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.
NoteLearn 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.
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