Overview

Introduction to SAP

SAP is a leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) software used by organizations to manage business operations and customer relations. It integrates various business processes through modules designed to handle specific business functions like finance, human resources, logistics, and supply chain.

Why is SAP Important?

• Centralizes data across departments for consistency and accuracy.

• Automates and streamlines business processes.

• Enhances decision-making through real-time analytics and reporting.

• Scales efficiently with organizational growth.

• Supports compliance with international business regulations.

Components of SAP Architecture

SAP is made up of three key layers:

1. Presentation Layer (Front-End)

User interface used to interact with the SAP system.

• SAP GUI – Traditional desktop interface.

• Fiori – Modern web-based UI for SAP applications.

• SAP Business Client – Integrated UI shell.

2. Application Layer (Business Logic)

Processes business logic and ensures communication between presentation and database layers.

• SAP NetWeaver – Middleware and development platform.

• ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) – SAP’s proprietary language.

• Java (for SAP Java stack) – Used in certain SAP applications.

• SAP Business Workflow – Manages approval flows and background jobs.

3. Database Layer (Data Storage)

Stores data for processing and analysis.

• SAP HANA – In-memory database offering real-time processing.

• Oracle, IBM DB2, Microsoft SQL Server – Supported legacy databases.

• MaxDB, Sybase ASE – Alternative SAP-supported databases.

Core SAP Modules

SAP modules are categorized into functional and technical domains:

Functional Modules

• FI (Financial Accounting) – Manages financial transactions and reporting.

• CO (Controlling) – Internal cost monitoring and planning.

• MM (Materials Management) – Procurement and inventory management.

• SD (Sales and Distribution) – Order processing and sales logistics.

• PP (Production Planning) – Manufacturing process planning.

• HCM (Human Capital Management) – HR-related functions.

• WM (Warehouse Management) – Inventory and warehouse optimization.

Technical Modules

• ABAP – SAP programming language for reports, enhancements.

• BASIS – Administration of SAP system (user, roles, monitoring).

• SAP PI/PO (Process Integration/Orchestration) – System integration middleware.

• SAP BW/BI (Business Warehouse/Intelligence) – Reporting and analytics.

• SAP Fiori/UI5 – Modern UI development for SAP applications.

SAP Technologies and Tools

Category Technologies Frontend SAP GUI, Fiori, SAP Business Client, SAP UI5 Backend ABAP, Java, SAP NetWeaver, OData, CDS Views Database SAP HANA, Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, MaxDB Integration SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI (Cloud Platform Integration), IDoc, RFC, BAPI Analytics & BI SAP BW, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Lumira DevOps & Cloud SAP Cloud Platform, BTP, Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes Version Control Git, GitHub, CTS+ (Change and Transport System) Mobile Development SAP Fiori Mobile, SAP MDK, Cordova integration

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