SAP Glossary

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Help

All SAP systems are provided with information , in case the user needs more information. In SAP system , place the cursor on the object where you would like to know more information, and press F1 for more details.

Hot site backup

Identical copy of the Production database on a stand-by database host

HR

Human Resources Module

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IDES

International Demonstration and Education System. A sample application provided for faster learning and implementation

Idoc

Intermediate Document. Data container for data exchange between SAP systems or between a SAP system and a Non-SAP system.

IMG

Implementation Guide Hierarchical structure reflecting the R/3 component hierarchy and contains all configuration activities.

Instance

An administrative unit that groups together components of an SAP R/3 system or simply an Application server which has its own set of work process.

IR

Invoice Receipt.

IS

Industry Specific Solutions

InterSAP

InterSAP is REAL TIME COMMUNICATIONS WITH R/3 resulting in immediate on-line transaction processing and transaction formats can easily be adapted to evolving requirements.

ITS

Internet Transaction Server links R/3 Application server to web servers to communicate with Internet.