MIT Financial Systems Update

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October 2001

Top Headlines
Benefits Open Enrollment
New Versions of SAP Reports Now Available
Budget Officer Directory
Improved Fund Draft Process Implemented

At a Glance...
Farewell Daniel
New SAPweb Functionality
COEUS Proposal Development Module

May 2001

Top Headlines
New and Improved - for VIP Card Verifiers
Human Resources-Payroll Project Underway
"Great news.  My congratulations.  And high fives all around."
New FSS Business Consultant

At a Glance...
FY2001 Closing Schedule
Print JV's
Time to Renew MIT Personal Certificates!
Report Variants
DW User Group Meetings
SAP Training Reminder

January 2001

SAP4.6 Upgrade Issue
SAP 4.6 Upgrade Announced
MIT Community Involvement
Training and Documentation
Other Support
Other Important Information: DURING SHUTDOWN

At a Glance...
Plan Ahead for Shutdown
Final Three Upgrade Demos
Don't Forget the New SAPgui
MIT Community Volunteers
 

November 2000

Top Headlines
Financial Systems Quick Reference Issued
Financial Review and Control
General Ledger Account Project

At a Glance...
Email Event Notification
SAP Version 4.6 Upgrade
Upgrade Testing
Summary Statement and Commitment Timing

June 2000

Top Headlines
Update on the Financial Review and Control Team
Email Event Notification
Parent and Child Cost Objects
Year End Closing Schedule for Fiscal Year 2000
New School Coordinators

At a Glance...
PO Commitment Report
Roles Database Status
FSS Web Site Goes Live

March 2000

Top Headlines
New Financial Review and Control Guidelines
PO "Blue Copy" Distribution Ends on March 31
New Institute Auditor Appointed
Blanket Purchase Orders Now Included in SAP Monthly Statements
Using SAP Mail to Send SAP Documents
How to Resolve Industrial Research Billing Issues
Labor Distribution System Updates
New Fund Analysis Report
Research Volume Report Enhanced
Deciphering an Odd SAPweb Requisition Error Message
Office Depot Ordering Error: Certificate Authority Expired
SAP Requisition Error Message for Terminated Cost Objects
Update from Department of Facilities

At a Glance...
Choosing the Correct Material Group
Manual Funds Reservations Now Easier to Use
SAP@MIT Quick Reference 2nd Edition Published
SAP User Group Location

January 2000

Top Headlines
Labor Distribution System Update
New Format at November 1999 SAP User Group
December 1999 SAP User Group Meeting
Introducing the FSS Infrastructure Team
Preventing Repetitive Strain Injuries through Proper Workstation Setup

At a Glance...
SAP Upgrade Completed
VWR Scientific Supplies Now Available Via ECAT
SAP Training Resumes
SAP Object Code Matchcode Reminder

October 1999

Top Headlines
SAP 4.5b Upgrade Information>
Community members participate in testing and evaluating training plans
Reconciliation Process to Change at MIT
September SAP User Group : Procurement 2000, ZMIT Reports, and SAP Tips Presented
October SAP User Group: 4.5b Upgrade Preparation and Improving Student Activities Financial Management

At a Glance...
VIP Card Can Now Be Used in Local Restaurants!
Submit Your SAP Tip
SAP Tips
Pace Yourself!

August 1999

Top Headlines
What is Financial Systems Update?
Introducing Financial Systems Services
Three Telephone Changes Presented at July SAP User Group
Three Special Topics Presented at August User Group

At a Glance...
Next on the Menu? Tasty Tips from the BLTs
Tastiest Tip Gets Tasty Treats
SAP Reporting Documentation Updated
MIT's E-Commerce Takes (Virtual) Giant Step Forward
Changes Made to Summary Statement and D

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