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sanjeev (Querist)
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11 October 2011 hi freinds,

can any one tell me ....ki sap par kisi ne kaam kiya hai ...koi sap ke bare me knowledgede de skta hai kya...ki sap par kese kaam kiya jata hai....

sharma.ctc@gmail.com

sharma.ctc@gmail.com (Expert)
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11 October 2011 SAP world is very very big...

its not easy to give knowledge like this..as its very different from tally...

SAP has different modules..for..
Accounting, Marketing, Material management, etc. Please mention which module you are looking for...

You can search in google for help pages on SAP...

sudhirsingh

sudhirsingh (Expert)
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11 October 2011 First of All u have to state what type of knowledge u have to gain regarding SAP

As SAP is ocean in itself.

sanjeev

sanjeev (Querist)
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12 October 2011 sir ,main job search kar rha hu ...meri article-ship complete ho gai hai....mere ko account handling(A/c maintain up to the finalization)me hi experience hai....(also prepare financial statement )

main AP/AR profile me SAP par kaam kese krte hai plz give me some detail....and mere ko khon si profiles par kaam krna chahiye taki aage future me growth ke chance ho ....PCC student hu but i have 3 yr exp as accountant + 3 1/2 article ship also.....SAP par kaam krna chata hu so, plz give advice and detail of SAP

Asha Kanta Sharma

Asha Kanta Sharma (Expert)
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23 July 2025 Got it! You're an accountant with good experience in account handling, financial statement preparation, and you want to work on SAP, especially in **Accounts Payable (AP) / Accounts Receivable (AR)** modules, and want to know how to get started and which profiles are good for growth. Here's a detailed answer for you:

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### 1. **What is SAP?**

SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products) is an ERP software used by companies worldwide to manage business operations. It has many modules for different business functions — Finance, Logistics, HR, Sales, etc.

For you, **Finance (FI)** and **Controlling (CO)** modules are most relevant.

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### 2. **SAP FI Module Overview (Finance Module)**

* SAP FI helps manage financial accounting and reporting.
* Key sub-modules:

* **Accounts Payable (AP):** Managing vendor invoices, payments.
* **Accounts Receivable (AR):** Managing customer invoices, receipts.
* **General Ledger (GL):** Accounting entries and ledger maintenance.
* **Asset Accounting (AA):** Managing fixed assets.
* **Bank Accounting:** Bank transactions and reconciliation.

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### 3. **SAP FI AP / AR Process Overview**

* **Accounts Payable (AP):**

* Vendor Master Data creation.
* Invoice entry and verification (MIRO transaction).
* Payment processing (F110 transaction).
* Handling vendor credit memos and adjustments.

* **Accounts Receivable (AR):**

* Customer Master Data.
* Billing / invoice creation.
* Receipt entry and clearing (F-28 transaction).
* Handling customer credit memos and disputes.

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### 4. **How to start working on SAP FI?**

* Get basic training on SAP FI module – either online or classroom.
* Practice standard transactions like vendor invoice posting, payment runs, customer invoice creation.
* Understand document flow: how invoices post to GL, impact on balance sheet and P\&L.
* Learn SAP navigation (SAP GUI), reports, and reconciliation process.
* Understand integration points with MM (Material Management) for PO-based invoices.

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### 5. **Career profiles related to SAP FI**

* **SAP FI Consultant:** Configure and customize SAP FI module based on business needs.
* **SAP FI End User:** Work on day-to-day financial transactions in SAP.
* **SAP FI/CO Analyst:** Combine FI with controlling, cost center management, budgeting.
* **SAP FICO Consultant:** Broader role handling both finance and controlling modules.

Since you have accounting background, you can grow from an end-user role to a consultant role by gaining technical knowledge and business understanding.

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### 6. **Growth opportunities**

* SAP FICO consultants are always in demand globally.
* Learning related modules like MM (procurement) or SD (sales) adds value.
* Certifications in SAP FI or FICO help prove your skills.
* Experience + certification opens doors in big companies or consulting firms.

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### 7. **Some useful resources to learn SAP FI**

* **OpenSAP courses** (free online SAP courses)
* **Michael Management SAP Training**
* YouTube channels with SAP FI tutorials
* SAP official documentation
* Practice SAP sandbox systems (available via some online providers)

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### 8. **Sample SAP FI Transactions you can try**

| Transaction Code | Description |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------- |
| FB60 | Enter Vendor Invoice |
| F-43 | Enter Vendor Invoice (Manual) |
| F110 | Automatic Payment Program |
| F-28 | Post Incoming Payment |
| FS00 | G/L Account Master Data |
| FK01 | Vendor Master Creation |
| FD01 | Customer Master Creation |

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### Summary for you:

* Start learning SAP FI fundamentals & basic transactions (AP, AR).
* Explore job roles like SAP FI end-user or junior consultant.
* Get SAP FI certification to boost career prospects.
* Gain knowledge of related modules (CO, MM) to enhance profile.
* Use your accounting experience as a strong base for SAP FI learning.

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If you want, I can help prepare a **learning plan or guide** for SAP FI or suggest some free resources to get you started. Just ask!

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