Configuration Plan of SAP-ERP Financial Accounting module for a Military Unit in the Philippines

Information System/Finance/Information Technology

In this time of fast-paced work environment, business entities need to think of ways to properly handle such data and processes to ensure smooth operations and be able to compete in the global economy where change is inevitable. In response, several establishments have used new information systems known as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. At its core, an ERP is an application that automates business processes drawing on a central database that collects inputs from sections including accounting, manufacturing, supply chain management, sales, marketing, and human resources. The principal concept of this paper is to present the assistance provided by the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system of a Military institution to its financial department. The SAP-ERP Financial Accounting (FI) was configured to enhance the standard process and unified information in the management. The findings of this study help and promote the institution systematizing the business processes and creating operational competencies. This research study seeks to identify the requirements in the configuration like organizational structure, processes, and financial data. Issues and major challenges related to the implementation were also discussed. ASAP roadmap utilized the configuration plan because it supported project initiation until implementation. The ICT Infrastructure associated with the implementation of the SAP-ERP system was also documented. The configuration targets are organizational structure, processes, and master data. For recommendation, the institution may adopt the configuration plan to hasten the decision-making process, simplify the operations and reduce costs. It also increases the management control over the business activities and secures company data.

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