The document defines various technical terms related to SAP software implementation projects including programming languages, phases of implementation, software modules, testing procedures, and roles of project team members. It provides definitions for over 25 acronyms and terms commonly used in SAP ERP implementations and configurations.

1. ABAP Advanced Business Application Programming. The programming
language of SAP’s ERP software.
Basis The underlying technology base that allows SAP's functional
applications and modules to interoperate.
Blueprinting Phase 2 of the implementation process. During this period, the
project team will identify the state’s organizational structures,
design new business processes, install the SAP software and begin
training for the team.
Business
SAP’s term for a data warehouse, where state data is stored.
Warehouse
CATS Cross Application Time Sheet. An electronic time sheet for
recording employee working times.
Configuration The process of establishing the SAP settings to support specific
business rules, validations, and default values for North Carolina.
Go Live & The fifth and final phase of the implementation. This is when the
Support system will move into actual production.
EE Employees. This abbreviation is used for employees in the SAP
software.
ERP Enterprise Resource Planning. A collection of software applications
that use a common database to integrate an organization’s business
processes.
ESS Employee Self Service.
Infoset A SAP Query element, Infosets determine to which tables, or fields
within a table, a query can refer. Infosets are usually based on table
joins or logical databases.
Infotype A set of data that is grouped together according to subject matter.
From the user perspective, infotypes are entry screens that support
the maintenance of infotype records.
Integration Allows data to flow freely from one business area to another without
having to pass through time-consuming and trouble-prone
interfaces. Integration also enables the maintenance of data from
various sites.
Landscape All the R/3 systems, which share a common transport directory.
Legacy The numerous and dated computer programs currently being used
Applications by the client. The mySAP ERP software will eventually replace those

2. involving human resources, payroll, budget management,
accounting, and tax/revenue.
MSS Manager Self Service.
MySAP.com The specific type of ERP software being implemented by North
Carolina.
Module The SAP software is comprised of several functions (e.g., time
management, payroll, personnel administration), which together
form an integrated system.
Portal The Web interface that will be used by employees and managers to
access the HR/payroll system.
Project Phase 1 of integration, which included the organization of the
Preparation project team, various team-building activities, the project kick-off,
and initial planning.
Realization Phase 3 of the implementation. During this time, the project team
will configure the HR and payroll modules, and implement
processes defined in the “blueprint” that was developed in Phase II.
SAP Query Tool that allows users without knowledge of the ABAP
programming language to define and execute their own reports.
SMEs Subject Matter Experts. Client's representatives who are considered
to be specialists in certain business areas (modules).
Stakeholder A person, department or organization that has an interest in the
success of a project.
Statement of
A document that sets forth services to be performed.
Work
System Test An implementation activity that tests the interfaces between sets of
applications or functional areas in a new system. It verifies the
ability of the system to handle data and operating requirements.
Time Time recording captures and evaluates all employee time
Recording information required for running payroll in payroll accounting.
Time information includes attendance, absence, or availability data
for employees.
UAT User Acceptance Testing. The final stage of functional testing before
the Go Live phase.
User Group Every user can be assigned to specific groups based on their role in
the organization.