Course Content
Getting Started with SAP ERP
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Start Here! Is This SAP ERP Bootcamp Course Right for You?
02:20
What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)?
16:54
History and Evolution of SAP ERP
11:45
Understanding SAP ERP Central Component (ECC)
16:05
Core Modules of SAP ERP: A Practical Overview with PepsiCo Examples
10:29
Demonstration: First Look – Navigating the SAP GUI Easy Access Screen
21:20
How SAP ERP Works: Standard Processes, Real-Time Integration, and System Tailoring
18:18
What is happening to SAP ERP: The Evolution from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA and the Intelligent Enterprise
15:35
Basic Navigation & Getting the work done in SAP ERP
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Demonstration: How to Log into the SAP ERP System
09:11
Demonstration: Navigating the SAP Graphical User Interface Screen
10:34
Demonstration: Mastering the SAP Easy Access Menu: Navigation and Productivity Tools
13:54
Demonstration: Customizing Your SAP Workspace: Personalization for Maximum Productivity
13:05
Demonstration: Mastering SAP Standard Reports: Access, Analyze, and Customize for Impactful Insights
12:39
Demonstration: Printing Documents and Capturing Screens in SAP: Effective Techniques for Documentation and Communication
11:30
Demonstration: Automating Repetitive Tasks in SAP: Scheduling Background Jobs and Batch Input Processing
13:13
Demonstration: Mastering SAP’s Built-In Help Tools and Function Keys for Improved Productivity
07:04
Materials Management (SAP MM) Basics
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SAP Materials Management (SAP MM): Streamlining Procurement and Inventory from End-to-End
19:19
Demonstration: Creating and Managing Material Master Records in SAP ERP
13:52
Demonstration: Creating and Managing Vendor Master Records in SAP ERP
11:27
Demonstration: Creating and Managing Purchase Requisitions in SAP ERP
09:10
Demonstration: Reviewing and Managing Open Purchase Requisitions in SAP ERP
06:54
Demonstration: Creating, Displaying, and Managing Purchase Orders in SAP ERP
10:24
Demonstration: Mastering Purchase Order Analysis in SAP ERP: Generating, Customizing, and Interpreting Reports
09:21
Demonstration: Mastering Goods Receipt Processing in SAP ERP: Ensuring Inventory Accuracy and Financial Control
11:13
Demonstration: Mastering Vendor Invoice Verification in SAP ERP: Ensuring Financial Accuracy and Compliance
10:15
Demonstration: Managing and Reviewing Open Vendor Invoices in SAP ERP: Enhancing Financial Visibility and Control
07:18
Demonstration: Executing an Automatic Payment Run in SAP ERP: Enhancing Accuracy and Efficiency in Vendor Payments
08:54
Conclusion
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Closing Reflections and Future Directions
02:42
SAP ERP Bootcamp Course
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Lesson Title: History and Evolution of SAP ERP

 

Lesson Description:
In this lesson, you’ll explore the history and evolution of SAP ERP, from its humble beginnings as a small startup in Germany to its position today as a global leader in business software. By tracing SAP’s journey, you’ll understand how its historical milestones directly influenced the features and functionality of SAP ERP ECC, now widely used by major corporations worldwide, including PepsiCo.

Lesson Learning Objectives:

  • Understand SAP’s foundational history and key milestones.

  • Explore the evolution from SAP R1 through SAP R3, ECC, and finally S/4HANA.

  • Appreciate how SAP’s historical innovations shaped today’s ERP systems.

Terminology:

  • SAP: Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing—a German software corporation.

  • ECC (ERP Central Component): The widely-used version of SAP’s ERP software, released in 2004.

  • SAP R3: A major client-server release of SAP ERP from the early 1990s.

  • SAP S/4HANA: The latest generation ERP system built on SAP’s advanced HANA database.

  • Real-time Integration: Immediate data sharing across business modules without delays.

Lesson Key Points:

✅ Founding and Early Innovations:

  • Founded in Germany in 1972 by five former IBM engineers, SAP initially introduced a revolutionary real-time financial accounting software called R1.

  • Early innovations allowed immediate data sharing across company departments, significantly ahead of industry standards at the time.

✅ Evolution through R2 and R3:

  • SAP R2 (1979) expanded integration capabilities, attracting large multinational corporations.

  • SAP R3 (1991) was a transformative client-server ERP solution offering a graphical user interface, making the software easier and more accessible for companies worldwide.

✅ Emergence of SAP ECC:

  • SAP ECC, released in 2004, became a comprehensive solution managing finance, sales, human resources, manufacturing, supply chain, and more in a single, integrated platform.

  • ECC’s robust integration attracted companies like PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, and General Motors, standardizing their global business operations.

✅ The Digital Shift with SAP S/4HANA:

  • Introduced in 2015, SAP S/4HANA utilizes SAP’s advanced in-memory database, enabling much faster data processing, real-time analytics, cloud capabilities, and modern user interfaces.

  • Today, S/4HANA helps businesses manage emerging technological trends, such as big data analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and mobile integration.

 

Lesson Summary:
You’ve traced SAP’s remarkable journey, recognizing how each innovation—from real-time data integration in R1 and R2 to the transformative client-server architecture of R3 and robust capabilities of ECC—has positioned SAP as the enterprise software leader. SAP’s evolution underscores its lasting relevance and explains why global enterprises continue to trust SAP ERP for their essential business operations.

Lesson Takeaways:

  • SAP’s historical progression directly influenced modern ERP systems, with each innovation building upon previous successes to create the comprehensive platform we use today.

  • SAP ECC remains widely trusted due to its reliability, extensive functionality, and proven effectiveness in integrating complex business operations globally.

  • The transition to SAP S/4HANA illustrates SAP’s continuous evolution, adapting to technological advancements like cloud computing, big data analytics, and real-time operational insight.

  • Understanding SAP’s history gives context to why its ERP system emphasizes real-time integration, centralized data management, and seamless cross-departmental communication.

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