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Digital signature in the scdsoft Reference Letter Creator
As part of the fourth Bureaucracy Relief Act (BEG IV), which came into force on January 1, 2025, the use of digital signatures in human resources processes is to be promoted. Among other things, this will allow employment references to…
scdsoft DTA verification report
Due to necessary changes in payment medium formats, which will be mandatory by November 2026 at the latest, outgoing payments from your SAP system may be rejected! To avoid this, relevant master data for the payment recipients must be filled…
Efficient attendance and absence planning directly in SAP HCM: The “scdsoft vacation planner”
In today’s business world, companies are faced with the task of organizing their personnel processes effectively and comprehensibly. When it comes to planning attendance and absences in particular, it often becomes clear that standard solutions have their limitations. Numerous HR…
Data minimization (GDPR) in SAP HCM for a successful S/4HANA migration
Creating GDPR compliance & efficiency with data minimization Data minimization is not only a requirement of the GDPR, but also a decisive lever for a successful S/4HANA migration – especially in terms of costs, performance and compliance. Overview & procedure…
Our evaluation of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, EC Time Tracking & Employee Central Payroll
In today’s working world, digital, integrated HR solutions are no longer a “nice-to-have” for global companies, but a key success factor. With its Employee Central (EC) module, SAP SuccessFactors offers a modern cloud-based core HR system that serves as the…
Increased efficiency and cost savings through SAP HCM self-services: How digital self-service is revolutionizing business processes
In times of digitalization, cost pressure and growing competition, it is essential for companies to design their internal processes efficiently. One way to achieve this is to use SAP HCM Self-Services. These enable employees and managers to carry out standard…
Subsidiary smarterSec takes part in SAP Security Patchday
SAP closes serious security gaps as part of the SAP Security Patchday April´s SAP Security Patchday is adding 20 item to the worklist of the security responsible, including another security patch based on research delivered by smarterSec. It is notable that…
Artificial intelligence writes reference letter
Artificial intelligence has steadily gained in importance in recent years and has now become part of our everyday lives. Well-known voice assistants such as “Siri” or “Alexa” and chatbots such as “ChatGPT” or “Gemini” are all based on AI. Despite…
Extended maintenance of SAP Business Suite 7 until 2033? Yes, but only with “RISE with SAP”!
The extended maintenance of SAP Business Suite 7 until the end of 2033 came as a big surprise at the end of January 2025. Many companies are still actively using this system as SAP ERP and SAP HCM. The news…
Cloud vs. On-Premise: A consideration for the scdsoft Reference Letter Creator
With the end of maintenance for traditional SAP on-premise solutions, many companies are faced with a crucial choice: should they switch to a cloud-based SAP landscape in the future or continue to rely on an on-premise infrastructure? This decision not…
H4S4 Readiness Check
What is the H4S4 Readiness Check? The H4S4 Readiness Check (or: S/4HANA Readiness Check) is an essential tool for all SAP customers who want to embark on the path to “SAP S/4HANA” and “SAP S/4HANA for HCM”. It is a…
H4S4 Readiness Check Offer
H4S4, S/4HANA, SAP HCM for S/4HANA, … … many different names, but only one deadline applies: 31.12.2027! Of course, 2027 still sounds a long way off. But not when it comes to a complete system migration. Sooner or later, every company…
SAP HCM year change 2024/2025
The most relevant SAP HCM year changes SAP Note 3522077 informs you about the legal changes that will affect payroll accounting from 01.01.2025. The information is based on laws and regulations, some of which have not yet been passed and…
Optimal SAP Fiori implementation – Deployment options and system landscape recommendations
Integration of SAP Fiori in SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Suite landscapes In the modern business world, an intuitive and consistent user experience (UX) is critical to the success of enterprise software. SAP Fiori has established itself as the leading…
New ESS application: scdsoft Daily Timesheet
Regarding the background of the two court rulings and the draft law on working time recording, we have developed a new add-on solution for SAP HCM. The “scdsoft Daily Timesheet” offers your employees an Employee-Self-Service for SAP Fiori, allowing them…
From SAP Portal to SAP Work Zone
From the Past to the Future: The Revolution of Digital Workplaces with SAP Build Work Zone The digital transformation is relentless, and with it comes the evolution of workplaces. A fundamental pillar of this development is the transition from outdated…
Work Time Recording: What Applies? What’s Coming? How Do You Implement It in SAP HCM?
Working time recording is undergoing profound change, from the previous legal situation to the latest draft legislation. In this article, we take a look at the key points that are important for employers and employees alike: Legal situation to date…
In 2024, we would like to revive the “H4S4 Transition Community” together with the SNP Group.
The “H4S4 Transition Community” offers a platform for all managers facing the challenge of switching from SAP ECC to HCM for S/4HANA. In our community you can: Registration is uncomplicated and free of charge. Simply click on this link.
Preparing for the move to SAP HCM for S/4HANA: What happens during the S/4HANA Readiness Check?
The transformation in the SAP universe has reached a significant turning point and SAP S/4HANA is at the center of this change. Companies aiming for a smooth transition from SAP HCM ECC to “H4S4” should not overlook one crucial step…
Digitize your HR processes in no time with these best-practice templates
Selected HR processes included as best-practice templates in the functional scope of the scdsoft Process Engine. Digital transformation in HR is essential these days. The integration of self-services into everyday work plays a significant role here, as they can contribute…
How to avoid viewing sensitive data via direct access to the SAP HCM database.
With the help of the new Generic Table Browser (GTB), a long-standing problem has been solved. There are various ways to display and analyze HCM data in the SAP system. Given the immense importance of the data, which has additional…
scdsoft SAP HCM News 07/2023
As usual, we proactively inform you about current news and changes related to SAP HCM payroll processing. In addition to the Nursing Care Act (PUEG), the creation of the employer account is also scheduled for July 1, 2023. Furthermore, we…
SNP and scdsoft combine expertise
SNP and scdsoft combine expertise for “SAP HCM for S/4HANA” transformations Heidelberg, June 15, 2023 Heidelberg-based software and consulting company SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE has announced its partnership with scdsoft AG at its in-house “Transformation World” event. The leading…
Recording of working hours becomes mandatory – A first draft law is available
The two rulings on the obligation to record working hours by the ECJ and subsequently also the BAG have caused a stir. The Federal Ministry of Labor has now presented an initial draft bill, which will be negotiated and specified…
SAP HCM for S/4HANA is here – what now?
Which analyses and preparations should you conduct and make before migrating to SAP HCM for S/4HANA… The maintenance period for SAP Business Suite 7 (ECC) and the existing SAP ERP HCM system as an on-premise solution is scheduled to end…
Cloud software for creating qualified employment references
An increasing number of companies are taking the leap into the cloud. With our scdsoft add-on solutions, we are also keeping pace with current and future trends. That’s why we have invested in the development of a cloud-based version of…
Company Vehicle Provision in SAP HCM – An Experience Report from AKE Knebel GmbH & Co. KG
Company Car Provision in SAP HCM Made Easy with scdsoft – An Experience Report from AKE Knebel GmbH & Co. KG As part of the increasing interest among the workforce to use electric vehicles in the future and the absence…
Electronic sick note (eAU) functionalities in the vacation planner
We have updated our scdsoft vacation planner as part of the eAU process and provided an intermediate release for this purpose. The sample process we have in mind runs as follows: This sample process can be customized to meet specific…
25 years of scdsoft
Dear customers, business partners, and friends, We are very proud and delighted to celebrate our 25th anniversary this year. Especially in the current uncertain political and economic situation, we are pleased to inform you that we have successfully continued our…
Our impressions from the DSAG HR Days event 2022
The DSAG HR Days event, which took place on June 21st and 22nd in Berlin, was heavily focused on the transformations happening in the field of human resources this year. This included aspects related to the challenges of managing time,…
Visit us at the DSAG HR Days event 2022
HR and IT strategies in the SAP context On June 21st and 22nd, 2022, the DSAG HR Days event, in cooperation with the International Association for SAP Partners e.V. (IA4SP), will take place for the first time at the Mercure…
New: SAP HR Strategy Workshop by scdsoft
We work together to develop your SAP HR roadmap Within our consulting portfolio, we now offer a consulting package for the analysis and development of your individual SAP HR strategy. In recent months, there has been a lot of dynamic…
mhplus BKK achieves a milestone in its digitalization strategy with scdsoft and EPI-USE
As part of their desired digitalization strategy, mhplus Betriebskasse was in search of a new IT service provider for hosting, operation, and management of their SAP HCM application. mhplus BKK was looking for a provider who could meet the following…
How to accurately represent the provision of company vehicles (cars, company bicycles) in SAP HCM
Provision of company vehicles and bicycles More and more companies are offering their employees the provision of company vehicles (cars, plug-in hybrids, electric cars, and especially job bicycles) of various types. However, the SAP standard (see SAP Note 2815763) for…
Critical Vulnerability in log4j – Impact on SAP (HCM)?
The BSI (Federal Office for Information Security) has issued a cybersecurity warning of the highest severity level, known as ‘Red Alert,’ for the critical vulnerability (log4shell) in the widely used Java library log4j. What does this mean in the context…
scdsoft Manager Self-Service App: ‘Proof of vaccination, recovery or testing’ for SAP Fiori
Since November 24th, Germany has enforced the 3G rule in the workplace. This means that employees must be either vaccinated, tested, or recovered from COVID-19 and must be able to provide proof of this upon starting work. Employers are obligated…
Invitation to the scdsoft Info Days 2021: ‘Building Bridges’ (October 25-28)
scdsoft Infotage 2021 From October 25 to 28, 2021 – multiple webinars with information and best practices daily. Our scdsoft Info Days this year have the theme ‘Building Bridges.’ In our webinars, we aim to show you the bridges that…
New Application: scdsoft Fiori Launchpad News App
Display news and maintenance notifications prominently in the SAP Fiori Launchpad We have developed a new SAP Fiori application that allows you to provide various information to users immediately after they log in to the SAP Fiori Launchpad. Functionalities and…
New in the Portfolio: SAP Security & Compliance, Thomas Kastner Appointed to the Management Board
The scdsoft AG expands its consulting and product portfolio to include SAP Security & Compliance and appoints Thomas Kastner to the management board for this purpose. As a forward-looking company, continuous development is an essential part of our corporate strategy.…
scdsoft software solution for deployment planning in vaccination centers of the Rhein-Neckar district
Since December 27, 2020, the first people have been vaccinated against the coronavirus. The Central Vaccination Center (ZIZ) in the Heidelberg Patrick-Henry-Village has been operational for this purpose since the end of December. With an adequate supply of vaccine, up…
Digital HR processes are becoming a necessity
The necessity of offering versatile HR processes through a digital channel has become evident to many companies for several months. Working from home has clearly highlighted this need. Many so-called “quick wins” can already be achieved with SAP’s own tools…
Integrating e-mobility in SAP HCM
Provision of electric vehicles More and more companies offer their employees the provision of electric vehicles of various kinds. However, the SAP standard for managing company vehicles is not up-to-date. Currently, it is not possible to distinguish between vehicle types…
Join our scdsoft Info Days 2020!
Join our scdsoft Info Days 2020! “Overcome Challenges” – 2020 has been and continues to be a very eventful year. Developments that none of us could have even remotely anticipated have fundamentally influenced and changed our lives. Therefore, our scdsoft…
The scdsoft reference letter creator reaches over 1 million people
Started as a pilot project in 2008, the scdsoft Reference Letter Creator quickly gained popularity in the DACH region. More and more companies became interested in the SAP HCM Add-On solution for SAP-integrated creation of reference letters. We have now…
Easily record time entries via smartphone
The topic of time tracking has become more prominent in recent months due to the ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECJ). Despite flexible working time models and widespread trust-based working hours, some companies are reverting to time tracking…
Digitize and automate HR processes consistently
Implement HR processes digitally and flexibly Especially in times when the HR department needs to focus intensively on its core competencies like payroll processing, employee concerns, and routine tasks often take a back seat. This can disrupt workflows and leave…
SAP Fiori interfaces for the “Overtime Request” add-on solution
SAP Fiori interfaces are now available SAP HCM add-on solution for simplified ESS requests for overtime and approval of applications The scdsoft Overtime Request supports the entire application and approval process and is available for employees, managers, business partners, and…
scdsoft Statement on the Current COVID-19 Situation
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, The current situation regarding the spread of COVID-19 and especially the recent developments of the past few days are a matter of concern for all of us. We would like to inform you about…
HR self-services as a building block of the digitalization strategy
Introduction of ESS & MSS with SAP Fiori Automation of business processes is increasingly being adopted by companies, with many turning to various IT solutions for assistance. This potential is not limited to production processes; it can also be harnessed…
Just 3 steps to your reference letter – easy, fast, and mobile-friendly
Creating qualified reference letters involves time and effort The issuance of reference letters presents an increasingly significant challenge for companies and their HR departments. Regardless of the duration of employment with the company, every employee has a right to a…
Our new Fiori Reporting Cockpit
“Everything was better in the past.” That may sometimes be true, but whether it applies to everything is a matter of individual judgment. One area where this statement is or was accurate is HR reporting provided to managers. In the…
Password management for our “Certificate Service” add-on
New Feature: Password Manager Add-In For our SAP HCM Add-On solution “Certificate Service,” we have developed a Password Manager Add-In in recent months. With the help of this add-in, users (ESS) can reset their password when needed. This password can…
Reading recommendation: How dm is also leading the way in the digitization of HR processes
Digitize processes with smartphones Smartphones are now an integral part of daily life, and they have also gained significant importance in the work routine of dm employees, both for customer service and internal processes. Find out more about how dm…
Video Recording: Webinar – The SAP Portal as the Central Hub for HR Services
The requirements for the workplace of the future also impact the HR department. There is a need for a transparent representation of the complete HR service portfolio, interdisciplinary collaboration with other areas of the company, and, last but not least,…
Recap: Mobile Vacation Planning in SAP Fiori (Practical Report by dm-drogerie markt)
Engaged Exchange and Interested Questions at DSAG Working Group Meeting Yesterday, at the DSAG meeting of the Working Group “ESS, MSS, Time Management,” we had the opportunity to exchange information with other participants on current HCM topics and to present…
ELSTER: Information on the Conversion of Communication (ERiC)
The open interface for communication with the tax authorities was terminated by the tax administration on January 1, 2019. After the end of the transition period on June 30, 2019, the wage tax return must be transmitted using ERiC. ERiC…
Social Security: Legal Changes as of July 1, 2019
As of July 1, 2019, several legal changes will come into effect that also have implications for SAP systems (see SAP Note 2757988). Here is a brief overview: Operational Data Maintenance: A new data record version will be released on…
Payroll Statement: Printing for Master Data Changes (EBV § 2)
In the Wage Statement Regulation, the content, form, and procedure of the wage statement are regulated. It also specifies when a wage statement must be printed and when no printing is necessary. EBV § 2 Paragraph 1 Sentence 2: “The…
Practice Report: The Vacation Planner at “dm”
During the DSAG working group meeting on “ESS, MSS, Time Management,” dm-drogerie markt presented how the scdsoft Vacation Planner is used for easier and coordinated leave planning. In addition to employees at the Karlsruhe headquarters, all employees in over 1,950…
Webinar: The SAP Portal as the Hub for HR Services
Tuesday, May 14, 2019, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Learn how an SAP-based HR portal can assist you in reorienting and transforming your HR department. The requirements for the workplace of the future also apply to the HR department.…
Is time tracking becoming mandatory? We have the solution: “scdsoft Clock in/out.”
Is the end of flexible working hours approaching? What is currently not a common practice could soon become a reality – with significant implications for employers. In a recent case, which was referred to the European Court of Justice (ECJ)…
Federal Labor Court (BAG) Ruling: Employers Must Warn Before Forfeiture of Vacation Entitlement [Vacation Planner Update]
As per the Federal Labor Court (BAG) press release on February 19, 2019, a corresponding ruling by the ECJ on November 6, 2018, has been implemented. Specifically, this ruling means that the automatic forfeiture of vacation entitlement is no longer…
2,990 kg of wood, 52,091 liters of water, and 1,058 kg of CO² – Digitization also means conserving resources
One thing is clear: “Digitalization” or “Digital Transformation” has been a prominent topic for some time now. Is this justified, or are they just trendy buzzwords and marketing terms? The prominence of digital transformation in discussions and the business world…
New from the Development Kitchen: scdsoft Overtime Request
ESS/MSS Overtime Request SAP HCM Add-On Solution for Simplified ESS Overtime Request and Approval The scdsoft Overtime Request module supports the entire request and approval process and is available for employees, managers, business partners, and works councils. Our add-on solution…
X-Day at HS Pforzheim: Lecture on ‘Employment References: Past, Present, and Future
Dear students, Tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov 27th, at X-Day at HS Pforzheim from 09:00 – 16:00, you have the opportunity to learn more about us and your career opportunities at scdsoft. Special Highlight: From 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM, we will…
The Team & Our Office
You’ve always wondered “where” we actually work and where our developers forge the ideas for our add-on solutions, right? Well, it’s definitely not in a dark basement room – quite the opposite, in fact. Our new office, which we moved…
Glossary for the Year-End Transition 18/19: BEA, rvBEA, GML57 & ERiC
At the turn of the year 2018/2019, several procedures in communication with authorities are being reconfigured. This also includes electronic transmission from the SAP HCM system to the authorities. We have already informed our AMS customers about these changes in…
University Fairs: Get to Know Us and Learn More About Your Opportunities
Dear students, On Wednesday, October 24, 2018, you have two opportunities to get to know us and learn more about career opportunities during your studies as well as after graduation at scdsoft. We will be present at CareerContacts at the…
DSAG Annual Congress 2018 in Leipzig
From October 16th to 18th, 2018, we will be present at the DSAG Annual Congress in the Congress Center Leipzig. Under the motto “Business without Borders – Architecture of the Future,” forward-thinking considerations will be discussed during the 19th annual…
New releases of our SAP HCM add-on solutions are now available
Dear customers of our SAP HCM add-on solutions, We are pleased to inform you that the new releases of our various SAP HCM add-on solutions are now ready for delivery. In addition to bug fixes, the new releases contain enhancements…
Impact of GDPR on SAP HCM
The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect on May 25, 2018, after a two-year transition period. But what specific changes does this bring for companies, and how can the existing requirements be implemented in the use of…
A1 Certificate – Avoiding Double Payment of Social Security Contributions
Background When employees are temporarily posted abroad, social security contributions become due both in Germany and in the foreign country. However, under certain conditions, German regulations continue to apply if the employee is posted to another EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein,…
LSTB: “M” Becomes Mandatory Starting 2019
Background Starting from January 1, 2019, the capital letter “M” is mandatory to record in the payroll account and must be certified in the electronic income tax certificate if the employer or a third party acting on behalf of the…
How PwC Utilizes scdsoft’s Reference Letter Creator
Reference Letter Generation: Easy, Quick, and SAP-Integrated Companies can save not only unnecessary time but also a lot of legal complications by standardizing the creation of employment certificates. The auditing firm PwC relies on the solution from scdsoft AG. The…
Product Launch: The Certification Service is Now Available for SAP Fiori
When creating employee certificates, various legal and operational requirements must be taken into account. With scdsoft’s Certification Service, employees can be provided with various certificates in a central Employee-Self-Service web application that is current and correct in content. The ESS…
Recap: scdsoft at Zukunft Personal Süd 2018 in Stuttgart
From April 24th to 25th, 2018, we were present at the “Zukunft Personal Süd” event in Messe Stuttgart. In addition to engaging in interesting professional discussions and having the opportunity to give a presentation on the “Urlaubsplaner” (Holiday Planner), we…
What is SAP Fiori?
SAP Fiori is the new user experience (UX) for SAP applications, designed for both on-premises and cloud solutions like SAP SuccessFactors. SAP Fiori combines new user interfaces with advanced technological capabilities. It particularly opens up new use cases for SAP…
20th Company Anniversary – We Say Thank You!
This year, scdsoft AG is celebrating 20 years of successful existence in the market, and we would like to thank you for your support. In October 1997, we began our first consulting activities in the then SAP R/2 and SAP…
Holiday planning in SAP: simple, fast, and fair
Holiday planning can be a sensitive topic even in small teams. Inefficient solutions and a lack of transparency make it difficult to manage across the board and create unnecessary work. The larger a company is, the more these problems can…