What is SAP - The Absolute Beginner's Guide

Heard about SAP but have no clue what it is? Then this is the perfect session for you! Join us for this short 30-minute overview to learn what SAP is, why it is so important in today’s job market and what you can do to learn basic SAP skills.
In this session you will learn:
- What is SAP?
- Why is it so important?
- Who uses SAP?
- How can you learn basic SAP skills?
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[@AjKagz]

You can comfortably run this at 1.5X speed.

[@ceemapanda4811]

Thanks. So helpful 😂

[@austinlordtennyson4846]

yeah totally

[@rosemarry3050]

hahahahahahaha

[@michaelradzicki2004]

2X or more. SAP isn't a particularly gripping topic, but his slow delivery, monotone and approach make this 25 minutes seem like 2 hours.

[@Rogunrofl]

I am dying ! :D :D :D :D Its all true

[@ztd20]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I have a job interview tomorrow and I badly needed to study about SAP. This video helped me a lot. Thank you so much, Mr. Michael!!!

[@Michaelmanagement]

Good luck with the interview!

[@nahidakhtar2020]

But.Where are you from Now sister..

[@rachealkigozi4353]

Hope you got the job.

[@ztd20]

@@rachealkigozi4353 I DID. Road to 5 months. Thanks to the Lord 😊 Thank you, too.

[@kalvinreese8387]

Congrats! Is it true starting pay is around $80k?

[@mgo3758]

Great session! After searching over 7 other so called beginner videos, tried this one. Mr. Michael provided the answers as if he was reading my mind.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Thank you - glad you liked the video!

[@attain]

I'm beginning a 6 month engagement with SAP so, even though it's a few years old now, I appreciate the clarity and broad explanations you provide.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Good luck, Alex! SAP can be a very rewarding career.

[@ariforu]

A good sales man always only mentions good things about something in a good trustable and calming voice. I ended up here to learn sales skills.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Well said!

[@sagartyagi5194]

It was an informative video . A student seeking knowledge of in demand IT skills need more such content. thanks

[@bavariasuhl]

skip to @12:54

[@anga2674]

THANK YOU!! He took too long for a basic explanation. SAP (acronym for Systems, Applications & Products) is a group of software that allows businesses to track customer and business interactions.

[@ThomasMichael]

@@anga2674 I was just trying to 'set the scene' for absolute beginners - like the title says.

[@KarmaDarkly]

I appreciate all the information.

[@Mizzle526]

LOL that information you posted was really useful and much appreciated!! :)

[@sexybbry]

OMG thank you I was just about to move on and I looked down and saw this!

[@croon4u]

Thank you. I was pretty sure that I'd worked with SAP systems all these years but it has been in so many formats over the decades, I didn't realise that it was the same underlying system (new versions). I just picked up whatever I had to do...the firms I worked for would give it their own name, presumably because they had a customised version of modules...the only SAP I recalled was the grey version! And now that I'm grey, I realise I've worked with all of these except some of the nitty gritty tech applications. I never called it SAP skills because I do admin whether doing database/records management, sales, payroll or HR admin, supply chain, invoicing, EOM or EOFY reconciliations, transacting in foreign currency conversion....I just called it whatever the business practice was e.g. accounting, finance, payroll, procurement etc. Viz the actual task, not the software (name) behind it. I guess I'm old school, using new tools.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Yes, SAP seems to be used just about everywhere - glad you liked this video. Thank you!

[@mulengamulenga5449]

I really need this sort of introduction to SAP. I sums it all. Big up to you!!!

[@Michaelmanagement]

Thank you, Mulenga! When you're ready to take some detailed courses have a look here: www.michaelmanagement.com/learning-path/essential-sap-skills

[@mybronco5437]

Michael , this was a perfect introduction video about SAP that I needed, the company that I worked with has used Oracle and SAP solutions for years. I didn't know SAP was a German company, that is a bit of a pause for me as Germans and for that matter some Europeans can be very head strong even if they are wrong, so you have to keep calm and stay focused on what the goal is.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Glad you liked it! When you're ready to dive into the SAP world in more detail have a look at this learning path: www.michaelmanagement.com/learning-path/essential-sap-skills

[@MN12DOTNET]

Hi Thomas Michael! Thanks for the crash course! I love big data systems (had two jobs that were AS/400 based DB2 applications) and will be interviewing for a position that has SAP soon. I really didn't know much about it but it sounds like the kind of thing I would enjoy working with.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Did you see we now have two completely FREE courses? Check them out - www.michaelmanagement.com/sap-training-course/sap-fundamentals-for-beginners and ecs.page.link/x62t1 We love helping you grow your career!

[@logicalnetwork1611]

This is one of the best presentations on SAP. Thank you very much.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Thank you!

[@joshuaerkman1444]

Industrial Engineer here, this is an excellent video very good to know about sap's worldwide importance. My college major didn't even touch on it so this fills valuable knowledge Gap.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Thank you, Joshua - glad you liked the video!

[@jacksonslewion3557]

I listened and watched your presentation but never hear any thing about SAP but only history about SAP, I'm very much interested in learning about SAP

[@Michaelmanagement]

Great! We can help. We have a lot of beginner courses that can get you started in SAP and advanced courses when you are ready. Take a look at these courses here www.michaelmanagement.com/courses.asp

[@joshuaowens5228]

matthew If you know where to get free education or experience in SAP please share.

[@kindpaThy]

SAP is just so smooth. I learnt what I needed in over 2 weeks. Working as a ward clerk and I use it in ordering and purchasing consumables and meds for the unit. Also for managing inventory together with bayanaty.

[@moonijaz9012]

Can you suggest any KZbin channel to learn basicse??

[@kindpaThy]

@@moonijaz9012 I actually learnt everything from the job. After the initial face, I just started exploring the whole system. I find this channel interesting . My support solutions.

[@aamcnair327]

thank you for this thorough vide, I'll be working on SAP soon and wanted to get a basic idea of what it entailed. Many thanks

[@Michaelmanagement]

Glad you liked it, Angela! Here are the most popular learning path for common SAP jobs: www.michaelmanagement.com/learning-path

[@PB-fi1qh]

Dude thank you for the explanation! Exactly what I needed.

[@Michaelmanagement]

You're welcome!

[@rebeccaelizabethdean1767]

It was my experience with Delta Airlines SAP products as a contractor is what resulted in an offer letter to work for them directly!

[@Michaelmanagement]

Congrats, Rebecca!!!

[@mugibadam5512]

clear and concise. The best SAP Guide I have ever found on the internet.

[@stephenphan2761]

Moderate speed from Micheal helps all kind of his audience and students from non native english speakers. Apreciated

[@Michaelmanagement]

Thank you, Stephen. I am glad you are finding it valuable.

[@chandrahasshaiv4976]

I appreciate the clarity and broad explanations you provide. Plz keep on contribution the knowledge.

[@khookaren6532]

SAP software support systems helps a lot of worldwide industry to simplify their inflows and outflows management reporting systems. Thanks for sharing 🙏🙏

[@Michaelmanagement]

Well said!

[@sherlocknatividad442]

I do have a manufacturing background but my previous company doesn't use this software and now I'm struggling to land a job because it requires SAP knowledge... need to study SAP harder 😊 thanks for the content

[@Michaelmanagement]

Thank you, Sherlock - we even have a learning path to make this easier for you: www.michaelmanagement.com/learning-path/essential-sap-skills-s4hana

[@lah-tee5412]

Thank you! I’m back in the grind of job hunting and everything that I have experience with now requires SAP experience as listed in the job description. The last time I used this software was back in 2012 so I appreciate this quick tutorial. Appreciate this!

[@thebighd0029]

Thanks for the information! I currently work as a tier one I.T support technician and always wondered what SAP is. Might study this now!

[@Michaelmanagement]

Glad you liked it! Here's a learning path for fundamental SAP skills you might find useful: www.michaelmanagement.com/learning-path/essential-sap-skills-s4hana

[@arsalanzahid9503]

I'm new for sap please help

[@oam2020]

So expansive, even knowledge is a currency in those years !!!!

[@Michaelmanagement]

Yes, SAP skills are definitely a very valuable skill to have these days. In fact, we did an SAP Salary Snapshot for the US here: www.michaelmanagement.com/download/download-sap-salary-snapshot

[@samuelmaeseele9850]

Starting @CTAC next week, one of the biggest SAP partners in the BENELUX. Thanks for this nice presenation!

[@Michaelmanagement]

Best of luck!

[@issamsyed8110]

Thanks for the info, it really helped me

[@Michaelmanagement]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@73yiannis]

thanks for the explanation, very informative !

[@Michaelmanagement]

Thank you, Yiannis, glad you liked the video! We have lot's of SAP beginner's courses here: www.michaelmanagement.com/learning-path/essential-sap-skills-s4hana

[@Zkkr429]

You’ve convinced me to invest in SAP stock.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Could be a good idea! finance.yahoo.com/quote/SAP?p=SAP&.tsrc=fin-srch

[@germanyinmybloodinmyheart7192]

Oh thanks for mentioning Walldorf as a pretty town ;-) Good intro to SAP, clear and very informative, good job!

[@Michaelmanagement]

Thank you!!! :)

[@syedshafiuddin5462]

Thank you Mr. Michael I saw your explanation about SAP, it is very fascinating and informative and I love it your way of lecture, I am in sap mm module.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Thank you, Syed - we're happy that you liked the video. You might also like our free SAP MM Cheat Sheet here: www.michaelmanagement.com/download/get-your-sap-mm-cheat-sheet

[@sap_ficotelugu]

Great Brother..Thank you so much for your helpful video..

[@Michaelmanagement]

You are most welcome

[@butterflymoon6368]

Thank God. A clear presentation.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Glad you liked it

[@MB1Billion]

Thank you so much for your Video and the Time it took to make this video and Share your Knowledge.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Thank you, Miguel - we're glad you like our videos!

[@zoilovaldez]

Awesome Michael. Clear, concise and precise explanations.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Thank you!

[@p_roduct9211]

Hello Michael, great info! For someone with a non-technical background such as business, but have become a super-user. Is it advisable to look into certification to help get implementation support roles in my org? Or should I take some computer science modules. If so, what areas are useful (coding, like python?)

[@Michaelmanagement]

Thanks for the compliment - glad you like the video. Typically, I think most people go from new user > super user > business/IT analyst (who supports configuration for the users). If you're not very technical, coding might not be a good fit. Hope this helps!

[@heyricksander]

Ive watched 20 videos on SAP and all of them, including this one, can't tell me what SAP actually is in a few sentences.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Here it is: Imagine that leaders of every corporate function - sales, distribution, HR, everything - made an excel spreadsheet to track things. Along comes the CEO and wants to know "how is our inventory affected by sales cycle time?" No one's spreadsheet follows the same logic, so the answer takes a gazillion years to answer. SAP is the unifying spreadsheet across all departments that gives actionable business insights. Somewhere, a mic just dropped.

[@np14832]

Thank you for this info!!

[@Michaelmanagement]

You are so welcome!

[@gabrielarosario8221]

Thanks! Very helpful

[@Michaelmanagement]

Glad you like it, Gabriela!

[@michaelmamitesarmecin5137]

Thank you for the video. Learned a lot from here.

[@MD-cu6wq]

Brilliant end to end explanation✌🏼

[@Michaelmanagement]

Thank you, Monica!

[@nickschauf9041]

Thank you for the video, very informative.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Thanks, Nick - glad you liked it!

[@nickschauf9041]

@@Michaelmanagement its given the basic insight for a job i am trying for,definitely a necessity.

[@forla.africa2153]

Interview tomorrow, this helped. Thank you

[@Michaelmanagement]

Good luck, Folasade!

[@daleblue22]

I just started at WoodWard Governor in the aerospace field. And I had no idea of SAP, on my last job I used AMOS. Not very friendly very complex. But yeah I would love to learn more.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Hi Dale, yes, SAP is pretty complex and complicated. If you'd like to start learning the basics of SAP, I suggest you take a look at this learning path: www.michaelmanagement.com/learning-path/essential-sap-skills-s4hana

[@michaelthomas2769]

Thank you Thomas Michael!

[@JuveriyaRockzz]

Thank you

[@insidegcu]

Thank you so much Michael 💞

[@Michaelmanagement]

Our pleasure - glad you like our videos!

[@nashrielow8644]

Thanks for sharing

[@ldavies787]

this is great help!

[@Michaelmanagement]

Glad you liked it!

[@astokes6664]

Great video. Very informative. Thanks!

[@Michaelmanagement]

Glad it was helpful!

[@imdave2160]

Thanks

[@dilaraerikli5932]

Super interesting and great explained!

[@pavitarsingh816]

Thank you very much Sir Ji

[@lrlittlebean]

This was very helpful, thank you!

[@Michaelmanagement]

Glad you like our video! Here's a learning path for the fundamental SAP skills you might find helpful: www.michaelmanagement.com/learning-path/essential-sap-skills-s4hana

[@lrlittlebean]

@@Michaelmanagement Will do.. looking preferably for the path to IT, since I work in IT now.

[@tobechukwuduru-onweni9312]

Great content this video very helpful but I would like to ask for a Financial Analyst what is the best SAP path to take the ERP or CRM

[@Michaelmanagement]

Glad you like the video! We have several learning paths for SAP Finance careers here - hope this helps: www.michaelmanagement.com/learning-path?lookupname=SAP%20Financials

[@mc-philis6536]

Greets from Montreal, the very 1st time I'm into this, cause my new job ask me for it, interesting & clear... I'll switch to the link for info...

[@Michaelmanagement]

Great - welcome to the wonderful world of SAP! :)

[@suemutura6990]

Great info!

[@Michaelmanagement]

Glad it was helpful!

[@surgaev]

Perfect intro for sap! Thank you

[@Michaelmanagement]

Glad you liked it - thank you!

[@fatimaolorode250]

So helpful.

[@marylandsown]

Just a pointer,, when people watch how to videos they don’t need the complete origin story before even knowing what they’re getting in to. If I watch a video about building a wooden box, the fact the wood came from a tree in Minnesota isn’t really the most important info. I watched for 5 minutes and still didn’t even see the basic outlook yet. I don’t think knowing what town in Germany it originated is getting anyone hired, we need to see how to operate the program.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Origin stories are important - even for wooden boxes! We think understanding the backstory is part of understanding the whole story. This is why we watch most videos, including those about boxes, on 1.5x.

[@jazmaz3046]

Before the session (I do not know anything about SAP)....After the session (I still do not know anything about SAP, maybe even more confused) ! :)

[@Michaelmanagement]

The purpose of this video is to explain that SAP is a software company, and the majority of large companies use it. #SAPTraining

[@rohansachdeva1able]

15 minutes in and you finally address the main point of the video. I know why I need to learn SAP, thats why I clicked on the video

[@Michaelmanagement]

Good for you, Rohan...but then this video is not for you. This is for absolute beginners who do not know what SAP is - just like the title and description indicate. You seem to be past that point already.

[@jayeverything]

Thanks a million Rohan, next time put exact time stamp

[@bridgettgrace2919]

Thanks so much. Great presentation.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robertcrier3551]

I searched a lot of links and I found no clarity in SAP. I couldn't tell if it was a German company or standard software for business and it was both but maybe it was me but still I couldn't make sense of it until this video, Thank you so much. I also have a Job Interview tomorrow.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Yes - It is a software company, just like Microsoft is a software company. So yes, it is a German company that sells software. You got it and good luck.

[@giniwelle]

Thank you so much for this...

[@anna-sleeps]

Thank you for this video!

[@Michaelmanagement]

Our pleasure!

[@keekeebrown1946]

Thanks for the video. i have an interview with an aerospace company. I will sign up for your class.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Good luck with the interview, Keekee!

[@keekeebrown1723]

@@Michaelmanagement thanks. I didn't get the position due to no experience in SAP. So, your class is greatly needed.

[@Michaelmanagement]

@@keekeebrown1723 here's a list of good courses for basic SAP skills: www.michaelmanagement.com/courses.asp?q=&dataView=0&sortData=4&course-listing=Best%20courses%20for%20Beginners

[@sigireddilavanya3105]

Keekee.....what is d name of dat aerospace company??

[@RaviKumar-ec4bq]

Hello Sir, The most common question as most of the seekers looking for it, The questions is I have worked as an End User for almost 4 Years in distribution, I have undergone various training during shifting of ORACLE to SAP, currently, I am in Germany I would like to enhance the skills I am little confused from where and how I could start learning and find a job. Regards, RAVI

[@Michaelmanagement]

Hi Ravi, we can't help with finding a job in Germany but we certainly can help with SAP training - here are all our courses: www.michaelmanagement.com/browse

[@johnpaulugwu5519]

Very explanatory on this slide

[@somuyiwaazeezat3411]

can we have the practical aspect of SAP that will help beginners who has not work with any organisation using SAP

[@favegave9442]

This is very good and inspiring, thank you so much.. Pls which of the product of SAP will you advice that i train on for warehouse management and sale?

[@Michaelmanagement]

Hi Fave, here's a learning path for a Warehouse Specialist: www.michaelmanagement.com/learning-path/sap-inventory-and-warehouse-specialist

[@FutureofTransportation]

SAP is very hard to work. This video is very helpful for people would are having difficulties during the SAP program.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Yes, very true - SAP is not an easy or self-explanatory system to learn...it is complex and complicated. Which ios why we've created over 500 training courses already! :) Here's a good learning path to get started: www.michaelmanagement.com/learning-path/essential-sap-skills-s4hana

[@FutureofTransportation]

@@Michaelmanagement Thanks for sharing

[@sathyagaming9224]

In Accounting have they choice to choose like, assets accounting or accounts Rec/pay or general ledger

[@CindyVerschelde]

hey Michael, thanks for the video, because i didn't know SAP, but i'm interested to learn it...

[@Michaelmanagement]

Hi there Cindy! Check out our learning paths for more information about SAP. We have a free one that will teach you the fundamentals, and then many more that will teach you the skills needed for any career you desire in SAP! Free Fundamentals Learning Path: ecs.page.link/pffmG

[@MrBittercoke]

Great content 👍

[@Michaelmanagement]

Thank you 🙌

[@vaishalisingh7613]

Very informative,is there any live platform so that we can learn

[@Michaelmanagement]

Hi Vaishali, yes, we offer live SAP access to our systems here: www.michaelmanagement.com/sap-access.asp

[@gigasflare]

Thank you i just had my Interview for SAP Basis Engieer L1 post & they seems to have interested with me & i got an offer. will be doing job monitoring & mostly monitoring. i hope i can perform wish me luck

[@Michaelmanagement]

This is great, Arif - good luck! And here are some SAP Basis courses that might interest you: www.michaelmanagement.com/browse/sap-erp/basis-hana-tools/system-admin

[@science__and__technology]

All clear sir🤗

[@CustAndCode]

nice overview, still pretty up to date! 😀

[@Michaelmanagement]

Thanks! 👍

[@bsatb]

Thanks for the video, i'm going for a job that wants SAP knowledge so this was very helpful. However they also want backline knowledge too. Know any good videos or know it yourself? youtube isn't giving me anything that's useful

[@Michaelmanagement]

Good luck with the job! We have over 500 courses for you here: www.michaelmanagement.com/browse

[@AbdulMalik999]

Thank you very much for this! I'm currently enrolled in a undergrad computer science course. What SAP domains would be suitable for someone like me?

[@Michaelmanagement]

Hi Abdul - glad you like this video. The world is your oyster, as they say. Many people with your background choose to go into the technical side of SAP (i.e. SAP Basis Administrators, etc.) while others add the business component to their skill set and end up in Finance, Supply Chain Management, etc. I suggest you start by reviewing some of the common SAP learning paths here: www.michaelmanagement.com/learning-path

[@omairnabeel6705]

An educational video.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Thank you, Omair!

[@Kolkatatiya]

Very interesting time i gave today

[@luviepillar1555]

Hello huge thanks for the video. I would like work by aviation industry and I wonder which SAP product should I learn ? Thanks already!

[@bhavikakhule4127]

hey just wanna know your opinion for that whether it is too hard to learn because i have never used this kind of softwares and I'm an interior designer so will it be helpful for me for my career? and what will be the starting payment we get in jobs as an fresher in SAP software?

[@Michaelmanagement]

Hi there, SAP is used in some of the largest companies in the world. I don't think it would help you in your current career. Yes, we have info about what you can make being trained in SAP, here you go www.michaelmanagement.com/download/download-sap-salary-snapshot

[@jd7713]

Does SAP has a MES module for Vertical Integration within Operations and Manufacturing?

[@leifbergado6125]

I use SAP back in 2015 and now im trying to Relearn it due to a Job for SAP Receiving and inventory ERP systems.

[@quesnerquezada1700]

Hi, Michel. Grateful for your clear and motivating conversation. I´m a chilean accounting general ledger seeking for a SAPB1 manual to read. I would appreciate so much if you have one? Thank you for your disposition to share your knowledge.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Hi there, sorry we don't have manuals. We do offer some training in SAP Business One www.michaelmanagement.com/browse?q=SAP%20business%20one

[@chandanmalsancheti2134]

Good one and easy for the beginners. * CMS

[@Michaelmanagement]

Thank you, Chandanmal - glad you like it!

[@TsunauticusIV]

I would love to know more about SAP. It super expensive for the classes and the company I work for doesn’t allow us much time to train on it.

[@Michaelmanagement]

We'd be happy to help! Reach out to us here: [e-mail]

[@PeterAdiSaputro]

Is there some kind of SAP simulator that can be used to study independently ?

[@Mycactus2611]

I have a job interview in an hr for a company that uses SAP so I need to learn a bit hehe

[@Michaelmanagement]

Good luck, Maria! :)

[@nathansapkota417]

How to enrol for the training? I am impressed and to learn.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Hi Nathan, we're happy to hear that! Take a look at this learning path for SAP beginners: www.michaelmanagement.com/learning-path/essential-sap-skills

[@poonampanchal7776]

Thanks Michael for this informative session. I have one very basic query. I haven't worked in SAP or used SAP software. So to get a job in SAP, how i will get experience ? If there is no practical experience then how we can show the experience? Companies always asks experience but without having chance to work how anybody will get experience?

[@Michaelmanagement]

Without any SAP experience you should not apply for jobs that require experience. Instead, get training & certification and then apply for entry-level jobs that do not require prior experience.

[@khalilj.9051]

Hello! I wonder what is the module is called within SAP that the works and uses security and authorization.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Hi Khalil, Security & Authorizations are maintained in the BC (BASIS Component) module - we have a great course for it here: www.michaelmanagement.com/sap-training-course/sap-security-administration

[@lanesmerglia8287]

Thank you for explaining what SAP is.... I wasn't getting that from anywhere.

[@Michaelmanagement]

Thank you, Lane - we're happy that you're happy!

[@suzannaj3834]

💡 TY 😊

[@hilltheresa64]

i need to learn as much as i can about SAP cobalt Z2L. Do you have an courses on Z2L?

[@Michaelmanagement]

That seems to be a custom tool used by the Bayer company - not standard SAP functionality.

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[@Michaelmanagement]

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