What is SAP Document

By: Abhishek.P
What is SAP?

SAP stands for Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing.

SAP is a client-server-based software which is also called R/3. (Where "R"

stands for real time data process & 3 stand for 3-tier).

In simple words, it’s a client server architecture.

 R signifies Real-time system (e.g. ATM Amount withdrawn)

 3 represents - 3-tier architecture.
 Presentation layer
 Application layer
 Database layer

SAP Advantages

 SAP system eliminate duplicate data.

 Business processes are standardized.
 Planning, tracking, scheduling & management, becomes easier.
 Increases efficiency, productivity, and better management of resources.
Centralized System
In a company, with a Centralized System of Information and Data Management.

1) Data is maintained at a central location and is shared with various

Departments

2) Departments have access to information or data from other Departments

Let’s look at the same business process again to understand how a Centralized
Enterprise System helps to overcome problems posed by a Decentralized
Enterprise System.

In this case, all departments update a Central Information System.