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SAP Roadmap 2026

6 phases · 10 weeks · build one project in every phase.

Step-by-step plan

Phase 1 · Weeks 1-2ERP and SAP Foundations
  • ERP concepts
  • ECC vs S/4HANA
  • SAP Activate
  • Project types
  • Consultant roles

Project: Write a one-page comparison of a company's manual process versus the same process in SAP.

Phase 2 · Weeks 2-3Navigation and System Basics
  • SAP GUI navigation
  • Fiori launchpad
  • Variants and ALV
  • Transports and clients
  • Background jobs

Project: Create report variants and layouts, schedule a background job and document the steps with screenshots.

Phase 3 · Weeks 4-5Enterprise Structure and Master Data
  • Company code and plant
  • Sales and purchasing organizations
  • Business Partner
  • Material master
  • Data quality checks

Project: Design an organizational structure for a two-entity company and create sample customers, suppliers and materials.

Phase 4 · Weeks 5-7Modules and End-to-End Processes
  • Procure to pay
  • Order to cash
  • Plan to produce
  • Record to report
  • Account determination

Project: Run a full procure to pay and order to cash cycle and trace every accounting document.

Phase 5 · Weeks 8-9ABAP and Fiori Basics
  • Data dictionary
  • ABAP SQL and ALV
  • CDS view entities
  • OData basics
  • Fiori elements

Project: Build a CDS view of open sales orders and show it in a Fiori elements list report.

Phase 6 · Week 10Integration, Support and Interview Prep
  • IDocs and APIs
  • Ticket troubleshooting
  • SAP Notes
  • Certification prep
  • Mock interviews

Project: Solve five simulated support tickets and write a short root cause analysis for each.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to learn SAP?

Following this roadmap takes about 10 weeks with regular practice. Working professionals usually need a little longer.

What should I learn first in SAP?

Start with phase 1: ERP concepts, ECC vs S/4HANA, SAP Activate. Build the phase project before moving on.

How do I know I am job-ready in SAP?

When you can finish all phase projects on your own, solve the medium questions in the topic sheets and clear the mock interview comfortably.