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ERP SAP

Enterprise-Resource-Planning

SAP

Since 2012, the administration of TU Dortmund University has been using SAP software for the administration of finances, personnel and procurement. SAP is a so-called Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in which business administration processes are handled. In addition to the functionality for the administration, it also offers interfaces for decentralized users, via which applications can be submitted, approvals issued, and insights and evaluations of the processes can be carried out without media discontinuity. In particular, the following processes are consistently supported:

  • Requesting leave
  • Business trip application and accounting
  • Procurement
  • Invoice processing

We perform the following tasks in this environment:

SAP Basis Support

As part of SAP Basis Support, we ensure a stable SAP system landscape in terms of performance, availability and security. This includes

  • the installation, maintenance and configuration of the systems
  • the monitoring of interfaces to non-SAP systems
  • the preparation and implementation of migrations and upgrades
  • error analysis, correction and, if necessary, forwarding to SAP
  • importing SAP notes and support packages, and
  • user and authorization management

SAP Application Support

As part of SAP application support, we look after the SAP applications and modules used in the finance, procurement and HR areas, as well as the decentralized functions provided for vacation, travel, procurement and incoming invoice processing. We

  • advise the specialist departments on the development and implementation of solution concepts for new requirements
  • analyze and clarify errors or report them to SAP
  • carry out necessary adjustments (customizing) of the system
  • administer workflows and interfaces

SAP Development

We ensure the continuous development of the SAP system by

  • taking up new requirements from the departments, e.g. within the framework of the regular SAP operating rounds led by the ITMC or the active cooperation with the SAP universities of the state of NRW
  • Planning, coordination and implementation of further development projects in coordination with the respective specialist departments and/or the university management
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Location & approach

The easiest way to reach the main building of the ITMC is via the freeway A45 from the exit "Dortmund-Eichlinghofen". Turn right there onto Universitätsstraße. At the next set of traffic lights, continue straight ahead and turn left at the next junction onto Hauert Straße. At the first traffic light turn right onto Otto-Hahn-Straße. After about 300 m you will reach the ITMC building (on the left side of the street). The parking spaces on the parking lanes along the street are mostly occupied. A smaller - mostly also occupied - parking lot is located on Joseph-von-Fraunhofer-Straße (entrance 36). A larger parking lot is located about 250 m further on Otto-Hahn-Straße (entrance 30).

From Dortmund main station, take S-Bahn line 1 in the direction of Bochum/Essen to the Dortmund Universität stop (journey time approx. 7 minutes).
From Bochum Hauptbahnhof, take S-Bahn line 1 in the direction of Dortmund to the Dortmund Universität stop (journey time approx. 15 minutes).

You can reach the building on foot in about 15 minutes from the S-Bahn station. Walk up the wide staircase of the S-Bahn station. Turn left along the university library, cross the Mensa bridge and continue straight ahead. At Martin-Schmeißer-Platz turn left until you reach Otto-Hahn-Straße. There, keep to the right and continue along Otto-Hahn-Straße until you reach house number 12.

The easiest way to reach this branch is via the A45 freeway from the "Dortmund-Eichlinghofen" exit. Turn right there onto Universitätsstraße. At the next set of traffic lights, continue straight ahead and turn left at the next junction onto Hauert Straße. At the second set of traffic lights, turn right onto Emil-Figge-Straße. Continue on this street until you reach the next crossing with traffic lights. There you will find the parking spaces closest to the building. You will reach the smaller one (entrance 21) if you turn right into Vogelpothsweg. If you want to use the large parking lot (entrance 18), continue straight ahead on Emil-Figge-Straße.

From Dortmund main station, take S-Bahn line 1 in the direction of Bochum/Essen to the Dortmund Universität stop (journey time approx. 7 minutes).
From Bochum Hauptbahnhof, take S-Bahn line 1 in the direction of Dortmund to the Dortmund Universität stop (journey time approx. 15 minutes).

You can reach the building on foot in about 1 minute from the S-Bahn station. Walk up the wide staircase of the S-Bahn station. Just in front of you is the large building Emil-Figge-Straße 50. Use the footpath that leads straight towards it in the direction of the stairs.

The facilities of TU Dortmund University are spread over two campuses, the larger Campus North and the smaller Campus South. Additionally, some areas of the university are located in the adjacent “Technologiepark”.

Site Map of TU Dortmund University (Second Page in English).