SAP glossary · LessonBy Ravi M, SAP Trainer, 10 yrs · Published · Updated · SAP S/4HANA 2023 · all levels
SAP Glossary
The vocabulary of SAP, in plain language. Keep this glossary open while you work through the modules; it defines the terms that most often trip up newcomers.
Quick answer
Definitions here are one line each; follow the concept to its full lesson for depth.
Key takeaways
- ERP: enterprise resource planning, integrated business software.
- S/4HANA / ECC: current vs previous ERP generation.
- Client: a self-contained data tenant in a system.
- Watch out: Treating one-line definitions as complete.
Core terms
- ERP: enterprise resource planning, integrated business software.
- S/4HANA / ECC: current vs previous ERP generation.
- Client: a self-contained data tenant in a system.
- Landscape: the DEV/QAS/PRD systems.
- Transport: a package of changes moved between systems.
- Master vs transaction data: stable reference data vs business events.
Development and integration
- ABAP: SAP’s programming language.
- CDS / OData: modern data modeling / the REST protocol for Fiori.
- BAPI / RFC / IDoc: classic integration mechanisms.
- HANA: the in-memory database.
How to use it
Definitions here are one line each; follow the concept to its full lesson for depth. Refer back whenever a term is unfamiliar.
Common pitfalls
- Treating one-line definitions as complete.
- Confusing master and transaction data.
- Mixing up system, client and instance.
Practice challenge
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Question 1 of 3
Which statement is true of Glossary?