ERP systems integrate business areas like finance, human resources, manufacturing and distribution. SAP is a leading ERP package available globally. It was founded in 1972 and has over 56,000 installations serving 10 million users worldwide. As an SAP consultant, activities may involve setting up organizational structures and financial accounting in SAP, including configurations for general ledger, taxes, bank accounting and more. Career progression for an SAP consultant can range from junior consultant to project manager over 6-8 years' experience. The scope of work may include functional consulting, support, technical consulting or end-user roles.