SVIS. Curriculum Design - SAP VISTEX
SVIS. Curriculum Design - SAP VISTEX

SVIS. Curriculum Design - SAP VISTEX

 
 
 

SAP VISTEX Curriculum (12 days)

Day
Module
Concept + Guided Lab (2 hours)
Practice Lab (2 Hours)
1
Introduction & Vistex Overview
Vistex architecture, solution overview, role in revenue management
Explore system navigation, basic setup
2
Master Data Setup
Master data management, customer hierarchies, organizational structures
Define and maintain master data
3
Pricing Agreements
Pricing procedures, condition contracts, price schema configuration
Create pricing agreements and conditions
4
Trade Promotions Management (TPM)
Promotion agreements, budget management, promotional pricing
Configure and manage trade promotion agreements
5
Rebate Management (Business Processes)
Rebate agreement setup, claim processing, rebate settlement
Process rebate claims and settlements
6
Rebate Management (Configuration)
Configuration of rebate agreements, pricing procedures for rebates, VISTEX Contracts process, sales and purchase rebates (customized), IP creation (not used), custom table as data source, DB performance considerations
Configure rebate transactions and pricing conditions with focus on contract design and performance
7
Chargebacks Business Processes
Chargeback agreement creation, document claim processing
Handle chargeback claims and resolve discrepancies
8
Chargebacks Configuration
Chargebacks pricing and settlement profiles configuration
Configure chargeback processes
9
Billbacks Business Processes
Billback document processing, validation, claim reconciliation
Process billback claims and settlements
10
Billbacks Configuration
Billback pricing, accrual and settlement profile setup
Configure billback pricing procedures
11
Reporting & Analytics
Vistex reporting tools, dashboard design, data analysis
Generate reports, build dashboards
12
Integration & Best Practices
Integration with SAP ERP and S/4HANA, compliance, case studies
Integration setup, practical exercises, troubleshooting
VISTEX Contracts process
Rebates - Sales/Purchase rebates - Customized - IP Creation - not used, data source - custom table ; DB slowness
Avg experience : mixed audience
 

Pricing Structure: SAP Vistex vs SAP R/3

Aspect
SAP Vistex
SAP R/3
Licensing Model
Subscription-based or perpetual license with annual maintenance
Perpetual license with annual maintenance fees (typically 17-22% of license cost)
Implementation Cost
Higher due to specialized configuration and integration requirements
Lower relative to Vistex, as it's a standard ERP implementation
Pricing Structure
Based on modules deployed (TPM, Rebates, Chargebacks, etc.) and user count
Based on user types (professional, limited professional, employee self-service)
Add-on Nature
Third-party add-on to SAP, requiring separate licensing
Core ERP system with integrated SD pricing functionality
Maintenance & Support
Separate maintenance contract with Vistex (typically 18-22% annually)
Included in SAP maintenance agreement
Training Costs
Higher due to specialized nature and limited training resources
Lower due to widespread availability of training materials and consultants
Consultant Rates
₹20,000-₹30,000 per hour (specialized expertise required)
₹10,000-₹18,000 per hour (more readily available consultants)
ROI Timeline
12-18 months (faster ROI for complex rebate/promotion scenarios)
18-36 months (standard ERP implementation timeline)
Upgrade Costs
Dependent on Vistex release cycle and compatibility with SAP versions
Part of standard SAP upgrade path
Total Cost of Ownership (5 years)
Higher for specialized revenue management needs
Lower for standard pricing and basic rebate requirements
 
 

Day 1: Introduction & Vistex Overview

Time
Activity
Description
First 15 minutes
Introduction and Course Overview
Welcome, instructor introduction, overview of 12-day curriculum
Next 45 minutes
Vistex Architecture & Solution Overview
Deep dive into Vistex components, system architecture, and solution portfolio
Next 10 minutes
Short Break
Coffee/tea break
Next 35 minutes
Role of Vistex in Revenue Management
Use cases, business benefits, and industry applications
Final 15 minutes
Lab Instructions: System Navigation Basics
Overview of homework: exploring system navigation and basic setup

Day 2: Master Data Setup

Time
Activity
Description
First 15 minutes
Recap of Day 1 and Overview of Day 2
Review key concepts from Day 1, outline objectives for Day 2
Next 45 minutes
Master Data Management Concepts
Introduction to master data types, relationships, and importance in Vistex
Next 10 minutes
Short Break
Coffee/tea break
Next 35 minutes
Customer Hierarchies & Organizational Structures
Setting up and managing customer hierarchies and organizational structures
Final 15 minutes
Lab Instructions: Master Data Setup
Overview of homework: defining and maintaining master data

Day 3: Pricing Agreements

Time
Activity
Description
First 15 minutes
Recap of Day 2 and Overview of Day 3
Review key concepts from Day 2, outline objectives for Day 3
Next 45 minutes
Pricing Procedures & Condition Contracts
Understanding pricing procedures and condition contract setup
Next 10 minutes
Short Break
Coffee/tea break
Next 35 minutes
Price Schema Configuration
Configuring and optimizing price schemas for different scenarios
Final 15 minutes
Lab Instructions: Creating Pricing Agreements
Overview of homework: creating and managing pricing agreements

Day 4: Trade Promotions Management (TPM)

Time
Activity
Description
First 15 minutes
Recap of Day 3 and Overview of Day 4
Review key concepts from Day 3, outline objectives for Day 4
Next 45 minutes
Promotion Agreement Design
Designing effective promotion agreements and structures
Next 10 minutes
Short Break
Coffee/tea break
Next 35 minutes
Budget Management & Promotional Pricing
Managing promotion budgets and implementing promotional pricing strategies
Final 15 minutes
Lab Instructions: TPM Configuration
Overview of homework: configuring and managing trade promotion agreements

Day 5: Rebate Management (Business Processes)

Time
Activity
Description
First 15 minutes
Recap of Day 4 and Overview of Day 5
Review key concepts from Day 4, outline objectives for Day 5
Next 45 minutes
Rebate Agreement Business Processes
Understanding rebate agreement setup and business processes
Next 10 minutes
Short Break
Coffee/tea break
Next 35 minutes
Claim Processing Workflows
Managing rebate claim processing and approval workflows
Final 15 minutes
Lab Instructions: Rebate Settlement
Overview of homework: processing rebate claims and settlements

Day 6: Rebate Management (Configuration)

Time
Activity
Description
First 15 minutes
Recap of Day 5 and Overview of Day 6
Review key concepts from Day 5, outline objectives for Day 6
Next 45 minutes
Rebate Configuration Fundamentals
Core configuration settings for rebate management
Next 10 minutes
Short Break
Coffee/tea break
Next 35 minutes
Advanced Pricing Procedures for Rebates, • VISTEX Contracts process
• Sales and purchase rebates (customized)
• IP creation (not used)
• Custom table as data source
• DB performance / slowness considerations
Configuring complex pricing procedures specific to rebates
Final 15 minutes
Lab Instructions: Configuring Rebate Transactions
Overview of homework: configuring rebate transactions and pricing conditions

Day 7: Chargebacks Business Processes

Time
Activity
Description
First 15 minutes
Recap of Day 6 and Overview of Day 7
Review key concepts from Day 6, outline objectives for Day 7
Next 45 minutes
Chargeback Agreement Creation
Creating and managing chargeback agreements
Next 10 minutes
Short Break
Coffee/tea break
Next 35 minutes
Document Claim Processing
Processing chargeback document claims effectively
Final 15 minutes
Lab Instructions: Handling Chargeback Claims
Overview of homework: handling chargeback claims and resolving discrepancies

Day 8: Chargebacks Configuration

Time
Activity
Description
First 15 minutes
Recap of Day 7 and Overview of Day 8
Review key concepts from Day 7, outline objectives for Day 8
Next 45 minutes
Chargeback Pricing Configuration
Configuring pricing models for chargeback processing
Next 10 minutes
Short Break
Coffee/tea break
Next 35 minutes
Settlement Profiles Setup
Setting up and optimizing settlement profiles for chargebacks
Final 15 minutes
Lab Instructions: Chargeback Process Configuration
Overview of homework: configuring chargeback processes

Day 9: Billbacks Business Processes

Time
Activity
Description
First 15 minutes
Recap of Day 8 and Overview of Day 9
Review key concepts from Day 8, outline objectives for Day 9
Next 45 minutes
Billback Document Processing
Processing and managing billback documents
Next 10 minutes
Short Break
Coffee/tea break
Next 35 minutes
Validation & Claim Reconciliation
Validating and reconciling billback claims
Final 15 minutes
Lab Instructions: Processing Billback Claims
Overview of homework: processing billback claims and settlements

Day 10: Billbacks Configuration

Time
Activity
Description
First 15 minutes
Recap of Day 9 and Overview of Day 10
Review key concepts from Day 9, outline objectives for Day 10
Next 45 minutes
Billback Pricing Configuration
Configuring pricing structures for billbacks
Next 10 minutes
Short Break
Coffee/tea break
Next 35 minutes
Accrual & Settlement Profile Setup
Setting up accrual and settlement profiles for billbacks
Final 15 minutes
Lab Instructions: Configuring Billback Procedures
Overview of homework: configuring billback pricing procedures

Day 11: Reporting & Analytics

Time
Activity
Description
First 15 minutes
Recap of Day 10 and Overview of Day 11
Review key concepts from Day 10, outline objectives for Day 11
Next 45 minutes
Vistex Reporting Tools
Overview of Vistex reporting capabilities and tools
Next 10 minutes
Short Break
Coffee/tea break
Next 35 minutes
Dashboard Design & Data Analysis
Creating effective dashboards and analyzing Vistex data
Final 15 minutes
Lab Instructions: Building Custom Reports
Overview of homework: generating reports and building dashboards

Day 12: Integration & Best Practices

Time
Activity
Description
First 15 minutes
Recap of Day 11 and Overview of Day 12
Review key concepts from Day 11, outline objectives for Day 12
Next 45 minutes
Integration with SAP ERP and S/4HANA
Understanding integration points and methodologies
Next 10 minutes
Short Break
Coffee/tea break
Next 35 minutes
Compliance & Real-world Case Studies
Industry compliance considerations and case study analysis
Final 15 minutes
Final Assessment & Course Wrap-up
Course summary, final Q&A, and next steps
 
 

Pricing Details

Particulars
Details
Hourly Rate
₹25,000 INR
Total Hours
24
Base Cost
₹6,00,000 INR
GST (18%)
₹1,08,000 INR
✅ Total (including GST)
₹7,08,000 INR

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Industry Immersion Lab (IIL)   Case Studies for Application Lifecycle Management using SAP CALM
Industry Immersion Lab (IIL) Case Studies for Application Lifecycle Management using SAP CALM