scdsoft Blog / Industry & Trends
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 A fundamental pillar of this development is the transition from outdated…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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…