Top 15 SAP Certifications to Boost your Career

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SAP Certification is available in various education academies. The selection of certification depends upon your job role, work experience, qualification, future career aspects and interests. SAP Certification is a great way to give a boost to your career.

Three types of SAP certification are there:

1. Associate certification: This certification verifies the candidate’s fundamental knowledge and overall understanding of SAP.
2. Specialist certification: This certification centres around a specific domain or integration component.
3. Professional certification: This is the topmost level of SAP certification, this needs several years of practical experience on a job project. This certification certifies that the person has advanced knowledge in the respective field. 

Top SAP Certification Programs in India

We will discuss the top 11 SAP certification programs in India.

   1. SAP BASIS

SAP BASIS (Business Application Software Integrated solution) is a system administration platform for the SAP domain. SAP BASIS acts as a bridge between the database, operating system and other various business applications. SAP BASIS is a middleware program and has tools that support the interoperability and portability of SAP.

Role of the tool:

• Monitoring and administration of the system.
• The Business server page is used to build online stores.
• Configuring SAP’S Transportation Management system.
• Restoring data and administration utilities.
• Managing and executing the background jobs.
• Setting up operation modes.
• Installation, configuration and maintenance of devices like Printers.
• Check if the different users of the SAP system have correct authorization rights.
• Control bugs, errors and modify the SAP system for better performance.

The architecture layers of the SAP BASIS system are-

    1. Presentation layer- The view we see after the login into SAP. It ensures that the SAP application interface appears and the actions are passed to the application.

2. Application layer- At this layer entire work is processed, This is the start of the SAP system.

3. Database layer-This is the place where the entire data is stored. Like customer records, bills etc are maintained here.

Career opportunities in SAP BASIS

• SAP BASIS professionals are there, with titles like SAP BASIS Administration, SAP BASIS Application support specialist, SAP BASIS Consultant, SAP HANA BASIC consultant, SAP BASIS Architect.

• SAP BASIS Consultants provide technical support and can lead a team in the SAP system. A consultant also maintains standards and requirements, evaluating, upgrades and design of the system.

• SAP BASIS Administrators are responsible for managing the day-to-day SAP environment. The responsibilities like configuring, tuning, scheduling, monitoring, troubleshooting the environment and running the TMS are also included.

• SAP certifications are there for various levels of SAP BASIS administration. This course can help BASIS professionals to be an expert in various tasks or functional areas.

What to learn

• Introduction to BASIS(Guide to install GUI aka Front End, What is SAP Instance and SID, Learning SAP Architecture)
• Clients
• User Authorization
• Background jobs
• Transport Management System
• Patch Administration
• RFC(Remote Function Call)
• Data Migration

Duration of the course– This is a 44 hours instructor-led training and SAP certification program.

Course fee– The course fee for SAP BASIS ranges between 35000-300000 INR for the entire course. 

   2. SAP MM

SAP MM (Material Management) helps an organization with material management, inventory management and warehouse management in a supply chain process. It is a module in SAP ERP Central Component.

 SAP MM is a part of SAP ECC’S logistics function which consists of components like Master data, Inventory, Purchasing and Material Resource Planning.

 Characteristics of SAP MM

• SAP MM deals with both material management and inventory management.
•  keeps a record of material quantities without shortage in the supply. It also helps in purchasing goods in a timely and cost-effective way.
• It helps to speed up material production and maintain the frequent changes in a business environment.   
• SAP MM deals with various business aspects like Procurement, Master data, Material valuation, Inventory management, Material requirement planning, Invoice etc.

Career opportunities in SAP MM certification

SAM MM Associates with the required skills are offered a high package salary. There is global demand for SAP MM Consultants.

The work sectors for SAP MM certified candidates can be

• SAP MM Consultants
• SAP MM Plant Management analyst
• Purchase Executive
• SAP Functional Analyst in MM
• Material Manager
• Team Leader
• SAP End-user
• SAP MM Functional configurator

What to learn

• SAP MM – Overview
• Screen Navigation
• Procurement Process
• Organization Structure
• Enterprise Structure
• Defining Organizational Structure
• Organizational Units
• Master Data
• Purchase Info Record
• Source Determination/Lists
• Procurement Cycle
• Purchase Requisition
• Request for Quotation
• Outline Agreement
• Quota Arrangement
• Posting Period
• Purchase Order Types
• Inventory Management
• Invoice Verification
• Service Management
• Valuation
• Account Determination
• Configuration
• Transaction Codes

Exam Details

Total question and Duration

Associate level-  80 multiple choice questions are given and the time is 3 hrs.

Duration of the course– This is a 44 hours instructor-led training and SAP certification program.

Course fee– The course fee for SAP MM ranges between 18000-400000 INR for the entire course.

3. SAP ARIBA

SAP ARIBA(Associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects) is a cloud-based solution software. It also manages spending and the supply chain that helps the supplier and buyer to connect globally.

Features of ARIBA

• ARIBA network helps to connect with millions of suppliers for the business on the same platform.
• SAP ARIBA is a B2B solution that connects with the largest network of vendors and suppliers.
• It helps in business collaboration with the right business partners and attains the management process for error-free business transactions.
• Business transactions become easy in SAP ABIBA by removing complexity in the procurement process.
• ARIBA handles SAP ERP solutions like SAP ECC, S/4 HANA to calm the pattern of the workflows in completing the procurement cycle.
• It becomes easy to combine master and transactional data from ERP solutions to ARIBA procedures.

Job opportunities in one of the top SAP certifications-ARIBA  

• SAP ARIBA has the best job opportunities in the market among the ERP technologies.
• SAP ABIBA certified people can get a job in different domains like Application Management consultant, ARIBA senior/Principal consultant, Network Deploy lead, ARIBA Supplier Integration specialist, Support Engineer etc depending on years of experience. 

What to Learn

• SAP Ariba – Overview
• SAP Ariba buy Side Integration
• SAP Ariba Contracts
• SAP Ariba Integration
• SAP Ariba Procurement
• SAP Ariba Supplier Management
• SAP Ariba Sourcing
• Supplier Enablement: Buy-side in SAP Ariba
• Ariba Network: Supplier Enablement for Suppliers

Exam Details

Total question and Duration

Associate level-  80 multiple choice questions are given and the time is 3 hrs.

Duration of the course– This is a 44 hours instructor-led training and SAP certification program.

Course fee– The course fee for SAP Ariba ranges between 20000-200000 INR for the entire course.

4. SAP FICO S/4 HANA 

SAP FICO stands for FI(Financial Accounting)and CO(Controlling). FI supports a company to manage its financial needs and general ledger. SAP FI helps a company to review its financial status in real-time.

Vital components of FI are:

• General Ledgers
• Asset Accounting
• Accounting consolidation
• Accounting Receivable
• Account Payable

 SAP CO controls and monitors the data costs within the internal management of the company. SAP CO also manages data that cover cost, profit, order and other cost elements.

Sub-module of SAP CO are:

• Cost Element
• Cost centres Accounting
• Internal Orders
• Profit Centre
• Profitability Analysis
• Product Coast

      Career opportunities in SAP FICO 

          SAP FICO is among the top SAP certifications in India.

•  SAP FICO course will update you with advanced knowledge of the financial world.
• FICO Functional Tester, consultant, Fico Manger are the different job roles one can be designated.
• FICI consultant works on design and building SAP-based ERP solutions.

What to learn:

• Introduction of ERP and SAP
• Organization structure
• Tax and GST configuration
• Bank Accounting and Treasury Management
• Vendor and Sundry Creditors Accounts
• Investment Management
• Technology
• Types of projects
• Implementation Tools
• Roles and Responsibilities of a consultant
• Change Transport System

Exam details

Total question and Duration

1. Associate level-  80 multiple choice questions(3 hrs)

2. New speciality certification- 40 multiple choice questions(1.5 hrs)

3. Professional certification-80 multiple-choice questions(3 hrs) 

Duration of the course– This is a 44 hours instructor-led training and SAP certification program.

Course fee– The course fee for SAP FICO ranges between 25000-70000 INR for the entire course.

5. SAP ABAP

SAP ABAP is the top SAP certification in the world.

ABAP (Advanced Business Application) is a programming language that helps companies to customize the SAP ERP. SAP’s latest platform NetWeaver also supports ABAP and Java.

 ABAP is also known as ABAP/4. SAP R3 platform is developed in ABAP. ABAP customize workflows for Financial accounting, Asset management, Material Management etc. SAP ABAP allows one to choose from procedural and object-oriented programming.

Executable programs are:

• Module pools
• Reports

The non -Executable programs are :

• Include modules
• Subroutine pools
• Functional groups
• Object classes
• InterfacesType Pools

         Career opportunities in SAP ABAP 

• Developing your technical skill in SAP ABAP one can get a job directly at SAP SE/SAP Labs, which is the parent company of SAP and ABAP.
• SAP ABAP freshers grow as a developer then move up to senior developers and eventually experts.
• After working on ABAP for a few years one can be Techno-functional.
• Big companies search for SAP ABAP experts, as it is a great demand in recent years.

What to learn

1. ABAP Programing Language
2. Components of ABAP Dictionary
3. Data Types and Data Objects
4. Classical User Interface
5. SQL Statements including Update Strategies
6. Enhancement and Modification
7. ABAP Objects
8. Web Dynpro for ABAP
9. SAP NetWeaver Overview
10. Internal Tables
11. ABAP Tools

Exam Details

Total question and Duration

Associate level-  80 multiple choice questions are given and the time is 3 hrs.

Duration of the course– This is a 44 hours instructor-led training and certification program.

Course fee– The course fee for SAP ABAP ranges between 15000-150000 INR for the entire course. 

6. SAP BW

SAP BW(Business Warehouse) is a technical module of SAP.SAP BW permits a company executive to have an integrated view of all data stored in the data warehouse. 

Features of the tool

• SAP BW allows analysis of the data and planning for the business.
• SAP BW has security tools that allow revealing the data only to the higher levels with valid credentials.
• BW tools permit flexible distribution of the vital data who are involved in the decision making.

Job role in SAP BW certified candidate

• SAP BW developer place role in working on projects on a broad range of systems, providing subject matter expertise and technical direction
• SAP BW consultant is responsible for designing, analysing and configuring computer network systems for the clients.
• SAP BW consultants are employed in the technology, manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries.

What to learn

• Introduction to SAP BW/4HANA
• Migration to SAP BW/4HANA
• SAP HANA Modeling
• Optimization Areas in SAP BW/4HANA
• Modelling with SAP´s Reference Architecture LSA++
• Hybrid Modeling in Mixed Scenarios
• BW/4HANA Data Management
• Data Provisioning into SAP BW/4HANA

Exam Details

Total question and Duration

Associate level – 80 multiple choice questions are given and the time is 3 hrs.

Duration of the course– This is a 44 hours instructor-led training and SAP certification program.

Course fee– The course fee for SAP BW ranges between 60000-300000 INR for the entire course.

7. SAP SD

SAP SD (Sales & Distribution) is a core functional module in SAP ERP central component. It allows companies to manage customer and services related data like Shipping, selling, Delivery etc. 

Feature of SAP SD

• SAP SD processes the orders, shipments and other sales documents based on customer, material etc.
• SAP SD also helps to generate Bill or Invoices.
• It helps to evaluate prices of goods and services under complex conditions like a rebate, discount which is given to a customer
• It helps to check the availability of a product in an organisation.

What to learn-

• SAP SD overview
• Creation/Maintenance Org. Structure
• General Setting for SD
• Master data maintenance and Configuration
• Partner Determination
• Output Determination
• Pricing and Tax Determination
• Availability Check & Transfer of Requirements
• Sales Documents
• Shipping and Transportation
• Billing
• Account Assignment
• Credit Management
• Material Determination, Listing, Exclusion, and Proposal

Job Responsibilities of an SAP SD Certified Candidate-

• Implementation of SAP ECC and S/HANA with Order to cash and other SD functional.
• SD consultant can also work as an EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) consultant.

Exam Details

Total question and Duration

Associate level – 80 multiple choice questions are given and the time is 3 hrs.

Duration of the course– This is a 44 hours instructor-led training and SAP certification program.

Course fee– The course fee for SAP SD ranges between 20000-200000 INR for the entire course

8. SAP SuccessFactors

SAP SuccessFactors is an SAP product and a vendor of cloud-based HCM (Human Capital Management) and Talent Management software.

Features of SAP SuccessFactors-

• It allows Recruitment HR transactions
• It has improved auditing capabilities. 
• SuccessFactors provides a secure database to track system changes and also ensure each module operates efficiently.
• The Digital system is managed by the SAP SuccessFactors.
• It can handle the Payroll and Leave Management module.

What to Learn

• Employee Central
• Employee Central Payroll
• Time and Attendance
• Recruiting
• Onboarding
• Performance and Goals
• Compensation
• Succession and Development
• Learning
• Workforce Planning
• SAP Jam

Job Opportunities of an SAP SuccessFactors Certified Candidate-

• SAP SuccessFactors application Developer whose job role is to design, build and configure applications to meet business requirements.
• Workforce analytics application developer whose job role is to work with the business process and client team, identify high-level customer requirements, model and design the application and data structure storage.

Exam Details

Total question and Duration

Associate level – 80 multiple choice questions are given and the time is 3 hrs.

Duration of the course– This is a 44 hours instructor-led training and SAP certification program.

Course fee– The course fee for SAP SuccessFactors ranges between 63000-120000 INR for the entire course.

9. SAP SCM

SAP SCM (Supply Chain Management) is a tool that manages the flow of goods and services of an organization. It also helps in planning, Networking and Execution of the supply chain-related activities.

Features of SAP SCM

• SCM helps to accelerate an end to end procure to pay process.
• Different planning applications like Advance Planning Optimisation (APO) are included in SCM.
• SAP SCM also covers the key processes like supply chain networking, coordinating and planning of supply chain and execution.
• Supplier, customer, manufacturer and retailers are connected with the help of SAP SCM to manage supply chain processes effectively.

What to learn-

• SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (SAP APO)
• SAP Forecasting & Replenishment (SAP F&R)
• SAP Event Management (SAP EM)
• SAP Supply Network Collaboration / Integrated Inventory Control System (SAP SCN)
• SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM)

Job Opportunities of an SAP SCM Certified Candidate-

• SAP SCM consultant is involved in the implementation and support of a project.
• Work experience on SCM helps to be a senior consultant in the supply chain solutions based on customer requirements.

Exam Details

Total question and Duration

Associate level – 80 multiple choice questions are given and the time is 3 hrs.

Duration of the course– This is a 44 hours instructor-led training and SAP certification program.

Course fee– The course fee for SAP SCM ranges between 35000-200000 INR for the entire course.

10. SAP CRM

SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management ) is a tool that organizes and manages customer interaction in an organisation. It also understands the needs and requirements of a customer.

Features of SAP CRM-

• SAP CRM helps to generate sales revenue through clear pipeline visibility, lead management, forecasting.
• To serve the customer better CRM collaborates with stakeholders, teams and departments to share information.
• SAP CRM helps to improve customer experience by resolving issues quickly.
• SAP CRM also provides extensive marketing functionalities.

What to Learn-

• SAP CRM Solution Overview
• Base Customizing
• CRM Business Partners
• CRM Organizational Management
• Product Master
• Transaction Processing
• Activity Management
• Partner Processing
• Marketing
• Sales

Job responsibilities for SAP CRM Certified Candidate-

• SAP CRM functional consultant- Experience in CRM Middleware, debugging knowledge.
• Sales application developer- Experience in CRM process, Related Master Data, Build and Configure the application to meet business process.
• CRM Marketing application developer- Candidate should have the knowledge to provide solutions to business problems, should be apt to handle stack holder management and should be good in custom development.
• CRM technical consultant- Responsible for design technical analysis, build test, experience in working on support on SLA based projects

Exam Details

Total question and Duration

Associate level – 80 multiple choice questions are given and the time is 3 hrs.

Duration of the course- This is a 44 hours instructor-led training and SAP certification program.

Course fee-The course fee for SAP CRM ranges between 80000-250000 INR for the entire course.

   11. SAP HYBRIS

SAP Hybris is also known as SAPC/4 HANA.SAP Hybris is a cloud-based e-commerce platform that allows customers to efficiently merchandise in B2B and B2C markets.

Features of SAP HYBRIS

• SAP Hybris solution is flexible and adaptable, it can be easily customized to meet the demand of the business.
• It offers to support the exchange of data between the two systems using Hybris Data Hub.
• Hybris is an SOA architecture that makes it easy to extend the services and application features with fewer efforts.

Job role in SAP HYBRIS

Jobs like a consultant and senior consultant have responsibilities to implement SAP Hybris solutions to the client, participate in the business analysis process, support project planning activities etc.

What to learn

• SAP Hybris overview
• Business Analyst
• Commerce Management
• Content management
• Introduction to Hybris Commerce
• Order Management
• Technical Basics
• User Interfaces

Exam Details

Total question and Duration

Associate level – 80 multiple choice questions are given and the time is 3 hrs.

course duration-This is a 44 hours instructor-led training and SAP certification program.

Course fee- The course fee for SAP Hybris ranges between 20000-120000 INR for the entire course.

12. SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform 4.2

Details of the Exam

Total questions: 80

Style of questions: MCQs 

Minimum passing score: 66%

Duration: 180 minutes in length

Fees:$592

Languages available: English (US), German (Germany), and Japanese (Japan)

an SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform 4.2 demonstrates that an individual possesses the expertise required to plan, implement, and manage the SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform.

Certified SAP BusinessObjects associates know how to set up and maintain servers for an SAP Business Intelligence platform. They are accustomed to performing the duties associated with assisting individuals and teams using the SAP Business Intelligence platform. In answer to which SAP certification is in most demand 2022, it is the best SAP certification. 

 13. Data Integration with SAP Data Services 4.2

Details of the Exam

Completed Questions: 80

Style of questions: Multiple-choice questions

Minimum passing score: 68% 

Duration: 180 minutes

Fees:$592

Language Used: English

SAP Certified Application Associate – Data Integration with SAP Data Services 4.2 credential have demonstrated their ability to:

Use SAP Data Services for ETL and project administration and management.

Data Integration with SAP Data Services 4.2 is an intermediate-level certification that tests one’s expertise with SAP DataServices.

Data integration concepts are introduced, followed by performance optimisation and sizing methods. Data transformation, debugging, and recovery are made using a complicated design technique. In answer to which SAP certification is in most demand 2022, it is the best SAP certification 2023. 

14. SAP Certified Product Support Specialist 

In-Depth Exam Descriptions

Completed Questions: 40

Style of questions: Multiple-choice questions

Minimum passing score: 55% 

Duration: 90 minutes

Fees:$592

Language Used: English

As an SAP Commerce Product Support Specialist, you need the SAP Certified Product Support Specialist – SAP Commerce credential.

Before sitting for this exam, candidates must already hold the SAP Certified Development Professional – SAP Commerce Cloud 1811 Developer (P C4HCD 1811) credential.

Passing the specialist-level SAP Commerce certification exam calls for an in-depth theoretical understanding of the SAP Commerce platform and several years of practical experience. In answer to which SAP certification is in most demand 2022, it is the best SAP certification. 

15. SAP Commerce Cloud 1905 Developer 

In-Depth Exam Descriptions

Completed Questions: 80

Style of questions: Multiple-choice questions

Minimum passing score: 61% 

Duration: 180 minutes

Fees:$592

Language Used: English

If you want to prove that you’re an expert on the SAP Commerce Cloud Suite 1905 platform, you need the SAP Certified Developer Professional – SAP Commerce Cloud 1905 Developer certification.

Candidates for the professional-level SAP certification exam should familiarise themselves with the material mentioned earlier and the SAP Commerce Cloud Suite documentation provided at help.hybris.com.

The SAP Commerce Cloud 1905 Developer certification test is designed for those who have worked with the SAP Commerce Cloud for at least three years. In answer to which SAP certification is in most demand 2022, it is the best SAP certification 2023. 

Conclusion

SAP certification enables individuals to stay updated on the latest SAP technologies of solutions. SAP Certification training is a worthy investment for those who want to build a career in SAP because-

• Job- The primary reason for the SAP certification is to get better jobs. SAP being recognized by all global companies there is a high chance of getting a job with SAP certification.
• Money- SAP certified professionals are highly paid. The salary also depends upon the level of expertise, educational background and industry.
• Prospects of promotion-  SAP certification plays a catalyst in a professional’s career. In the workplace, SAP-certified people are assets to the company so they are prioritized for promotion.
• Recognition-  SAP-certified candidates make a strong impression among the recruiters. SAP professionals have recognition in their workplace.

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FAQs

Q:- Who should learn SAP?

A:- Anyone whether a student or someone who wants to change careers after having experience in SAP projects.

Q:- What is the passing score for SAP Certification?

A:- One should secure at least 70% marks to pass the SAP exam.

Q:- Who should learn SAP FICO?

A:- Academic qualification required to enrol in SAP FICO Certification is any graduate or postgraduate like BCom, BTech, MTech, MBA etc.

Q:- How many attempts can I make to pass the SAP Certification exam?

A:- You can appear for the SAP Certification Exam up to three times. If you didn’t clear the exam after three attempts you need to re-register for the next release.

Q:- What is the validity of the SAP certification?

A:- There is no expiry date but you have to be always updated, so it is advised to appear for the latest certification.

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