New in SAP - How to start

Hello All,
I would like to know what is the best way to learn SAP technologies...
Which documents should I need to start to read?
What is the best way to learn SAP technologies...
I don't know if this is the best forum to post. If not, I'm so sorry but I didn't find other best than this one.

Hi Patrick,
Nice to know you plan to work on SAP.There are various modules in SAP like Human Resources,Finance,Materials Management and Sales and Distribution among others.It also has modules specific to industries like Higher Education and Research,Retail,Banking,Insurance and Media among others.So most importantly,have you decided on the module you are going to specialise in to start with??
This forum is specific to the Higher Education and Research module and the group members here may not be able to offer you as much help as some other group in SDN which is set up specifically for that module eg. HR.So do specify the module you want to be in.And if you plan to work on HER,then you are at the right place...WELCOME.
Refer help.sap.com esp. to the tabs 'SAP R/3 and R/3 Enterprise' and 'SAP for Industries'.

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Hi all
I am hoping you are able to advise. I am looking to change my career a little , from being a project manager to getting into SAP. However, as you all know its quite vast and varied. My background is Business Information Systems, so I know about development methodologies, programming, web applications etc. However, I dont consider myself to be very technical which is why I want to get into SAP to specialise in an area.
My issue is that I dont know where to really start. Im thinking a combination of business objects and netweaver as I have a keen interest in web based applications. Obviously, I want to get into a field which is highly required and somewhat recession proof.
What would you advise.Should I just start a general SAP course? and then develop on top of that or go straight into a specific component.
Any advise on this would be very helpful.
Thanks
Jay

Hi,
After reading your posting I understood that right choice is Netweaver (BI) and concentrate on ESOA also.
Read home page on the sdn for latest information in SAP.
Please click [To Know SAP|http://help.sap.com/search/sap_trex.jsp] which gives any infomation about SAP.
With Regards,
Krishna.

I'm new in SAP . Would like to have some advice

Hi Friends ...
Hello all , perhaps I'm posting the thread into the correct thread category , I'm really new in SAP and currently starting to put my interest into SAP . I'm currently doing IT Support (Unix Support). Previously I have no ideas about SAP and from my knowledge , jumping into sap is too costly until I found about getting to SAP academy through E-Learning which cost half of the actual normal classroom method of getting SAP certification . And obviously it pulled my interest . A few opinion and advices I would like to gather :
1) Do you think that it worth for me to spend money for SAP certification ?
2) What is the career prospect of an SAP certified ?
3) What is normally the routine of the SAP consultant ? in term of the job dsecription .. I don have any ideas what is the scope of a SAP consultant .
4) Is the SAP job marketable ? internationally ?
5) What is the possibly of getting job for a newly certified SAP w/out experience
6) Which is the best module that I should enroll for the certification ?
7) What is normally market price for the SAP certified salary .
What is other tips/advice from you for me before i start investing on getting on the SAP certification . Many thanks in advance for the advices .
Thank you
Regards

Hi,
Well looking at your queries I can suggest you to spend some time looking for the kind of requirements in the markets ( this you can find from different job portals). This answers your query number 2) and 3)
1) Do you think that it worth for me to spend money for SAP certification ?
This is an investment and it is really worth it
2) What is the career prospect of an SAP certified ?
As mentioned earlier, please check this yourself
3) What is normally the routine of the SAP consultant ? in term of the job dsecription .. I don have any ideas what is the scope of a SAP consultant .
As mentioned earlier, please check this yourself
4) Is the SAP job marketable ? internationally ?
Yes
5) What is the possibly of getting job for a newly certified SAP w/out experience
Good depending on your previous work experience
6) Which is the best module that I should enroll for the certification ?
This is always dependent on 3 things:
1) Your academic qualifications
2) Your professionsal experience
3) Your interest
7) What is normally market price for the SAP certified salary .
Depends on your experience and as you are from IT market it varies a lot depending on your experience and the requirement of the company
Hope this helps you.
Do let me know in case of any specific queries.
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How to start a new career in SAP - SD as a Fresher?

Dear All,
I am on the way to enter in the new world - SAP as a fresher.
Seems to be positive and hopes on own capabilities.
Willing to learn and go for Sales & Distribution (SD) Module as per my experience and domain knowledge.
Please input your expert comments and opinion as per your master knowledge.
How to start Online Training for 3 months?
How much time to give Theoretical and Practical knowledge?
Where & Which department need some personal attention
How to go for Certification and prior practices?
How to crack the Interview?
How to find placement for SD on our own shoulder?
Is there any opportunity for fresher at abroad? Where?
As fresher what would be the CTC?
Dear All,
Waiting for your expert comments..
Thanks & Regards,
Tulsidas Ankam

Hi,
Here's an SCN tip for you: if you post multiple questions on the same topic and get detailed answers, then you should mark the questions answered and award some points (where merited).
Otherwise - eventually - no one will respond!
Anyway, onto your question. I personally think the best avenue of attack is to:
- join an organization that is already running SAP, even if it is in some junior position
- make it clear that you are very interested in SAP SD and are willing to do all the training etc yourself
- grab every opportunity you can to learn SAP SD on-the-job
There is little point getting certified if you have no experience. I don't think it improves your chances of getting a job (and it can be quite expensive).
Anyway, just my opinion! Good luck.
cheers
Paul

New in BI, any suggest how to start?

Hi :
New in SAP world. Need suggestion on how to start to learn SAP business Intelligence.
My background is oracle E-Business developer. For reporting purpose, I am using Oracle discoverer, Oracle Report and BI publisher. My manager wants me find some class to learn the SAP Business Intelligence.
Question :
1) Any suggestion What class should I take?
2) In SAP, what is Business Intelligence? Is that a reporting tool? What is the role for developer in BI? Does the developer build the basic report and then user can further manipulate the final "look" of the report?
2) I found the SAP certification for SAP Business Objects BI. It suggests to take Crystal reports too. What is the relationship between Crystal report and BI in SAP world?
Any advice is welcome!
Fushan

SAP BI has many areas to master. You need to decide if you want to focus on the front-end or back-end.
For front-end, you will specialize in Business Objects Business Intelligence and learn the reporting toolset. You will need to develop skills for gathering reporting requirements, and visualizing data graphically or in tabular format.
For back-end, you will specialize in designing data warehouses in SAP BW or SAP HANA. You will need to develop skills for data modeling and ABAP programming.
For certification, go to the SAP Education site and look at the recommended courses. I also recommend the SAP PRESS certification guides (eg. BI 7.0) to help study for the exam. You can also find lots of training videos and free content online thru SAP.

New to SAP ,, Help to get started

Hi,
I am new to SAP,. I belong from java background.
Needed guidance on how to start up with it,.. any document or pdf will be of great help.
Thanks.

Hi Sudha,
If you have some background in java, then you can work on Composition Environment, CAF, Webdynpro java etc..
If you specify a particular area like that then you will get a lot links for them in forum. It would be helpful if you narrow down on topic.
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nwce10/helpdata/en/45/ff9fc1d8986c06e10000000a1553f6/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nwce10/helpdata/en/46/7895c5cb496ef0e10000000a1553f6/frameset.htm
Following above links will lead you to sap ce library there you can search whatever you want.
Hope it helps.
Reagards,
Srinivasan Subbiah

How to start configuration in SAP PS?

Hi all,
I am new to SAP PS module. I have not done any implementation project yet. I would like to know that if i get an opportunity to do implementation, how can i start with it? Can any one describe it in detail ?

Hi,
Proceed with Below Steps:
1) Before go to config part, Learn about ASAP Methodology first. This is applied for any any module of SAP. Go thru the link:
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/48/623972d55a11d2bbf700105a5e5b3c/content.htm
2) Study about Project System. Below are some links:
http://scn.sap.com/people/sheetal.deshmukh/blog/2008/05/09/sap-project-system--a-ready-reference-part-1
http://scn.sap.com/people/sheetal.deshmukh/blog/2008/05/13/sap-project-system--a-ready-reference-part-2
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http://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=35769
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_46C/helpdata/EN/3d/72369adc56d11195100060b03c6b76/frameset.htm
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Hi all,
I want to start and stop SAP automatically when the system starts or is stopped.
In earlier Suse (SLES 9) releases there was a script sapr3 in /etc/init.d which could be used for it, when the file /etc/sysconfig/sapr3 was filled correctly.
In newer releases (SLES 10) there is no such script (besides boot.sapconf, which is uesd to set the sap parameters).
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Thank you for you help.
Best regards
Christian

I do understand, that the function does no longer exist. But how to "create your own".
If I were to create one I'd use something along the following lines...
#! /bin/sh
# SAP startup script - sapstart
# chkconfig sapstart on - to enable on startup
# Replace SAPEXE,ADMUSR and SLOG below with correct values
### BEGIN INIT INFO
# Provides: sapstart
# Required-Start: $network $syslog $remote_fs $time
# X-UnitedLinux-Should-Start:
# Required-Stop:
# Default-Start: 3 5
# Default-Stop: 0 1 2 6
# Short-Description: Start SAP
# Description: Startup of SAP
### END INIT INFO
. /etc/rc.status
PATH=/sbin:/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin; export PATH
SAPEXE=/sapmnt/DEV/exe
ADMUSR=devadm
SLOG=/var/log/saplog
SHELL=/bin/csh
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rc_reset
case "$1" in
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     echo -n "Please ensure SAP is cleanly shutdown before rebooting!.. "
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esac
rc_exit
I deliberately left out 'stop' for obvious reasons, don't forget to create the log file.
Untested so use at your own risk !
Nelis

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In SAP ERP 2005 installation,
I have done central system installation, Now I need to perform postinstallation steps,
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Regards,
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http://www.saptechies.com/post-installation-steps-for-ecc-60/
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Message was edited by:
 Olian Saludew

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