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IRIS Awareness and Navigation

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1IRIS Awareness and Navigation - V10

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Course ContentCourse Content

• Course Learning Objectives

• Unit 1 – Introduction

• Unit 2 – Navigation

• Unit 3 – System-Wide Concepts

• Unit 4 – Training

• Unit 5 - Help Resources

• Course Summary

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• Obtain a foundational understanding of IRIS

• Become familiar with the access and security issues

• Be able to execute basic navigational functions

• Understand key, system-wide concepts

• Know the training process and how to obtain help

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Course Learning ObjectivesCourse Learning Objectives

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Unit 1Unit 1

Introduction

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Enterprise Applications GroupEnterprise Applications Group

• The Enterprise Applications Group (EAG) is charged with supporting the key administrative computing systems for the University of Kentucky.

• The primary focus is the integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software from SAP, which was initially implemented through the IRIS Project from 2004-2008.

• The EAG is assigned the responsibility of enhancing, maintaining, and supporting the functional operations of the ERP to support and further the goals and objectives of the various operational units across campus.

• The EAG office may be reached at (859) 257-3514.

• Visit the IRIS web site at www.uky.edu/IRIS to learn more.

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SAP & IRISSAP & IRIS

• SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products) is:

the technical name of the software used to manage the business and service processes of the University of Kentucky; and

the name of the German-based company that produces the software.

• The SAP software has been configured to meet UK’s specific administrative and academic business needs and given the name IRIS, Integrated Resource Information System.

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IRIS ModulesIRIS Modules

• The main resources, which are individual modules within IRIS but are highly integrated with each other, are:

IRISDatabaseIRIS

Database

(FI) Financials

(SLCM) Student

Lifecycle Management

(GM) G

rants

Management

(HR) Human

Resources

(MM) Materials Management(PM) Plant

Maintenance

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IRIS IntegrationIRIS Integration

• IRIS integration allows for:

data to flow immediately throughout the various applications of the system;

users to have real-time access to common information;

better planning and decision-making through access to comprehensive and consistent business information; and

fewer phone calls to other departments due to more information being available on-line.

• Example integration points: Employee ID (HR) is integrated with Student ID (SLCM).

Purchased material (MM) is charged to cost objects in FI/GM.

Payroll (HR) is charged to cost objects in FI/GM.

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IRIS Access RequirementsIRIS Access Requirements

• IRIS employs role-based security, which controls a user’s access to IRIS. Access is granted based on a user’s role and job responsibilities.

• The four access requirements are as follows:

1.The user must have an IRIS training plan, which includes all the required courses for the user’s role. The IRIS Training Plan Request Form is available at

http://myhelp.uky.edu/rwd/HTML/Training_Plan_Request.html

For FI, HR and MM roles, the plan is established by the unit’s Business Officer and submitted to their Area Security Officer (ASO) for final approval before submitting to IRIS Training.

For SLCM roles and faculty members who need access only for grading, class rolls, advisor holds, and overrides, the plan is administered by designated contacts in the colleges and academic/student support units who work directly with IRIS.

See www.uky.edu/IRIS/news/designatedcontacts.html for the list of contacts.

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IRIS Access Requirements (Continued)IRIS Access Requirements (Continued)2.The user must have an Active Directory (Link Blue) User

ID and Password.

• If unknown, check with your unit’s IT personnel, or contact the IT Customer Service Center (CSC) at 257-1300.

3.The user must sign the Statement of Responsibility (SOR).

• See www.uky.edu/IRIS/train/SOR_Information.html for instructions.

4.The user must successfully complete the required training, as well as demonstrate competency through an assessment at the conclusion of each Level 300, role-based course.

• Business Officers should notify the appropriate ASO when employees change positions or leave the University, so that IRIS access can be modified or removed.

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Software RequirementsSoftware Requirements

• Prior to being able to log on to IRIS, the SAP GUI (Graphical User Interface) software must be installed.

It is installed if the myUK University of Kentucky icon is on the Desktop. If not, check with your area IT personnel, or contact the IT CSC at 257-1300.

Plant Maintenance (PM) users must also have the GuiXT software installed. Go to Start Programs and look for GuiXT. If it’s not

there, contact your PM Power User.

• Visit the IRIS web site (www.uky.edu/IRIS) and click on Desktop Information in the Quick Links box for browser and other software recommendations and information.

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Software Requirements (Continued)Software Requirements (Continued)

• IRIS may be accessed from any PC on campus as long as the SAP GUI software is installed on the machine.

• IRIS may also be accessed remotely from a home PC.

Both the SAP GUI and Cisco VPN software must be installed. This software can be obtained by one of the following methods: The UK Download web site: https://download.uky.edu

Take a writable CD to the IT CSC in room 111 McVey Hall

Call the IT CSC for assistance (257-1300)

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Signing on to myUKSigning on to myUK

• IRIS is accessed via the myUK portal (web site).

1.Open the myUK sign on screen by either:

Double-clicking on the myUK icon on the Desktop (which overrides the current browser location!);

Clicking on the myUK link on UK’s main “link blue” web site (www.uky.edu/webuk/ subpages/linkblue.html), OR

Clicking on the myUK link on the IRIS main web site (www.uky.edu/IRIS).

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Signing on to myUKSigning on to myUK2.Enter your link blue User ID and Password.

3.Click on the Sign On pushbutton, or press the Enter key.

• The myUK portal will open.

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myUK PortalmyUK Portal

Click on any Related Link to be

automatically redirected to further

information.

Click on any of the four square icons to

hide/show the data in that area of the screen.

Note: Based on your access, the available tabs and the “beach ball” icons on the IRIS Launch Pad may be different than what is

seen here!

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myUK Portal – IRIS Launch PadmyUK Portal – IRIS Launch Pad

• The icons on the IRIS Launch Pad are used to access various systems. Click on an icon to “launch” the system.

Used to access IRIS Production

Copy of IRIS Production –

Used to practice

transactions Used for Business

Warehouse (BW) reporting

Used to access faculty

Distribution of Effort (DOE)

data

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myUK Portal – Other Web-based ServicesmyUK Portal – Other Web-based Services

• The myUK portal also provides a gateway or single port of entry to other UK's web-based services for students, faculty, and staff:

The Student Services tab is used by UK students.

The Student Administration tab is used by staff & faculty.

The Enterprise Services tab is for UKY Web Procurement.

The Employee Self-Service tab is used by all employees/students who receive pay from the University.

The myUK tab contains general information and UK Links.

More information will be provided in associated courses.

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Security IssuesSecurity Issues

• User ID and password must not be shared with others.

• When leaving the PC, keep your access secure by either:

Locking the computer (Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys Lock Computer); or

Closing all IRIS sessions, signing off from the myUK portal and completely closing your internet browser.

• If prompted, do not allow the PC to remember any IDs and/or passwords.

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Security Audit LogSecurity Audit Log

• IRIS tracks and logs events as they occur so that a series of events can be reconstructed at a later date in an audit analysis report.

• Only select users have access to the audit analysis report.

• Some example information the audit log contains:

Audit event

User’s SAP ID

Transaction code

Time and date when event occurred

Session number

Old/New information

Etc.

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Authorization IssuesAuthorization Issues

• An authorization issue exists when a user sees the “You are not authorized…” message either at the bottom of the IRIS screen…

xxxxxxxxxxx

…or in a pop-up dialog box.

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Reporting Authorization IssuesReporting Authorization Issues

• To report authorization issues:

1. Go to the IRIS web site: www.uky.edu/IRIS;

2. Click on the Authorization Issues link in the Quick Links box (lower-left corner of the window); and

3. Follow the instructions listed.

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Unit 2Unit 2

Navigation

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• The SAP Easy Access screen will appear when either the IRIS or Training Sandbox “beach ball” icon is clicked in the IRIS Launch Pad area of the myUK portal.

• The screens are identical except for the wording under the IRIS logo and the items in the Favorites folder.

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SAP Easy AccessSAP Easy Access Screen Screen

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Plant MaintenancePlant Maintenance SAP Easy Access SAP Easy Access Screen Screen

This is the GuiXT version used by Plant Maintenance users, which includes six shortcut buttons for accessing various frequently used

transactions.

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Screen Elements OverviewScreen Elements Overview

Application

Toolbar

Title Bar

Standard

Toolbar

Command Field

Menu Bar

Tabs

Radio Buttons

Input Field

Status Bar

Window Control

Icon

Pushbutton

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Screen Element – Window Control IconScreen Element – Window Control Icon

• The Window Control icon in the top-left corner provides a menu of various options related to the current window.

• Two key options which may be most helpful:

Create Session opens another IRIS SAP Easy Access window.

Stop Transaction is used to stop/cancel a transaction that may be taking a long time to execute/process.

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• The Menu Bar contains different menu categories and options, each with their own drop-down menu(s), depending on the current transaction.

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Screen Element – Menu BarScreen Element – Menu Bar

Shortcut combinations are also available for some

functions.

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• The Standard Toolbar contains icons used for standard, system-wide functions.

• The items in this toolbar will remain in place, regardless of the transaction.

• Grayed-out icons represent functions that are not available on the current screen/transaction.

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Screen Element – Standard ToolbarScreen Element – Standard Toolbar

Save

Back Exit CancelPrintEnte

r

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• The Command Field is also in the Standard Toolbar.

• Transaction codes may be directly entered in this field to “command” the system to access the corresponding transaction.

• Click on the drop-down icon on the right side to obtain a listing of the most recently entered transaction codes.

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Screen Element – Command FieldScreen Element – Command Field

NOTE: Clicking on this triangle will show/hide the Command Field.

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• The Title Bar lists the name of the current transaction.

• It will quite often begin with a word, such as Create, Change, Display, List, Maintain, Schedule, etc., that indicates the current mode.

• The title will also be displayed on the IRIS program button in the Windows Taskbar for easy identification.

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Screen Element – Title BarScreen Element – Title Bar

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• The Application Toolbar contains Icons and Pushbuttons for functions directly related to the current transaction (application).

• These items will change with each screen/transaction, unlike the Standard Toolbar.

• Icons and Pushbuttons can also be seen on other parts of the screen, not just in the Toolbars.

Screen Element – Application ToolbarScreen Element – Application Toolbar

Icon Pushbutton

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Screen Element – Status Bar – Left SideScreen Element – Status Bar – Left Side

• The Status Bar displays system messages in the lower-left corner of the screen. Informational Messages indicate successful processing.

Warning Messages provide important information and/or prompt users to stop and check certain data before proceeding. Always read, then press Enter to acknowledge and continue.

Error Messages must be addressed before the system will allow the user to continue.

• Double-click on a message to view further details.

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Screen Element – Status Bar – Right SideScreen Element – Status Bar – Right Side

• The right side of the Status Bar displays mostly technical system information.

• Click on the List icon to obtain a menu of items to display.

• Transaction is the recommended option. With this selected, the current transaction code will be displayed for easy reference.

NOTE: Clicking on this triangle will show/hide the data in this area.

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• Tabs on a transaction screen indicate individual screens that contain related data grouped together.

• Click on any tab to display the data on that screen.

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Screen Element – TabsScreen Element – Tabs

Indicates additional tabs

Scroll Left/Righ

t icons

Tab List icon*

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• Tabs can also be seen and used in search windows.

• Each screen contains various criteria fields used to assist in narrowing down the search results.

• Maximum No. of Hits determines how many search results will initially display. Default is 500, but may be changed to any number not to exceed 9999.

Screen Element – Tabs in Search WindowScreen Element – Tabs in Search Window

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Screen Element – Tabs – Show/Hide IconScreen Element – Tabs – Show/Hide Icon

• Once the results from a search are displayed, the Show/Hide icon (triangle in the middle of the screen under the tabs) can be used to open/close the search window again, should the search criteria need to be revised to obtain different results.

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Screen Elements – Selection OptionsScreen Elements – Selection Options

• Radio Buttons and Checkboxes are used to choose various selection options.

• To change Radio Button selections, click on another Radio Button. Clicking on the current, selected Radio Button will not un-select the option.

• Multiple clicks in a Checkbox will toggle the checkmark on/off.

Checkbox

Radio Button

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Screen Element – Input FieldScreen Element – Input Field

• Data can be entered in any white/yellow Input Field. The yellow field indicates the location of the cursor.

• Some Input Fields can contain free-form text.

• Input Fields with the Possible Entries icon allows a user to search for the desired value, if unknown. (Specifics on the use of this icon will be discussed later in this course.)

Free form field: Any text may be

entered.

Longer Text icon: Used to enter more text than what will fit in the

field.

Grayed-out fields are for display purposes only.

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Screen Element – Required Field IndicatorScreen Element – Required Field Indicator

• Any field containing a checked box on the left side indicates a required field. The system will not proceed until completed.

• An error message will appear in the Status Bar if a user tries to proceed without completing the field.

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Screen Element – Drop-Down Menu IconScreen Element – Drop-Down Menu Icon

• Click on the Drop-Down Menu icon on the right side of a field to display a list of pre-established values.

• Click on the desired value to select.

• This is not a free-form text field. Only a value from the drop-down menu is accepted.

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Transaction & Transaction CodeTransaction & Transaction Code

• A transaction is an executable business process in IRIS, for example:

Adding a new hire

Entering an employee’s attendance and absence time

Creating a purchase requisition

Displaying an Organizational Unit’s budget for reconciliation

Maintaining a student’s financial records

Creating a job order for Physical Plant to fix a door handle

• Each transaction in IRIS has a title (displayed in the Title Bar) AND a transaction code (t-code), which is a series of alpha-numeric characters that identify the transaction.

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• Access a transaction by any of the following methods:

Enter the t-code in the Command Field, then press the Enter key

Add frequently used t-codes to the Favorites folder, then double-click on the transaction to open

Click through the SAP menu tree structure, then double-click on the transaction to open

For Plant Maintenance users, click on one of the PM Easy Access Buttons

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Accessing TransactionsAccessing Transactions

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SAP MenuSAP Menu

• All transactions are permanently located in a folder/sub-folder-type structure in the SAP menu, except for custom-built transactions starting with a “Z”, which must either be entered in the Command Field or added to the Favorites folder in order to access.

• Either click on the triangle next to a folder or double-click on the folder to either expand or collapse the folder.

No triangle indicates the folder

is empty.

Transactions without the t-

code displayed.

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Displaying Transaction CodesDisplaying Transaction Codes

• To display transaction codes on the screen:

1.Select Extras Settings from the Menu Bar,

2.Click in the checkbox next to Display technical names, and

3.Click on the Continue icon (green checkmark) or press Enter.

• Note: This is just a one-time process.

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Favorites FolderFavorites Folder• Similar to the list of Favorites one may have in their

internet browser, the Favorites folder on the SAP Easy Access screen contains “shortcuts” to unlimited, frequently accessed transactions.

• Everything in this folder is created and organized as desired by the user. Sub-folders may also be inserted to categorize transactions.

• The favorites are stored with user’s profile, thus making them available wherever the user logs into IRIS.

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• In the Menu Bar select Favorites Insert transaction OR right-click on the Favorites folder and select Insert transaction; enter the Transaction Code; then click on the green Continue icon.

If desired, change the displayed text of a favorite by right-clicking on the transaction and choosing Change favorite from the drop-down menu; edit the Text; then click on the green Continue icon to accept the change.

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Adding a FavoriteAdding a Favorite

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Adding a Favorite Sub-FolderAdding a Favorite Sub-Folder

• In the Menu Bar select Favorites Insert folder OR right-click on the Favorites folder and select Insert folder; enter a desired Folder name; then click on the green Continue icon.

• NOTE: Favorites/sub-folders do not automatically display in alphabetic order when inserted. They must be manually arranged in the desired order by using the “drag-and-drop” method: Click on the item and hold down on the left mouse button; drag to the desired location; then release the mouse button.

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Deleting a FavoriteDeleting a Favorite

• Any favorite may be deleted by choosing Delete favorite from the same drop-down menus available when inserting a favorite.

• This deletes only the “shortcut” to the transaction, not the actual IRIS transaction in the SAP menu.

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Unit 3Unit 3

System-Wide Concepts

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Changing TransactionsChanging Transactions

• To change from one transaction to another, either:

Click on the Back icon in the Standard Toolbar until you are at the SAP Easy Access screen. Then either enter the next t-code in the Command Field, select it from your Favorites folder or the SAP menu, or click on one of the PM Easy Access Buttons; OR

From the current transaction’s screen, enter the new t-code in the Command Field preceded by “/N” (for New). There is no space between “/N” and the t-code.

For example: You’re in t-code IL03, but you want to switch to IE03. Enter the following in the Command Field:

NOTE: The “/N” is not needed if you are on the SAP Easy Access screen.

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Opening Additional IRIS SessionsOpening Additional IRIS Sessions

• Up to six (6) IRIS sessions (screens) with the same or different transactions may be open simultaneously.

• Open additional sessions by one of the following methods:

Select System Create Session in the Menu Bar; OR

Click on the Create New Session icon in the Standard Toolbar; OR

In the Command Field, enter “/o” immediately followed by a t-code (such as /oPA20). This will open the new session with the selected transaction displayed.

• The sessions can be easily identified by the IRIS program buttons in the Windows Taskbar.

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Ending Additional IRIS SessionsEnding Additional IRIS Sessions

• End additional sessions by one of the following methods:

Click on System End Session in the Menu Bar; OR

Click on the “x-box” in the upper-right corner of the screen.

• Important: Be sure any unsaved data is either saved, or the transaction is cancelled, prior to the system ending a session! The system may not prompt you to save if unsaved data exists, unless you are ending the last session open!

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Field-Level Help – F1 KeyField-Level Help – F1 Key

• This function provides SAP-delivered information on any field. The window will provide the full name of the field, along with a definition of and/or the purpose for the field.

• Place cursor in the desired field, then press the F1 key.

Field Name

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Possible Entries Icon – F4 KeyPossible Entries Icon – F4 Key

• Input Fields with the Possible Entries icon must contain a value that is already pre-established in the system.

• The correct field value may be manually entered, or click on this icon to search if unknown.

• To initiate this function, either click on the Possible Entries icon or press the F4 key.

• If the list of possible entries is relatively short, the list will immediately be displayed. Double-click on the desired value to select. The system will automatically populate the input field with the selected value.

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Possible Entries Icon ExamplePossible Entries Icon Example

• Fields with an extensive list of possible entries will first display a search window so various criteria may be entered in order to narrow down the displayed results.

Click on the Continue icon to start the search.

Once list is displayed, double-click to select.

This is also a Possible Entries

icon.4

3

2

1

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Wildcard SearchWildcard Search

• A Wildcard search uses the asterisk (*) in place of any string of characters.

• Can be used at the beginning, middle, and/or end of the entered search criteria.

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Master Data

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Master DataMaster Data

• Master data is key, “master” information entered and maintained at different organizational levels in IRIS which:

typically remains unchanged over an extended period of time;

contains information that is always used in the same way;

can be used across modules/applications; and

reduces data redundancy and data input.

• Master data is presented in Display mode for users, based on their security access.

• Those responsible for maintenance of the information will have full editing rights.

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HR Master Data – Employee ExampleHR Master Data – Employee ExampleThis transaction, PA20, contains all

personnel information on an individual.

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FI Master Data – Cost Object ExampleFI Master Data – Cost Object ExampleThis transaction, KS03, contains all information

associated with a Cost Center (account number).

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SLCM Master Data – Student ExampleSLCM Master Data – Student ExampleThis transaction, PIQST00,

contains all information related to a specific UK

student.

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MM Master Data – Vendor ExampleMM Master Data – Vendor Example

This transaction, XK03, contains all information related to a

vendor contracted to do business with UK.

Each of the checked items above represents a

separate screen, accessed by pressing the

Enter key.

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PM Master Data – Equipment ExamplePM Master Data – Equipment Example

This transaction, IE03, contains all technical

information on one piece of equipment.

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Reporting

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Business Warehouse ReportingBusiness Warehouse Reporting

• The majority of the system reporting will be done in the Business Warehouse (BW) using a web-based user interface called Business Explorer (BEx).

• Although highly integrated with IRIS, BW and BEx reporting are accessed via the corresponding “beach balls” on the myUK IRIS Launch Pad.

Power users

Most users

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Business Warehouse Example ReportBusiness Warehouse Example Report

• Once a report is displayed, further options and layout changes may be made using the pushbuttons across the top and the icons in the left section of the screen.

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IRIS ReportingIRIS Reporting

• There are several reporting transaction codes available directly in IRIS.

• A transaction begins with a selection screen where various selection criteria may be entered to obtain the desired information.

• The entered selection criteria for frequently run reports may be saved and easily retrieved each time the report is needed.

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IRIS Reporting Example ReportIRIS Reporting Example Report

• Various icons in the Application Toolbar allow for further manipulation of the data seen in a report.

Filter

Sorting

Sorting

View Detail

s

Display Order Displa

y Sum

SubtotalExport

to Excel

Change

Layout

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Integration VisibilityIntegration Visibility

• Integration visibility is the ability to double-click on certain values (names, numbers, etc.) seen on an IRIS screen or report, and have the source information automatically displayed by the system for easy access.

Double-click on Order

60000199.

System opens transaction and populates the Order field. Press

Enter to display.

The entire Order is displayed.

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Unit 4Unit 4

Training

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Training Delivery MethodsTraining Delivery Methods

• IRIS courses are presented using two different methods:

Web-Based Training (WBT)

Instructor-Led (classroom setting)

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Training CurriculumTraining Curriculum

• IRIS courses are divided into three levels and must be taken in order:

• IRIS WBT and Instructor-Led courses are open to all employees. However, only the courses on your training plan and the successful completion of the Level 300 course assessments will give you the access needed for your job in the IRIS Production System.

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Level 200Overviews &

Role-Based WBTs

Level 200Overviews &

Role-Based WBTs

Level 300 Role-Based Courses

Level 300 Role-Based Courses

Level 100 IRIS Awareness & Navigation

Level 100 IRIS Awareness & Navigation

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Training CurriculumTraining Curriculum

• Level 100 – IRIS Awareness & Navigation

This course is an introductory, high-level overview of IRIS focusing primarily on basic navigational functions and general system information.

• Level 200 – Overviews & Role-Based Web Courses

These web courses are more focused overviews of the processes and functionality of the FI, HR, and SLCM modules.

There are also other overview and some role-based web courses available in this level.

• Level 300 – Role-Based Courses

These courses provide specific information and step-by-step instructions for processing each transaction required to perform a user’s job.

Each class concludes with an assessment.

Some are web courses, but most are instructor-led courses.

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• IRIS web courses are available off the IRIS myHelp web site, http://myhelp.uky.edu/rwd/html/IRISWebCourses.html.

• These courses may be taken at any time convenient to the user.

• Registration is not needed. Simply click on the desired course link and follow the listed instructions to complete the course.

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Web-Based Training (WBT) CoursesWeb-Based Training (WBT) Courses

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• To access, view and enroll in the instructor-led classes, go to the IRIS/BW Course Registration web site at http://www.uky.edu/IRIS/tr.

Instructor-led CoursesInstructor-led Courses

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Training LocationsTraining Locations

• The instructor-led courses are held in either:

McVey Hall – Room 72, 203 or 204; or

W.T. Young Library – Room B108A

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McVey Hall

W.T. Young Library

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Unit 5Unit 5

Help Resources

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IRIS Home Web SiteIRIS Home Web Site

• http://www.uky.edu/IRIS

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IRIS myHelp Web SiteIRIS myHelp Web Site

• http://myhelp.uky.edu/rwd/html/index.html

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IRIS Wednesday ForumsIRIS Wednesday Forums

• IRIS Wednesday forums provide IRIS users a chance to learn more information on how to use various IRIS and BW reports and/or transactions.

• Each session provides information and hands-on experience and/or assistance with real work situations.

• These sessions are held on an as-needed or requested basis, and the schedule details and presentations are posted on the IRIS myHelp web site.

• No registration is required to attend a session. However, computers are limited, so popular topics may result in a large number of attendees. IRIS Awareness and Navigation - V10 80

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UK-Specific DocumentationUK-Specific Documentation

• Process and procedural documentation will be distributed in each of the instructor-led training courses.

• Documentation available on-line on the IRIS myHelp web site:

PowerPoint Presentations & Practice Guides Course materials needed for all of the web courses

Quick Reference Cards (QRCs) Short but specific, step-by-step instructions for processing a

transaction

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Training SandboxTraining Sandbox

• The Training Sandbox is a copy of the Production System, and it is a great place to practice transactions!

• The Sandbox is also used for many of the IRIS web courses.

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Training Sandbox RefreshTraining Sandbox Refresh

• At the end of every week, the Training Sandbox is refreshed to clear data entered during the week.

• During this process, the Sandbox is locked and unavailable.

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This is the screen that will appear should a user try to access the Training

Sandbox during the refresh process.

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Technical SupportTechnical Support

• Contact the IT Customer Service Center (257-1300) or your local IT expert if:

you need an Active Directory (link blue) ID and/or

password;

you go to the myUK Portal, and it is not responding;

your current IRIS session is suddenly terminated, and you

cannot regain access; or

you need assistance with either the

SAP GUI or Cisco VPN software

installations.

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You should now:

• Have a foundational understanding of IRIS

• Be familiar with the access and security issues

• Be able to execute basic navigational functions

• Understand key, system-wide concepts

• Know the training process and how to obtain help

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Course SummaryCourse Summary