Chapter 1.Introduction.

Before we talk about SAP, let's try to understand the meaning of ERP.What is ERP or enterprise resource planning?Any enterprise in this world will have some resource.It can be a business house or even a small family.What is an enterprise?Any activity which attempts to survive in this world can be termed an enterprise.A soldier trying to battle it out is also trying to plan his resources to defeat the enemy.In this context, he can be termed an enterprise.A person is said to be highly resourceful, if he is able to outwit others and handle a situation properly.

In the context of ERP, only business entities are termed an enterprise.Some people felt that ERP is outdated and is no more an option for a career.This is absurd because, as long as there are enterprises in this world,their resources will have to be planned and hence ERP will never stop. It is like eating and breathing.ERP is an activity.There are many tools to perform this activity.Some of the tools may get outdated.Coming to SAP, it is one of the best tools available and is continually evolving and updating.Hence it can be assumed to be a safe career option.