This is a very tricky question and it is very difficult to answer how to choose SAP module or what is the best SAP module to learn. This post assumes that you have some basic knowledge about SAP. If are not sure that you have this knowledge, I recommend to start with this post: SAP for Beginners. To answer this basic question, I shall try to make it simpler for you based on the experience.
Following are the factors to look for before opting for any SAP’s module as a career.
Best SAP Module for Your Educational Background
Your educational background should help you in selecting and opting for the SAP module in your future career. Your educational background make it easier for you to understand the business processes and other traits of the field which you have been learning during your academic years. You will be speaking in the same language with the industry’s users and using same jargons. It is always difficult for both Consultant and Business User who do not share business background, to be on the same wavelength / frequency during discussions and process understanding can sometimes be difficult and time consuming at the same time. So, the educational aspect is important in thinking how to choose SAP module.
SAP Finance and Controlling Modules
If you have majors in Accounting, then SAP Financials (FI) should do the trick for you. If you have been studying Managerial Accounting, CA (Chartered Accountancy), CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), CMA (Chartered Management Accountant) then SAP Controlling (CO) is highly recommended.
Ramp Up to New Dimensions
Once you have gained knowledge and experience in SAP FI and CO modules, there are chances for you to ramp up, elevate and scale up your career with SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (SAP BPC) module.
SAP Materials Management Module
If you have been studying Supply Chain Management with Storage techniques, Inventory Management, Procurement and Logistics, then SAP Materials Management (SAP MM) would be suitable.
Ramp Up to New Dimensions
Once you have gained knowledge and experience in SAP MM, there are chances for you to ramp up, elevate and scale up your career with SAP ARIBA and SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SAP SRM) modules which is a Business to Business (B2B) solution catering Procurement and Strategic sourcing solution.
SAP Sales and Distribution Module
If your majors are in Marketing, Sales Management, Distribution techniques, Channel Management, then SAP Sales & Distribution module should ideally be your preference.
Ramp Up to New Dimensions
Once you have gained knowledge and experience in SAP SD, there are chances for you to ramp up, elevate and scale up your career with SAP Hybris (y) and SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) modules.
SAP Production Planning and Plant Maintenance Modules
If you have an Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Management) background, then SAP Production Planning (SAP PP) and SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM) will support your academics.
Ramp Up to New Dimensions
Once you have gained knowledge and experience in SAP PP module, there are chances for you to ramp up, elevate and scale up your career with SAP Advanced Planning and Optimizer (SAP APO) module.
Once you have gained knowledge and experience in SAP PM module, there are chances for you to ramp up, elevate and scale up your career with SAP Equipment and Tools Management (SAP ETM) module.
SAP Quality Management Module
If you have been studying Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Statistics, Total Quality Management, then SAP Quality Management (SAP QM) would suffice your career in the said module.
SAP Project Systems (SAP PS) Module
Ideally background in SAP FI and CO with PMP (Project Management Professional) certification would certainly be a plus.
SAP Human Capital Management (SAP HCM) Module
If you have been studying Organizational Management, Comparative Management, Human Resource and Personnel Management then SAP HCM module will be your option.
Ramp Up to New Dimensions
Once you have gained knowledge and experience in SAP HCM module, there are chances for you to ramp up, elevate and scale up your career with SAP Success Factors (SAP SF) module, the HCM software for cloud based HR.
SAP NetWeaver (SAP BASIS) and ABAP
If computer programming, database and network administration have been your prime interests and prime educational background, then NetWeaver (SAP BASIS) and Programming and software designing (SAP ABAP) should be your first preference.
Ramp Up to New Dimensions
Once you have gained knowledge and experience in SAP BASIS module, there are chances for you to ramp up, elevate and scale up your career with SAP Governance, Risk and Compliance (SAP GRC) module. Once you have gained knowledge and experience in SAP ABAP module, there are chances for you to ramp up, elevate and scale up your career with SAP Fiori which is newly introduced dimension in personalized and simple User experience (UX) for SAP applications and Fiori Apps development.
Best SAP Module Depending on Your Interests
We have covered and you have gone through which module would complement your SAP module selection based on the educational aspect while thinking and deciding how to choose SAP module to opt for, if you wish to proceed your career in SAP implementation and consultancy.
Please note, that this is not the final word. You can still opt for any SAP module even if it doesn’t have any connection with your degree or educational background. I have seen and worked with a colleague who has a degree in medicine but is a SAP Technical Consultant and another example of a colleague with Medicine background and is a successful SAP Functional Supply Chain Consultant.
Hence, if you wish to proceed with a module in which you don’t have backing of your academics and you still have an interest in it, please go for it. At the end of the day, business process understanding and user interaction and handling is all that counts.
Basic Business Processes Understanding
Before you opt for any module, it is advisable to gain generic Business Process Understanding. If you have industry specific business process understanding, then its nothing but a value addition. For example, if you wish to opt for Materials Management, then ideally you should understand Procurement, Inventory Management, Vendor evaluation etc. processes. Similarly, Sales and Distribution Sales Processes, converting prospects into clients, Pricing and Discounts, making good available to the Customer, i.e. shipment options, complaints management.
Personal Recommendations
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I am an MBA professional with 12+ Years of experience in International Logistics/Freight forwarding. I want to do SAP course …pls advise which will be suitable for me.
Perhaps, you should look at logistics modules of SAP: SD training and MM training.
i recommend you to choose MM as your SAP module…
Hi Team,
I am a Chemical engineer but a fresher which SAP module will enhance my career.
What scope SAP-QM has in terms of getting a job.
The SAP Module you choose I think should be based on what area of a company you like, or what your previous experience is.
Once you have a clear picture of what you like , that decision will be easy.
i have completed in b.com but i have experince in logistics . but i want carrier in logistics plz give me solution i am doing SAP MM course it’s better for me or not .
Hi ,
I’m a Soft Quality Analyst (Manual)with 5 years of exp and decent programming knowledge. Which SAP module should I opt ?
Thanks
I am a fresh graduate from Kenya with less than an year experience in supply chain field. Kindly advise me on your training center and your charges for mm module.
Hi,
Currently i am working in the SAP HANA implementation and Operation area. Which SAP Certification i can opt for?
Thanks,
Bharat G.
SAP HANA certification.
Hi,
currently working as a talent acquisition team with 1-year experience and I am looking for SAP success factors or else is there any suggestions to my experience.
I am a Bsc Computer Science Graduate and having 5 years experienced in warehouse. What SAP module is easy for me to learn. I would like to study either ABAP or MM.
Hi Mr.Maideen
Appreciations to your interest towards SAP and hopefully, you would have taken a decision to go with SAP MM.Your profile deserved it promote yourself into SAP MM Consulting.
Since you are aware of Inventory management and hope in other business activities like Procurement etc, approach the SAP Authorized center’s to have a proper training and go simultaneously interact with real time SAP Consultants/SAP MM Trainer to learn the real time scenarios.
Do some research on SAP MM, which is very vital in Manufacturing and Trading industries. Very important module in SAP ERP, as mainly dealing with Procurement & Inventory Management than other sub functions.
Regards
I have completed MS at environmental science in Germany however what will better for me in case of SAP according my field. many many thanks for your response.
im a electrical background student…
and what is the better for me in SAP modules plzz suggest me to choose
I completed my MTech (IT) and working as a database administrator using fundraising databases. I would like to switch to SAP working environment. Which module will suit me to find a job in Admin/customer service / database area?? or which module has more job opportunities , then I’ll go for that !
Hi I am currently working in a IT environment, I have a little bit of experience on SAP from my previous employer in the FMCG environment, Now I am interested in a course on SAP under Supply Chain.
Please advise what can I do to get to do it?
currently working as a talent acquisition team with 1-year experience and I am looking for SAP success factors or else is there any suggestions to my experience.
Hi i’ve been in the Retail industry for over 13years, i’m an I.t manager and have experience with Sales/ Group leadership/ Client relations/ Hardware and Software Implementation and support/ Business management Control Knowledge along with Many Certifications (A+,N+, MCSE, MCSA, CISCO, LINUX, NOVEL, BUSINESS PROJECT MANAGEMENT) but unfortunately no Programming Language Knowledge, just so confused as to which Certification/ Course to choose, help please.
based on your background SD seems the best fit ….
I am working in telecom domain .Specially in ISP domain in customer operations for the last 17 years .I want to know which SAP module is suitable for me .Currently I am working as BASIC SERVICE OPERATORS ..RELATIONSHIP SHIP MANAGER.
i have degree in computer science which module should i select?should i go for BASIS / ABAP / HR / FICO?
i have completed my b.sc graduation in physics mathematics and chemistry
which module of SAP is suitable for me plz reply
I completed b.tec (ECE) & want to make career in SAP but confuse to choose which SAP module is Best for me.
Hii
i am Ramya i am a bcom graduate working as process associate frm past 3 months which sap course would suite me?
Hi Cleo Isco,
I am finance and accounting professional , with qualification MBA ( Finance) , working on SAP as an end user since last 6 years , on FI module , a bit of CO , MM and SD module as well as part of my daily routine tasks ,looking at popularity , demand and significance of SAP as a career , I am very curious to pursue it as soon as possible, I will be thankful to you if you could guide as to which specific certification will help me excel in my career suitable to my education background and field of working.
Hello sir, I am having B.Tech in IT and working as web developer last 3 years. Which module should I learn? Help me.
Hello everyone and Mr. Cleo Isco,
I did MCA and working on network profile within current experience 5 years. i wana move to SAP profile, which one module is better for my carrier.
please guide on the point.
I completed my MBA in Information Technology and Human Resource Management. I have 1.5 years experience in E- learning industry(TATA Class Edge). but I want to move to SAP profile and want to start newly. so which module is better for me on my education, not on my experience. so please guide me for my career.
I m from electrical background.which sap module will be good for me.
I completed B.A & want to make career in SAP but confuse to choose which SAP(MM) module is Best for me.
Thank you for this article I finally confirmed that educational background is somehow important.
I am graduate of BSCS and I don’t have much knowledge and background in business process but in technical
expertise, this article helped me which training I should enroll.
Hello,
I have my bachelors in International Business Administration and doing my master in the same field with specialization in banking and finance.I also did internship in Risk Management. Which module would you recommend?
tnx!
SAP Treasury module
Hi, I want to do the SAP PP certification , I have 8.5 years of experience in which 6 years in SAP PP.
I have also B.Tech and MBA.
can anyone please provided the information regarding the certification process.
Thanks,
Amol S Datir
Hi ,
I m ranjani..i have done mba with hr and marketing..and my background is b.sc.(maths, stat, computers)..i would like to grow in sap side..plz suggest me right and best module for me for my bright future…
Thanks in advance
Hello Everyone, I am a purchase professional with 6+ year of Exp in field. Want to change my profile as SAP consultant. Which Module should I opt for and why. Also if anyone can give me a breif about from where should i do course.
Thanks
Ashish
SAP MM because it is dealing with purchasing activities in SAP.
I am looking for financial analyst jobs, which one do I need to choose.
Thanks
Hi Friends
I completed BCA and having 3+ years of experience in Customer relationship, (ie) maintaining product and customer information in ERP and CRM. Interacting with customers, organization officials. Now looking forward to set up my career in SAP. Could you please suggest which module will suits for me.
SAP CRM
Hi
I have recently done my bachelors in operations and supply chain management; i don’t know what to choose and where to begin. Thank you for your help
Either SAP MMIMWM or SAP EWM
Hello Friends,
I am IE & M graduate with 12 years of Experience in Planning Engineer, Project Management in Gulf countries, now i am interested to do SAP, as i had gone through this good content, i understand PS and PP module will be suitable for me….any suggestions and advice.
Hello,
I am having total 6 years experience in SAP.
2 years in abap and 4 years in SAP PI, i am not much interested in technical.
Could you please let us know which is best module to take up in functional?
Thanks,
Ravi
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i m completed my graduation in BMM(bachelor of mass media in Advertising), and i wanted to do SAP, so plz suggest me which SAP Module is best for me.
My back ground is TQM & FM CG which SAP Module is suitable for to enhance my carrier level to higher positions in food industry
SD Module
Thanks for the explanations. It’s really helpful.
My background in Finance and I am Senior Financial Controller and a Project Management Professional (PMP).
I worked as a project manager in implementing another ERP (not SAP) for a company. Today I am just wondering if the courses provided here are for consultants or final users. Because my goal is to become a consultant so I wanna learn Implementing SAP especially (FICO and manufacturing modules)
I really need your help.
i have completed my b.sc graduation in physics mathematics and chemistry
which module of SAP is suitable for me plz reply
I am a Budget Analyst..Which SAP module would be best for me?