SAP Fieldglass

Functionality and Implementation
1. Auflage 2021
ISBN: 978-1-4932-2070-0
Verlag: Rheinwerk Publishing, Inc.

Buch, Englisch, 587 Seiten, Format (B × H): 182 mm x 262 mm, Gewicht: 1427 g

Reihe: SAP PRESS Englisch

Are you welcoming outside personnel onto your team? With this guide, you’ll configure external workforce management with SAP Fieldglass and see what it has to offer. Walk through SAP Fieldglass modules and master data; then get step-by-step instructions to set up contingent labor, services, custom fields, time sheets, onboarding, and more. See how to perform standard integrations, and connect SAP Fieldglass to SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, and SAP S/4HANA for a seamless spending landscape!

In this book, you’ll learn about:

a. Structure
Get to know the SAP Fieldglass modules. Then dive into organizational structures and set up master data for your business units, cost centers, suppliers, workers, and more.

b. Configuration
Customize SAP Fieldglass for your organization! Get the steps you need to configure contingent labor, statements of work, custom fields, time sheets, expenses, invoicing, approval groups, messaging, onboarding, and offboarding.

c. Integration
Implement standard integrations and use the configuration manager to set up a self-managed environment. See how to connect SAP Fieldglass with SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, and SAP S/4HANA, step by step.

Highlights include:

1) Organizational structures
2) Contingent labor
3) Statements of work
4) Time tracking
5) Approval management
6) Onboarding and offboarding
7) Configuration
8) Reporting
9) Integration
10) SAP SuccessFactors
11) SAP Ariba
12) SAP S/4HANA

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wanless, Richard

Villet, Jutta

McGough, Shane

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Business Application Unternehmenssoftware SAP
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Angewandte Informatik Wirtschaftsinformatik
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Personalwesen, Human Resource Management
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Wirtschaftsinformatik, SAP, IT-Management

Inhaltsverzeichnis

. Foreword by Vish Baliga. 19

. Foreword by Lesleigh Seagram. 21

. Foreword by Scott Wilson. 23

. Preface. 25

. Contents and Structure of the Book. 25

. Technical Notes and Notes for Reading. 28

. Acknowledgments. 29

PART I. SAP Fieldglass: Overview and Processes. 33

1. Introduction to SAP Fieldglass. 35

1.1. Use Cases. 36

1.2. Positioning in the Intelligent Enterprise. 38

1.3. Program Organization. 40

1.4. Implementation and Lifecycle Management. 43

1.5. User Interface. 48

1.6. Summary. 53

2. System Architecture: Processes and Modules. 55

2.1. Access and Modules. 55

2.2. Procurement Processes. 57

2.3. Peripheral Modules. 66

2.4. Summary. 79

3. Contingent: Processes and Functions. 81

3.1. External Workforce Procurement. 81

3.2. Procurement Workflow Details. 85

3.3. Contingent Types and Job Posting Templates. 104

3.4. Qualifications. 111

3.5. Interview. 113

3.6. Summary. 115

4. Statement of Work: Processes and Functions. 117

4.1. SOW Bid and SOW. 119

4.2. Functions, Settings, and Processes. 132

4.3. Line Items and Libraries. 152

4.4. Use Cases and Examples. 181

4.5. Summary. 183

PART II. Cross-Module Functions. 185

5. Organizational Structures. 187

5.1. Master Data Overview. 187

5.2. Site and Location. 190

5.3. Business Unit. 195

5.4. Cost Center. 199

5.5. Legal Entity. 204

5.6. General Ledger and General Ledger Accounts. 208

5.7. Labor Type. 208

5.8. User. 209

5.9. User Role. 216

5.10. Suppliers. 218

5.11. External Workers. 227

5.12. Summary. 239

6. Rates. 241

6.1. Rates in the Procurement Process. 241

6.2. Rate Prerequisites. 250

6.3. Rate Structure. 255

6.4. Complex Rate Structures. 272

6.5. Use Cases and Considerations. 284

6.6. Summary. 286

7. Time Sheets, Expense Sheets, and Invoicing. 287

7.1. Time Sheets. 288

7.2. Expense Sheets. 305

7.3. Miscellaneous Invoice. 312

7.4. Invoicing. 314

7.5. Summary. 323

8. Other Settings. 325

8.1. Custom Fields. 326

8.2. Custom Lookup. 335

8.3. Job Codes. 336

8.4. Categories. 337

8.5. Reasons. 337

8.6. Approvals. 338

8.7. Messaging and Notifications. 346

8.8. System Notifications. 352

8.9. Social Enterprise. 358

8.10. Summary. 364

9. Onboarding and Offboarding. 365

9.1. Activity Items and Activity Checklists. 365

9.2. Milestones. 375

9.3. Asset Types. 376

9.4. Electronic Signature with DocuSign. 378

9.5. Summary. 381

10. Reports and Analytics. 383

10.1. Preferences and Prerequisites. 384

10.2. Report Fields and Formulas. 387

10.3. Reporting. 390

10.4. Analysis Tools and Functions. 396

10.5. Reporting Recommendations. 404

10.6. Summary. 405

11. Data Retention. 407

11.1. Manage Data Retention Policies. 407

11.2. Erase User Information. 415

11.3. Summary. 416

PART III. Integration. 417

12. Standard Integrations. 419

12.1. Standard Integrations: Overview. 420

12.2. Standard Connectors. 424

12.3. Configuration Manager. 432

12.4. Single Sign-On. 445

12.5. Productized Integrations. 447

12.6. SAP Fieldglass Integration Add-On 1.0. 448

12.7. Summary. 450

13. Integration with SAP SuccessFactors. 451

13.1. Productized Integrations: Overview. 452

13.2. Master Data Integration. 454

13.3. Position Management Integration. 459

13.4. Worker Data Integration. 465

13.5. Summary. 470

14. Integration with SAP Ariba. 471

14.1. Productized Integrations: Overview. 472

14.2. Master Data Integration. 476

14.3. Transactional Integrations. 481

14.4. Sourcing and Contracts. 483

14.5. Procurement: Purchase Requisition/Purchase Order. 486

14.6. Invoicing. 494

14.7. Summary. 500

15. Integration with SAP S/4HANA. 501

15.1. Productized Integrations: Overview. 502

15.2. Master Data Integration. 506

15.3. Business Partner Replication. 513

15.4. Transactional Integrations. 516

15.5. Procurement: Purchase Requisition/Purchase Order. 519

15.6. Service Entry Sheet. 525

15.7. Invoicing. 530

15.8. Summary. 533

16. Conclusion: SAP Fieldglass Trends. 535

16.1. Implementation and Change Management. 535

16.2. Program Evolution. 536

16.3. The Rise of Statements of Work. 537

16.4. The Future of Integrations. 537

. Appendices. 539

A. Glossary and Explanation of Terms. 541

B. Sequence of Implementation. 549

C. Miscellaneous Items. 557

D. The Authors. 567

. Index. 571

Über Autor(innen)

Wanless, Richard
Richard Wanless has been at the forefront of deploying technology to support external workforce programs since 2005. After consulting with a broad spectrum of global SAP clients, Richard founded Aventi (https://aventisolutions.com), a specialised consulting firm and SAP Partner focused on implementing SAP Fieldglass, with an emphasis on continuous improvement as technology evolves. His personal expertise spans from core functionality and business process optimization to the end-to-end integration of SAP Fieldglass into on-premise and cloud platforms. Where SAP Fieldglass is not a standalone solution, he guides clients to accelerate their digital transformation by combining SAP Fieldglass with SAP S/4HANA, realize total spend management with SAP Ariba, and achieve total workforce management with SAP SuccessFactors. Richard has developed a passion for bringing people and technology closer together, with creative solutions and innovative learning techniques. Under his lead, Aventi developed an integrated training and support platform to optimize the change management process and provide on-demand learning for people inside the company and their suppliers.

McGough, Shane
Shane McGough is a cloud integration expert with an in-depth knowledge of how to best integrate SAP Fieldglass with key enterprise software systems. He has built up a broad knowledge of system integrations for more than 15 years, working in technology across a range of industries, including 8 years working on complex projects for some of the world’s largest financial services institutions prior to joining SAP Fieldglass. In 2013, he joined SAP Fieldglass in EMEA, where he built up and headed their integration services department for the region. In this capacity, he worked on the major integration initiatives that allow SAP Fieldglass to be a core element of SAP’s total workforce management and total spend management strategies, integrating with SAP Ariba, SAP SuccessFactors, and SAP S/4HANA. Shane continues to work in this space outside of SAP, consulting with a broad spectrum of SAP clients to support and guide them in their goals of combining the benefits of SAP Fieldglass into their existing or planned IT landscape. His in-depth knowledge of SAP Fieldglass integration capabilities allows him to design and implement optimal solutions that address the challenges faced by different industries.

Villet, Jutta
Jutta Villet is a senior consultant at SAP Fieldglass and an expert in the implementation of vendor management systems (VMS) across industries and on a global scale. She has led a variety of technical and operational teams in large corporates and global enterprises before joining SAP Fieldglass in 2018. As well-versed technical consultant, her skillset includes process optimization, intelligent robotic process automation, and integration between SAP Fieldglass and SAP systems as well as other major enterprise systems. Jutta has implemented and consulted on a significant number of implementations and expansions of total workforce management solutions and service procurement-focused programs, including those run by managed service providers. As a data protection officer, she has a keen eye on big data and analytics, GDPR, and international privacy requirements, advising clients on technical solutions and industry standards. Combined with Jutta's decade-long experience in the recruitment industry across two continents, clients value her deep appreciation of diversity, client service, and drive for sustainable innovation.