Understanding of ERP
Systems
ERP Fundamentals: Get familiar with the concept
of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems,
how they integrate various business processes,
and the role of SAP as a leading ERP system.
Basic Business Processes
in Procurement and
Inventory Management
Procurement: Understanding the
procurement lifecycle, including purchase
requisitions, purchase orders, goods
receipt, and invoice verification.
Inventory Management: Knowledge of
how inventory is tracked, managed, and
controlled within a business.
Introduction to SAP
Navigation: Learn the basics of how to
navigate within the SAP system,
including how to use the SAP GUI,
access different modules, and basic
transaction codes.
SAP Architecture
Understand the architecture of SAP, including
modules, master data, transactional data, and
how SAP MM integrates with other modules like
SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) and SAP FI/CO
(Financial Accounting/Controlling).
Basic Knowledge of Material
Management Concepts
Materials Master Data: Learn about
material master records, vendor master
records, and the importance of accurate
master data in SAP MM.
Types of Materials: Familiarize yourself
with different material types (raw
materials, finished goods, etc.) and their
role in manufacturing and procurement
processes.
Supply Chain Management Basics
Supply Chain Fundamentals: Understand the
broader context of supply chain management,
including logistics, warehousing, and
transportation.
Project Management Basics
(Optional)
Implementation Methodologies: If you're interested
in SAP MM consulting or implementation, learning
about SAP implementation methodologies like ASAP
or Activate can be beneficial.
Technical Basics
(Optional)
SQL and Database Management:
Understanding how databases work can
be useful, as SAP MM involves managing
large amounts of data.
SAP ABAP Basics: For those interested
in the technical side, learning the basics
of SAP's programming language, ABAP,
can be helpf