This book teaches the HCM team how to maximize the organizational management (OM) component of SAP ERP HCM. It takes readers beyond the basics, by delving into all aspects of the component as well as the little-known concepts. It teaches all of the key OM functions, their purpose, and how to use and customize them. Numerous examples from customers are used to provide context for decisions and to explain the benefits of the choices that can be made. And in-depth explanations and practical examples are used to help readers leverage the many available organizational objects to get the most out of their SAP HR implementation.In addition, because the OM function in SAP is largely data-driven, readers will learn the many customizing options available, such as how to utilize the unique OM maintenance tools to modify the content and layout so that management of the organization structure is a one-stop experience. They ll also learn how to take the OM model to the next level by adding new objects, search criteria, and tab pages to customize the user interface to suit their data maintenance needs. Once readers have learned how data goes into SAP, they ll learn how to go about getting data back out through the use of evaluation paths and hierarchy reporting. Provides the only comprehensive guide to the Organizational Management (OM) component of SAP ERP HCM Teaches all functions of OM from a global perspective Includes practical integration and customizing tips and techniques