Chapter 1. Getting Started with the SAP R3 Query Reporting Tools
Chapter 1. Getting Started with the SAP R/3 Query Reporting ToolsIn this chapter
The reporting attributes, objects, and tools discussed in this book apply equally to both the SAP R/3 and mySAP ERP solutions, which this book refers to collectively as the SAP enterprise solution. Your SAP enterprise solution is delivered with standard query reporting tools that end users can use to create their own reports, without needing any technical programming skills. These tools provide functionality that many SAP customers do not know is possible. Having the ability to extract and report on data from the SAP enterprise solution is empowering for you as an end user because it means you will not have to rely on others to gain access to the information you need in order to make business decisions. A common complaint I hear from SAP enterprise solution users is about their inability to get access to the data they need and their reliance on others to provide it for them. This book explains everything you need to know to work with the SAP enterprise solution reporting tools so that you can have access to the information you need. The challenge most SAP users face is the unavailability of training materials specific to end-user reporting. Many SAP customers are under the mistaken impression that R/3 reporting is accomplished via four main avenues:
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