Integrate Your E-mails into SAP via SAP Engineering Control Center
E-mails frequently hold crucial information, either as plain text or attachments, often available only in unstructured form within the e-mail application. This add-on, also known as ++Outlook, supports users of SAP Engineering Control Center in seamlessly storing Microsoft Outlook e-mail data in the SAP system, thereby making it accessible for streamlined business processes.
Overview
Improved data accuracy
By integrating Outlook into SAP ERP, organizations establish a Single Source of Truth for data. This reduces the risk of discrepancies arising from the use of different systems and ensures that information is consistent across the organization.
Information transparency
This integration accelerates decision-making by providing quick access to relevant information within the SAP ERP environment. Linking e-mails to objects in SAP Engineering Control Center offers streamlined processes, improved collaboration, and enhanced information visibility.
User adoption
Since many users are already familiar with Microsoft Outlook and SAP Engineering Control Center, integrating Outlook into SAP ERP, similar to Office integrations can make it easier for employees to adopt new processes. This familiarity can lead to faster user acceptance and smoother transition.
Details
Solution type
Extensions and Add-ons
Industry
Cross-Industry, Automotive, Oil, Gas, and Energy, Aerospace and Defense, Defense and Security
Compatibility
Works with
Features
Integrating essential functions into Microsoft Outlook's familiar interface
Users prefer to remain within the familiar Microsoft Outlook interface. As a result, all essential functions have been incorporated into a distinct menu within the ribbon bar of Microsoft Outlook.
Effortless e-mail upload
Users can effortlessly upload their e-mails by either adding them to the active folder or a preconfigured e-mail folder within SAP Engineering Control Center.
Efficient metadata automation
The integration automatically populates metadata, including recipient, sender, receipt date, and file size, within the classification of SAP ERP. Attachments are preserved in their original form, linked to the respective e-mail.
