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SAP / ERP Consultant Roadmap

Become an SAP consultant — one of the highest-paying non-coding IT careers in India. SAP powers most Fortune 500 companies, and consultants earn premium salaries.

4-6 months4-8 LPA → 25-55 LPA expected6 steps • 23 free resources
1

ERP & SAP Overview

2-3 weeks

Understand what ERP systems do, how SAP is structured (modules), and why businesses spend crores on SAP implementations.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Understand ERP concepts and business processes
  • Know SAP modules: FI, CO, MM, SD, PP, HCM
  • Navigate the SAP GUI and basic transactions
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Mini-project

Map how SAP modules connect: create a diagram showing data flow between FI, MM, SD, and PP for a manufacturing company.

2

SAP Module Deep Dive

4-5 weeks

Choose your specialization: SAP FICO (Finance), SAP MM (Materials), SAP SD (Sales), or SAP HCM (HR). FICO and MM are most in-demand in India.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Configure master data and organizational structure
  • Execute end-to-end business processes in your module
  • Understand cross-module integration points
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Mini-project

Complete an end-to-end process in your chosen module: e.g., FICO posting, MM procurement cycle, or SD order-to-cash.

3

SAP Configuration

3-4 weeks

Learn to configure SAP: IMG settings, customizing entries, and how to translate business requirements into SAP configuration.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Configure organizational structures in SAP
  • Set up master data and transaction types
  • Document configuration with functional specifications
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Mini-project

Configure SAP for a new company: set up company code, chart of accounts, pricing procedures, and test with transactions.

4

SAP S/4HANA

2-3 weeks

S/4HANA is the future of SAP. Learn what changed from ECC, the new Fiori interface, and key S/4HANA features.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Understand S/4HANA vs ECC differences
  • Use SAP Fiori apps and interface
  • Know the S/4HANA migration approach
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Mini-project

Compare the same business process in ECC vs S/4HANA. Document the differences and benefits of migration.

5

SAP Reporting & Analytics

2-3 weeks

Learn SAP reporting tools: ALV reports, SAP Query, Embedded Analytics, and integration with Business Intelligence tools.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Create reports using SAP built-in tools
  • Use SAP Analytics Cloud basics
  • Build custom reports for business users
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Mini-project

Create 10 business reports in SAP: financial statements, procurement analysis, sales pipeline, and inventory aging.

6

SAP Certification & Career

3-4 weeks

SAP certifications boost your salary by 20-30%. Prepare for your module-specific certification from SAP.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Pass SAP associate certification exam
  • Build an SAP consultant portfolio
  • Understand SAP project methodology (ASAP/Activate)
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Mini-project

Complete SAP Learning Hub exercises. Take 5 mock certification exams. Score 80%+ consistently.

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