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Difference Between SAP User and SAP Consultant
When it comes to job
positions related to SAP, a lot of people seem to have some mixed-up ideas. It
is extremely important for people who are interested in learning about SAP, or
want to pursue a career in ERP, to first understand these basic differences.
So, we will try to clarify below some of the main roles and responsibilities of
a SAP consultant compared to those of an end-user.
SAP consultants
To put it
simply, consultants build the system. They are responsible for implementing,
configuring and supporting SAP modules along with ensuring customer
satisfaction. Consultants analyze the existing business processes and
requirements of a client, recommend and develop solutions to best meet the
client's needs. Consultants are also expected to provide detailed knowledge of
the industry they are dealing with to ensure best-practice. Moreover, they are
responsible for customizing, modifying, or updating the already installed SAP
system. Finally, SAP consultants need to constantly develop their skills, update
their knowledge, take courses and gain certifications to keep in pace with the
rapid changes in their field.
SAP end-users
As Ramona
Winkler, a user-experience researcher in SAP, puts it: "An end user is the
person for whom an application has been designed and developed. In the context
of enterprise software, the end user is thus the person who performs business
tasks using functions of this application for which this application has been
created."
To sum it up,
consultants are like the engineers who design, build and test a car. End-users
are the ones who drive it and benefit from it. End-users are not required to
have as much technical knowledge as consultants; yet, they must be trained and
must have enough computer skills and knowledge to allow them to efficiently use
the system.
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