SAP Glossary

Comprehensive SAP Glossary with 50+ key terms explained. Learn about ABAP, S/4HANA, FICO, MM, SD, and more. Perfect for SAP professionals, beginners, and certification aspirants.

A

ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming)

SAP’s proprietary programming language used for developing applications within the SAP ecosystem.

ALV (ABAP List Viewer)

A tool in SAP for displaying and formatting interactive lists or reports.

Ariba

SAP’s cloud-based procurement and supply chain management platform.

Asset

A fixed asset like a building, machine, or vehicle that is capitalized and depreciated over time. Learn more …

B

BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface)

A standardized interface for integrating external applications with SAP systems.

BW (Business Warehouse)

SAP’s data warehousing solution for analytics and reporting.

C

CO (Controlling)

An SAP module for internal cost accounting and management.

CRM (Customer Relationship Management)

SAP’s software for managing customer interactions, sales, and service.

D

DDIC (Data Dictionary)

A central repository in SAP for defining and managing metadata (tables, structures, etc.).

Dynpro (Dynamic Program)

SAP’s screen-based user interface technology for dialog programs.

E

ECC (ERP Central Component)

The core SAP ERP system (now superseded by S/4HANA).

EAM (Enterprise Asset Management)

SAP EAM is a comprehensive solution for managing the lifecycle of physical assets such as buildings, machinery, lab equipment, and vehicles. It ensures that assets are properly maintained, available, and cost-effective throughout their lifespan. Learn more …

EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)

Standardized electronic communication between SAP and external systems.

Equipment

A physical, individual item that is maintained as a unique object (with a serial number) for tracking service and maintenance. Learn more …

F

FICO (Finance and Controlling)

The combined SAP modules for financial accounting (FI) and controlling (CO).

Fiori

SAP’s modern UX design system for web and mobile apps. Learn more …

H

HANA (High-Performance Analytic Appliance)

SAP’s in-memory database platform, the foundation for S/4HANA.

HR (Human Resources)

SAP’s module for payroll, talent management, and workforce planning.

M

Material

A general item used in procurement, production, inventory, or sales. It can be raw material, finished goods, etc. Learn more …

MM (Materials Management)

SAP module for procurement, inventory, and logistics. Learn more …

MRP (Material Requirements Planning)

A process in SAP for planning production materials and procurement.

P

PP (Production Planning)

SAP module for manufacturing processes and scheduling.

PM (Plant Maintenance)

SAP module for equipment maintenance and asset management.

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S

S/4HANA

SAP’s next-gen ERP suite, running on the HANA database.

SD (Sales and Distribution)

SAP module for sales orders, shipping, and billing.

T

TCode (Transaction Code)

A shortcut to access SAP functions (e.g., VA01 for sales order creation).

TMS (Transport Management System)

SAP’s tool for managing system changes across landscapes.

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U

UoM (Unit of Measure)

A measuring unit (Unit of Measure - UoM) represents the quantity basis for transactions involving materials. Learn more …

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W

Workflow

Automated business processes in SAP (e.g., approvals, notifications).

WM (Warehouse Management)

SAP module for inventory tracking and warehouse operations.

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