SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products) is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that helps businesses manage operations, financials, human resources, and supply chain activities in an integrated manner. It improves efficiency and data management across organizations.
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is a software solution that integrates core business processes like finance, procurement, HR, and inventory management into one system, enabling seamless data flow and centralized management.
An SAP module is a specific functional area of SAP ERP, like SAP FICO (Finance & Controlling), SAP MM (Materials Management), SAP SD (Sales & Distribution), each handling different business processes within an organization.
SAP NetWeaver is an integrated technology platform that supports the development and running of SAP applications. It provides tools for web services, business intelligence, and integration across different systems.
SAP HANA (High-Performance Analytic Appliance) is an in-memory database that processes large amounts of real-time data faster than traditional databases. It allows businesses to make real-time decisions by analyzing big data quickly.
SAP ECC (ERP Central Component) is the legacy ERP system, while SAP S/4HANA is the next-generation ERP built on the in-memory HANA database, offering faster processing and simplified data models.
SAP FICO (Finance & Controlling) is a core module in SAP ERP that handles financial transactions and internal reporting. It consists of two sub-modules: FI (Financial Accounting) and CO (Controlling).
SAP MM handles procurement and inventory management processes, ensuring smooth material flow, from purchasing to goods receipt and invoice verification, across the supply chain.
SAP SD manages the entire sales process, from order creation to delivery and billing. It integrates with other modules like MM and FICO to streamline the order-to-cash process.
A client in SAP is a self-contained unit with its own master data, configuration, and user profiles. It acts as a separate environment in the system, allowing multiple clients (like development, testing, and production) to run independently.
SAP Basis administrators manage the technical infrastructure of SAP systems, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, and ensuring the smooth operation of SAP applications and databases.
User exits are predefined points in SAP applications where custom code can be inserted, while BAdIs (Business Add-Ins) are object-oriented enhancements that allow for customizations without modifying the original code.
ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) is the primary programming language used to develop SAP applications. It is used for creating reports, interfaces, and enhancements within the SAP environment.
A transport request is a package that contains changes made in the development system, like configurations or custom code, which are then moved to testing or production systems.
SAP Solution Manager is a centralized platform used to manage the entire SAP lifecycle, including implementation, monitoring, and maintenance. It helps improve system performance and support processes.
LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) is a tool used to transfer data from legacy systems to SAP. It automates data mapping, conversion, and import processes for smooth data migration.
IDocs are used for exchanging data between SAP systems and external systems. They are a standard data format for electronic data interchange (EDI) and ensure smooth communication between different systems.
SAP BW is a data warehousing solution that allows businesses to consolidate and analyze data from various sources. It helps in reporting and data analysis by providing data modeling, extraction, and processing capabilities.
BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) is a standardized interface used to interact with SAP modules from external applications. It allows for seamless integration and communication with non-SAP systems.
Both are leading ERP systems, but SAP offers a more integrated and customizable solution across various industries, while Oracle ERP focuses heavily on financials, offering a strong database and middleware integration.
