

Author Ann Cacciottoli is an SAP Consultant with 20 years of experience delivering SAP solutions, with a focus on SAP Financials and Reporting. She had been employed by many of the well-known professional service firms and currently resides in Carlyle, Il. Her client-service work has taken her to Europe, Asia, and throughout the United States. Ann has always been passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with those new to SAP.