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Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing Founded in 1972 by Wellenreuther, Hopp, Hector, Plattner and Tschira
Renamed in 1977
Before 1977 : Systems Analysis and Program Development (German : Systemanalyse und Programmentwicklung)
SAP is both the name of the Company as well as their ERP Product
SAP system comprises of a number of fully integrated modules, which covers virtually every aspect of the business Three systems developed : R/1, R/2, R/3
DEVELOPMENT OF SAP
Enterprise Resource Planning
Inter-Enterprise Co-operation
Collaborative Business
Create Strategic Value Total Company Value Automation Efficiency and Control
80s R/2
90s R/3
Evolution of ERP
Optimize IT spending
Gain higher ROI faster Retain top performers Provide immediate access to enterprise information
Application Area
(Initiate and execute SAP transactions)
(Functional)
Basis Area
(The technical administration of the system) (Authorizations/Ids/etc)
Development Area
(1. A developers workbench 2. Create & Test ABAP/4 programs) (Technical)
CLIENTS IN R/3
Module Functionalities
MM Material Procurement Inventory Management Batch Management Goods inspection Invoice Verification