To learn any ERP

Hi..
I am thankful to everyone who are sharing their knowledge here.
I have started learning Sales module of one of the local ERPs.
I am bit confused where to start.
Please do help me. Can anyone tell me where to start and what is the best method to learn an ERP module.
Thank you !!
Sandy

Sandy, first of all you need to determine what your focus is. Are you a support person , a developer or a functional person who will assist users with configuration / implementation.
If you are a technical person, you need to familiarize yourself with the technology used in the ERP e.g. java, .net, VB etc. Also understand what the data model is, how data is stored and accessed. Depending on the size and scope of the implementation, you may have to familiarize yourself with conversion and interface methods for the ERP.
If you are a support person for an existing implementation, start looking for documentations that was generated during implementation. (A lot of times there is none). Find user guides for the ERP.
If you are a functional person, learn your client's business processes and how they are supported using the ERP. Look for implementation guides.
In all the cases above, online help and google are the best possible resources.
Also find an appropriate forum for your ERP. Posting questions on Oracle EBS forums won't generate specific help.
Hope this helps,
Sandeep Gandhi
Out of curiosity - can you specify which "local ERP"?

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