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Interfaces with IRIS - SAP R/3
Coordinators for Knoxville
Ben Alford and Jeff Maples
IRIS Interfaces Team Lead
Joel Reeves
The University of Tennessee
January 9, 2001
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IRIS Program Interface Changes
o The IRIS implementation will change computer
interfaces affecting departmental computer programs
in the Financial (FI) and Human Resources (HR) areas.
o Terminology Changes
o Field Definition Changes
o Application Interface (API) Changes for Data Retrieval & Update
o Sort Order Changes
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IRIS Implementation Time Line
1. December 22, 2000
Complete Initial Configuration of the IRIS System
2. January 2, 2001
Cycle 1 Integration Testing Begins (No Interfaces)
3. January 21,2001 - February 5, 2001
Preparation of IRIS System for Cycle 2 Testing
4. February 5, 2001 - March 5, 2001
Cycle 2 Integration Testing (Includes Interfaces, Security, Legacy Data, Etc.)
5. March 6, 2001 - Close of March 2001 Accounting Period
Preparation for Go-Live
6. April 2001
Go Live
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UT Departmental Interface Data
1. Department Name ______________________________
2. List any potential interfaces within your department.
3. Detail type of interface (outbound or inbound)
4. List media utilized for transfer (FTP, diskette, etc.)
5. Frequency of interface transfer (weekly, biweekly,
monthly)
6. Current interface software
7. Current status with IRIS project
8. Responsible Person ____________________
9. Additional Comments
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Accessing Project IRIS Web Site
o URL:
http://www.utenn.edu/project_iris
o User Name:
project_iris
o Password:
bigbubba
o Must use the Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser
o Cannot use the Netscape Navigator Browser
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Project IRIS Web Site - Home Page
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Selected IRIS Terminology Changes
o Object Codes become General Ledger Accounts
o Chart of Accounts Information becomes Funds, Cost
Centers and WBS (Work Breakdown Structure)
Elements
o TV’s (Transfer Vouchers) become Documents
o Encumbrances become Commitments
o Others are detailed on the Project_Iris web site
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Selected IRIS Field Definition Changes
o Object Code length changes from 5 to 6 digits
o Account Number length changes from 9 to 10
characters
o The meaning of an Account will change drastically in
IRIS
o See the Project_Iris web site for details
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API Changes for Data Retrieval and Update
o CSA
o DMS
o Chart of Accounts
o Employee Strip Files
o DB2 Tables
o IRIS Referential Files
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Summary
o Fill out Survey - ASAP
o Change & Test Programs - ASAP
o Provide Test Data to Interface Team by Feb. 5
o Test Programs again during Cycle 2 Testing
Questions ??
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IRIS Interface Contacts
o Ben Alford - Technical Issues
o [email protected]
o 974-1600
o Jeff Maples - Non-technical Issues
o [email protected]
o 974-3061
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IRIS Interfaces Expert Contact
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Joel Reeves
o [email protected]
o 974-1537
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