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This article presents an example scenario for applying for new positions and how it was implemented by LM Consulting.

The need

• Easy to use for business and management
• Reduction of communication at a central point to what is relevant
• Extended integration options to other IT systems
• dedicated authorization concept
• Workflow-based and flexible
• status illustration
• Comprehensive and full-time acquisition
• PKP Compliant

Initial Situation

• The maintenance of the SAP organization management is typically organized very centrally.
  As a rule, the sovereignty lies with a few people in the Human Resources department. Especially with more intense
  usage, this is of crucial importance for the data quality. However are
  the 'pre-processes' that lead to a change in SAP OM are incomplete or not at all
  SAP HCM mapped.
• This post will provide an example scenario for requesting new
  Positions shown and how it was implemented by LM Consulting.

Application / Scenario

• The application forms the application process for new positions within SAP
  HCM off. In addition to clearly defined groups, individuals are involved in the process
  Persons who are involved in the process at any time by HR Controlling
  can.
• The process flow is not rigid, but can be customized by HR controlling
  controlled (multiple queries, obtaining further statements, rejection
  of an application, forwarding the application for approval, etc.).
• In addition to the description of the application in the form of structured fields and free text,
  the entire communication between the process participants within the application
  (replacement of e-mail) and is therefore transparent for all those involved in the process.

Description of the groups involved and their tasks:

Implementation

• The implementation is technically based on SAP Webdynpro for ABAP.
• In order to be able to design the process flexibly, SAP was deliberately used
  Workflows omitted. Instead, each group has its own application, the
  based on the status data selected and subsequent steps defined. This makes it easier to
  one to implement and expand group-specific functions and the other
  involve new groups in the process in the future.
• The application is made available to users via the SAP portal or the Nwbc for
  provided.

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