Explaining Business Scenarios for Customer Service Representative

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to identify the business scenarios supported for Customer Service Representative

Customer Service Representative

Note

This lesson gives a detailed overview of business scenarios which are typically required for the role representing "Customer Service Representative"

  • Analyze Stock at Depots
  • Reconcile Stock
  • Manage Customer Master Data - Clinical Trials
  • Display Medication Kits
  • Manage Country Requirements for Import
  • Create Sales Order - Clinical Trials
  • Manage Sales Orders - Clinical Trials
  • Create Outbound Deliveries - Clinical Trials
  • Manage Outbound Deliveries - Clinical Trials
  • Manage Billing Documents - Clinical Trials
  • Sales Order Fulfillment
  • Manage Customer Returns - Clinical Trials
  • Material Documents Overview - Clinical Trials
  • Manage Purchase Orders - Clinical Trials
  • Post Goods Receipt for Inbound Delivery - Clinical Trials
  • Manage Inbound Deliveries
  • Manage Sales Scheduling Agreement - Clinical Trials
The image displays a SAP dashboard for analyzing stock at depots. Key elements include various metrics for handling units, studies, packaging materials, and storage locations. A colorful pie chart visually represents data, accompanied by detailed tables below.

With this app, users can check CFGs, location in depots, and can view more details of Handling Units (HU).

It has visual or classic filters that users can use to view the information. Users with the appropriate permissions can view medication numbers in an HU. This app uses the analytical list page (ALP) which offers a unique way to analyze data step-by-step from different perspectives. 

With the 2306 release of SAP Intelligent Clinical Supply Management, this app supports inventory managed handling units, centrally EWM managed handling units and also decentrally SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) managed handling units.

Key Features

Users can utilize this application to efficiently filter and view data related to clinical trial logistics from multiple perspectives. The application offers a variety of functionalities designed to provide comprehensive insights and manage various elements of the supply chain effectively.

Firstly, users can filter and view the data from various perspectives. This functionality allows users to apply different filters and sorting criteria to the data, enabling them to gain tailored views that meet their specific needs. By filtering data through multiple lenses, users can analyze and interpret information in ways that are most relevant to their operational and strategic objectives, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the data landscape.

Additionally, users can see Commodity Flow Groups (CFGs) together with their accumulated handling unit quantities and Protocol Change Notices (PCNs). This feature provides a consolidated view of CFGs, displaying the total quantities of handling units associated with them, along with any relevant PCNs. By having this combined view, users can effectively manage the flow of materials, track quantities, and stay informed about any changes or updates that might impact their logistics operations.

The application also allows users to search for shipping boxes' PCNs of blinded studies located in depots. This search functionality helps users quickly identify and locate PCNs for specific shipping boxes used in blinded studies, which are stored in various depot locations. By facilitating this targeted search, users can efficiently manage and track the movement and status of crucial trial materials, ensuring that they are correctly handled and accounted for.

Furthermore, users can navigate to the Handling Unit object page. This functionality provides direct access to detailed information about specific handling units. By navigating to the Handling Unit object page, users can view comprehensive details, including the status, contents, and history of each handling unit. This level of detail ensures that users have all the necessary information to manage and oversee the handling units effectively, maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the supply chain.

In summary, this application provides users with robust tools to filter and view logistics data from various perspectives, see combined views of CFGs with handling unit quantities and PCNs, search for PCNs of shipping boxes in blinded studies at depots, and navigate to detailed handling unit object pages. These functionalities collectively enhance the users' ability to manage and optimize clinical trial logistics, ensuring accurate tracking, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Implementation and Extensibility

Users can find detailed information about implementing the app in the SAP Fiori apps reference library. For latest delivery please see: SAP Fiori Apps Reference Library - Analyze Stock at Depots

The image displays an SAP interface focused on stock reconciliation. Key elements include search fields for material, depot, and reporting dates, along with a table listing ship-to parties, material numbers, and stock counts, such as received and missing items.

With this app, users can generate a reconciliation report for all clinical sites and warehouses involved in a study to get an overview of the stock use at all clinical sites. 

The reconciliation can be done at regular intervals or on demand. The app displays serialized and non-serialized CFGs.

This app has been specifically enhanced for SAP Intelligent Clinical Supply Management and is part of several business monitoring functionalities which have been created for the specific needs when conducting a clinical trial. It enables users to generate a reconciliation report for all clinical sites and warehouses involved in a trial to get an overview of the stock use at all clinical sites. It is possible to quickly check the inventory for discrepancies, filter for and find missing items, create returns for selected items, and export all data to a spreadsheet.  

At the same time, a validation of clinical distribution conditions is performed automatically in the background, such as do-not-ship/do-not-transfer checks, single protocol checks, and required remaining shelf life for import. These automated shelf-life expiration validations and checks help customers to reduce waste of CFGs in picking and distribution. 

Key Features

Users can leverage this application to effectively manage inventory, ensuring accuracy and completeness within clinical trial logistics. The application provides a comprehensive set of tools designed to enhance inventory oversight and streamline various associated processes.

Firstly, the application allows users to quickly check the inventory for discrepancies. This functionality enables users to perform rapid audits of their inventory to identify any inconsistencies or errors. By quickly checking for discrepancies, users can ensure that the recorded inventory matches the actual stock, maintaining the integrity of the supply chain and preventing potential disruptions.

Additionally, users can filter for and find missing items. This feature allows users to apply specific filters to the inventory data to locate items that are unaccounted for or have gone missing. By filtering for missing items, users can promptly identify gaps in the inventory and take corrective actions to resolve any issues, ensuring that all materials are properly tracked and managed.

The application also provides users with the capability to create returns for selected items. This functionality facilitates the process of returning items that are no longer needed or have been identified as discrepancies. By creating returns, users can efficiently manage the movement of inventory back into the supply chain or to designated return locations, maintaining accurate records and optimizing resource utilization.

Furthermore, users can export data to a spreadsheet. This feature allows users to generate and download a spreadsheet containing the inventory data, including any discrepancies, missing items, and returns. By exporting data to a spreadsheet, users can conduct further analysis, share information with stakeholders, and maintain detailed records of inventory management activities. This export capability ensures that users have a versatile and accessible format for reviewing and reporting inventory data.

In summary, this application provides users with essential tools to manage inventory effectively. Users can quickly check for discrepancies, filter and find missing items, create returns for selected items, and export data to a spreadsheet. These functionalities collectively enhance the accuracy, transparency, and efficiency of inventory management within clinical trial logistics, ensuring that all materials are properly tracked and maintained.

Implementation and Extensibility

Users can find detailed information about implementing the app in the SAP Fiori apps reference library. For latest delivery please see: SAP Fiori Apps Reference Library - Reconcile Stock

The image displays a user interface for the SAP software, specifically the Manage Customer Master section. Key elements include search fields, filters for customer data, and a table showing items with titles such as Business Partner and Study.

With this enhanced app, users can manage business partner data of those involved in the study. 

The app is enhanced with clinical trial fields.

Key Features

Users can leverage this application to efficiently manage business partner relationships, ensuring thorough organization and attention to detail. The application offers a wide range of functionalities to facilitate the creation, modification, and viewing of business partner data.

Firstly, the application allows users to create organizational business partners. This functionality enables users to define and establish business entities such as companies, institutions, or other corporate bodies as business partners within the system. By creating these organizational profiles, users can systematically manage and track interactions, agreements, and transactions with other organizations, fostering better business relationships and operational efficiency.

Additionally, users can create individual business partners. This feature provides the capability to enter and store information about individual contacts, such as clients, suppliers, or stakeholders, as business partners. By maintaining detailed profiles of individual business partners, users can ensure personalized communication and tailored service, enhancing the quality of business interactions.

The application also supports the modification, copying, editing, or deletion of business partners. This comprehensive functionality ensures that users can update and manage business partner information as needed. Users can make necessary changes to business partner profiles, duplicate existing records for similar new entries, edit details to keep information current, and delete records that are no longer relevant. This flexibility helps maintain an accurate and up-to-date database, supporting seamless business operations.

Furthermore, users have the ability to view business partner data. This feature allows users to access and review detailed information about each business partner, including organizational structure, contact information, transaction history, and other relevant data. By viewing this information, users can gain valuable insights into their business relationships, enabling better decision-making and strategic planning.

In summary, this application provides users with robust tools to manage business partner relationships effectively. Users can create profiles for both organizational and individual business partners, modify or delete existing records, and view comprehensive business partner data. These functionalities collectively enhance the organization, accuracy, and efficiency of business partner management, contributing to improved business operations and relationship management.

The image displays a digital interface from SAP, focusing on medication kits. It features lists of medication kits, details like study and protocol IDs, and highlights the status of a specific kit as In Transit. Notable sections include reference documents and changes.

With this app, users can check the status and details of a medication kit, including its current location.

This dedicated app provides a good overview of all documents and goods movements a specific kit was touched by. It shows the status of the kit, for example "Available" or "In Transit", and the stock type, for example "Unrestricted Use". Thus, sales and distribution roles have full transparency on the kits throughout the distribution process. With this app, users can also check a kit's current location. By this, it is possible to also track the delivery of a medication kit and its return based on clinical trial parameters. This app therefore closes the gap of existing solutions and provides an overall view of the lifecycle of the medication kit.

Key Features

Users can leverage this application to efficiently manage and monitor medication kits within clinical trials, ensuring up-to-date information and accessibility. The application provides a range of functionalities designed to streamline the tracking and management of these essential components.

Firstly, the application allows users to check the status and details of a medication kit, including its current location. This functionality enables users to gain real-time insights into the condition and whereabouts of each medication kit. By accessing status information, users can determine whether the kit is in transit, stored at a depot, dispensed to a trial site, or in use. Additionally, users can view comprehensive details about the kit, such as its contents, expiration dates, and any relevant handling instructions. This detailed overview ensures that users have all necessary information to manage and track medication kits effectively throughout the clinical trial process.

Furthermore, users can navigate to the medication kit factsheet. This feature provides direct access to an informative and structured document that compiles all pertinent data about a specific medication kit. The factsheet includes detailed information, such as the kit's identification number, contents, batch numbers, expiration dates, and handling history. By navigating to the medication kit factsheet, users can quickly and easily review all critical details, facilitating informed decision-making and prompt action where necessary.

In summary, this application provides users with essential tools to manage and track medication kits efficiently. Users can check the status and detailed information of medication kits, including their current location, and navigate to comprehensive factsheets for in-depth data review. These functionalities collectively enhance the accuracy, transparency, and efficiency of managing medication kits within clinical trials, ensuring that all materials are properly tracked and maintained.

Note

The factsheet is used in all clinical trial apps on the medication number level to receive more information for a specific medication kit. 

Changes can be tracked via the change log. 

Implementation and Extensibility

Users can find detailed information about implementing the app in the SAP Fiori apps reference library. For latest delivery please see: SAP Fiori Apps Reference Library - Display Medication Kits 

The image displays a digital interface for managing country import requirements. It includes filters for destination countries and specific studies, along with a table listing various countries, studies, protocol IDs, and related details.

With this app, users can manage the minimum required shelf life requirements, health authority approval requirement, and batch release certificate requirement for the countries/regions in the study. 

The app provides users with the ability to ensure that cross-border shipments are made in accordance with local import laws and regulations including the process for "import for export" for depots.

Note

This app was renamed from Manage Country-Specific Minimum Required Shelf Life for Import

Key Features

Users can utilize this application to effectively manage critical aspects of clinical trial materials, particularly in relation to their shelf life, regulatory compliance, and import logistics. The application offers a comprehensive suite of functionalities aimed at maintaining and ensuring the quality and compliance of trial materials throughout their lifecycle.

Firstly, the application allows users to maintain the shelf life of clinical trial materials. This functionality enables users to accurately record and manage the expiry dates of materials, ensuring that they remain viable throughout the duration of the trial. By maintaining detailed shelf life data, users can prevent the use of expired materials, thereby safeguarding the integrity and efficacy of the clinical trial.

Additionally, users can manage health authority approval requirements. This feature allows users to document and track the necessary approvals from relevant health authorities for the use of specific materials in clinical trials. By ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, users can avoid legal and operational risks associated with unauthorized use of materials, thereby maintaining the trial's validity and legal standing.

The application also allows users to manage the batch release certificate requirement on multiple levels, including import depot country/region, study, protocol ID, and source depot. This functionality ensures that all batches of materials have the necessary release certificates before they are used in the trial. By maintaining these certificates, users can verify that each batch meets the required quality standards and regulatory approvals, thereby promoting the safety and reliability of the trial materials.

Furthermore, users can ensure that goods arrive with enough remaining shelf life to be imported. This feature is crucial for the logistics and planning of material shipments, as it ensures that materials are received with sufficient remaining validity to be used in the intended clinical trial. By monitoring and managing the remaining shelf life of incoming goods, users can optimize their supply chain and prevent delays or wastage due to expired materials.

In summary, this application provides users with essential tools to manage the shelf life, health authority approval requirements, and batch release certificates for clinical trial materials. Users can maintain these critical aspects on various levels, including import depot country/region, study, protocol ID, and source depot, and ensure that materials arrive with adequate remaining shelf life. These functionalities collectively enhance the compliance, quality, and efficiency of managing clinical trial materials, ensuring the smooth and successful execution of clinical trials.

Implementation and Extensibility

Users can find detailed information about implementing the app in the SAP Fiori apps reference library. For latest delivery please see: SAP Fiori Apps Reference Library - Manage Country-Specific Minimum Required Shelf Life (For Import)

The image displays a digital interface for managing clinical trials. Key elements include options for creating sales orders, managing customer data, and handling outbound deliveries. A form for establishing site shipment orders is prominently featured, showcasing organizational data fields.

With this enhanced app, users can create sales orders. This app is enhanced with clinical supply related fields.

Key Features

Users can leverage this application to efficiently process and manage sales orders related to clinical trials. This comprehensive application offers a range of functionalities to ensure that sales orders are accurately configured and associated with the relevant organizational and protocol data.

Firstly, the application allows users to select the sales document type for the order. This functionality enables users to choose the appropriate classification for the sales transaction, whether it be a standard order, a rush order, a return order, or any other specific type. By selecting the correct sales document type, users ensure that the order is processed according to its unique requirements and follows the appropriate workflow within the organizational system.

Additionally, users can select relevant organizational data. This feature allows users to input and associate key organizational details with the sales order, such as the company code, sales division, sales office, and distribution channel. By incorporating this data, users ensure that the sales order is correctly aligned with the organizational structure and is processed by the appropriate departments and personnel. This alignment is critical for maintaining accurate records and ensuring efficient order fulfillment.

The application also enables users to select the protocol ID associated with the order. This functionality ensures that the sales order is linked to the correct clinical trial protocol. By associating the protocol ID with the order, users can ensure that all materials and services provided are correctly attributed to the relevant clinical study. This linkage is essential for regulatory compliance, accurate billing, and proper tracking of resources used in the trial.

Furthermore, users can add additional references to the order. This feature provides the flexibility to include supplementary information that may be necessary for the complete processing and documentation of the sales order. Additional references can include internal notes, external reference numbers, or any other pertinent details that support transparency and traceability. Adding these references ensures that all relevant information is captured and accessible, enhancing communication and coordination among stakeholders involved in the order fulfillment process.

In summary, this application provides users with robust tools to manage sales orders efficiently. Users can select the appropriate sales document type, input relevant organizational data, associate the protocol ID with the order, and add additional references. These functionalities collectively ensure that sales orders are accurately configured, thoroughly documented, and seamlessly integrated with the clinical trial processes, resulting in improved operational efficiency and compliance.

The image displays a SAP interface for managing sales orders, featuring a list of 51 entries. Key elements include order numbers, study descriptions, protocol IDs, statuses (active, completed), and associated sites. Filters and navigation options are visible at the top.

With this enhanced app, users can search for sales orders according to relevant filter criteria and display them in a list. 

From the list, users can execute different actions, for example, users can reject all items of one or more sales orders. 

Users can also navigate to related apps, for example, to display sales order details or you can display the process flow.

Key Features

Users can utilize this application to efficiently manage and oversee sales orders associated with clinical trials. This application offers a comprehensive suite of functionalities designed to ensure accurate order processing, compliance, and seamless integration with trial-specific requirements.

Firstly, the application allows users to specify the Protocol ID when creating sales orders. By entering the Protocol ID, users can ensure that each sales order is accurately assigned to the corresponding clinical study. This linkage is crucial for maintaining the integrity of trial data, facilitating regulatory compliance, and ensuring that all resources and materials are correctly attributed to the relevant study.

Additionally, users can find and view clinical site shipment orders for a study, complete with clinical trial-specific information. This feature provides users with the ability to access detailed shipment orders related to a specific study, ensuring that they can monitor and manage the delivery of trial materials to clinical sites effectively. By viewing this detailed information, users can ensure that shipments are accurate, timely, and in alignment with the study's requirements.

The application also allows users to see the minimum lifespan of a sales order item. This functionality enables users to verify that the batches to be sent have not expired, thereby ensuring the quality and efficacy of the materials being shipped. By checking the minimum lifespan, users can prevent the distribution of expired batches, maintaining the integrity of the clinical trial and safeguarding participant safety.

Furthermore, users can see medication numbers assigned to a sales order. This feature guarantees that the correct medication numbers are delivered to a site, ensuring that the trial can proceed without delays or errors related to medication tracking. By verifying medication numbers, users can enhance the accuracy of their inventory management and support the seamless execution of clinical trials.

The application supports the ability for users to apply blocking rules. This functionality allows users to enforce specific conditions or restrictions on the processing of sales orders. By applying blocking rules, users can manage and control order fulfillment processes, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Additionally, users can navigate from the site order overview to create outbound deliveries, transferring selected sales orders. This seamless navigation capability ensures that users can efficiently manage the transition from order creation to delivery scheduling, optimizing workflow and reducing the risk of errors.

Finally, users can navigate to other sales-order-related apps. This integration allows users to access a range of complementary tools and applications, enhancing their ability to manage sales orders comprehensively. By navigating to related apps, users can perform additional tasks, such as viewing order history, managing customer information, or tracking delivery status, all within a cohesive and interconnected system.

In summary, this application provides users with robust tools to manage sales orders for clinical trials effectively. Users can specify Protocol IDs, find and view clinical site shipment orders, verify the minimum lifespan of sales order items, check medication numbers, apply blocking rules, and create outbound deliveries. Additionally, users can navigate to other sales-order-related apps, ensuring a comprehensive and integrated approach to sales order management. These functionalities collectively enhance the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of managing sales orders within the context of clinical trials.

The image displays a SAP interface listing sales orders. Key elements include order numbers, study descriptions, protocol IDs, overall statuses, and site details. The setting is focused on managing clinical study orders, with various statuses like Open, Completed, and In Process.

With this enhanced app, users can create outbound deliveries from sales orders. 

This app also allows users to display logs with information related to sales orders or deliveries, including clinical supply related details.

Key Features

Users can leverage this application to efficiently search, filter, and process sales orders due for delivery, ensuring streamlined operations and enhanced efficiency within the logistics and supply chain management.

Firstly, the application allows users to search for sales orders due for delivery using basic filter options. This functionality enables users to quickly locate and identify sales orders that are scheduled for forthcoming deliveries. Basic filter options might include criteria such as order date, customer name, delivery due date, and more. By utilizing these filters, users can streamline their search process and focus on the orders that require immediate attention.

In addition, users can enhance their search by using additional filter options. This extended functionality allows for a more detailed and specific search, accommodating a broader range of criteria to refine the search results further. Additional filters might include parameters such as order status, product type, shipping location, and more. By applying these additional filters, users can ensure they capture all relevant orders and organize their workflow more effectively.

Furthermore, users have the capability to sort their table entries by ascending or descending order. This sorting functionality helps users organize their data in a way that enhances visibility and accessibility, allowing them to prioritize orders based on specific criteria. For instance, users can sort entries by delivery date to view the most imminent deliveries first, or by order size to manage larger orders with higher priority.

Once the table entries are sorted, users can select the filter option they want to sort by. This customization ensures that users can tailor their view to meet their specific needs and preferences, enhancing their ability to manage sales orders efficiently. By selecting and sorting by various filter options, users can maintain a clear and organized overview of their orders, facilitating better decision-making and prioritization.

The application also allows users to create outbound deliveries from sales orders with a limited number of items. This functionality is particularly useful for handling smaller orders that can be processed and dispatched more easily. By creating outbound deliveries directly from these sales orders, users can expedite the fulfillment process, ensuring timely delivery to customers.

For managing larger volumes and more complex logistics, users can navigate to the Schedule Delivery Creation app to schedule the mass processing of sales orders. This feature enables users to plan and execute the bulk creation of outbound deliveries, optimizing the handling of high-order volumes. By scheduling mass processing, users can increase efficiency, reduce manual workload, and ensure that all deliveries are accurately scheduled and managed.

In summary, this application provides users with robust tools to search, sort, filter, and process sales orders due for delivery. Users can conduct basic and advanced searches, organize data through various sorting options, create outbound deliveries for smaller orders, and schedule bulk processing for larger volumes. These functionalities collectively enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and organization of managing sales orders within logistics and supply chain operations.

The image displays a SAP software interface for managing outbound deliveries, listing sales orders due with details including dates, studies, protocol IDs, priorities, and shipping points. It facilitates order tracking and organization in clinical settings.

With this enhanced app, users can see a list of all outbound deliveries. Users can click on each delivery to see its details, such as its weight and volume. Depending on the current goods issue status, users can post a goods issue for a delivery.

Key Features

Users can leverage this application to effectively manage outbound deliveries, ensuring streamlined operations and comprehensive control over logistics within the clinical supply chain. The application offers a range of functionalities designed to facilitate the searching, sorting, and processing of outbound deliveries.

Firstly, the application allows users to search for outbound deliveries using basic filter options. This functionality enables users to quickly locate and identify specific deliveries that are scheduled or underway. Basic filter options might include criteria such as delivery date, customer name, delivery status, and more. By utilizing these filters, users can streamline their search process, ensuring they focus on the most relevant deliveries.

In addition to basic filters, users can enhance their search by using additional filter options, including those specifically related to clinical supplies. This extended functionality provides a more detailed and specific search, accommodating criteria such as study ID, protocol number, medication type, and shipment destination. By applying these additional filters, users can ensure they capture all relevant clinical supply deliveries, facilitating better organization and management of the trial logistics.

The application also enables users to sort table entries by ascending or descending order. This sorting functionality helps users to organize their data in a way that enhances visibility and accessibility, allowing them to prioritize deliveries based on specific criteria. For example, users might sort entries by delivery date to focus on imminent deliveries or by customer name to group deliveries for the same recipient.

Once the table entries are sorted, users can select the filter option they wish to sort by, further customizing their view to meet specific needs and preferences. By selecting and sorting via various filter options, users can maintain a clear and organized overview of their outbound deliveries, enhancing their ability to manage logistics efficiently and prioritize effectively.

Additionally, the application allows users to post goods issue for one or multiple outbound deliveries. Posting a goods issue signifies the official dispatch of goods from the inventory, marking them as delivered and updating stock levels accordingly. This functionality ensures that inventory records remain accurate and up-to-date. Users can efficiently manage deliveries by posting goods issues for multiple shipments simultaneously, streamlining the dispatch process and ensuring timely delivery to clinical sites or other destinations.

In summary, this application provides users with powerful tools to search, sort, and process outbound deliveries efficiently. Users can conduct searches using basic and advanced filters, including clinical supply-specific options, sort delivery entries to prioritize tasks, and post goods issues for single or multiple deliveries. These functionalities collectively enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and organization of managing outbound deliveries within the clinical supply chain, ensuring that deliveries are managed seamlessly and operations remain efficient.

The image displays a SAP interface for managing billing documents. It lists various billing records, including document numbers, statuses, and details such as sites and dates. Key features include filtering options and a detailed status indicating completion and pending actions.

With this enhanced app, users can manage invoices and other billing documents.

Key Features

Users can utilize this application to comprehensively manage billing documents within the system, ensuring detailed oversight, organization, and efficiency in billing operations. The application provides a robust set of functionalities designed to facilitate the handling and examination of billing-related information.

Firstly, the application allows users to display, sort, and filter a list of all billing documents in the system. This functionality enables users to access a consolidated view of all billing documents, providing instant visibility into the billing records. By offering sorting and filtering options, users can organize this list according to various criteria, such as billing date, customer name, invoice amount, or billing status. These capabilities ensure that users can quickly locate specific documents, streamline their review processes, and focus on the most relevant billing information.

In addition to displaying a comprehensive list of billing documents, the application allows users to view billing documents in detail. This detailed view includes several critical features to enhance the understanding and management of each billing document. Users can access a PDF preview of the billing document, providing an accurate and easily accessible representation of the document as it was issued. This preview ensures users can review and verify the document's content without requiring additional software or manual retrieval.

Furthermore, users can perform a split analysis on billing documents. Split analysis helps users understand how billing amounts are divided or allocated across different items, services, or time periods within a single billing document. This analysis provides deeper insights into the composition and distribution of billed amounts, facilitating more accurate financial tracking and reporting.

The application also offers seamless navigation to related apps. This functionality ensures that users can easily move between interconnected applications within the system, enabling them to perform additional tasks and access more comprehensive information. For example, users might navigate to an app for managing customer accounts, processing payments, or handling billing disputes. This interconnected navigation enhances workflow efficiency and ensures users have all the tools they need to manage billing operations in one integrated environment.

In summary, this application provides users with robust tools to manage billing documents effectively. Users can display a comprehensive list of billing documents, apply sorting and filtering to organize the data, and access detailed views, including PDF previews and split analysis. Additionally, users can navigate to related apps to perform further tasks and access more information. These functionalities collectively ensure that billing operations are handled with accuracy, efficiency, and thorough oversight.

The image displays a SAP dashboard for sales order fulfillment issues, featuring pie charts and bar graphs. Key categories include In Order, In Delivery, and Other. Sales organizations and sold-to parties are listed with corresponding issue totals.

With this enhanced app, users can search for blocking reasons on sales orders related to the clinical study. This app also provides users with the ability to resolve blocking issues.

Key Features

Users can leverage this application to efficiently manage and address sales order fulfillment issues within the clinical supply chain. The application offers a comprehensive suite of functionalities designed to identify, analyze, and resolve issues that may affect the timely and accurate fulfillment of sales orders.

Firstly, the application allows users to filter and view sales order fulfillment issues. This functionality provides users with the ability to access a detailed list of any problems or delays associated with the fulfillment process. By filtering the data, users can narrow down their search to focus on specific issues, such as delayed shipments, stock shortages, or incomplete orders. This targeted view helps users quickly identify and prioritize the issues that need immediate attention, ensuring that they can take proactive measures to resolve them.

Additionally, users can select a traditional filter view to search using clinical supply-related attributes. This feature allows users to apply specialized filters relevant to clinical trials, such as protocol ID, medication type, study phase, or shipment destination. By utilizing these clinical supply-specific filters, users can ensure that they are reviewing fulfillment issues in the context of the unique requirements and constraints of their clinical trials. This focused approach helps maintain the integrity and compliance of the supply chain for clinical studies.

Furthermore, users can navigate to the Track Sales Order Details interface. This functionality provides direct access to a detailed view of each sales order, including all associated information and current status updates. By navigating to this interface, users can explore comprehensive details about the sales order, such as order items, quantities, delivery dates, and any tracked issues. This level of detail ensures that users have a clear and complete understanding of the sales order's status and any complications that may arise.

In summary, this application provides users with essential tools to manage and resolve sales order fulfillment issues effectively. Users can filter and view specific issues, apply clinical supply-related filters for focused searches, and navigate to the Track Sales Order Details interface for detailed information. These functionalities collectively enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and responsiveness of managing sales order fulfillment within the clinical supply chain, ensuring that orders are processed and delivered smoothly and on time.

The image displays a digital interface for managing customer returns in an SAP system. Key fields include search options, customer information, logistical status, and refund progress. Functions for creating or editing entries are also visible, enhancing usability.

With this enhanced app, users can search for and display customer returns orders. Users can create and process returns orders.

Key Features

Users can utilize this application to efficiently search for, manage, and review different types of return orders within the context of clinical trials. The application is designed to streamline the process of handling returns, providing comprehensive insights and detailed tracking to ensure accurate and compliant management.

Firstly, users can search for different types of returns orders. This functionality enables users to locate and identify various return orders based on specific criteria. Whether returning materials from clinical trial sites, customer returns, or product recalls, the search feature allows users to apply filters such as return order type, return reason, date range, and more. By leveraging these search capabilities, users can efficiently access and manage the relevant return orders, ensuring that all returns are handled promptly and systematically.

Additionally, users can view the approval status of returns orders. This feature provides visibility into the current status of each return order, showing whether it has been approved, is pending approval, or has been rejected. Understanding the approval status is crucial for users to track the progress of return orders and ensure any necessary actions are taken to facilitate their processing. This transparency helps maintain compliance and accountability throughout the returns management process.

The application also includes a Material Documents Overview specifically tailored for clinical trials. This overview offers a consolidated view of all material documents associated with return orders, providing detailed information about the movements and status of returned materials. By accessing the Material Documents Overview, users can monitor the lifecycle of returned items, verify their handling and storage, and ensure that all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

Furthermore, users can display customer return details either on the customer return object page or by choosing a row from the list. This functionality enables users to delve into specific return orders for a comprehensive review. The customer return object page provides detailed information about the return, including items returned, quantities, reasons for return, and any associated documentation. Alternatively, users can select a row from the list to view the details directly, allowing for quick and efficient access to the information they need.

In summary, this application equips users with robust tools to manage and review return orders comprehensively. Users can search for various types of return orders, view their approval status, access a Material Documents Overview for clinical trials, and display detailed customer return information. These functionalities collectively enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and compliance of the returns management process, ensuring that all returns are processed and documented correctly and promptly.

The image displays an interface of SAP's Material Documents Overview. It includes filtering options for stock changes, plants, material document years, and dates. The lower section is designated for displaying material documents and relevant search results.

With this enhanced app, users can search, filter and view material documents related to the study.

Key Features

Users can use this app to:

  • Navigate to the Material Document
  • Export documents to a spreadsheet
The image displays a user interface for managing purchase orders in SAP. Key elements include search filters for company code, supplier, and material. Action buttons for creating, copying, or deleting orders are visible, indicating functionalities for order management.

With this enhanced app, users can create, manage, and search purchase orders to ensure that the ordered clinical supply items arrive on time, at the correct location, and in the required quantity.

Key Features

Users can leverage this application to effectively manage purchase orders, ensuring streamlined procurement processes and detailed oversight within clinical trials. This comprehensive application offers a range of functionalities designed to facilitate the creation, management, and review of purchase orders.

Firstly, the application allows users to create new purchase orders. This functionality enables users to initiate and document procurement requests for goods and services required for clinical trials. By creating new purchase orders, users can ensure that all necessary materials and services are systematically requested, tracked, and approved, supporting the efficient execution of clinical studies.

Additionally, users can search for existing purchase orders and sort, filter, and group the list based on various criteria. For instance, users can organize purchase orders by study or protocol ID to focus on specific clinical trials. This feature provides users with the ability to quickly locate and manage relevant purchase orders, facilitating better organization and efficiency. By applying these filters and sorting options, users can streamline their workflow and ensure that they are addressing the most pertinent purchase orders within their scope of work.

The application also provides the capability to withdraw purchase order approval. This functionality allows users to retract previously granted approvals for purchase orders that may require changes or cancellations. By withdrawing approval, users can prevent the unnecessary procurement of materials or services, ensuring that only authorized and accurate requests proceed. This feature helps maintain control over the procurement process and ensures that resources are used appropriately and cost-effectively.

Furthermore, users can view additional details related to purchase orders. This feature provides comprehensive visibility into each purchase order, including information such as order items, quantities, pricing, supplier details, and approval status. By accessing these detailed views, users can gain a thorough understanding of the procurement requests, verify their accuracy, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and study requirements. This level of detail supports informed decision-making and enhances the overall management of purchase orders.

In summary, this application offers robust tools to manage purchase orders efficiently. Users can create new purchase orders, search for and organize existing orders by various criteria, withdraw purchase order approvals when necessary, and view detailed information about each order. These functionalities collectively enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and control of the procurement processes within clinical trials, ensuring that all procurement activities are well-documented, tracked, and managed.

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With this enhanced app, users can confirm the receipt of goods in an inbound delivery.

Key Features

Users can use this app to post good receipts for inbound clinical supplies.

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With this enhanced app, users can manage clinical supply related inbound deliveries.

Key Features

Users can leverage this application to efficiently manage and track inbound deliveries, ensuring a streamlined and informative process for handling incoming shipments. The application provides a comprehensive set of functionalities designed to enhance the visibility, organization, and management of inbound logistics.

Firstly, the application allows users to filter and view inbound deliveries. This functionality enables users to apply various filters to the list of incoming deliveries, such as delivery date, supplier, product type, or delivery status. By using these filters, users can narrow down the list to focus on specific deliveries that meet their criteria, making it easier to manage and prioritize incoming shipments effectively. This targeted view helps users quickly locate and address the most relevant deliveries, enhancing the efficiency of their operations.

Additionally, users can export data to a spreadsheet. This feature allows users to generate a downloadable file containing detailed information about the inbound deliveries. Exporting data to a spreadsheet provides users with the ability to conduct further analysis, share information with other stakeholders, and maintain accurate records of incoming shipments. This export capability ensures that users have a versatile and accessible format for reviewing and reporting on inbound deliveries, supporting better decision-making and communication.

Furthermore, the application enables users to view more detailed information using inbound delivery details. This functionality provides users with comprehensive insights into each inbound delivery, including specifics such as delivery contents, quantities, shipment tracking numbers, expected delivery times, and any associated documentation. By accessing these detailed views, users can thoroughly understand the status and particulars of each inbound shipment, ensuring that all relevant information is at their fingertips. This level of detail supports accurate tracking, compliance with regulations, and efficient handling of incoming deliveries.

In summary, this application provides users with robust tools to manage inbound deliveries effectively. Users can filter and view detailed lists of inbound shipments, export data to spreadsheets for further analysis and sharing, and access comprehensive delivery details for a deeper understanding of each shipment. These functionalities collectively enhance the accuracy, transparency, and efficiency of managing inbound logistics, ensuring that all incoming deliveries are properly tracked and managed from receipt to final processing.

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With this enhanced app, users can manage clinical supply related sales scheduling agreements.

Key Features

Users can utilize this application to effectively manage sales scheduling agreements, a crucial aspect of coordinating sales operations and ensuring timely delivery of products. This application offers a comprehensive set of functionalities designed to facilitate the creation, display, and modification of these agreements.

Firstly, the application enables users to display sales scheduling agreements. This functionality provides users with access to a detailed view of existing agreements that outline the terms and timelines for delivering products to customers. By displaying these agreements, users can review the specific schedules, quantities, and delivery dates agreed upon with their customers. This visibility helps ensure that all parties are on the same page and that sales commitments are met in a timely manner.

Additionally, users can create new sales scheduling agreements using this application. This feature allows users to establish new contracts with customers that specify the delivery schedules for products. By creating these agreements, users can clearly define the terms of sales transactions, including delivery timelines, product quantities, and any special conditions. This systematic approach to scheduling ensures that both the sales team and customers have a clear understanding of expectations, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Moreover, the application allows users to change existing sales scheduling agreements. This functionality provides the flexibility needed to update and modify agreements as necessary to accommodate changes in customer demands, production capabilities, or other relevant factors. By making adjustments to the agreements, users can ensure that the scheduling remains realistic and aligned with the current business situation. This capability to update agreements helps maintain the accuracy and relevance of the sales schedules, ensuring continuous alignment with customer needs and company logistics.

In summary, this application offers users a robust set of tools to manage sales scheduling agreements effectively. Users can display detailed views of existing agreements, create new agreements specifying delivery schedules and terms, and make necessary changes to existing agreements to keep them up to date. These functionalities collectively enhance the organization, clarity, and efficiency of managing sales scheduling agreements, supporting timely and accurate fulfillment of sales commitments.

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