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SAP

This glossary contains terms related to the SAP R/3 system and SAP cloud services. It also contains terms related to SAP software for finance and asset management, cost accounting, production and operations management, as well as business software for vertical industries that require applications to manage such things as supply chain, manufacturing workflows and personnel.

  • SAP Analytics Cloud - SAP Analytics Cloud (or SAP Cloud for Analytics) is a software as a service (SaaS) business intelligence (BI) platform designed by SAP.
  • SAP BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) - SAP BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) is a standard interface to the business object models in SAP products.
  • SAP Business One - SAP Business One is an ERP software platform specifically intended for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
  • SAP Business Suite - SAP Business Suite is a bundle of end-to-end enterprise software applications that integrate data, processes and functions for important areas such as finance, sales and HR, as well as industry-focused features.
  • SAP BusinessObjects BI - SAP BusinessObjects BI (SAP BO) is a centralized suite of reporting and analytics tools for business intelligence (BI) platforms.
  • SAP Cloud for Customer (SAP C4C) - SAP Cloud for Customer (SAP C4C) is a software as a service (SaaS) platform for sales and service.
  • SAP Cloud Platform - SAP Cloud Platform (SCP) is a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) product that provides a development and runtime environment for cloud applications.
  • SAP Data Services - SAP Data Services is a data integration and transformation software application.
  • SAP ERP - SAP ERP is enterprise resource planning software developed by the company SAP SE.
  • SAP ERP Central Component (SAP ECC) - SAP ERP Central Component (SAP ECC) is an on-premises enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
  • SAP FICO (SAP Finance and SAP Controlling) - SAP FICO is an important core functional component in SAP ERP Central Component that allows an organization to manage all of its financial data.
  • SAP Fiori - SAP Fiori is a design language and user experience approach developed by SAP for use by SAP, its customers and its partners in business applications.
  • SAP Global Trade Services (SAP GTS) - SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) is software that allows companies to support and define import and export trade processes in SAP ERP.
  • SAP HANA - SAP HANA is an in-memory database and application development platform for processing high volumes of data in real time.
  • SAP HEC (HANA Enterprise Cloud) - SAP HEC (HANA Enterprise Cloud) is a managed, private cloud hosting service for SAP HANA and its related applications.
  • SAP Integration Server - SAP Integration Server is the central component of SAP XI (Exchange Infrastructure), the company's enterprise application integration (EAI) product.
  • SAP Investment Management - SAP Investment Management is a module in SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) that helps organizations plan and manage investments and capital expenditures.
  • SAP MaxAttention - SAP MaxAttention is SAP's premium support plan for customers.
  • SAP MM (SAP Materials Management) - SAP MM (Materials Management) is a module in SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) that provides companies with materials, inventory and warehouse management capabilities.
  • SAP Planned Delivery Time - SAP Planned Delivery Time (PDT) is a tool within the SAP ERP software used to update manufacturing planning data, namely the scheduled delivery of procured goods and materials so that production plans reflect the most current data.
  • SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) - SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) is a component of the SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) that helps businesses support and maintain equipment and systems.
  • SAP Predictive Analytics - SAP Predictive Analytics is business intelligence software from SAP that is designed to enable organizations to analyze large data sets and predict future outcomes and behaviors.
  • SAP Production Planning - SAP Production Planning is a component of the SAP ERP system known as ERP Central Component (ECC) that helps businesses plan the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of goods.
  • SAP Project System (PS) - SAP Project System is a module in the SAP ERP system that enables tightly controlled project management from planning to completion.
  • SAP Quality Management (QM) - SAP Quality Management (QM) is a component of SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) that helps businesses implement and run quality control processes.
  • SAP S/4HANA - SAP S/4HANA is an ERP business suite based on the SAP HANA in-memory database that allows companies to perform transactions and analyze business data in real time.
  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud - SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a SaaS version of SAP S/4HANA ERP, a suite of integrated business applications.
  • SAP S/4HANA Finance - SAP S/4HANA Finance is a financial application in the SAP S/4HANA ERP platform.
  • SAP Sales and Distribution (SAP SD) - SAP Sales and Distribution (SAP SD) is a core functional module in SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) that allows organizations to store and manage customer- and product-related data.
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Security
  • cardholder data (CD)

    Cardholder data (CD) is any personally identifiable information (PII) associated with a person who has a credit or debit card.

  • PCI DSS merchant levels

    Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) merchant levels rank merchants based on their number of transactions per ...

  • CSR (Certificate Signing Request)

    A Certificate Signing Request (CSR) is a specially formatted encrypted message sent from a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) digital ...

CIO
  • corporate social responsibility (CSR)

    Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a strategy undertaken by companies to not just grow profits, but also to take an active ...

  • knowledge-based systems (KBSes)

    Knowledge-based systems (KBSes) are computer programs that use a centralized repository of data known as a knowledge base to ...

  • Sarbanes-Oxley Act

    The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is a federal law that established sweeping auditing and financial regulations for public companies.

HRSoftware
  • employee engagement

    Employee engagement is the emotional and professional connection an employee feels toward their organization, colleagues and work.

  • talent pool

    A talent pool is a database of job candidates who have the potential to meet an organization's immediate and long-term needs.

  • diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

    Diversity, equity and inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and ...

Customer Experience
  • customer touchpoint

    A customer touchpoint is any direct or indirect contact a customer has with a brand.

  • customer service charter

    A customer service charter is a document that outlines how an organization promises to work with its customers along with ...

  • sales development representative (SDR)

    A sales development representative (SDR) is an individual who focuses on prospecting, moving and qualifying leads through the ...

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