List of SAP Modules
SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products) offers a wide range of ERP modules to support various business functions. Hereβs a categorized list of SAP modules:
1. Core Functional Modules
These modules focus on key business operations:
πΉ SAP FI (Financial Accounting) β Manages financial transactions, general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and reporting.
πΉ SAP CO (Controlling) β Supports internal cost tracking, budgeting, and profitability analysis.
πΉ SAP MM (Material Management) β Handles procurement, inventory, and vendor management.
πΉ SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) β Manages customer orders, billing, shipping, and pricing.
πΉ SAP PP (Production Planning) β Supports manufacturing processes, planning, and scheduling.
πΉ SAP QM (Quality Management) β Ensures product quality and compliance with industry standards.
πΉ SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) β Manages maintenance of equipment, preventive maintenance, and repairs.
πΉ SAP WM (Warehouse Management) β Optimizes warehouse operations, stock management, and logistics.
2. Industry-Specific & Advanced Functional Modules
These are specialized modules tailored to industries and complex operations:
πΉ SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) β Covers payroll, talent management, recruitment, and employee administration.
πΉ SAP SCM (Supply Chain Management) β Improves logistics, demand planning, and supplier management.
πΉ SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) β Provides advanced warehouse management capabilities.
πΉ SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) β Helps manage customer relationships, sales, and marketing.
πΉ SAP SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) β Streamlines procurement and supplier collaboration.
πΉ SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) β Supports supply chain forecasting and planning.
πΉ SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) β Manages product development, design, and innovation.
3. Technical & Analytical Modules
These modules focus on technology, analytics, and integrations:
πΉ SAP ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) β The primary programming language for SAP customization.
πΉ SAP BASIS β Manages system administration, performance tuning, and security.
πΉ SAP BW (Business Warehouse) β Helps in data storage, reporting, and analytics.
πΉ SAP BI (Business Intelligence) β Provides insights, dashboards, and decision-making tools.
πΉ SAP HANA (High-Performance Analytic Appliance) β A real-time, in-memory database for high-speed analytics.
πΉ SAP Fiori β A user interface framework for SAP applications.
4. Cloud & Modern SAP Solutions
SAP has shifted towards cloud-based ERP solutions, including:
πΉ SAP S/4HANA β The next-gen, high-speed ERP system for digital transformation.
πΉ SAP SuccessFactors β A cloud-based HCM solution for workforce management.
πΉ SAP Ariba β A cloud-based procurement and supply chain solution.
πΉ SAP Concur β Automates travel and expense management.
πΉ SAP Business One β A lightweight ERP solution for small and medium businesses (SMBs).
πΉ SAP Leonardo β AI, IoT, and blockchain solutions integrated with SAP.
Which SAP Module Should You Choose?
π For Finance: SAP FI & CO
π For Manufacturing: SAP PP, QM, PM
π For Supply Chain: SAP MM, WM, SCM
π For Sales & Customer Service: SAP SD, CRM
π For HR & Payroll: SAP HCM, SuccessFactors
π For Technology & Development: SAP ABAP, BASIS, HANA
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