01_07-09-24_How to start your career as a SAP SD consultant

Topic Covered - 1. SAP SD Mastery Bundle and Consultant Challenges

2. Upskilling for SAP Consultants and New Products

3. SAP Products, Mind Maps, and Internship Program

4. SAP SD Training With Experienced Consultant

5. Exploring SAP ERP System Implementation Advantages

6. Customer Purchase Process and Scheduling Agreements

7. SAP System Demo and Consultant Opportunities

8. Exploring SAP and Order-to-Cash Process

9. Comprehensive Training Module Discussion on SAP

10. Creating Trs, Table Maintenance, and Course Curriculum

SAP SD Mastery Bundle and Consultant Challenges


parminder led a discussion about the challenges of becoming a successful SAP SD consultant and introduced the SAP SD Mastery Bundle, a comprehensive package designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge. He emphasized the importance of understanding the basics of SAP, the different modules, and the need for self-motivation. parminder also announced an upcoming SAP SD course, with two workshops covering the course material, and encouraged participants to find a learning buddy through a dedicated Telegram community. He highlighted the importance of creating a CV and offered a course to help with this, as well as a mentorship program for reviewing CVs and assignments. The biggest problem for those learning SAP SD and not getting a job, according to Parminder, was likely a lack of understanding of the advanced concepts.


Upskilling for SAP Consultants and New Products


parminder discussed the challenges faced by SAP consultants, particularly those who are inexperienced. He emphasized the importance of upskilling oneself to meet the industry's requirements and to be able to handle real-world scenarios. parminder introduced a 60 to 70-hour course that covers the entire project lifecycle, from discovery to implementation and support. He stressed the need for hands-on experience and encouraged participants to update their CVs with the knowledge gained from the course. parminder also recommended parallel learning with SAP job and mastery and preparation for SAP interviews. He highlighted the availability of a mock interview product for further confidence building. parminder discussed the importance of having a basic understanding of various modules and processes for those applying for a SAP SD consultant role. He also introduced a new product, 'ERP', which includes videos for quick system configuration and end-to-end scenarios. Lastly, parminder expressed his enthusiasm for the ongoing project, which he believes will significantly benefit SAP consultants.


SAP Products, Mind Maps, and Internship Program


parminder discussed the bundle of products and mind maps available for specific topics, emphasizing the importance of personal mind maps and the use of available resources for interviews. He also introduced a new document on advanced return and plans to expand the documentation to cover 100 different scenarios of Sapsd. parminder highlighted the competitive nature of the US market and the need for hands-on experience, which they have addressed through their SAP internship program. He also introduced a new one-year program for diamond members, which includes training, working as a shadow resource, and a paid monthly internship for six months. The ultimate goal is to make participants successful consultants who can work independently and consistently.


SAP SD Training With Experienced Consultant


parminder introduced Rohan, a 15+ year experienced SAP SD consultant, who will be leading the SAP SD training. Rohan has extensive experience in various sectors and has completed numerous implementations. He will share his knowledge and experience through live examples and scenarios. The training will cover the SAP SD module, transactions, and the flow of the module. parminder emphasized that the training will provide detailed content on pricing and scenarios that are difficult to find elsewhere. The training will also cover the curriculum and topics to be covered.


Exploring SAP ERP System Implementation Advantages


Rohan discussed the advantages of implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, specifically SAP, for the business. He emphasized the importance of an ERP system by highlighting the Enron scandal as an example. Rohan outlined the core modules of SAP, including sales and distribution, materials management, production, and finance. He focused on the Sales and Distribution module, explaining its components for managing selling processes, product distribution, and customer relationships. Rohan mentioned the sales and distribution flow diagram, also known as the order to cache or auditor cache, and invited questions before moving on to that topic.


Customer Purchase Process and Scheduling Agreements


Rohan discussed the process of a customer purchasing a product, from inquiry to invoice creation. He differentiated between business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) scenarios, using the example of a pharmaceutical company. Rohan also explained the concept of a scheduling agreement and the shipment process, indicating that he would provide more detailed explanations in future classes.


SAP System Demo and Consultant Opportunities


Rohan demonstrated the SAP system, explaining the login process and the 'easy access' screen for navigation. He emphasized the importance of becoming an SAP consultant due to SAP's transition from ECC to S/4, which will create a high demand for consultants from 2025 to 2032. Rohan also provided a demo on creating a quotation in SAP, highlighting the skills required for a career in SAP consulting.


Exploring SAP and Order-to-Cash Process


Rohan explained the process of creating a sales order and delivery document for a customer, highlighting the system's availability check and the use of transaction codes VA 01 and VL 01. He also discussed the complexities of a typical warehouse, including inventory storage and transfer. Rohan introduced the concept of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, specifically SAP, and its role in managing business operations. He outlined the course curriculum, which includes topics such as ERP, SAP, the Order-to-Cash (OTC) cycle, enterprise structure, master data configurations, sales documents, contract processing, basic functions, availability checks, and logistic execution. He emphasized the importance of pricing in the SAP system, referring to it as the "heart" of the system.


Comprehensive Training Module Discussion on SAP


Rohan led a comprehensive discussion on the upcoming training module, emphasizing its importance and the extensive time spent on pricing. He highlighted that the training would cover all aspects of the module, including configurations and end-to-end transactions, with detailed explanations at a field level. Rohan also encouraged participants to gain mastery in one particular module before moving on to secondary or niche modules. Atanu asked Rohan to share a success story from a previous project, specifically mentioning Volvo. Rohan explained that the company had consolidated their different software tools into a single SAP package, capable of handling procurement, finance, picking and packing, shipping, and printing. He also clarified that SAP is an ERP system and that the sales domain (SD) is one of the evergreen modules within SAP, along with finance. Rohan encouraged the team to focus on SAP SD, as it is a crucial module for sales and can provide a strong foundation for their careers. Jen asked if they would have the opportunity to write functional specification documents in real time, to which Rohan responded that they would cover standard configurations and concepts, but not specific sessions on functional specifications. Kavita inquired about the coverage of technical topics such as table maintenance or RFC creation, to which Rohan confirmed they would be addressed.


Creating Trs, Table Maintenance, and Course Curriculum


Rohan and Kavita discussed the process of creating and using a Tr to migrate changes between environments. Rohan clarified that Rfc creation is part of the basis module, not the Sd module, and suggested providing a session on interfaces if time permits. They also discussed table maintenance, with Rohan explaining that data is not migrated between systems but is maintained individually in each system. Bhupender then discussed the course curriculum for their mastery and excellence programs, explaining that the mastery program covers basic functionalities of Sd, while the excellence program covers advanced topics. He also mentioned a 3-month server access for practice, certification exam preparation, and mentorship, as well as an internship program for those who purchase both mastery and excellence bundles. Kavita and Ritu asked questions about the course duration and cost, which Bhupender clarified. The conversation ended with Bhupender encouraging further questions via email or messaging.

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