How much ABAP programming is required for a typical SRM install?

[Former Member]

I was wondering if there is a document that defines best practices for the use of ABAP with the installation and customization of SRM. Such as amount of ABAP coding typically required, and best practices around the use of ABAP for customization and configuration.

Thanks.

[Former Member]

Thanks.

"ABAP Work is significantly more at the time of implementation."

I guess I'm asking some very general questions to size up a project, I understand you would need many more details to provide an accurate answer. Thus, while I'm seeking references to talk about the amount of ABAP typically required for localization and customization. This goes to project cost and risk.

Seems to me that SAP would have some metrics around that...but perhaps not.

[Former Member]

Thanks guys. Any references, such as analyst reports that cover this?

[Former Member]

No David, it is case to Case parameter which determines this is like

which Technical Scenario you opted?

Which SRM Server & SP you are in?

Are you going to use IMS, SUS, BID/LA, CLM, CCM?

But ABAP Work is significantly more at the time of implementation.

All the best,

Vamsi

[Former Member]

You may need following developments...

- Validations for data with SRM Data or with ECC Data at BBP_DOC_CHECK_BADI

- Changes to the Data in SRM at Document Creation / Change BBP_DOC_CHANGE_BADI

- Based on your Purchsing Contract Settings in Backend you may need some Enhancements.

<like mapping SRM conditions to ECC, creating consignment or subcontracting Contracts e.t.c>

- Most importantly customization of workflows.

- If your Buyers has any specific Requirement to be validated or evaluate then you should go for SOCO Custom rules.

- You can group multiple Requirements (SC) into one Purchase Order.

ABAP is required at the time of standard issues with SRM5.0, to debug and find which note to apply -- I believe this is a critical part where an abaper can help in SRM instalation.

All the best,

Vamsi

[Former Member]

David,

it depend upon what functionality you need in your system.. most commonly doccheck and docchange badis to check and change objects, and work customization if you need any, and custom fields if needed in the standard screens...

but like i said.. it all depends upon what you want the system to behave like..