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Logistics Add-On for Import/Export 6.06,

Localization for India(Business Objects User Guide)


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ContentsXcelsius Dashboards ................................................................................................................. 7

Imports ................................................................................................................................... 8Exports ..................................................................................................................................10Letter of Credit .......................................................................................................................12

Import Letter of Credit ........................................................................................................13Export Letter of Credit ........................................................................................................15

ALV Reports .............................................................................................................................16Track Licenses ......................................................................................................................16Track Valid Letter of Credits ..................................................................................................17

Crystal Reports .........................................................................................................................18


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Xcelsius Dashboards

Dashboards is a data visualization software from SAP Business Objects that allows you to

create and export interactive dashboards from Excel spreadsheets or other external data

sources. These dashboards contain various components, such as charts, gauges, and dials thatare bound to data sources. The components display the data in a compact and visual manner.

Access the dashboards on the product launch pad by choosing Reports. You are now on the

Service Map screen. Choose License underDashboards to perform the appropriate action.

Features

The dashboard displays the following details:

Import, Export, and Custom Duty details at world, continent, and country-level

Import Schemes and Export Schemes

License details for each scheme

Material details for each license

Scheme, License, and Material details for each port

Once you access the dashboard, the screen looks as shown below:


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The dashboard contains the Importand Exporttabs along with the Company Code, From Date,

and To Date at the top of the screen. There is also a ticker that displays the import/export

values in USD for various countries across the globe.

Select the company code. The dashboard then displays the relevant import or export details for

the selected company code.

Imports

Choose the Importtab if you want to view the import details. The dashboard is split into a

number of panels each detailing various import-related details. The different panels include the

following:

World Map

You can view the world map in the left pane of the screen. When you place the cursor on a

continent, the system displays the total import values. A table at the bottom of the world mappanel indicates the region and the total import (in USD). You can then drill down to the

respective country within the continent. Choose the Backpushbutton to view the world map.

In the panel below the world map, you have the option to view the scheme details or the port

details. To view the scheme details, choose the License for Scheme radio button. The schemes

for which licenses have been created for the selected country are displayed. The table also

displays the total number ofactive licenses created under a scheme within the selected time

range. Choose the scheme to display all the licenses in the adjoining table.


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To view the port details, choose the License for Portradio button. The various ports present in

the selected country are displayed. The table also displays the licenses created for a port.

Import Over Period

The Import Over Periodpanel displays the total imports for each fiscal year. The bar graphs that

you see in the panel change based on your selection in the world map.

Import Duty Breakup

The Import Duty Breakup panel displays the Customs Duty (Exempt and Duty Paid) details for

each fiscal year within the selected time range. The bar graphs that you see in the panel change

based on your selection in the world map.

License Summary

The License Summarypanel contains/displays the graphical representation of all the import

licenses. The blue bar indicates the total value of the license while the yellow dot represents the

consumed value. Choose the relevant graph to display the material details for a license in the

adjacent Import Material Details table.


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Exports

Choose the Exporttab if you want to view the export details. The dashboard is split into a

number of panels each detailing various export-related details. The different panels include the

following:

World Map

You can view the world map in the left pane of the screen. When you place the cursor on a

continent, the system displays the total export values. A table at the bottom of the world map

panel indicates the region and the total export (in USD). You can then drill down to the

respective country within the continent. Choose the Backpushbutton to view the world map.

In the panel below the world map, the dashboard displays the benefit values in the form of a bar

graph. Choose the bar graph to display the benefit value for various schemes in the Benefit

Value-Scheme Wise panel.

Benefit Value-Scheme Wise

The Benefit Value-Scheme Wise panel displays the total benefit value of each scheme in the

form of a pie chart. Choose the relevant scheme to display the license created under thisscheme in the adjacent License Details table.

When you select a line item in the License Details table, the dashboard fills the Shipping Bill

Details and the Export Material Details tables in the panel below.


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Export Over Period

The Export Over Periodpanel displays the total exports for each fiscal year. The bar graphs that

you see in the panel change based on your selection in the world map.


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Letter of Credit

The LoC dashboard provides import and export LoC details for the specified time period

Access the Letter of Credit dashboard on the product launch pad by choosing Reports. You are

now on the Service Map screen. Choose Letter of CreditunderDashboards to perform the

appropriate action.

Features

The dashboard displays the following details:

Internal Letter of Credit Number

External Letter of Credit Number

Letter of Credit Status

Total Letter of Credit Value

Utilized Amount and Blocked Amount

Once you access the dashboard, the screen looks as shown below:

The dashboard contains the Importand Exportradio buttons along with the Company Code,

Country, From Date, and To Date at the top of the screen.

Select the company code and the country. The dashboard then displays the relevant import or

export letter of credit details for the selected company code.


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Import Letter of Credit

Choose the Importradio button if you want to view the import letter of credit details. The

dashboard is split into a number of panels each detailing various import LoC details. The

different panels include the following:

LoC Summary

The LoC Summarypanel displays the total LoC amount and the utilized amount for each

company code within the selected time range. The bar graphs that you see in the panel change

based on your company code.

The green bar indicates the total LoC details while the maroon dot represents the utilized

amount. Choose the relevant section to display the LoC details for a vendor in the adjacent

table.

Choose an entry in this table to view the complete LoC details in the table below LoC Summary.


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Export Letter of Credit

Choose the Exportradio button if you want to view the export letter of credit details. The

dashboard is split into a number of panels each detailing various export LoC details. The

different panels include the following:

LoC Summary

The LoC Summarypanel displays the total LoC amount and the utilized amount for each

company code within the selected time range. The bar graphs that you see in the panel change

based on your company code.

The green bar indicates the total LoC details while the maroon dot represents the utilized

amount. Choose the relevant section to display the LoC details for a vendor in the adjacent

table.

Choose an entry in this table to view the complete LoC details in the table below LoC Summary.


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ALV Reports

The following two reports are delivered as part of the Logistics Add-On for Import/Export 6.06,

Localization for India solution:

Track Licenses

Track Valid Letter of Credits

Access the ALV reports on the product launch pad by choosing Reports. You are now on the

Service Map screen. Choose the relevant link underALV Reports to perform the appropriate

action.

Track Licenses

Purpose

You use this report to get all active licenses for a scheme in a particular year. The licenses arethen used for various business transactions.

To access this report, on the SAP Easy Access India Localization Menu, choose Import-Export-> Track Licenses.

Prerequisites

Ensure that the system contains licenses pertaining to a certain scheme, license code, andplant. You do this by executing the relevant EXIM application.

Selection

On the selection screen, enter the following details:

In the General Selection group box, enter the scheme code, plant, and license year

In the Further Selection group box, enter either the material code or purchasingdocument

Output

The report displays the list of active licenses that match the selection criteria. The report also

displays the quantity and amount of a license.


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Track Valid Letter of Credits

Purpose

You use this report to view the status of a letter of credit. The report also tracks different

amounts such as the blocked amount and utilized amount pertaining to a letter of credit.

To access this report, on the SAP Easy Access India Localization Menu, choose Import-Export-> Track Valid Letter of Credits.

Prerequisites

Ensure that the system contains letter of credits pertaining to a certain company code andvendor. You do this by executing the relevant EXIM application.

Selection

On the selection screen, enter the following details:

In the Input Values group box, enter the company code, vendor, and letter of creditnumber

In the General Selection group box, enter the issuing bank country and issuing bank key

Output

The report displays the list of letter of credits that match the selection criteria. You can also viewthe amendment status of a particular letter of credit.


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Crystal Reports

Crystal Reports is an SAP Business Objects offering that is designed to work with your

database to help analyze and interpret important information. Crystal Reports makes it easy to

produce the report (simple, complex, or specialized) you want by using the comprehensive toolsat its disposal. You also have the flexibility to publish these reports in a wide variety of formats

including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, E-mail, and even over the web.

The following reports have been developed as part of the Export Import add-on project for India:

License Summary Report

Letter of Credit Report

Prerequisites

Ensure that you have maintained all the necessary settings required to execute Crystal Reports.

License Summary Report

The License Summary report displays the summary of all licenses as per your selection criteria.

The report enables you to drill down up to 2 levels for each license.

You access this report by executing the NWBC transaction. NWBC is the SAP NetWeaver

Business Client that provides an efficient, modern, and attractive environment for hosting

WebDynpro applications and other content.

Note

Ensure that for you to execute this transaction, the necessary role has been assigned to

the PFCG transaction.

1. On the Launch NetWeaver Business Clientscreen, choose EXIM. The system takes you

to the Export/Import Workbench screen.

2. Choose Reports. You are now on the Service Map screen.

You can also access this report using the quicklink underReports,on the workbench

screen.3. Choose License. The system starts the License Reportapplication.

Once you access the report, the system displays the Enter Values page. Enter yourUser Name

and Password. Choose OK.


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If you have configured your Single Sign-On, then the system does not prompt for the name or

password.

You are still on the Enter Values page. Enter the following details:

Scheme Code

License Year

Port

Scheme Type


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Choose OK. The system displays the License DrillDown SummaryReportscreen.

The report displays the following details:

Scheme code

License number

License year

Port License type

Total import or export values

Remaining import or export values

Currency


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You have the option to print the report as well as export the report in multiple formats.

Choose the Prompt Panelto filter the data. You can filter the data according to the scheme,

license, and year.

Choose the relevant option. The system displays the Enter Values group box. Enter your

username and password.


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Verify the value that you have already entered or choose a new value and choose OK. Under

Prompt Panel, choose theApplypushbutton.


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In case you have selected a new value, the system displays a fresh set of licenses. Else, the

license set remains the same.


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Import Letter of Credit Report

The import letter of credit report displays the details of the all import letter of credits as per your

selection criteria. The report enables you to drill down up to a single level for each import letter

of credit.




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2. Choose Reports. You are now on the Service Map screen.You can also access this report using the quicklink underReports,on the workbench

screen.

Once you access the report, the system displays the Enter Values page.


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Enter yourUser Name and Password. Choose OK. If you have configured your Single Sign-On,

then the system does not prompt the name or password.


Company code

Vendor

From Date and To Date

Choose OK. The system displays the Import Letter of CreditReportscreen.


Company code

LoC number

Vendor

Opening date

Latest Shipping Date

Validity End Date


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Status

LoC issuing bank and LoC advising bank

LoC value and LoC remaining value

Currency

Choose the Prompt Panelpushbutton to filter the list of reports. You can filter the reports

according to the scheme, license, and year.

Choose the relevant option. The system displays the Enter Values group box. Enter the user

name and the password.


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In case you have selected a new value, the system displays a fresh list of letter of credits. Else,

the letter of credit list remains the same.


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Export Letter of Credit Report

The export letter of credit report displays the details of the all export letter of credits as per your

selection criteria. The report enables you to drill down up to a single level for each export letter

of credit.




Note





2. Choose Reports. You are now on the Service Map screen.You can also access this report using the quicklink underReports,on the workbench

screen.

Once you access the report, the system displays the Enter Values page.


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Enter yourUser Name and Password. Choose OK. If you have configured your Single Sign-On,

then the system does not prompt the name or password.


Company code

Customer

From Date and To Date

Choose OK. The system displays the Export Letter of CreditReportscreen.


Company code

LoC number

Customer

Opening date

Latest Shipping Date

Validity End Date


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Status

LoC issuing bank and LoC advising bank

LoC value and LoC remaining value

Currency

Choose the Prompt Panelpushbutton to filter the list of reports. You can filter the reports

according to the scheme, license, and year.

Choose the relevant option. The system displays the Enter Values group box. Enter the user

name and the password.


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In case you have selected a new value, the system displays a fresh list of letter of credits. Else,

the letter of credit list remains the same.

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