SAP Financial Accounting (FI) Beginner Course | Introduction to SAP S/4HANA & History (2025 Updated)

Welcome to the ultimate beginner-friendly SAP Financial Accounting (FI) course! In this first lecture, we cover everything you need to know to start your SAP journey in 2025.
What you'll learn in this video:

Complete history of SAP – From 1972 (R/1) to SAP S/4HANA
Evolution of SAP: R/1 → R/2 → R/3 → ECC → S/4HANA
Difference between ECC and S/4HANA (Why companies are migrating by 2027)
Understanding OLTP vs OLAP and the power of SAP HANA database
SAP architecture: 1-Tier → 2-Tier → 3-Tier → Cloud (On-Premise, Private Cloud, Public Cloud)
Why SAP is used by 97% of Fortune 500 companies
Overview of SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module and its importance
SAP Fiori, SAP Activate, NetWeaver, and real-time data processing explained

Perfect for:

Freshers & beginners starting their SAP career
Finance professionals transitioning to SAP FI
Anyone preparing for SAP FI certification or job interviews
Students and working professionals with 0–2 years of SAP experience

Course Highlights:

160+ real-time topics with practical examples
Step-by-step learning with live SAP system demo (coming in upcoming videos)
Designed for SAP S/4HANA 2023/2024/2025 versions

Timestamps:
00:00 – Course Introduction & Who Should Join
01:15 – Why ERP & SAP? Real-life analogy (Mobile Phone vs Business)
03:45 – Introduction to Financial Accounting (FI) in SAP
07:23 – Origin of SAP (1972) – The Xerox Story
10:26 – SAP R/1, R/2, R/3 Evolution Explained
14:50 – Client-Server vs 3-Tier Architecture
18:28 – SAP ECC + NetWeaver Era
27:29 – Industry 4.0 & Digital Transformation
31:29 – Why SAP S/4HANA is the Future (Launched 2015)
35:35 – SAP HANA Database – Real-time OLTP + OLAP
36:02 – S/4HANA Deployment Options (On-Premise, Cloud, Hybrid)
Next Video: Deep Dive into SAP S/4HANA Features, Fiori, and Enterprise Structure
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