What is SAP?

SAP – “System Application and Products” is real-time software. SAP manages customer relations and business operations. SAP is referred to the company, SAP SE (Systems, Applications & Products) in Data Processing and the products developed by that company.

SAP Company offers various products to meet the essential needs of the organization. The most prominent product of the company is ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Software. Along with ERP, company also offers a wide range of other products ranging from analytics to human resource management.
 

Types of SAP Versions:

SAP R/1: It is the first version of SAP developed around 1972. It is initially known as “R/1 System.” R stands for Real-time data processing. It is a one-tier architecture where 3 layers (likely presentation, application and Database) are installed in a single system or server.
SAP R/2: This is the second version of SAP released in 1979. It includes IBM database and a dialogue- oriented application. It is used to handle different currencies and languages. R/2 is a two-tier architecture with 3 layers of Presentation, Application and Database are installed in 2 separate servers with Presentation in server 1 and Application, Database in server 2.
SAP R/3: This is the upgraded version of R/2. It is designed as the client/server version of the software with a 3-tier architecture which installed 3 layers Presentation, Application and Database in 3 different servers.
 

What is ERP?

ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning is a software process implemented in companies to manage and integrate business needs. Various ERP software applications are used to implement resource planning by integrating all processes into one system in a company. An ERP Software system also integrates planning, purchasing inventory, sales, marketing, human resources, finance, etc. An ERP software solution evolved with years has emerged much web-based system application for remote users across the world.
 

SAP ERP Functionalities:

Human Resource Management (SAP HRM) Or Human Resource (HR)
1.Project System (SAP PS)
2.Plant Maintenance (SAP PM)
3.Production Planning (SAP PP)
4.Sales and Distribution (SAP SD)
5.Quality Management (SAP QM)
6. What is Material Management (SAP MM)
7.Financial Accounting and Controlling (SAP FICO)
8.Financial Supply Chain Management (SAP FSCM)

SAP ERP is the industry standard offered worldwide for 37 languages, 25 industries, and 45 localizations. It has more than 50,000 customers growing rapidly.

SAP ERP System is also called as a “Three Tier Architecture” which includes:
1.Presentation Tier: It provides an interface to the user.
2.Application Tier: It processes the business logic.
3.Database tier: It stores the data.
 

Difference between ERP and Programming Languages:

ERP is an application or a module used for various needs in a project whereas programming languages like Java is a technical language used to create and write the applications.
 

Types of SAP technologies:

SAP follows “Divide and Rule” policy to reduce the complexities and increase the flexibility in using modules for various business requirements. All the SAP online training in Hyderabad and classroom training institutes follow the same procedure to empower the candidates with SAP skills.
 

SAP Core modules:

SAP modules are divided into 2 modules:
1. Technical Modules:
A. ABAP module
B. SAP Basis
C. SAP Netweaver
D. SAP HANA
E. Solution Manager
2. Functional Modules:
A. SAP FICO module
B. MM Module
C. SD module
D. HR module
E. PP module
F. PS module
G. security module