SAP BASIS & HANA - DEMO

Summary

This session introduces SAP, a suite of application software used for business data processing, with a focus on its history, products like SAP S4/HANA and ERP, and its evolution from a private partnership founded in 1972 to a global enterprise. The speaker outlines the role of the SAP Basis Consultant, emphasizing the importance of technical foundations for SAP applications to function effectively, and mentions the session's agenda, which includes discussions on SAP implementation, versions, and technical support.

Takeaways

• 😀 The session is an introductory meeting about SAP, focusing on timelines, new member orientation, and various SAP-related topics.
• 📅 The main agenda is to understand the timelines and get acquainted with SAP for new members.
• 🔍 SAP stands for Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing, which is an application software used for business data processing.
• 💡 SAP was founded in July 1972 by former IBM employees, initially named 'System Analysis and Program Development'.
• 🌐 SAP is a cross-platform software that can be installed on various operating systems including Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• 🛠️ The SAP Basis team is responsible for the technical foundation of SAP applications, ensuring they are up and running.
• 🔧 The Basis team's duties include installation, configuration, integration, support, and resolving performance issues.
• 📚 SAP offers a wide range of products such as SAP S/4 HANA, SAP ERP, SAP PLM, and more, with over 150 products in total.
• 🌟 SAP Basis is described as a 'Business Application Software Integrated Solutions', acting as an interface with the database and operating system.
• 📈 The session will cover topics like SAP implementation, which includes installation, upgrades, and configuration.
• ⏰ The current batch has a daily 1-hour slot from 7 to 8 a.m. IST for learning and practice on the server.

Q & A

What does SAP stand for?

SAP stands for Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing, which is a set of application software used in business data processing.

When was SAP founded and by whom?

SAP was founded in July 1972 by a group of ex-IBM employees, known as the '5 IBM servicemen'.

What type of software is SAP?

SAP is an enterprise application software that supports various business processes and functions.

What is the significance of the term 'BASIS' in the context of SAP?

BASIS in SAP refers to the technical foundation that enables SAP applications to function, including middleware, programs, and tools that act as an interface with the database and operating system.

What is the role of a BASIS consultant in an organization?

A BASIS consultant is responsible for ensuring that SAP systems are up and running, including tasks such as installation, configuration, integration, support, and fixing performance issues.

What is the full form of ERP in the context of SAP?

ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning, which is a type of software developed by SAP SE to incorporate key business functions in an organization.

How many languages does SAP support as of the script's knowledge?

As of the script's knowledge, SAP supports over 50 languages.

What is the difference between SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA?

SAP ERP is an older product for enterprise resource planning, while SAP S/4HANA is a more recent product that includes advanced in-memory database capabilities and is designed to be more efficient and flexible.

What programming languages were initially used to write SAP applications?

SAP applications were initially written in C and C++ languages.

Can SAP be installed on any operating system?

Yes, SAP can be installed on any operating system, including Windows, Linux, and macOS, making it a cross-platform application.

What is the focus of the daily one-hour class mentioned in the script?

The focus of the daily one-hour class is on BASIS-related topics, including installations, upgrades, configurations, integrations, support work, and other related tasks.

Outlines

00:00

📅 SAP Introduction and Agenda Overview

The first paragraph introduces the session and its agenda, focusing on timelines and SAP basics. It acknowledges the presence of new members and the intention to cover topics like SAP's history, products, and documentation. The speaker provides a brief introduction to SAP, explaining its full form and its role in business data processing. The paragraph also touches on the founding of SAP in 1972 by former IBM employees and the evolution of its naming convention from 'System Analysis and Program Development' to 'Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing'. The session aims to familiarize participants with SAP's various products and their applications in different business sectors.

05:01

🛠 SAP Product Range and Technical Capabilities

This paragraph delves into the variety of SAP products, such as SAP S4 Hana, ERP, PLM, and CRM, highlighting the company's expansive software suite. It mentions that SAP software was initially written in C and C++ and is capable of supporting multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Mac OS, emphasizing its cross-platform nature. The speaker also discusses the availability of SAP in over 50 languages and its categorization as an ERP product, which is part of the enterprise resource planning solutions developed by SAP SE. The paragraph outlines the evolution of SAP from application development to also including database solutions like SAP HANA and SAP ASE.

10:02

🔧 Role of SAP Basis Consultant

The third paragraph outlines the role of a SAP Basis Consultant within an organization. It explains that the Basis team acts as the technical foundation for SAP applications, interfacing with the database and operating systems and enabling the software to function effectively. The Basis Consultant is responsible for installation, configuration, integration, support, and maintenance of the SAP system, ensuring it remains up and running. The paragraph also distinguishes the Basis team from functional teams, which focus on specific business processes like finance or sales, and underscores the importance of the Basis team in keeping the business operations smooth and efficient.

15:03

🗓 Course Content and Daily Schedule

The final paragraph discusses the course content and the daily schedule for the SAP training sessions. It mentions that the sessions will cover a range of topics, including SAP implementation, which involves installation, upgrades, and configurations. The speaker also plans to discuss different SAP products and their versions in regular classes. The paragraph confirms the current time slot for the training as 7 to 8 a.m. IST and encourages participants to practice using the server outside of class hours. The speaker offers to share the course content in a WhatsApp group for further reference and invites any questions from the participants.

Keywords

💡SAP

SAP stands for Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing, which is an enterprise software suite used by businesses for managing various operations and customer relations. It is central to the video's theme as it is the focus of the session, with discussions on its history, products, and implementation. The script mentions SAP as an application software that processes business data and has multiple products like SAP S4/HANA and SAP ERP.

💡ERP

ERP, or Enterprise Resource Planning, refers to a type of software that a company uses to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management, and supply chain operations. In the script, ERP is mentioned as one of the products of SAP, emphasizing its role in integrating key business functions within an organization.

💡SAP S4/HANA

SAP S4/HANA is a next-generation business suite designed to help run real-time businesses and drive new business models. It is mentioned in the script as one of the SAP products, highlighting its significance in the suite of applications offered by SAP for business data processing.

💡Basis Consultant

A Basis Consultant in the context of SAP is a technical expert who is responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of the SAP system. The script describes the role of a Basis Consultant as being crucial for ensuring that SAP applications are up and running, serving as the technical foundation for business operations.

💡Cross-Platform

Cross-platform refers to the ability of software to be installed and run on multiple operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, or macOS. The script mentions that SAP supports any operating system, making it a cross-platform solution that can be installed both on-premises and in the cloud.

💡Implementation

Implementation in the script refers to the process of installing and setting up the SAP system for business use. It is a key topic in the video as it discusses the steps and considerations involved in getting SAP applications ready for use in various business scenarios.

💡Integration

Integration in the context of SAP refers to the process of combining different business applications or systems to work together seamlessly. The script mentions integration as part of the responsibilities of a Basis Consultant, which is essential for the smooth operation of SAP applications within a business.

💡Middleware

Middleware is software that connects different applications or systems, allowing them to communicate and exchange data. In the script, middleware is mentioned as part of the SAP Basis role, which is crucial for supporting the technical infrastructure that enables SAP applications to function.

💡Functional Team

A functional team in the context of SAP consists of experts in specific business areas, such as finance or sales, who work with the Basis team to configure and customize the SAP system to meet business needs. The script describes the functional team as a separate entity from the Basis team, highlighting the collaborative nature of SAP implementation.

💡On-Premises

On-premises refers to a deployment model where software is installed and operated from within the organization's own infrastructure, as opposed to being hosted externally in the cloud. The script mentions the ability to install SAP both on-premises and in the cloud, indicating flexibility in deployment options.

💡SAP Products

SAP Products in the script refer to the various software solutions offered by SAP, such as SAP ERP, SAP PLM, and SAP CRM. These products are designed to cater to different aspects of business operations, and the script discusses the range of products available within the SAP suite.

Highlights

Introduction to SAP as an application software for business data processing.

Explanation of SAP's meaning: Systems, Applications, Products in data processing.

SAP's founding by IBM employees in July 1972.

SAP's initial naming convention as System Analysis and Program Development.

SAP as a private partnership with headquarters in Walldorf.

Overview of various SAP products like SAP S/4 HANA, ERP, PLM, CRM, etc.

SAP products are written in C and C++ and support multiple operating systems.

SAP is a cross-platform software available for on-premises and cloud installations.

SAP supports over 50 languages and is used globally for business applications.

Definition and explanation of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).

SAP's role in developing ERP software for key business functions.

Introduction to the role of a SAP Basis Consultant.

Basis Consultant's responsibility for the technical foundation of SAP applications.

Duties of the Basis team including installation, configuration, integration, and support.

Importance of the Basis team in keeping SAP systems up and running.

Course content and schedule for SAP Basis related topics.

Daily 1-hour classes with additional practice time on the server.

Invitation for questions and further discussion at the end of the session.

Transcripts

recording I have started the recording

so thanks everyone for joining the uh

quick session in the morning hours so

really appreciated so that today the

main agenda is to uh know about the

timelines so first of all here many

members are here new to sap to know

about the uh sap and also regarding the

topics and timelines servers

documentation the videos all those

things we will discuss in the our

sessions here all right so first of all

let me give you the quick intro

introduction about the sap here sap is a

application software sap is a

application software here so first of

all sap sap means system

systems

applications system applications

products system applications product in

business data processing in business

data processing in our business we want

to process the business data you need

the one system you need the application

sap application you need the product Erp

product you required in the business

data processing right in the day-to-day

we want to process your business data so

we have the multiple businesses right

Food business manufacturing sales so

customers many businesses are there in

your business business we want to

process your business applications data

and everything you need the SCP software

is required here so

1972 July 1972 July

1972 p x service IBM people 5x service

IBM people so they have founded the 5x

service IBM people so they founded they

founded sap sap software they have

founded it here so initially the

software the naming convention is

different here that time it's a

system

system system analysis system so

analysis here system analysis and the

program development here system analysis

and program development so that is the

SP SCP SC D so development so right so

analysis and system analysis and so

system analysis and the program

development here system analysis and

program development here so that is what

initially so they have so they have they

have named it as after that slowly they

have changed to the this naming

convention application and the product

development here right so that is the

that is the the first ex service IBM

people from the a department a

department so they have founded the so

this sap software here sap software they

have founded here so that is the one of

the one of the thing here it is a sap sa

is a in the private partnership it's a

private partnership 5x service IBM

people here so they have number of

product it served as a they have found

52 years ago they have founded this one

they are the five x their Founders are

the sap Founders are the five Founders

bi Founders sap it's a headquarters in

the walr headquarters in the wallr here

so coming to the sap product sap product

coming to the sap product we have number

of sap products are there in the sap

here number of sap products so just give

me a minute one

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uh sorry guys small Interruption yeah so

it's a founded in the

1972 as a private partnership so that

time they have named it as the system

analysis program development that time

naming convention is different here so

the sap it's not only just sap is not

the single word here right so it

contains the multiple products multiple

products of the sap here they have

released the multiple products here

right sap S4 Hana right sap S4 Hana is

of the product sap Erp is the one

product sap PLM is the one product sap

CR sap Sr so like that they have the N

number of like that they have the so n

number of products are there in the sap

here sap n number of products are there

in sap here 150 plus products are there

in a sap softwares like f pi po fi so

then PLM SMP there the lot of products

are there in the sap here right sap

product here so they have written into

the C and C++ language C and C++

language here initially they have

written into the C and C++ language here

also sap can support any operating

system here we can install sap on the

any operating system either Windows

either Linex or Mac OS any operating

system so we can support it here right

so it's a cross flot form it's a cross

flot form so could a cross flot form sap

is a cross flot form so why I mentioned

as a cross platform means we can install

on the on premises on premises also we

can install on the on premises and the

cloud you can install the on premises

and Cloud also here Cloud platform on

premises and Cloud also we can install

it here it is available in the 50 plus

languages it is available in the 50 plus

languages here it is available in the

and so available in the 50 plus

languages here sap comes from the Erp

product it is one of the Erp product

here enterprise resource planning type

here the software license is the so

commercial commercial proprietary

language commercial and the propriatary

language here right it's commercial and

so propriatary language here so here

let's start discuss about the what is

Erp Erp is an enterprise resource

planning so this this is a software it's

developed by the German company here the

company name is called the sap SE sap SE

here this is the software company Who

develops the all the softwares and

everything here right so Erp incorporate

the key business functions in the

organization here there are the lot of

key business functions in the

organizations here right they have the

versions and all those things are there

for the SAP systems also so those things

we uh will'll discuss in the our regular

classes here the versions of the sap and

here right so sap is a sap is a so sap

is

a sap is a uh one of the application

software sap is one of the application

software here initially

they thought of developing only

initially they have developed only sap

applications only ACC CRM SRM S4 fiori

pi po so there lot of products are there

app gear so then cloud-based products

but so recently onwards they have

started developing the the databases

also like sap Hana sap ASC sap so sap so

as I based database S4 so they the

databases also they have started

building it here they are in the

databases functions also not only

application side they're in the

databases also here right overall 50

plus languages sap support as of today

so they have supported 50 plus languages

here right so without in the sap

application it's mainly front end for

the business here it's mainly the front

end for the business here front end for

the business here so business will use

this one business will use this one for

the so for their applications for their

businesses manufacturing Industries

either food Dev Food business HR

functions they will use the sap

application software that's why if you

see nowadays everywhere they are using

everywhere for every business they are

using the sap application everywhere for

every business they are using the sap

application for for their business and

their day-to-day activities they are

using the sap right so coming to the our

scope is here what we are going to

discuss and everything here so coming to

the our part is here we are the basis

consultant here our role is the basis

consultant here means with us we are not

only one person here with us we are not

only one person here with us we have the

above team so we have the basis

consultant we are here then we have the

so Finance team like that is called the

functional team we have the functional

team function means SD mm fi Co AB a r

so there are the lot of teams in the so

in the market here functional team right

so above team they will write the code

and everything here so basis team we are

the basic team here so with us SCP end

users end users also will log into the

system they will do their activities

here this is the team structure here

this is the team structure here right so

here our role our our team our role is

the sap basis here sap basis here what

is mean by basis here sap basis means

here so it is a sap basis is like a

business application software integrated

solution here right business

application business application

software

integrated solution business applic

software Integrated Solutions here

business application so software

integrated solution it is a it is a

interface it is a application interface

here it is a application interface it is

a application interface here it's a set

of programs tools that act as an

interface with the database and

operating system so our sap application

sap application is a okay so in that

basis is a set of programs and tools

that act as a interface with the

database and operating systems here so

it will use the communication protocol

to communicate to the several business

applications several business

applications like Finance controlling mm

so there are the multiple things are

there here right so the full form of the

basis here business application software

Integrated Solutions here so such as

like sap application such as like f coo

so those are the functional models here

those are the functional modules here

right functional modules here so here

our duties our main is the basis is the

technical Foundation sap basis is the

technical Foundation sap basis is the

technical technical Foundation we are

the technical team here we are the

technical Foundation that enables SCP

applications to function so me we are

the basest consultant we are our main

aim of in the in the industry or in the

company our main work is responsibility

are sap applications to up and running

here up and running here so up and

running here it consists of middleware

programs tools support the many things

are there but our responsibility dat

today are so mainly so our SAP systems

are up and running so up and running are

not so we are the main team in the

organization we are the major team in

the organization here we are the

technical team here we are not going to

write any code here we have the team

they will write the code we have the

functional team users and also they will

all will log to the onep system they

will login but our Duties are like

installation spot installation why

because our duty is the main here

installations right installations

configurations Integrations support So

migrations conversions there's a lot of

work we have the lot of responsibilities

are there our main respon our

responsibilities are to keep the system

up and running if any performance issues

or anything so we are the person to fix

the issues and everything here no one

come and fix it here we are the persons

to fix the all the issues and everything

Poe issues and everything we are the

core team for the organizations if you

don't build the if you don't install the

SCP application then how the other users

and business will function right so our

installation our first priority is the

main here our first priority is the main

here right installations so in first

priority is the main here so which will

help business to keep running on this

one here right so here as part of our

our our demo session as part our scope

here all the basis related topics we

will discuss here including the main

topics like installations part like

upgrades right installation upgrades

configuration Integrations Integrations

support work here support related work

here then also configur so some of the

so all the support level work daily

monitoring transports there are a lot of

things we'll discuss in the

regular classes in our SCP right so

daily daily our class is the daily 1

hour the current batch currently the

slot which we which I agreed is the 7 to

8 a.m. IST timelines this is the the

current time slot of the the current

batch here okay so here the first topic

which from Tomorrow onwards we are going

to start with the SCP implementation SCP

implementation here here so why because

without implementation how the people

will go and work it out here sa

implementation part we are going to

discuss here in the implementation so

which means installations and everything

will covered in the sap implementation

and also what are the sap products what

are the versions so all the things will

be discussed here in our regular classes

here okay so this is about the so if you

want I can share the course content to

the same WhatsApp group if you can go

through it so what are the topics which

you are going to discuss and each and

everything here right okay that is about

the SCP part here okay so again I will

cover the in history of the SCP I will

cover it in the regular classes but just

want to so align with everyone the

timelines daily 1 hour remaining hours

you can practice it anytime server is

available you can practice it so that is

the one here okay so any questions any

what