SAP Applications

SAP applications refer to a range of software solutions developed by SAP SE, a German multinational software corporation. SAP is one of the world's leading providers of [[Enterprise Resource Planning Applications|enterprise resource planning]] (ERP) and related applications.

These applications are used by businesses of all sizes to manage business operations and customer relations.

  1. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP):
    • SAP ERP (formerly SAP R/3 and SAP ECC): A comprehensive ERP system that integrates all areas of business including finance, HR, manufacturing, supply chain, services, procurement, and others.
    • SAP S/4HANA: The next-generation ERP suite designed for in-memory computing, providing enhanced performance and advanced analytics. It's available both in the cloud and on-premises.
  2. Customer Relationship Management (CRM):
    • SAP C/4HANA (formerly SAP Hybris): A suite of solutions to improve customer experience, including marketing, sales, commerce, and customer service.
  3. Supply Chain Management (SCM):
    • SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP): For real-time supply chain planning.
    • SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM): Advanced capabilities for warehouse management.
  4. Human Capital Management (HCM):
    • SAP SuccessFactors: A cloud-based HCM suite for core HR processes, performance, recruitment, learning, and employee experience management.
  5. Business Intelligence (BI):
    • SAP BusinessObjects: A suite of front-end applications that allow business users to view, sort, and analyze business intelligence data.
  6. Data Management and Databases:
    • SAP HANA: An in-memory, column-oriented, relational database management system that integrates data processing and application platform capabilities.
    • SAP ASE (Adaptive Server Enterprise), previously known as Sybase ASE, for high-performance transaction-based applications.
  7. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM):
    • Solutions for managing product life cycles, from design to service.
  8. Enterprise Performance Management (EPM):
    • Tools for budgeting, forecasting, and financial consolidation.
  9. SAP Fiori: A design language and user experience approach for all SAP applications, providing a consistent, modern interface across devices.
  10. Cloud-Based Solutions:
    • SAP Cloud Platform: A platform-as-a-service (PaaS) for extending, integrating, and building applications in the cloud.