Release Note
for the Business Package for Manager Self-Service (mySAP ERP) 1.0 
Technical Data
Function |
Changed |
For Release |
mySAP ERP 2005, Support Package 02 |
Assigned to Application Component |
● EP-PCT-MGR-CO (Business Package for Manager Self-Service (FI)) ● EP-PCT-MGR-HR (Business Package for Manager Self-Service (HR)) |
Country Setting |
Valid for all countries See also Release Note for US Effort Reporting |
General Changes in the Business Package
● Business Package Structure
The Business Package for Manager Self-Service (mySAP ERP) 1.0 has a new structure. It is no longer divided into the areas of My Budget and My Staff. The business package has been restructured as follows:
○ Overview
■ Work Overview
■ Team
■ Budget
■ Projects
■ Planning
○ Reports
○ Service Map
For more information, see Business Package Structure.
● Conversion to Web Dynpro Technology for Java
In this business package, almost all iViews that existed in the Business Package for Manager Self-Service 60.1 and used the HTML Business (HTMLB) for Java technology have been converted to the Web Dynpro for Java technology.
The following iViews are the exception:
○ The following Appraisal iViews no longer exist:
■ Appraisals
■ Edit Appraisals
■ Appraisal Overview
■ Appraisal Inbox
■ Status Overview
In the business package, these iViews have been replaced with the new Appraisals iView for the application component Objective Setting and Appraisals (PA-PD-PM).
○ The business package now only includes iViews for the application component Enterprise Compensation Management (PA-EC). Therefore, the following iViews for the application component Compensation Management (PA-CM) no longer exist:
■ Compensation Adjustments
■ Awards
■ Compensation Planning
■ Compensation Approval
■ Compensation Guidelines
■ Compensation Eligibility
○ The iViews of the earlier workset ESS in MSS are no longer standalone iViews in the Business Package for Manager Self-Service (mySAP ERP) 1.0. Instead, they are accessed from the Related ActivitiesiView using a hyperlink.
○ The following iViews have been replaced by workflow-based approval scenarios in the universal worklist:
■ Travel Approval
■ Travel Approval: Details
○ The Emergency Contact iView does not exist for the Web Dynpro for Java technology.
The iViews based on HTMLB for Java technology are compatible with later releases. Meaning that you can also use iViews from the Business Package for Manager Self-Service 60.1 in the Business Package for Manager Self-Service (mySAP ERP) 1.0.
● iView Properties
You can set the properties of iViews that are based on the Web Dynpro for Java technology. This includes properties that the administrator can set up and properties that end users can use to personalize the iViews.
Consequently, in the Business Package for Manager Self-Service (mySAP ERP) 1.0, the technical names of iViews have been changed from those used in the Business Package for Manager Self-Service (mySAP ERP 2004) 60.1. For iViews that existed in the Business Package for Manager Self-Service (mySAP ERP 2004) 60.1, the corresponding Web Dynpro application has not changed in most cases, and therefore the functions remain the same.
For more information about the iViews whose functions have changed, see the "Specific Changes in iViews" section.
For more
information about configuring iViews, see 
Business Package for
Self-Service Administrator.
● Roadmap
In iViews that include a roadmap, you can choose the previous and next step by selecting the appropriate hyperlink.
● Object and Data Provider (OADP)
○ The functions of the Object and Data Provider have been enhanced.
○ For the columns Organizational Unit, Position, and Job, the standard ERP system no longer reads the data from the Organizational Assignment infotype (0001), but determines the data along the organizational structure. However, if you still want to use data from the Organizational Assignment infotype, in Customizing you can define that the previous columns are to be used instead.
○ If an employee holds more than one position, the Multiple Assignment column is shown.
○ The structure of Customizing for OADP has been changed.
○ The Customizing settings for OADP are now stored in the iView properties.
For more information, see the “Effects on Customizing” section.
Specific Changes to iViews
Workset: Work Overview
iView Title |
Status |
Type of Change |
Universal worklist |
New |
The iView is part of the standard portal content. It is preconfigured for the Business Package for Manager Self-Service (mySAP ERP) 1.0. In the universal worklist, managers can now display alerts for critical variances and postings, and when a threshold value has been exceeded in the Key Figure Monitor. Therefore, the universal worklist replaces the Warning Messages iView |
Key Figure Monitor |
New |
The iView is accessed using a delta link from the Business Package for Common Parts (mySAP ERP) 1.0 |
Attendance Overview |
See “Working Time iViews“ section |
|
Reminder of Dates |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Workset: Team
Employee Information iViews
iView Title |
Status |
Type of Change |
All iViews |
New |
The iViews that existed in the Business Package for Manager Self-Service 60.1 in the Employee Review workset are now included on the pages General Information, Personnel Development, and Compensation Information, under Employee Information, and on the page Compensation Profile |
Employee Search |
New |
The iView replaces the Team Overview iView. It is based on the enhanced Object and Data Provider |
Message Box |
New |
This iView displays the message boxes from the Floor Plan Manager (FPM) for a portal page. It is integrated with the pages under Employee Information, as well as the Position Profile and the Organizational Unit Profile |
Related Activities |
New |
You can use this iView to make personnel change requests and run Employee Self-Service applications for a previously selected employee, on the pages under Employee Information. It replaces the workset ESS in MSS |
Archived Documents |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Company Property |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
General Data |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
For the Organizational Data area of this iView, the standard ERP system no longer reads data from the Organizational Assignment infotype (0001); instead it determines the data along the organizational structure |
Monitoring of Tasks |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Organizational Assignments |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
The iView can be accessed from the General Data iView using a hyperlink |
Personal Data |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Photo |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Profile Matchup and Required Training |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
The iView now uses data from SAP Learning Solution (PE-LSO) as opposed to from Training and Event Management |
Qualifications |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Training Activities |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
The iView replaces the Business Events iView. The iView now uses data from SAP Learning Solution (PE-LSO) as opposed to from Training and Event Management |
Training Events: Details |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
You access this iView from the Training Activities iView using a hyperlink. It replaces the Business Event Details iView and uses data from SAP Learning Solution (PE-LSO) as opposed to from Training and Event Management (PE) |
Compensation Management iViews |
See “Compensation Management iViews“ section |
|
Absence Days |
See “Working Time iViews“ section |
|
Appraisals |
See “Competency Management iViews” section |
|
Working Time iViews
iView Title |
Status |
Type of Change |
Approve Working Times |
New |
For more information, see the Release Note Web Application for Approving Working Times (New) in the ERP system |
Attendance Overview |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
For this iView, the ERP system reads data from the request database for Time Management (PT) |
Absence Days |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Competency Management iViews
iView Title |
Status |
Type of Change |
Position Requirements |
New |
|
Appraisals |
New |
This iView uses data from the application component Objective Settings and Appraisals (PA-PD-PM) (see “General Changes in the Business Package” section) |
Personnel Administration iViews
iView Title |
Status |
Type of Change |
Start Processes |
New |
|
Personnel Change Request |
Changed |
The iView uses the changed functions of the Object and Data Provider |
Personnel Change Requests: <Request Scenario>-Direct Launch |
New |
You can use these iViews to use the links in the Related Activities iView to access the individual change requests |
Status Overview for Personnel Change Requests |
New |
The iView is included on the Work Overview page. |
Recruitment iViews
iView Title |
Status |
Type of Change |
Create New Requisition Request |
Changed |
Title changed |
Create New Candidate Assessment |
Changed |
Title changed |
Recruitment: Status Overview of Requisition Requests |
Changed |
Title changed |
Recruitment: Status Overview of Candidates |
Changed |
Title changed |
Headcount iViews
iView Title |
Status |
Type of Change |
Headcount Planning |
Changed |
The headcount planning function is now part of the Planning Rounds iView in the Planning workset. The Headcount Planning iView is part of the Business Package for Manager Self-Service (mySAP ERP) 1.0, however, in the standard system it is not part of any of the worksets of the Manager Self-Service role |
Planning Transfer |
Changed |
The iView is part of the Business Package for Manager Self-Service (mySAP ERP) 1.0, however, in the standard system it is not part of any of the worksets of the Manager Self-Service role |
Compensation Management iViews
iView Title |
Status |
Type of Change |
All iViews |
|
Since the iViews now only use data from Enterprise Compensation Management (PA-EC), it is no longer necessary to include "ECM" in the iView title |
Salary Data |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Salary Development |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Salary Survey Data |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Long-Term Incentives |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Compensation Adjustments |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Compensation Guidelines |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Compensation Eligibility |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Compensation Planning |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
The iView is in the Planning workset |
Compensation Approval |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
The iView is in the Planning workset |
Compensation: Link to Additional Information - Example |
New |
You can use this iView to provide your managers with a hyperlink to a Web page with additional information, such as a Web page for your salary survey provider |
Organizational Charting Interface (OCI) iViews
iView Title |
Status |
Type of Change |
Organizational Chart Link |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Organizational Chart Tester |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Organizational Chart Launcher |
New |
|
Position Profile iViews
iView Title |
Status |
Type of Change |
Position Description |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Accounting |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Planned Compensation |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Cost Distribution |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Employee Group/Subgroup |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Position Holder |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Requirements |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Vacancy |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Working Time |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Organizational Unit Profile iViews
iView Title |
Status |
Type of Change |
Organizational Units Search |
New |
The iView replaces the Overview of Organizational Units iView |
General Description |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Accounting |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Working Time |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Position Holder |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Cost Distribution |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Qualifications |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Qualifications: Details |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
You access the iView from the Qualifications iView using a hyperlink |
Generic iViews
iView Title |
Status |
Type of Change |
Communication |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Dependents |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Private Address |
Converted to Web Dynpro for Java technology |
|
Employee Search |
New |
|
Generic iView - List |
Changed |
Instead of the generic iView, the business package includes the FPM view Generic iView – List, which you can use to create customer query iViews |
Generic iView - Table |
Changed |
Instead of the generic iView, the business package includes the FPM view Generic iView – Table, which you can use to create customer query iViews |
Budget
iView Title |
Status |
Type of Change |
Cost Centers – Cost Pools |
New |
|
Service Request: Status Overview |
Changed |
The iView is no longer part of this business package, instead it is part of the Business Package for Common Parts (mySAP ERP) 1.0 |
iViews for Critical Variances and Postings |
Changed |
The iViews are no longer part of this business package, instead they are part of the Business Package for Common Parts (mySAP ERP) 1.0. The functions have been enhanced |
iViews for Equipment Monitor |
Changed |
The technical names and descriptions have changed. However, the iViews still use the same Web Dynpro application |
Projects
iView Title |
Status |
Type of Change |
Project iViews |
New |
All iViews under Projects are new |
Planning
iView Title |
Status |
Type of Change |
Entry of Planning Data: Costs/Statistical Key Figures |
Not applicable |
The previous
iViews for planning costs and statistical key figures for cost centers are
now, as planning services, part of the new function |
Planning Rounds |
New |
This iView gives you access to planning rounds and the Express Planning planning services |
Budget Consumption: Overview |
New |
|
Balanced Scorecard Elements |
New |
|
Compensation Planning |
See “Compensation Management iViews“ section |
|
Compensation Approval |
See “Compensation Management iViews“ section |
|
Reports
iView Title |
Status |
Type of Change |
Launchpad |
New |
This iView is accessed using a delta link from the Business Package for Common Parts (mySAP ERP) 1.0. It is used to run budget and team-related reports |
Reports |
Changed |
The iView has the same functions as in the Business Package for Manager Self-Service (mySAP ERP 2004) 60.1. However, in the standard system it is no longer integrated into a workset of the Manager Self-Service role. You can use the iView if you do not want to implement the Launchpad iView, and your managers only require Manager’s Desktop reports |
Reporting |
New |
This iView displays Manager’s Desktop reports from the Launchpad iView |
BW Reports |
New |
This iView displays Business Intelligence reports from the Launchpad iView |
CR Reports |
New |
This iView displays Crystal Reports from the Launchpad iView |
IAC Reports |
New |
This iView displays Internet Application Component reports from the Launchpad iView |
Headcount |
Changed |
The iView is included on the Team page. Together with the other “Headcount” iViews, it is also included on a page that you can access from the Launchpad iView |
Headcount FTE |
Changed |
The iView is included on the Team page. Together with the other “Headcount” iViews, it is also included on a page that you can access from the Launchpad iView |
Entries |
Changed |
Together with the other “Headcount” iViews, it is also included on a page that you can access from the Launchpad iView |
Leavers |
Changed |
Together with the other “Headcount” iViews, it is also included on a page that you can access from the Launchpad iView |
Illness Rate |
Changed |
Together with the other “Illness/Overtime” iViews, it is included on a page that you can access from the Launchpad iView |
Illness Costs |
Changed |
Together with the other “Illness/Overtime” iViews, it is included on a page that you can access from the Launchpad iView |
Overtime Rate |
Not changed |
Together with the other “Illness/Overtime” iViews, it is included on a page that you can access from the Launchpad iView |
Overtime Costs |
Changed |
Together with the other “Illness/Overtime” iViews, it is included on a page that you can access from the Launchpad iView |
Number of Qualifications |
Not applicable |
|
Average Proficiency of Qualifications |
Not applicable |
|
Business Event Attendance and Costs |
Not applicable |
|
Business Event Cancellations and Costs |
Not applicable |
|
Effects on Customizing
● iView Properties
If for the iViews in the Business Package for Manager Self-Service (mySAP ERP 2004) 60.1, you have made settings (such as for the cache lifespan) in Customizing for the Self-Services Homepage, you must make these settings again in the iView properties.
Customizing for the Self-Services Homepage still includes settings for MSS. These settings include those for the Related Activities iView, or for those iViews that you access using a hyperlink from another iView (for example the Organizational Assignments iView that you can access from the General Information iView). In the standard system, Customizing for the Self-Services Homepage includes a service key for such iViews.
● Object and Data Provider (OADP)
○ The changes made to the Object and Data Provider have resulted in a new structure for Customizing for OADP. If in previous releases you have already made Customizing settings for the Object and Data Provider, you must first convert these entries to the new table structure before you can continue using them.
For more information, see the Release Note Object and Data Provider (Changed) in the ERP system.
○ The OADP parameters (for example, which organizational structure view group or organizational structure view an iView uses) are now stored in the iView properties as opposed to in Customizing for the Self-Services Homepage. In the standard system, the properties of all iViews that are based on the Object and Data Provider include suitable OADP parameters.
If for the iViews in the Business Package for Manager Self-Service (mySAP ERP 2004) 60.1, you have made settings for the OADP parameters, in Customizing for the Homepage for Self-Services, you must make these settings again in the iView properties.
● Launchpad
To display Manager’s Desktop (MDT) reports in the launchpad, you must create an MDT scenario in Customizing and run the conversion report PWPC_CONV_MDT_TO_LPA. The report is in Customizing for Manager’s Desktop, under Customer Adjustment ® Convert MDT Data to MSS Reporting Launchpad.
See also:
● Release Note for US Effort Reporting
●
Release Note for the
Business Package Self-Service Administrator