Introduction:

The Integrating SAP Organizational Development (OD) with Other SAP HCM Modules training is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of how SAP OD works in tandem with other key modules within SAP Human Capital Management (HCM). This course will cover how SAP OD can be seamlessly integrated with modules like Personnel Administration (PA), Payroll (PY), Time Management (TM), and Talent Management (TM). Participants will gain insight into leveraging cross-module data to optimize workforce management, improve organizational structures, and enhance overall HR operations.

By the end of the training, participants will have a clear understanding of integration points, processes, and best practices for achieving a unified HCM solution that supports business growth and workforce efficiency.

Prerequisites:

1. Basic Understanding of SAP Organizational Development (OD):
   1. Familiarity with the fundamental concepts and functionalities of SAP Organizational Development.
2. Experience with SAP HCM Modules:
   1. Basic working knowledge of SAP HCM modules like Personnel Administration, Time Management, Payroll, and others.
3. Knowledge of SAP ERP Environment:
   1. Basic understanding of how SAP modules interact and integrate within the ERP ecosystem.

Table of Contents

Session 1: Introduction to SAP OD and HCM Integration

1. Topics:
   1. Overview of SAP OD and its role within SAP HCM
   2. Importance of module integration in SAP for optimized HR management
   3. Introduction to core SAP HCM modules: Personnel Administration, Payroll, Time Management, and Talent Management
   4. Key benefits of integrating SAP OD with other SAP HCM modules
2. Objectives:
   1. Understand the role of SAP OD in the broader HCM ecosystem.
   2. Gain a foundational understanding of the integration possibilities between OD and HCM modules.
3. Hands-On Exercise:
   1. Review and navigate SAP OD structures and SAP HCM module data flows.

Session 2: SAP OD Integration with Personnel Administration (PA)

1. Topics:
   1. Overview of Personnel Administration (PA) and its core functionalities
   2. Integration points between SAP OD and Personnel Administration
   3. Synchronizing organizational data and employee master records
   4. Managing personnel actions and changes in the organizational structure
2. Objectives:
   1. Learn how SAP OD integrates with Personnel Administration to streamline workforce management.
   2. Understand how to synchronize employee data between OD and PA.
3. Hands-On Exercise:
   1. Create and maintain employee master records in PA and link them to SAP OD structures.

Session 3: SAP OD Integration with Time Management (TM)

1. Topics:
   1. Introduction to SAP Time Management and its functionalities
   2. How SAP OD influences time data and work schedules in TM
   3. Integrating organizational structures with work schedules and attendance management
   4. Using SAP OD data for time evaluation and reporting
2. Objectives:
   1. Understand how SAP OD and Time Management integrate for effective time planning and reporting.
   2. Learn how organizational hierarchies impact time evaluation in TM.
3. Hands-On Exercise:
   1. Set up a time management scenario where SAP OD data feeds into work schedules and time evaluation.

Session 4: SAP OD Integration with Payroll (PY)

1. Topics:
   1. Overview of SAP Payroll and its core functionalities
   2. How SAP OD impacts payroll processing and employee compensation
   3. Linking organizational changes with payroll calculations
   4. Ensuring consistent organizational and personnel data for accurate payroll runs
2. Objectives:
   1. Understand how changes in organizational structures affect payroll processes.
   2. Learn the integration mechanisms between SAP OD and Payroll for compensation and benefits management.
3. Hands-On Exercise:
   1. Implement a payroll scenario where organizational changes in SAP OD are reflected in payroll calculations.

Session 5: SAP OD Integration with Talent Management (TM)

1. Topics:
   1. Introduction to SAP Talent Management and its components
   2. How organizational structures influence talent planning, recruitment, and development
   3. Leveraging SAP OD for succession planning, performance management, and learning programs
   4. Using OD data to support talent mobility and employee growth initiatives
2. Objectives:
   1. Learn how SAP OD and Talent Management integrate to optimize workforce planning and employee development.
   2. Understand how to use OD data for performance and succession planning.
3. Hands-On Exercise:
   1. Create a talent management scenario where organizational structure data in OD supports succession planning.

Session 6: Integrating SAP OD with Organizational Management (OM)

1. Topics:
   1. Overview of SAP Organizational Management (OM) and its role in HCM
   2. Understanding the relationship between SAP OD and OM
   3. Harmonizing organizational units, positions, and job roles across OD and OM
   4. Automating workflows for organizational changes and approvals using SAP OM
2. Objectives:
   1. Learn how SAP OD integrates with Organizational Management for enhanced workforce and position management.
   2. Understand how to align organizational data across OD and OM for accurate workforce planning.
3. Hands-On Exercise:
   1. Configure organizational units and positions in OM and link them with SAP OD structures.

Session 7: Cross-Module Reporting and Analytics

1. Topics:
   1. Reporting across integrated SAP HCM modules (PA, TM, PY, TM)
   2. Creating unified reports that combine SAP OD and HCM data
   3. Generating analytics for workforce and organizational insights
   4. Custom reporting for strategic decision-making across HCM modules
2. Objectives:
   1. Learn to create comprehensive reports that incorporate data from SAP OD and other HCM modules.
   2. Understand how to use cross-module data for strategic workforce and organizational decisions.
3. Hands-On Exercise:
   1. Build a report that pulls data from SAP OD, PA, PY, and TM for comprehensive HR analysis.

Session 8: Best Practices for Integration and Data Consistency

1. Topics:
   1. Best practices for maintaining data consistency across SAP OD and HCM modules
   2. Ensuring seamless data flow between OD and other HCM modules
   3. Troubleshooting common integration challenges
   4. Data validation and verification techniques for cross-module consistency
2. Objectives:
   1. Learn the best practices for ensuring data accuracy and consistency across integrated SAP modules.
   2. Understand how to troubleshoot common integration issues.
3. Hands-On Exercise:
   1. Conduct a data consistency check across OD, PA, and TM modules and resolve integration issues.

Session 9: Implementing Workflows and Automating Processes

1. Topics:
   1. Automating HR processes using SAP OD data and integrated workflows
   2. Setting up approval workflows for organizational changes and personnel actions
   3. Automating notifications and updates across integrated HCM modules
   4. Configuring triggers for automated actions based on organizational changes
2. Objectives:
   1. Learn how to implement and automate HR processes using workflows that integrate SAP OD with other HCM modules.
   2. Understand how to set up automated triggers for actions based on organizational data.
3. Hands-On Exercise:
   1. Create an automated workflow that updates multiple HCM modules based on an organizational change in SAP OD.

Session 10: Final Project – Integration Strategy Development

1. Topics:
   1. Developing an SAP OD and HCM integration strategy for a real-world scenario
   2. Mapping organizational changes to Personnel, Time Management, Payroll, and Talent Management
   3. Identifying integration points and ensuring data accuracy
   4. Presenting integration solutions to address HR and organizational needs
2. Objectives:
   1. Apply the concepts learned throughout the course to design an integration strategy that links SAP OD with other HCM modules.
   2. Demonstrate the ability to manage integrated processes and ensure data consistency.
3. Final Project:
   1. Develop a comprehensive integration plan for a case study organization, highlighting the data flow and synchronization between SAP OD and other HCM modules.

End of Course Assessment and Certification:

1. Assessment: A final assessment covering integration concepts and techniques.
2. Certification: Certification upon successful completion of the final project and assessment.

This course provides comprehensive guidance on integrating SAP Organizational Development with other SAP HCM modules, ensuring a unified and efficient approach to managing organizational and workforce data. Let me know if you’d like any additional details or adjustments!