Hello again. This week we present part 2 of our SAP-series. We will present the most popular SAP modules . I you are very new to SAP you might ask what the modules are for. You have to think of SAP of framework with different components for every field. There are modules for finance, project development, HR etc.

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Welcome to part two of our frequently asked questions on SAP –
in this article we offer a brief explanation of some of the more
popular modules. If you’re completely new to SAP, you might
ask yourself what modules are. Think of SAP as a broad
framework which has different components for virtually all
companies and fields. Whether it’s financial management and
planning, project development or human resources – SAP has
almost everything a business needs. However, many fields will
require some particular knowledge, in the best case from your
previous job and/or a SAP certification. You can have a successful
freelancing career in almost any SAP module as a consultant. To help
you decide what you want to learn, we’ve comprised a list of some of
SAP’s best-known modules:

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SAP Basis is the backbone of the whole framework and as such is
highly sought after. Consultants who are in the SAP Basis field
are the people who patch, install, debug and troubleshoot any
technical problems. With some programming knowledge, this
area should be easier to get into.
1. Basis

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ABAP is essentially the programming language for developing
any additions to SAP. It is the second essential skill that any
company using SAP will look for. As such, ABAP consultants are
always in high demand and will be as long as SAP is relevant. You
can’t learn ABAP as you go, so don’t expect to find a job without
having any experience or certificate. Coding and programming
skills will definitely be of use for learning this module.
2. ABAP (Advanced Business Application
Programming)

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Moving on to the modules centered on business, financials is
one of the biggest ones out there. It is designed to do reports,
manage and monitor the financial flow within a business. Having
experience in accounting or a degree in Economics/Business will
help you grasp the way FI is built.
3. FI (Financials)

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Sales and Distribution is another very popular module which will
benefit from a general business experience or degree. SD is all
about tracking what your customers want and how you can best
deliver it to them. Stocking, restocking and managing prices
across different regions – if that sounds like your jam, go for SD!
4. SD (Sales and Distribution)

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HR is a big module in SAP. It doesn’t only cover hiring, but
managing and retaining your personnel as well. If you would like
to be a recruiter or evaluate what affects performance and
retention rate, this could be your module. HR and Human
Capital Management (HCM) are two modules that a lot of
organizations are looking for to manage their talent.
5. HR (Human Resources)

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As the name suggests, PS is made to support projects. From
planning the workflow itself to splitting people up into groups
and teams, PS is a broad management tool. It also helps you
allocate money and other resources towards certain project
goals. Your general experience managing projects as a freelancer
can come in handy here, but as a PS consultant you’ll have to
implement that knowledge on a (probably) much larger scale.
6. Project System (PS)

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