Description

Introduction:

The Reporting and Analytics in SAP Organizational Development (OD) course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of how to leverage SAP’s reporting and analytics capabilities within the OD module. In this course, participants will explore tools and techniques for extracting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to organizational structures, workforce planning, and employee transitions. The training will cover key reporting features in SAP OD, custom report creation, advanced analytics, and how to use data for strategic decision-making.

Participants will also learn how to create custom reports, track KPIs, and generate analytics to assess the impact of organizational changes, employee performance, and overall operational efficiency.

Prerequisites:

1. Basic Understanding of SAP Organizational Development (OD):
   1. Familiarity with the core concepts and functionality of SAP Organizational Development.
2. Experience with SAP ERP Systems:
   1. Basic experience with SAP ERP modules, especially SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) or Organizational Management (OM).
3. Knowledge of Reporting Tools:
   1. Basic understanding of reporting and analytics principles, and experience with SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or similar reporting tools is recommended.
4. Optional:
   1. Knowledge of organizational KPIs and performance metrics.

Table of Contents 

Session 1: Introduction to Reporting and Analytics in SAP OD

1. Topics:
   1. Overview of reporting and analytics capabilities in SAP OD
   2. Importance of data in managing organizational structures and workforce planning
   3. Key reporting and analytics tools in SAP OD
   4. Types of reports available in SAP OD
2. Objectives:
   1. Understand the importance of reporting and analytics in managing organizational structures.
   2. Gain an overview of the SAP OD reporting capabilities.
3. Hands-On Exercise:
   1. Explore pre-built reports in SAP OD and analyze their features.

Session 2: Navigating SAP OD Reporting Tools

1. Topics:
   1. Overview of standard reporting tools in SAP OD
   2. Using SAP Query and SAP Standard Reports
   3. Navigating organizational hierarchy reports
   4. Creating reports using the SAP InfoSet Query
2. Objectives:
   1. Learn to navigate through different reporting tools in SAP OD.
   2. Understand the structure of standard organizational hierarchy reports.
3. Hands-On Exercise:
   1. Create a basic report using SAP InfoSet Query.

Session 3: Custom Report Creation in SAP OD

1. Topics:
   1. Creating custom reports to meet organizational needs
   2. Using Ad Hoc Query in SAP OD
   3. Customizing SAP Standard Reports
   4. Building organizational unit-specific reports
2. Objectives:
   1. Learn how to create and customize reports based on specific organizational requirements.
   2. Understand how to filter and sort data for customized reporting.
3. Hands-On Exercise:
   1. Create a custom report that focuses on a specific organizational unit or department.

Session 4: Advanced Reporting Techniques in SAP OD

1. Topics:
   1. Advanced features in SAP reporting (e.g., SAP BW, SAP HANA integration)
   2. Combining multiple data sources for comprehensive reporting
   3. Designing interactive reports with user-specific views
   4. Advanced filtering, grouping, and sorting techniques
2. Objectives:
   1. Learn advanced reporting techniques in SAP OD for more detailed insights.
   2. Understand how to design interactive and dynamic reports.
3. Hands-On Exercise:
   1. Create an advanced report combining data from multiple organizational levels and units.

Session 5: KPIs and Performance Metrics in SAP OD

1. Topics:
   1. Understanding key performance indicators (KPIs) in SAP OD
   2. Tracking organizational performance using SAP OD analytics
   3. Monitoring workforce planning and organizational health metrics
   4. Defining KPIs for organizational restructuring and workforce optimization
2. Objectives:
   1. Learn to define and track KPIs for organizational health and workforce efficiency.
   2. Understand how to integrate KPIs into SAP OD reports.
3. Hands-On Exercise:
   1. Set up KPI-based reports to track employee performance and workforce changes.

Session 6: Analyzing Workforce Data Using SAP OD Reports

1. Topics:
   1. Analyzing employee and organizational data using SAP OD reports
   2. Identifying workforce trends and patterns through reporting
   3. Tracking employee transitions, promotions, and redeployments
   4. Monitoring headcount and organizational hierarchies
2. Objectives:
   1. Learn how to analyze workforce trends and use data for decision-making.
   2. Understand how to track employee and organizational changes using reports.
3. Hands-On Exercise:
   1. Generate reports to analyze workforce transitions and employee movement within the organization.

Session 7: Real-Time Analytics and Dashboards in SAP OD

1. Topics:
   1. Creating real-time analytics dashboards in SAP OD
   2. Tracking organizational performance in real-time
   3. Visualizing key organizational data and trends
   4. Integrating real-time analytics with SAP Fiori and SAP BusinessObjects
2. Objectives:
   1. Learn to create real-time analytics dashboards for SAP OD.
   2. Understand how to visualize data trends and performance metrics.
3. Hands-On Exercise:
   1. Design a real-time dashboard to monitor workforce and organizational performance.

Session 8: Reporting for Organizational Change and Restructuring

1. Topics:
   1. Using reports to support organizational restructuring initiatives
   2. Forecasting the impact of organizational changes using SAP OD analytics
   3. Reporting on the success of organizational realignments and workforce changes
   4. Ensuring compliance with reporting requirements during change management
2. Objectives:
   1. Learn how to use reports for forecasting and managing organizational change.
   2. Understand how to assess the impact of change through SAP OD reports.
3. Hands-On Exercise:
   1. Create a report that assesses the impact of a recent or planned organizational restructuring.

Session 9: SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Integration with SAP OD

1. Topics:
   1. Overview of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and its role in SAP OD reporting
   2. Integrating SAP OD data with SAC for advanced analytics
   3. Creating custom dashboards and reports using SAC
   4. Visualizing workforce and organizational data using SAC
2. Objectives:
   1. Learn how to integrate SAP OD data with SAP Analytics Cloud.
   2. Understand how to use SAC for advanced reporting and data visualization.
3. Hands-On Exercise:
   1. Build a custom dashboard in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) that pulls data from SAP OD.

Session 10: Best Practices for Reporting and Analytics in SAP OD

1. Topics:
   1. Best practices for accurate and effective reporting in SAP OD
   2. Common pitfalls in SAP OD reporting and how to avoid them
   3. Ensuring data accuracy and integrity in reports
   4. Leveraging analytics for strategic decision-making in HR and organizational development
2. Objectives:
   1. Learn the best practices for creating accurate and meaningful reports.
   2. Understand how to ensure data integrity and use analytics for strategic decisions.
3. Hands-On Exercise:
   1. Review a set of reports for accuracy and relevance, then make recommendations for improvement.

Session 11: Final Project: Comprehensive Reporting and Analytics Strategy

1. Topics:
   1. Developing a comprehensive reporting strategy for an organization
   2. Implementing a full reporting cycle: data extraction, analysis, and decision-making
   3. Integrating workforce analytics with broader business strategies
   4. Presenting organizational insights using SAP OD reports and dashboards
2. Objectives:
   1. Apply all learned concepts in a final project to demonstrate the ability to design and implement a comprehensive reporting strategy using SAP OD.
3. Final Project:
   1. Develop a detailed reporting and analytics strategy for a case study organization, using SAP OD tools and techniques to address workforce planning, organizational change, and performance tracking.

End of Course Assessment and Certification:

1. Final assessment covering reporting and analytics concepts in SAP OD.
2. Certification awarded upon successful completion of the final project and exam.

This course offers a comprehensive overview of SAP OD reporting and analytics, empowering participants to make data-driven decisions that align with their organizational goals. Would you like any modifications or additional topics included?