SAP functional modules are specialized components within the SAP system that focus on specific business processes or functional areas, aiding organizations in managing their operations efficiently and effectively. These modules are designed to streamline business processes, enhance decision-making, and improve overall efficiency. SAP functional modules cover a wide range of business operations, including financial accounting, sales and distribution, human resources, and more. They are tailored to serve specific purposes within organizations, helping them optimize their operations and manage various aspects of their business.
SAP Basis defines the internal structure of SAP software and encompasses system and user-level components crucial for configuration, installation, troubleshooting, updating, and monitoring applications.It serves as the foundation of every SAP system, ensuring seamless operation by managing tasks like system configuration, user control, data backup, error resolution, system performance optimization, batch job management, transport configuration, background job scheduling, printer setup, and more. Additionally, SAP Basis includes components like a relational database management system (RDBMS), graphical user interface (GUI), development environment, data dictionary, and tools for system administration and monitoring. SAP Basis consultants play a vital role in handling day-to-day SAP operations, monitoring system performance, maintaining databases, providing technical support, managing interfaces, user and client administration, applying patches, system copies, and more.