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SAP stands for Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing. Designed and developed by 5 IBM engineers during the 1970s as a standards based software alternative to custom built ERP software, SAP has come a long way. SAP has been in the forefront of ERP software ever since. SAP develops ERP products to be used by companies to manage their enterprise. This includes managing their day to day operations, logistics, finances, month end, quarter end and yearly activities, reporting, HR etc. Although there are a couple of other ERP vendors who do the same, the key differentiator for SAP is the way in which SAP integrates all these operations and makes for a seamless system that is both easy to use and at the same time sophisticated enough to include all kinds of complex activities that are needed for any kind of enterprise. Examples of some of these activities could, be running Material resource planning, recruiting and managing an employees lifecycle, disbursing payrolls, recording all financial transactions and drawing balance sheets and P/L statements of the company etc. Now imagine a single system that takes care of all these diverse activities and still keep them well integrated. SAP was initially designed to be run on the mainframe and was called that release was called R/2 (Release 2). SAP quickly caught on to the client server model with a later release called R/3 and this was the most popular version of SAP. After R/3, later versions of their core software were launched called Enterprise Central Component (ECC). The automation needs of an enterprise are endless. SAP soon realized that corporations needed business intelligence to mine data from their daily operational data and extract meaningful trends that could enable further business opportunities. SAP BW was born and morphed into BI after buying out Business Objects (BO). After the hugely successful R/3, SAP created more and more niche software like Customer Relationship Management (CRM), SRM, XI (now called Process Integration or PI) and once again living up to the standards of SAP by maintaining tight integration with their core ECC software. Through the process of developing these software components, SAP has slowly moved from standard client server architecture to a completely web-based architecture where every transaction can be run from just a browser. These new dimension products developed on the web standards based framework (NetWeaver) are all under new umbrella called mySAP.

Whats in it for me ?
SAP is all-powerful software and everything, but you might ask How does it help me? Roughly more than 70% of all Fortune 100 and more than 50% of all Fortune 500 companies use SAP as their core ERP software. What this gives you is tremendous job opportunities with these companies. These companies have enormous appetite for qualified IT consultants in the field of SAP. These jobs are not just for computer engineers or the likes of them. There are multiple tiers of consultants working in SAP for these companies. SAP is one of the very few softwares where there is a clear distinction between functional and technical areas of expertise. For companies, this means that there is a clear and logical division of the type of work performed and hence leads to increased productivity and efficient implementation and maintenance lifecycles. For individuals like you, this means more jobs and more specialization required for the same. We can classify them as 1. Functional Consultants: These are folks who have tremendous industry experience in their respective area (Like HR, Finance, Logistics modules like Sales, Procurement etc ) . An example would be a hard-core sales manager with extensive Sales domain experience, working as an SAP SD functional consultant. Another example would be a CPA working to configure an SAP FICO system in a company. The strength of these consultants would like in their deep understanding of the core business processes that are key to the enterprise. A CPA would understand the General Ledger, Balance Sheet or a reconciliation account more than somebody with just pure technical knowledge. 2. Technical Consultants: These are folks who have very good engineering or other academic backgrounds and have a very strong understanding of programming languages. SAPs own 4th General Programming language is called ABAP. ( Advanced Business Application Programming). In the mySAP suite of products, programming can be done in Java as well. Also there are specialized skills like configuring and customizing SAPs own middleware XI(Exchange Infrastructure), MDM ( Master Data Management) etc. 3. System Administration: This is managing the SAP software itself (The Netweaver Core ). These folks are called SAP Basis consultants and they come from some kind of System Administration background (*NIX, Windows or Database Administrators). The job includes, installation, upgrades, patching and general maintenance of the SAP system. They also take care of maintaining the entire system landscape. Get more information on the SAP job market from http://www.magnatraining.com/sap-job-market. For quality and affordable SAP Training and Access, visit SAP Training and SAP Access

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Modules, Suites and More..


1990s saw a tremendous change in SAP. Early 1990 is when SAPs R/3 captured the ERP market. The core ERP product comprised of the following modules. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. FICO Finance & Controlling SD Sales & Distribution MM Materials Management PP Production Planning SM Service Management QM Quality Management WM Warehouse Management TM Transportation Management HR Human Resources PS Project Systems

In the later part of 1990s, SAP diversified into many niche products expanding beyond just its core ERP product space and venturing into new dimension products. Some of these products are mentioned here. They were grouped under the term SAP Business Suite. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. CRM Customer Relationship Management SRM Supplier Relationship Management APO Advanced Planner and Optimizer PLM Product Lifecycle Management SCM Supply Chain Management e-Procurement FSCM Financial Supply Chain Management EHS Environment Health and Safety SEM Strategic Enterprise Management BI Business Intelligence PI Process Integration EWM Extended Warehouse Management and counting.

Parallelly, SAP has been working on Industry specific solutions (SAP IS ) which are written with collaboration with specific industries. For example, SAP implements at Nike and has gathered tremendous information on how the footwear and apparel industry works. Naturally SAP has come up with a version of ERP called SAP IS AFS (Apparel & Footwear). SAP also has many other Industry solutions. For a complete list, visit http://help.sap.com and click on SAP for industries. Share this:
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Ajmal October 16, 2012 at 6:25 am # Hi, This is Ajmal, I finished my MBA(HR) & BCA, Now I am working as a IT-Recruiter, which SAP Module suits for me.. kindly suggest according through my qualification..

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swaroopa October 16, 2012 at 6:02 am # Sir,I am swaroopa.I was completed B.Tech in IT stream recently and i wanted to join in SAP course which one is apt for me and which is better institute in hyderabad for sap.

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harish October 16, 2012 at 5:59 am #

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Hi I have not done my graduation, but did my MA in english through correspondence. I am working as Customer Service Executive in a banking BPO for online payments. can you advise me which course should I take to improve my career. thank you Harish

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Rajesh September 25, 2012 at 5:32 pm # Sir,i have completed B tech In IT ..in 2010..till now i worked in call center .but their is no growth in it.i wan choose a sap tel me what to do

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AYUSH September 12, 2012 at 10:57 am # Sir, as Im working in hard core sales field and I have completed my B.E in computer science, Please guide. Interested in SCM (SD)

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jayanthi August 29, 2012 at 11:57 pm # Im jayanthi. India. I Have completed B.Com. I want to learn sap.. i dont know about it clearly.. would u plz guide me. in sap which one I will chose..for learn i want to know which department in SAP is suitable for me which will provide me training and wide opportunity.. let me know training places and fees details..and placement.. reply me as soon as possible.. thank you.

arvind September 1, 2012 at 10:15 am # hi, u can do fico module it suits ur degreee

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sunil kumar August 26, 2012 at 7:10 am # HI I am sunil kumar bulandshahrU,P I am intrested learn sap.

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mukesh sain August 19, 2012 at 11:31 am # dear sir, my email == mukeshsain1986@yahoo.com I am mukesh sain.I am completed ty ba &my deppt.store now working as fourcee pvt.ltd.and before working sky appliances ltd.(videocon group)raw material handling and material receving material chacking and material issue and planing material inward etc.As i am very much interested to learn SAP.But i did not know sap and .could you please guide me as i study it or not.please reply as soon as possible. i watched ur sap training video its very easy way to understand but how to learn sap basis module can u give me the information because am new to SAP Please reply me soon. thk/regards mukesh sain store officer 09586782100

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Sawan August 16, 2012 at 2:52 pm # Dear Sir or Madam im BCA fresher i want to build my career in SAP. I dont have much information about SAP..i want to know like which department in SAP Suitable And Which will be Provide Job.. Thanks

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chandan kumar August 13, 2012 at 6:17 am # Dear Sir, Please send by mail of sap course ,Fee and admission qualification.

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anup August 9, 2012 at 9:39 am # I am Anup have done MMS/MBA Finance can learn more about finance concept with practical in sap

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neelima August 6, 2012 at 8:16 am # hello i m neelima i hv done my engg in electronics and communication enngg i want to what is the scope of sap for engg students and which suits us best

prashant mishra August 8, 2012 at 12:18 pm # sir or madam im MCA fresher i want to build my career in SAP. I dont have much information about SAP..i want to know like which department in SAP IS SUITABLE FOR ME WHICH WILL PROVIDE WIDE OPPURTUNITIES TO ME. pls inform me as soon as possible. email:rmishra642@gmail.com contact: 08960486278 Thanks, Prashant mishra

KAMLESH KUMAR September 23, 2012 at 6:22 am # Hello sir , Now i am doing BA with that i am doing work with M/S M&B Footwear ltd ,there at my job profile is i am in logistics departments ,and i have to do Billing in Sap and stock interd and stock out and return in SAP and i can issu the sales report from the sap and but i have not much i manual information about sap i but i want make my career in sap .according to you which module should i chose , i am working but am i not getting good salary as i should get , so how much experience should i take from here please tell me soon as poosible i am waiting for your massage. Thanks, Regards, Kamlesh,

kamlesh kumar October 14, 2012 at 12:22 pm # Hello sir ,

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As i had sent you this massage but i could not get the answer from you so pls tell me the answer, kamlesh

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MUKUND LAL VERMA July 29, 2012 at 1:23 pm # sir or madam im b.tech fresher in electronics and telecommunication branch and i want to build my career in SAP. I dont have much information about SAP..i want to know like which department in SAP IS SUITABLE FOR ME WHICH WILL PROVIDE WIDE OPPURTUNITIES TO ME. pls inform me as soon as possible. email: mukund.mlv@gmail.com contact: 09543156174 Thanks, mukund

prathima September 28, 2012 at 2:54 am # hi i hav completed B.E in electronics and communication engineering, i lik to do SAP. plz guide me which wil suit for me n which s d ever green deparment in SAP for job

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Umesh Biradar July 18, 2012 at 5:08 pm # Hi Im Umesh..from Dharwad karnataka.. India. I Have completed B.Com. I want to learn sap.. would u plz guide me. in sap which one I will chose..for learn. call for 9480593293 to me.. Im waiting for Ur feedback.. thank u.. regards.. Umesh biradar

manish garg October 17, 2012 at 8:45 am # hi,dear from which city u wanna learn sao ?

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Mangalagowri July 1, 2012 at 5:10 pm # I am Mangalagowri.I am completed MCA & now working as XML developer.As i am very much interested to learn SAP.But i did not know Financial concepts.could you please guide me as i study it or not.please reply as soon as possible. Thanks, Mangalagowri.S

NAZEER July 18, 2012 at 10:22 pm # ok dear, i also want to learn abut SAP. i finance professional ask any question regarding Finance or Accounts. we will coordinately learn SAP. Best regards, Nazeer Ahmed 00923333126614

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Mangalagowri July 1, 2012 at 5:06 pm # I am Mangalagowri.I am completed MCA & now working as XML developer.As i am very much interested to learn SAP.But i did not know Financial concepts.could you please guide me as i study it or not.please reply as soon as possible. Thanks, Mangalagowri.S

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Juhi jain June 24, 2012 at 6:53 pm # Hi I am Juhi.I have done B.tech in electrical & electronics and want to know about the SAP training in this related Field. I have basic knowledge of computer OS ,so,could you please guide me that which module i can opt for. Looking forward to your response.

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ashutosh June 24, 2012 at 6:57 am # hello, i m Ashutosh, want to know about the training institute for SAP SD course in delhi.

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ashutosh June 24, 2012 at 6:55 am # hello, i m ashutosh, MBA(Marketing) want to know about the training institute for SAP SD course in delhi

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Rupa June 14, 2012 at 7:38 am # Hii, This is Rupa from Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh. Im interest in learn SAP HR, i need information about educational qualification to learn the course. I want to know about classes and fee.

Rupa June 14, 2012 at 7:39 am # This is Rupa from Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh. Im interested in learn SAP HR, i need information about educational qualification to learn the course. I want to know about classes and fee.

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ramakant August 4, 2012 at 6:47 am # most of computer and IT people feel easy to learn other graduates learns as per their interest and grow in this field

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prasad June 3, 2012 at 1:39 pm # hi i am from visakhapatnam, andhrapradesh. i am zero knowledge of computer operating but having 9yrs of sales experience plz can u guide me weather i can copeup can i follow the subject. thank you prasad 8686436349

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satheesh April 30, 2012 at 2:29 pm # Hi I am currently working in pune. Is there any magna training center in pune for SAP MM training?

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Diksha March 22, 2012 at 1:56 pm # Hi, When is the next CRM training batch starting and what will be timings and fee for the same? Diksha

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VENU GOPAL REDDY February 20, 2012 at 3:30 pm # hi siva i watched ur sap training video its very easy way to understand but how to learn sap basis module can u give me the information because am new to SAP

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Lava January 20, 2012 at 11:40 pm # Hi Siva, I watched you basic introduction on SAP and its very informative. Im a seasoned professional whos like to pursue new things. I have knowledge in basic computer language but no expertise with SAT. Can you provide me assistance in training and placement. Im located in Boston. Thanks and appreciate your help. Mahender

siva January 23, 2012 at 5:44 am # Lava Currently, we only provide training. Placement assistance is limited to resume building, mock interviews etc. We currently do not actively do resume promotion etc.

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Mital Shah November 3, 2011 at 8:31 pm # Hi Siva, This is Mital shah from Orlando, Florida. I have got your referral from RadhaKrishan Babji Rao and his email rkbabjirao@yahoo.com. I have 4 years experience in programming (1999-2003) Since 2004 to present, I am running my own business but not in IT but retail. Now, I want to change my career back to IT field. So, I am wondering that when is your next SAP SD class will start. Also how much do you charge fee. Can you please let me know that what time you will start class in the morning on weekdays. Please reply me soon by an email. My email: mitdip@yahoo.com Thanks, Mital Please reply me soon. Thank you, Mital

siva November 4, 2011 at 12:40 pm # I did reply to your email asking for your number and your permission to invite you to tonights class @ 9:00 PM EST. I want you to attend tonights session to see how it works hands-on and then make a decision. Looking forward to your response.

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