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Integration of SAP modules.

System integration ensures that the elements are connected between the different modules:

• The information.
• The modality of work.
• And the procedures.

This makes it easier for activities and information produced in one part of the company to influence the other areas, the effect of this influence will depend on the process implemented.<,/pEachof the processes in SAP affects at least two modules, and in some cases, certain processes can influence three or more modules.

Example of module integration when making a sale:

• Sales area [SD]: When this area makes a sale of a product that is not in stock and this product is not purchased from a supplier but produced by the factory, a transaction is created for the sale of the product.
• Production Department [PP]: The sale operation generates a process in the Production Department, which needs inputs to start production.
• Purchasing Area [MM]: This area receives a request from the Production Department [PP] to acquire the necessary inputs for the manufacture of the product to be sold.
• Maintenance Area [PM]: Ensures the correct operation of the plant to avoid delays in the delivery of the product.
• Administration [FI] and Treasury [TR]: Ensure the necessary financial resources to pay for manufacturing inputs.
• Human Resources [HR]: Ensures the labor force, managing hiring or permits for overtime if necessary.

Information transfer.

As we know, each SAP area can impact other areas, which requires a transfer of information. In this way, the needs that arise from the initial operation, such as a sale, are reported.

Example of information transfer for a sale:

• The sales area [SD] generates a "Sales Order" to the customer when they make a transaction for an out-of-stock product. This triggers the automatic creation of a "Purchase Request".
• This "Purchase Request" is sent to the purchasing area [MM], which will manage the necessary orders.

Many times, continuing a process in one module depends on events in other modules. For example, in a sale, a delivery date must be offered to the customer:

• If sales [SD] requests a product from purchasing [MM], the latter indicates the delivery date for sales to continue the process.
• If production is required, the Production Department [PP] is responsible for purchasing the inputs and providing the delivery date to Sales [SD].

SAP, by having an integrated database, allows operators to share and use global information in real time.

Examples:

• The sales area can consult in real time the status of a request for materials sent to purchasing, facilitating coordination with customers.
• The finance area can review the status of purchases and sales to project revenues or financial resources needed without contacting those departments directly.

In SAP, information can also be shared with external parties, such as suppliers and customers, through authorized interfaces.

Example of external access:

• A supplier can access material requirements and plan deliveries of inputs according to established deadlines.
• A customer can check stock status, promotional campaigns and new products, which facilitates his purchasing decision.