6 Important SAP® Interview Questions
Introduction to SAP® •
Acronym for Systems, Applications, and Products
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Founded by five former IBM employees in 1972
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One of the largest Business Solutions software provider
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Holds a strong ecosystem allowing for growth and meeting customer needs
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?
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.
Give a brief introduction to SAPŽ •
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.
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.
Is SAP® categorized as a Database? •
NO. SAP is not categorized as a Database, instead it’s an application that uses databases availed by other vendors like Oracle or SQL Server etc.
What are some of the set-backs of SAP®? •
It is costly
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Requires well trained staff
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Takes longer to get implemented
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The Interfaces are a bit complicated
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Doesn’t identify the location of master data
What is "Business Content" in SAP Ž? •
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.