ProjectSupport 29.05
ProjectSupport 29.05
Status Of Tickets
Time Count 1 Create Status ===> Business user w
Time Count 2 Accept / Reject status ===> Project team w
===>
3 P3 Medium Priority
Ticket Accept /reject
Temporary Solution / Intial Solution
Final Solution
4 P4 Low Priority
Ticket Accept /reject
Temporary Solution / Intial Solution
Final Solution
Ticket Process
Ticket Tool
Ticket with Create Status===> Project Monitoring Team===>
Consultant===> Change status to Onoing===> Consultant wi
Consultant will change status to OnHold till get reply
Consultant need to work on issues===> Provide soluti
User will checkthe solution===> If results not ok===>
User accepted solution===> User will send confirma
Note :
User not replying or Not confirming to close the incident
===> Business user will create ticket in Ticket Tool====> Reaches to iT support team with stat
===> Project team will monitor ticket Q then change the status either to accept or Reject and
We can reject ticket in below cases ==>1. relevant module not in project scope 2. Ticke
In suce cases , we will reject tickets with comments
==> Consultant will change the status to ongoing===> That means consultant working on the
===> Ticket having insufficient information , you asked business for inputs====> Consultant w
=====> Received reply from Business along with required inputs
===> Consultant sent or provided solution to the Business and waiting for confirmation to acce
===> User accepted solution and confirmed to close ticket
Stoping the Business process ( Unable to create billing /Print , Posting Wrong Financia
Deprecial error ,Month end closing process errors , Funcial area not filled In internal O
Reporting Issues /Clarification Issues etc
Reporting Issues , New requirements / Modification of Requirements /Clarifications et
Target to be Achieved
Resolution time between 2hr to 4 Hrs
30 Minutes 95%
ntial Solution / 2 Hrs 90%
4hrs 90%
Resolution time 8 Hrs
1 hr 95%
ntial Solution/ 4 hr 90%
8 hr 90%
by day(every 2 or 3days once) and closed the incident with final remainder if no replay
Quality System
=> Propose configuration changesto be done===> with reference to these analysis===> We will
=> Propose Program changes to be done===> with reference to these analysis===> We will crea
> We will raise ticket to SAP in SAP Support site, We will resolve the issue as per SAP Reply
may Propose solution:
SAP OSS note
1 It contains technical Code ( To be implemented By Basis team)
or
2 Configuration changes ( taken care by Functional consultant)
y system
screen through the Meeting tool ( Invite meeting , ask the user screen and replicate issue in pro
o the user
f no replay
alysis===> We will create change CR(Change Request)==> Config changes routed through CR
uted through CR
==> Send / update mail to the user====>Change status to Resolved
1 Internal Order created Through CRM service Orders/Contracts
Issue : Funcial area not filled in the Internal Order Master
Default profit center assigned in the Internal Order mast
Internal Order Settelement rules having Wrong COPA Re
Analysis :
Funcial area not filled in the Internal Order Master
Functional area need to fill Order based on Functi
Create variant
Front end :
Execute KOK4
Remove Test run then execute
KO03 Check Order Master data field updation
Final Solution : Waiting for SAP Reply
Issue2 Default profit center assigned in the Internal Order mas
Issue3 Internal Order Settelement rules having Wrong COPA Reporting Dime
Analysis
CRM service Order--------------> Creating Internal Order---
Auto Release of In
Order Master
der based on Functional area assignement in the Internal Order Type but not working as per sta
ith substitution rule to update some field in asset Master and save then functional derived corr
ata field updation
Internal Order master ( Profit center should copy from CRM service orders)
PA Reporting Dimensions
Auto Release of Internal Orders===> Settelement rules creates Automatically while releasing In
EXIT_SAPLKOBS_001
t working as per standard functionality
> Internal Order creating parally and settelement Rules creating parally these user defined field
n, But it setteles correctly to right reporing dimensions i.e rederiving COPA reporting dimensions
ent level getting right reporting dimensions eventhough Settelement rule having wrong Reporti
d profit center not filled correctly while creating Internal order but subsequently updating these
P solution
ent along with functional modules to update or rederive Settelement rules ( More Complex dev
User-Exit for developing user-defined strategies
o not filled profit center Correctly
Analysis :
We observe that the transacton types corr
Its impacting the BW reports and used trns
The reason for issue is that missing of confi
Proposed Solution :
Need to include below configuration to fix
need to add the scenarios and custom field
FIN_CONS updates the fields of Trad
The above changes can be address through CR proces
Note1:
Collect insufficient data from the user that is Vend
Analysis :
Try to replicate issue in Quality system and find th
or
Check vendor master bank details and also payme
Proposed Solution :
Recommend to maintain IBAN details in the vend
Run the new payment proposal
Issue
Inventory data is inconsistency for material FGX during MIGO
Company having ML Actual costing
Analysis :
As per SAP OSS Note NO :2917042 .The reason for issue is that d
Proposed Solution :
Perform the FAGLGVTR program to carry forward balance from
Then perform MIGO
Issue
Asset transaction 100 showing as external acquisation but wron
Analysis :
The issue might be SAP product error hence raised the ticket to
Issue
1.Balancing field “Profit Centre” in line 01 not filled Error in
Analyis :
The reasn for missing cost center in the asset mas
Need to identify the assets which missing cost cen
Proposed Solution :
Need to assign missing cost center in the asset ma
Issue
2.Transaction key XXX YY chart of accounts ZZZZ not defined in t
Solution
A) Invoice and the tax code has not been maintained in Configu
Issue:
3."No clearing accounts specified for company codes A001/A000- "dur
A)OBYA Configuration
Issue
Functional area wrongly updated to the old functional area instead of
Analysis :
As per SAP standard functionality , it post to the old funtional area for
Proposed Solution :
Use the program : ZFCORRFA_FAGL
We can correct or change the functional area man
Se38
Prerequest :
Need to implement SAP OSS note : 677630 to ena
Then possible use the above program
Issue: FI-AA - New Depreciation Smoothing config is not taking end of useful l
Issue: Assets got successfully transferred but there is a variance between Dep
Analysis :
We have found in the deprecation key “ZSL1" Multilevel Metho
so we have created new depreciation key “ZSL3” and new multi
The reason for variation is that sender and receiver asset having
Analysis :
The user wants to changes the GL account for Bank whic is migr
Need to change Bank GL account in FBZP and EBS
We need to change Bank GL account after approv
Analyis
User is getting the above error because Useful life is maintained
User need to maintain useful life in the asset master to resolve
Analysis
You have not closed your Asset Fiscal Year for 2020, see below i
Proposed Solution :
Need to close Asst FY for 2019
Then you can able to post transactions
Issue : Duplicate transaction found in FEBN. Account ID# BO04 Doc# 10361
Analysis:
Its not a duplicate posting and it is a reversal of the document s
Proposed Solution :
Need to give explanation to the business
Analysis
Which user provided assets it is selected “Asset shutdown flag”
Proposed Solution
Run the dep after deactivating Shutdown Indicator if user want
ut updated BSEG table while posting asset transactions like F-90
ot updating to the FAGLELEXT but update to the BSEG table whie posting FI asset acc
user that is Vendorcode , Payment proposal run , which payment method using'
s and also payment method prequest===> then identify missing data in the vendor m
for issue is that due to Balance C/F ( FAGLGVTR) not performed in quality system
isation but wrongly showing description as opening balance in fi document line item
ained in Configuration.--OB40
area instead of the new functional area while settelement of order for fi ducument
Multilevel Method (Z02) updated Base value “24” ( Net book value) because there is v
3” and new multilevel method “Z03” with Base value “01” Acquisition value.
RO $ with transction code. ABCO and there will not be create accounting entry,
eld "Deactivation on" than the user need to entry by manually
020, see below in OAAQ you still have Asset Fiscal Year 2019 as the last closed fiscal
ting entry,
terial master. If it is perfect then need to look maping of GL accounts inVKOA
n if any.
Business Impact :
Root Cause
Corrective Action
Preventive Action
Issue :
Product(mat code) missing in KE24 report for record Type A(in C
Business impact:
Impact on MEC closing and MIS report and Miss match the data w
Root Causes:
Missing the company codes RI1 & RI2 in derivation rules (KEDR)
Corrective action:
•Identified the sales orders which are missing product in the KE
•We have reversed / cancel all the documents which are poste
•Maintain company cde in the relevant derivation rules and r
•Matching the product quantity in the report and sales order.
Preventive action :
Updated the missing company codes in derivation rules.
Need tobe very careful while working through KEDR
Example2
Issue:
Received a high inflow of tickets in FICO area during the Jan2020 MEC/Y
Business impact:
Delay in business activities due to the organizational changes in terms o
Root Causes:
Organizational changes done during the year end which resulted in crea
Corrective action:
All errors were solved based on the incidents received like maintaining th
Preventive action :
All organizational changes leads to new requirements for updating variou
The users identify the master data that is to be modified and accordin
Status- Closed.
Example3
Issue: Open items are not available for manual clearing
Buiness Impact :
Unable to clear open items
Root Cause:
Business users will create payment proposal (F110) and o
Lack of knowledge and Training
This is because of payment proposal and not done payme
Preventive action :
Since they have created the payment proposal, the open
If they want to make the payment entries manually, dele
Recomndation:
Provide training to the users
Example4
Issue 1 : Repeated incidents for incorrect POC/revenue calculations & p
Business impact:
Incorrect calculation resulting in incorrect postings of revenues.
Root Causes:
The negative costs postings are occurred when the material prices are
POC(Enhancement Program ) is calculated incorrectly in case of correcti
These business cases are not considered in the current program logic.
Corrective action:
Manual correction of material prices and reposting of POC.
Preventive action :
Logic has been included for these business cases in the POC program th
Status- Closed.
Example5
Issue
Multiple jobs scheduled at the same time due to MEC(month end Closing
Business impact:
Due to parallel jobs run for the same order, the POC program generates
Root Causes:
1)Time difference ( gap ) in executing the jobs.
2) Explored the option of locking the entries while jobs are executed. Ho
3) Explored the other options to schedule the 2nd job after completing ste
Note: Option 2 and 3 are mentioned to avoid further explore on the same in future instances
Corrective action:
Reversal of the document is performed on duplicate entries.
Preventive action :
While changing the scheduled jobs, with sufficient time gaps between bo
Technically not feasible for option1 and option2
Status- Closed.
Issue:
The revenues are not calculated for those contracts whose end date has
Business impact:
Revenues are not posted.
Root Causes:
The issue arises due to change in the contract end date.
Changing of the Contract end date to previous period effects POC prog
Corrective action:
POC program is executed again for these Contracts.
Preventive action :
1)IT support team suggested to make changes for ‘POC program’ and
2)Alternately, a proactive measure to address such cases , AMS Supp
Solution 2 is accepted by Business
Status- Closed.
Note: A word document with the step by step procedure will be prepared and given
Issue:
Revenues are not recognized correctly.
Business impact:
Due to this, the revenues and cost of sales are not booked.
Root Causes:
Due to contract period changes, contract value changes, credit block of s
Corrective action:
Whenever an incident is reported, AMS team does in depth analysis and
Preventive action :
In progress
As the analysis is time consuming, AMS Team is proposing to develop a
Status- In progress
Issue
Unable to create long term contracts with quarterly billing (Billing plan typ
Business impact:
Business is unable to create long term contracts with quarterly billing in S
Root Causes:
Bug in the standard SAP program pertaining to VA41.
Corrective action:
Contract was created with alternate solution by using yearly billing (Z3- Y
Preventive action :
CR has been created to handle this issue and raised with SAP to provide
Status- Closed.
es (KEDR)
cord Type A(in COPA document) for few sales orders for company code RI1 and RI2
on rules.
e Jan2020 MEC/YEC.
ike maintaining the master data, fixing the errors due to the master data changes.
or updating various tables and related master data . The changes to the master data are
fied and accordingly tickets are raised and Consultant makes the changes accordin
l clearing
osal (F110) and open items will include in the payment proposal are now locked for
d not done payment run and it will block the open items certain vendors which are th
oposal, the open items that are included in the payment proposal are now locked fo
es manually, delete the payment proposal by selecting Go To - Proposal - Delete. The
evenues.
aterial prices are changed at time of goods issue and goods returns.
n case of correction invoices, ie, the POC considers the original invoice and not the cor
t program logic.
month end Closing) schedule Changes which results in duplication of POC postings ( Wr
gaps between both the jobs. This is already taken care by Support team.
ose end date has been changed from current to previous period
effects POC program as it does not consider the Contract for POC calculation.
POC program’ and provide additional logic to schedule a batch job for a period of last 6
cases , AMS Support team would provide a list of the contracts at the period end for all
sing to develop a query/custom program which provides inputs for easy analysis to redu
ng (Billing plan type Z4- 3 months ) for few contracts as the amount exceeds internal SA
early billing (Z3- Yearly Invoice) and later changing the billing plan to Z4( Quartely billing
ith SAP to provide permanent solution. Need to incorporate the program changes a sug
de RI1 and RI2
uent changes.
ta changes.
he master data are dynamic and hence are to be handled as they occur.
changes accordingly. Hence no preventive action.
e and not the correction invoice for POC calculation & postings.
alculation.
a period of last 6 months. This will run for all changed Contracts ! But business rejected
period end for all the contracts where the contract end date has been changed to the pr
Each case is unique and requires in-depth analysis and propose solutions to correct the
ceeds internal SAP limits resulting in dump error in the standard transaction VA41.
4( Quartely billing)
business rejected this proposal, as they would want to post for selective contracts.
changed to the previous period, so that the business can take the decision to post the re
ons to correct the errors.
action VA41.
e contracts.
sion to post the revenues for the required contracts.
Contract
Validity from 01.04.2019 till 31.03.2025
Contract value===> 6crores for 6 years
3.2025 to 30.04.2020
1 Resolving Tickets
2 RCA ( Root cause Analysis for recurring incidents , Very H
3 Value additions to the Business
Automation in few specific areas
Example :
Payment Automatation
EBS Automation
GR/IR automation
5 Users Training
6 Weekly meeting with the Business
Discussing about open issues , any difficulties / ri
We are discussing about ticket status
7 Project internal daily meetings
Discussing within project team
Discussing about open issues , any difficu
We are discussing about ticket status
nt Automatation
tomation
automation
cification
issues , any difficulties / risk to resolve the issues/ Any inputs required
ut ticket status