6 Important SAP® Interview Questions

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6 Important SAP Interview Questions
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Introduction to SAP

• Acronym for Systems, Applications, and Products
• Founded by five former IBM employees in 1972
• One of the largest Business Solutions software
  provider
• Holds a strong ecosystem allowing for growth and
  meeting customer needs

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Interview Questions on SAP

• What is an ERP?
• Give a brief introduction to SAP
• What are the different Modules in SAP?
• Is SAP categorized as Database?
• What are some of the set-backs of SAP?
• What is a "Business Content" in SAP?

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What is an ERP?

• ERP or Enterprise Resource Planning is an
  integrated system based on computers that manage
  the organization's resources. It makes sure a
  proper flow of information across various
  departments in an enterprise.

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Give a brief introduction to SAP

• SAP is an acronym of Systems, Applications and
  Products used in processing of data. Its
  foundation was laid in in 1972 by five former IBM
  employees, namely Hopp, Wellenreuther, Plattner
  ,Hector, and Tschira.

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What are the different modules in SAP?

• FI (Financial Accounting)
• CO(Controlling)
• EC(Enterprise Controlling)
• IM (Investment Management)
• HR (Human Resource)
• SD (Sales and Distribution)
• MM (Materials Management)
• QM (Quality Management)
• Note There are many more solutions depending
  upon the industries that are offered by SAP other
  than the modules list mentioned above.

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Is SAP categorized as a Database?

• NO. SAP is not categorized as a Database, instead
  its an application that uses databases availed
  by other vendors like Oracle or SQL Server etc.

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What are some of the set-backs of SAP?

• It is costly
• Requires well trained staff
• Takes longer to get implemented
• The Interfaces are a bit complicated
• Doesnt identify the location of master data

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What is "Business Content" in SAP?

• The pre-defined and pre-configured information
  model is known as Business Content. It is saved
  in SAP warehouse and can be used as it is or
  modified according to the industries.

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