In this lesson, you'll learn the necessary steps to create a new customer local version and explore the available configuration options.
Step 1 - Create Localization Project
Begin by establishing a new project within the Central Business Configuration.
More information on Central Business Configuration can be found here: Configuring with SAP Central Business Configuration
Step 2 - Initiate Copy Process
Utilize countries/regions pre-delivered by SAP (Source Country/Region) as a foundation to create customer local version for those countries/regions (Target Country/Region) not covered by SAP.
Note
At present, only Germany is available for selection as the source country. All the contents delivered by SAP for Germany will be copied to the newly created customer local version.Learn how to initiate the copy process with the following simulation:
Step 3 - Establish Organizational Structure
Assign a currency and fiscal year variant for the target country/region.
- Construct distinct organizational units tailored for the target country/region.
- Integrate local address formats.
Step 4 - Configure business processes
Harness the localization extensibility features to tailor activities specific to the target country/region.
Use configuration activities to modify values or create new records.
Examples:
- Creation of payment time Withholding Tax and assign it to Business Partner, Time-dependent tax to maintain new tax rate, Tax ID validation.
Step 5 - Extend Business Processes
Adapt business processes to align with the specific needs of the target country/region.
Examples:
- Tax ID validation, Business document validation, determination of tax codes in purchase orders, etc.
Ensure compliance with legal obligations and reporting requirements of the target country/region.
Payment formats, document numbering formats, statutory reporting.
Step 6 - Maintain customer local version
The customer or implementation partner holds complete responsibility for maintaining and fulfilling the legal requirements of the customer local version.
Note
SAP does not provide legal updates for the target country/region.