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SAP OMSA

SAP OMSA stands for Order Management for Sourcing and Availability and is a product located within the SAP Industry Cloud. Its main purpose is to inform requesting systems, such as a webshop, whether inventory is available and from which plant it should ideally be sourced.

In our blog series about SAP OMSA, we aim to showcase the functionalities and use cases of the tool, drawing from our experiences learning about and implementing it.

SAP OMSA (1) – the new innovative cloud sourcing tool from SAP

SAP OMSA (1) – the new innovative cloud sourcing tool from SAP

SAP OMSA is a term that you may have come across in presentations, discussions, or forum threads. But what does OMSA actually stand for, and what benefits does implementing this system bring?

SAP OMSA (2) – Integrating S/4HANA backend with SAP OMSA

SAP OMSA (2) – Integrating S/4HANA backend with SAP OMSA

Integrating the S/4HANA system with SAP OMSA is crucial for seamless data exchange. But how does data ingestion work, and what are the key considerations?

SAP OMSA (3) – Sourcing strategy

SAP OMSA (3) – Sourcing strategy

In the SAP OMSA system, sourcing strategies significantly determine the outcome of a sourcing request. In this article, we take a closer look at sourcing strategy settings and shed light on how they can be used and adapted.

SAP OMSA (4) – Sourcing request

SAP OMSA (4) – Sourcing request

In response to the sourcing request, the SAP OMSA system decides which sites the products should be sourced from. In this article, we look at which information and parameters can be included in the sourcing request.

SAP OMSA (5) – Functionalities beyond sourcing

SAP OMSA (5) – Functionalities beyond sourcing

In addition to the sourcing request, the SAP OMSA system offers additional functions. In this article, we highlight the key APIs that are supported and shed light on how they can be used in a real-life retail environment.

SAP OMSA (6) – the building blocks for effective sourcing requests

SAP OMSA (6) – the building blocks for effective sourcing requests

In this article, we delve into the functionalities and settings of plant master data and transportation aspects. These are pivotal components that have a significant impact on sourcing outcomes in the SAP OMSA system.

SAP OMF

SAP OMF (Order Management Foundation) is a tool hosted on the SAP Industry Cloud, like SAP OMSA. Its primary function is to gather incoming orders from various channels and distribute them to fulfilment systems.

In our blog series about SAP OMF, we aim to showcase the functionalities and use cases of the tool, drawing from our experiences learning about and implementing it.

SAP OMF (1) – the central orchestration tool

SAP OMF (1) – the central orchestration tool

The Order Management Foundation (OMF) is another key product in SAP’s Industry Cloud landscape, complementing SAP OMSA. But what exactly does OMF stand for, and what are the benefits of implementing this system?

SAP OMF (2) – Receipt of orders

SAP OMF (2) – Receipt of orders

In this article we’ll explore what information needs to be provided by the Order Capture System, such as a webshop, and discuss the additional capabilities SAP OMF offers for integrating and sharing custom data.

SAP OMF (3) – Orchestration within SAP OMF

SAP OMF (3) – Orchestration within SAP OMF

Orchestration is one of the key features of SAP OMF, allowing fulfilment requests to be sent to fulfilment systems based on user-defined criteria.

SAP OMF (4) – Outgoing messages from SAP OMF

SAP OMF (4) – Outgoing messages from SAP OMF

In the fourth part, we’ll focus on how orders exit OMF and are created in S/4HANA. Those are sent via SAP CI where the mapping will also take place.

SAP OMF (5) – Integration OMSA with OMF

SAP OMF (5) – Integration OMSA with OMF

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the interaction between SAP OMF and SAP OMSA which enables an integrated sourcing of incoming orders.

SAP OMF (6) – Customer and product master data

SAP OMF (6) – Customer and product master data

Within this article we look at the non mandatory customer and product master data upload to OMF including the functionalities which are coming with it.

SAP OPPS

SAP OPPS (Omnichannel Promotion pricing service) is a tool hosted on the SAP Industry Cloud, like SAP OMSA or SAP OMF. Its primary function is to administer pricing and promotion data and provide those to requesting systems. 

In our blog series about SAP OPPS, we aim to showcase the functionalities and use cases of the tool, drawing from our experiences learning about and implementing it.

SAP OPPS (1) – Central management of pricing and promotions

SAP OPPS (1) – Central management of pricing and promotions

SAP OPPS is another product from SAP’s Industry Cloud landscape alongside SAP OMSA and SAP OMF. But what does OPPS actually stand for and what are the benefits of introducing this system?

SAP OPPS (2) – Integration with SAP OPPS

SAP OPPS (2) – Integration with SAP OPPS

How can SAP OPPS be integrated with surrounding systems? We provide answers to this question within this article including some insights into the new pricing tool of SAP.

SAP OPPS (3) – Functionalities of SAP OPPS

SAP OPPS (3) – Functionalities of SAP OPPS

What are the core functionalities of SAP OPPS – the price administration tool of SAP?Within this article we provide answers to that question.

S/4HANA Transformation

The changeover from ECC to S/4HANA – the latest ERP generation from SAP – requires detailed and customised planning. Fundamental questions, which in addition to the technical aspects primarily include processes, must be answered in the preparation phase.

Our blog series on the topic of S/4HANA transformation provides an initial overview of the challenges of such a project as well as insights into our working methods.

S/4HANA Transformation (1) – Typical questions

S/4HANA Transformation (1) – Typical questions

In the first part of our series of articles on S/4 transformation, we look at the key challenges and questions that many of our customers face, especially prior to a transformation to S/4HANA and provide an outlook.

S/4HANA Transformation (2) – The right project methodology

S/4HANA Transformation (2) – The right project methodology

In the second part of our series of articles on S/4 transformation, we present our tried-and-tested project method. This approach, which is divided into six phases, ensures a structured approach to the implementation

S/4HANA Transformation (3) – Details and tips

S/4HANA Transformation (3) – Details and tips

In our third part of our series of articles on S/4 transformation, we go into more detail and provide tips and tricks from past successfully implemented S/4HANA transformation projects.

S/4HANA Transformation (4) – Our service

S/4HANA Transformation (4) – Our service

In our fourth part of our series of articles on S/4 transformation, we show what our service entails and how we can help to create a successful project using our structured and tested method of approaching a transition.