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.
SAP’s proprietary programming language used for developing applications within the SAP ecosystem.
A tool in SAP for displaying and formatting interactive lists or reports.
SAP’s cloud-based procurement and supply chain management platform.
A fixed asset like a building, machine, or vehicle that is capitalized and depreciated over time. Learn more …
A standardized interface for integrating external applications with SAP systems.
SAP’s data warehousing solution for analytics and reporting.
An SAP module for internal cost accounting and management.
SAP’s software for managing customer interactions, sales, and service.
A central repository in SAP for defining and managing metadata (tables, structures, etc.).
SAP’s screen-based user interface technology for dialog programs.
The core SAP ERP system (now superseded by S/4HANA).
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 …
Standardized electronic communication between SAP and external systems.
A physical, individual item that is maintained as a unique object (with a serial number) for tracking service and maintenance. Learn more …
The combined SAP modules for financial accounting (FI) and controlling (CO).
SAP’s modern UX design system for web and mobile apps. Learn more …
SAP’s in-memory database platform, the foundation for S/4HANA.
SAP’s module for payroll, talent management, and workforce planning.
A general item used in procurement, production, inventory, or sales. It can be raw material, finished goods, etc. Learn more …
SAP module for procurement, inventory, and logistics. Learn more …
In SAP EAM, a Maintenance Store refers to the storage location or warehouse from which spare parts, tools, and materials are issued for maintenance work (e.g., corrective, preventive, or shutdown maintenance). Learn more…
SAP module for manufacturing processes and scheduling.
In SAP ERP, a Plant is a central organizational unit within logistics used to manage operations such as procurement, production, maintenance, inventory, and services. Learn more…
SAP module for equipment maintenance and asset management.
SAP’s next-gen ERP suite, running on the HANA database.
SAP module for sales orders, shipping, and billing.
A shortcut to access SAP functions (e.g., VA01 for sales order creation).
SAP’s tool for managing system changes across landscapes.
A measuring unit (Unit of Measure - UoM) represents the quantity basis for transactions involving materials. Learn more …
Automated business processes in SAP (e.g., approvals, notifications).
In SAP EAM (Enterprise Asset Management), a Work Center is a key master data object that represents a location where maintenance work is carried out. It can refer to a group of people (like technicians or electricians), a physical place (like a workshop), or a piece of equipment used to perform work. Learn more…
SAP module for inventory tracking and warehouse operations.