All SAP ECC Modules (Business Areas)

List of All SAP ECC Modules

SAP ECC is structured into individual modules.
These can be divided into three application areas: Logistics, Finance, and Human Resources.
Each SAP module can be used to map different business processes within the SAP system.

A company can use the entire SAP system or just individual modules.
The modules are not clearly separated from one another or independent; rather, they are closely interconnected. This ultimately allows all of a company’s tasks, functions, and processes to be mapped and managed within a single SAP system.

For specific industries where the standard SAP system does not meet their needs, there are corresponding industry-specific solutions. Additional modules or components can be installed as needed. 

SAP FI/CO—Financial Accounting & Controlling

• Integration of SAP FI (Financial Accounting) and SAP CO (Planning, Controlling, and Reporting of Business Processes)

• Maps all of a company's processes in the area of finance and accounting

• Example processes: General ledger accounting, fixed asset accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, overhead cost controlling, product cost controlling, and profit and loss controlling
  

SAP EWM—Extended Warehouse Management

• Inventory Management System

• Supports all aspects of warehouse logistics, the processing of goods movements, and warehouse management, with a focus on efficient logistics and warehouse processes

• Example processes: Inventory, warehouse location management and optimization, tracking of goods movements, mapping of workstations in the warehouse, monitoring and planning of inventory levels and goods movements, integration of radio frequency identification (RFID), warehouse control (interfaces to automation systems)
  

SAP SD - Sales & Distribution

• A core module in the SAP system used to organize all sales activities

• Enables companies to store and manage customer- and product-related data

• Sample Processes: Foreign Trade & Customs, Credit Management, Billing, Transportation and Shipping, Order Management
  

SAP MM - Materials Management

• A subfield of logistics; it is used for inventory management and the coordination of procurement activities 

• Manages the company's material flow and provides a transparent overview of demand planning and procurement processes

• Example Processes: Procurement Activities, Data Management, Inventory Management, Identifying Sources of Supply, Physical Inventory, Invoice Verification, and Returns Processing
  

SAP PM - Plant Maintenance = Plant Maintenance

• Maintenance Module

• Central planning and management of all maintenance activities for mechanical equipment

• Maintenance Processing Functions: Preventive Maintenance, Maintenance Requests, Execution of Maintenance Tasks, Confirmations, and Maintenance History

• Example processes: Planning, execution, and documentation of maintenance activities, routine maintenance, and repairs
  

SAP WM - Warehouse Management

• Warehouse Management Solution

• Manages and maps logistics processes within the company

• Example processes: Goods movement, planning and monitoring, automatic restocking, customization, cross-docking, inventory counts, returns processing
  

SAP BW - Business Warehousing

• Business Intelligence Solution from SAP

• Enables comprehensive analyses and reports based on a wide variety of business data

• Can process data from various sources in real time (offers integration with Apache Hadoop, Spark, and other big data platforms, as well as direct access to business processes)

• Functions: Structuring and analyzing corporate data, supporting decision-making processes, and providing self-service reporting capabilities
  

SAP QM - Quality Management

• Quality Assurance Module

• Use the integration with the SAP system to link quality management tasks with those of other applications, such as Materials Management, Production, Sales and Distribution, and Cost Accounting.

• Functions: Inspection planning, procurement, sales, inspection lot processing, results recording, defect recording, sample management, quality information system, dynamic determination of the scope of inspection, quality certificates, quality notifications, test equipment management

• Example processes: Logistics, Production, Finance, and Human Resources
  

SAP PS - Project System

• A standalone module responsible for project management 

• Fully integrated into the ERP system, eliminating the need for interfaces to CO, FI, MM, and PP

• Example processes: scheduling, resource planning, cost planning, and monitoring project budgets and forecasts
  

SAP PP - Production Planning

• Production Planning and Control Module

• Imports the necessary master data, such as bills of materials, work plans, and available capacities, to maximize the utilization of production resources

• Enables the planning of production activities in terms of time and location and the management of the supply chain within the corporate environment

• Changes in demand or the supply chain are processed in real time

• Example Processes: Integration of production, waste disposal, and transportation processes; management and review of production planning
  

SAP LO - General Logistics

• This is where cross-module functionalities and master data for logistics are stored: classification, batch management, variant configuration, and document management

• The logistics modules include the following modules:

  • MM - Materials Management

  • WM - Warehouse Management

  • PP/PI - Production Planning and Control

  • Press Release - Maintenance

  • QM - Quality Management

  • SD - Sales and Distribution
    

SAP RE FX - Flexible Real Estate Management

• A Solution to Simplify Real Estate Management

• Makes it easier to keep track of and manage real estate transactions 

• Property master data can capture details about the property, providing a dual view—one based on architecture and one based on usage. 

• Features: Master data management for real estate, renting and leasing, contract management, space management
  

SAP TR - Financial Management

• A suite of solutions for analyzing and optimizing business processes in the financial sector

• Is responsible for ensuring liquidity, portfolio, and risk management for a company 

• Function: Conducts analyses of the company's liquidity and risk situation
  

SAP IM - Investment Management

• A module that covers the planning, implementation, and monitoring of capital projects.

• Example Processes: Planning, Investment, and Financing
  

SAP CS - Customer Service = Customer Service

• Central Module for Customer Service (Repair and Maintenance)

• Extension of the SAP SD Module

• Responsible for handling client-specific tasks after a transaction has been completed

• Example Processes: Management, Monitoring, Repairs, and Returns
  

SAP LE - Logistics Execution = Warehouse Management & Shipping

• A solution that integrates material and resource flows with the SAP TR module to map internal supply chain processes

• Can be divided into two modules (purchasing/procurement process and inventory management)

• Integrated with: Sales, Materials Management, Production & Planning

• Example processes: Inventory management, storage location management, unit management, path and route optimization, yard management, cross-docking, and system-based reporting and analysis
  

SAP CRM - Customer Relationship Management

• CRM System - includes 3 core modules (CRM Marketing, CRM Service, CRM Sales)

• Strengthens customer relationships and provides support for customer analysis, e-commerce, and social media management

• Features: Contact management, interaction management, lead management, workflow automation, customer analytics, CRM integrations
  

SAP SRM - Supplier Relationship Management

• A solution to support companies in procurement and supplier management 

• Procurement-to-pay processes are mapped and optimized

• Example Processes: End-to-End Procurement Management, Catalog Management, Strategic Purchasing, Centralized Contract Management, Supplier Management, Supplier Selection
  

SAP EHS - Environment, Health & Safety = Hazardous Materials Management

• Module component of the SAP ERP system

• Ready to take on roles in the areas of health and safety, security, and business economics

• Example processes: Management and control of incoming and outgoing goods processes, warehousing, and label and document printing to meet the requirements for handling hazardous substances
  

SAP PLM - Product Lifecycle Management

• A comprehensive module that takes into account all aspects of production development, manufacturing, and maintenance

• An end-to-end solution that ensures company-wide control and management of all product data and processes

• Functions: Project Portfolio Management, Design and Calculation, External Service Providers, Production Planning, Testing and Simulation, Change Management, Manufacturing, Service
  

SAP SCM - Supply Chain Management

• Module with advanced logistics functions from SAP ERP

• Cross-organizational coordination of material, financial, and information flows

• Suitable for the entire supply chain

• Example processes: inventory management, transportation management, supply chain planning and optimization
  

SAP APO - Advanced Planning & Optimization

• A key component of SAP SCM

• Supporting companies in managing and mapping their supply chains, sales functions, and transportation and availability planning

• Example processes: Sales planning, production and detailed planning, global availability checking, and transportation and vehicle planning
  

SAP HCM - Human Capital Management

• Comprehensive human resources management system from SAP ERP 

• Includes all the features needed to optimally manage and strategically develop your workforce 

• Submodules: Human Resources Administration, Organizational Management, Payroll, Time and Attendance Management, Recruitment, Event Management, and Employee Development

• Example processes: Recruitment and HR administration, recording salary-related information, carrying out all HR processes, employee development
  

SAP ESS - Employee Self-Services

• Applications that enable employees to: plan their careers, develop their skills, pursue continuing education, track their progress toward goals, and interactively record their performance 

• Features: Submitting vacation requests, creating travel requests and submitting travel expense reports, managing master data, managing work hours, managing employee performance review processes, booking and canceling training sessions, searching for employees
  

SAP MSS - Manager Self-Services

• Applications that enable employees to: plan their careers, develop their skills, pursue continuing education, track their progress toward goals, and interactively record their performance 

• Features: Tracking of work hours, travel approvals, reporting, talent management, workforce planning, and recruitment
  

SAP WF - Workflow = Workflow Process

• Efficiently defines business processes

• Processes are being digitized, which allows process steps to be coordinated efficiently, enabling quick access to information and reducing throughput, dwell, and transit times.
  

SAP ECM - Enterprise Content Management

• Cross-functional information system with features for simplified file management

• Can be integrated into the SAP ERP system 

• Opportunities are being created to digitize existing and new documents, which can then be stored long-term using archiving methods

• Example processes: Digital archiving, digital contract management, digital invoice processing, and digital records management
  

SAP MII - SAP Manufacturing Integration & Intelligence = Manufacturing Integration

• A central information hub that presents production data in a comprehensive and visual manner 

• Integration of Shop-Floor Systems into Business Management Software

• Features: Real-time visualization and data analysis, plant information catalog, Quality Engine, framework for key metrics and notifications, manufacturing data objects, Business Logic Services, messaging service, visualization and monitoring, data services
  

SAP TM - Transportation Management

• Comprehensive system for planning, executing, and optimizing transportation processes within the supply chain

• Helps efficiently manage transportation operations, reduce transportation costs, and improve service quality

• Submodules: Freight management, transportation planning and optimization, transportation execution, shipment tracking, transportation cost billing, and reporting and analysis functions.

• Example processes: route and schedule planning, freight tenders, real-time shipment tracking, transportation cost accounting and freight billing, and transportation network optimization.