Course Description: This course provides a thorough introduction to SAP ERP systems, focusing on the fundamental concepts, navigation, and functionality of various SAP modules. Students will learn how to use SAP for enterprise resource planning, including modules for financial accounting, materials management, sales and distribution, and human resources.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the basics of ERP systems and the role of SAP in business processes.
- Gain proficiency in navigating the SAP interface and using common functionalities.
- Learn the core modules of SAP ERP, including Financial Accounting (FI), Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), and Human Resources (HR).
- Develop practical skills in configuring and using SAP modules.
- Understand how to generate and interpret reports within SAP.
Week 1: Introduction to ERP and SAP
- Overview of ERP systems and their importance in business
- History and evolution of SAP
- Introduction to SAP ERP and its architecture
- Understanding SAP modules and their integration
- Setting up SAP GUI and basic navigation
Week 2: SAP Navigation and Basic Concepts
- Logging into SAP and understanding the SAP GUI
- Using the SAP Easy Access screen and SAP menu
- Understanding transaction codes and using them efficiently
- Personalizing the SAP environment
- Practical exercises in basic navigation
Week 3: SAP Financial Accounting (FI) Module
- Overview of the FI module and its components
- General Ledger (G/L) accounting
- Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Asset Accounting (AA)
- Practical exercises in creating and managing financial transactions
Week 4: SAP Controlling (CO) Module
- Overview of the CO module and its components
- Cost Center Accounting (CCA)
- Internal Orders and Activity-Based Costing (ABC)
- Profit Center Accounting (PCA)
- Practical exercises in cost and profitability analysis
Week 5: SAP Materials Management (MM) Module
- Overview of the MM module and its components
- Procurement process and purchase orders
- Inventory management and goods receipt
- Invoice verification and materials valuation
- Practical exercises in managing materials and procurement
Week 6: SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) Module
- Overview of the SD module and its components
- Customer master data and sales orders
- Pricing and billing processes
- Shipping and transportation management
- Practical exercises in sales order processing and billing
Week 7: SAP Human Resources (HR) Module
- Overview of the HR module and its components
- Organizational management and personnel administration
- Time management and payroll processing
- Recruitment and training management
- Practical exercises in managing HR processes
Week 8: SAP Production Planning (PP) Module
- Overview of the PP module and its components
- Master data in production planning
- Material requirements planning (MRP)
- Production orders and capacity planning
- Practical exercises in planning and managing production
Week 9: SAP Project System (PS) Module
- Overview of the PS module and its components
- Project planning and structuring
- Budgeting and cost tracking
- Project execution and reporting
- Practical exercises in managing projects
Week 10: SAP Business Intelligence (BI)
- Overview of SAP BI and its components
- Data warehousing concepts
- Creating and managing reports and dashboards
- Using SAP BI tools for data analysis
- Practical exercises in generating and analyzing reports
Week 11: Integration and Customization in SAP
- Understanding integration between SAP modules
- Basics of SAP customization and configuration
- User exits, BAdIs, and enhancement frameworks
- Introduction to SAP Fiori and modern user interfaces
- Practical exercises in configuring and customizing SAP
Week 12: Final Project and Review
- Comprehensive project integrating multiple SAP modules
- Applying techniques learned throughout the course
- Peer review and feedback sessions
- Final project presentations and critique
- Course review and Q&A
Assessment:
- Weekly assignments and quizzes (40%)
- Midterm project (20%)
- Final project (30%)
- Class participation and attendance (10%)
