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Should a manufacturing expert pursue SAP PP or SAP SCM (APO)?

Find out whether SAP PP and SAP SCM (APO) are solid SAP career choices for someone with experience in manufacturing, and whether SAP classes are necessary. Continue Reading
How to start an SAP NetWeaver career

Find out which SAP courses an SAP NetWeaver career seeker needs to take, why SAP programming skills matter and how to pursue an SAPTEC class. Continue Reading
How to choose between SAP Basis and SAP security courses

Discover whether SAP security is more advanced than SAP Basis and how an SAP consultant should choose between SAP Basis and SAP security courses. Continue Reading
How to pursue an SAP developer job even if you hate Java

Find out why someone looking for an SAP developer job who does not like Java, should pursue SAP ABAP instead of SAP XI or SAP EP. Continue Reading
How to get a list of all SAP CRM transactions

Find a list of SAP CRM 2007 transactions including all standard out-of-box SAP-delivered transactions by using IMG and following these steps. Continue Reading

Should I get into SAP Financials after an MBA in Finance?

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Can we get SAP ECC 6.0 support with an Oracle database?

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What's the difference between an SAP system copy and an SAP system clone

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Which SAP administration modules suit sys admins and DBA?

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Which SAP IDoc type can solve the EDI X12 211 error message?

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How can we integrate SAP industry solutions into SAP ERP?

A beginning SAP Basis administrator wants to know how to integrate SAP industry solutions into SAP ERP, and this expert tip explains. Continue Reading

Choosing between BSP and Web Dynpro

Do you need to learn BSP, Web Dynpro or both in order to succeed in SAP? This expert tip explains. Continue Reading
Preparing for a job in SAP HR

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How to change SAP IDoc file locations after changing servers

SAP IDocs submit data in specific file locations; if you change the server, this tip explains how to change the file locations. Continue Reading
How to fix two common SAP ABAP problems

ABAP problems can stop or dump in two common scenarios. This expert tip points out how to circumvent these problems. Continue Reading

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Which is the best ECM application for your business?

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