SAP Overview and Products

Study Notes

SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing) is a German multinational software corporation that develops enterprise software to manage business operations and customer relations.
Founded in 1972 by five former IBM employees in Mannheim, Germany.

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software: integrates all aspects of business operations, including financials, HR, supply chain management, and customer service.
CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software: manages customer interactions, sales, and marketing.
SCM (Supply Chain Management) software: optimizes supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
HANA (High-Performance Analytic Appliance) platform: an in-memory relational database management system for real-time data processing and analytics.
Cloud Platform: offers a range of cloud-based services, including infrastructure, platform, and software as a service.

Financial Accounting (FI): manages financial transactions, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
Controlling (CO): provides cost accounting, budgeting, and financial planning functions.
Human Capital Management (HCM): manages HR processes, including payroll, time management, and talent management.
Materials Management (MM): handles procurement, inventory management, and logistics.
Sales and Distribution (SD): manages sales, marketing, and customer service processes.

Implementation: involves configuring and customizing SAP software to meet an organization's specific business needs.
Customization: involves modifying SAP code to meet unique business requirements.
Integration: involves integrating SAP with other business systems and third-party applications.

Offers various certifications for professionals, including SAP Certified Associate, SAP Certified Professional, and SAP Certified Master.
Provides training programs, including classroom training, online training, and mentoring programs.

Founded in 1972 by five former IBM employees in Mannheim, Germany.
Develops enterprise software to manage business operations and customer relations.

ERP software integrates all aspects of business operations, including financials, HR, supply chain management, and customer service.
CRM software manages customer interactions, sales, and marketing.
SCM software optimizes supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
HANA platform is an in-memory relational database management system for real-time data processing and analytics.
Cloud Platform offers a range of cloud-based services, including infrastructure, platform, and software as a service.

Financial Accounting (FI) module manages financial transactions, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
Controlling (CO) module provides cost accounting, budgeting, and financial planning functions.
Human Capital Management (HCM) module manages HR processes, including payroll, time management, and talent management.
Materials Management (MM) module handles procurement, inventory management, and logistics.
Sales and Distribution (SD) module manages sales, marketing, and customer service processes.

Implementation involves configuring and customizing SAP software to meet an organization's specific business needs.
Customization involves modifying SAP code to meet unique business requirements.
Integration involves integrating SAP with other business systems and third-party applications.

Offers various certifications for professionals, including SAP Certified Associate, SAP Certified Professional, and SAP Certified Master.
Provides training programs, including classroom training, online training, and mentoring programs.