Totally Misunderstood SAP at First
Here’s What I Learned (So You Don’t Have To)
When I first heard about SAP, I had no idea what it actually was.
I assumed it was something super technical… maybe coding-related… maybe some tool engineers used. Everyone around me seemed to talk about “modules” and “certifications” — so I figured I just needed to sign up for a course and I’d be good.
Spoiler: that’s not how it works.
And if you’re just starting out, maybe you’ve felt this too?
Let me share a few mistakes I made early on — and what I wish someone had told me when I was new to SAP.
1. I Thought SAP Was Just “Tech Stuff”
Here’s what no one told me:
SAP isn’t a tool. It’s a company.
A software company — and one of the biggest in the world, actually.
What they build are complex systems that help businesses run everything:
💼 Finances
🚛 Logistics
🧾 Invoices
🧑💼 Human Resources
Once I saw SAP as a way to solve business problems, things got way clearer.
2. I Chose a Module Without Knowing Myself
I remember looking at SAP SD, MM, FI, HCM… and having no clue what those letters even meant.
So I just picked one that sounded interesting. Big mistake.
What helped was stepping back and asking:
Do I have experience in logistics, finance, or HR?
Which area of business do I actually enjoy?
What do I want to help fix in the world?
That’s when I realized — you don’t need to guess. You need to reflect.
3. I Didn’t Realize SAP Solves Real Problems
Once I stopped thinking of SAP as just software, I started seeing it differently.
Now I see SAP everywhere.
If a company is struggling with delayed shipments → SAP can help.
Payroll errors? → SAP.
Can’t track inventory or revenue properly? → You guessed it.
The best SAP professionals I’ve met are the ones who ask:
“What’s the business pain here?” — and only then look for a technical solution.
4. I Took Courses Without a Plan
I got excited and jumped into a training program right away. But I didn’t know why I was learning it, or what job I actually wanted.
I was “busy learning” — but not really moving forward.
Looking back, I wish someone had said:
“You don’t need more content — you need better questions.”
So here are a few that helped me later:
What job do I want to land after this course?
Who’s already doing what I want to do?
How does this module fit into a real company’s needs?
5. I Tried Doing It All Alone
This one’s huge.
At first, I didn’t tell anyone I was learning SAP. I thought I needed to “figure it all out” before I showed up.
But I was wrong.
When I started connecting with others — talking, asking questions, joining groups — things started moving faster. I felt less overwhelmed and more motivated.
That’s actually why I started SAP Unplugged.
To create the kind of space I wish existed when I started.
If You’re Still Here, This Is For You 👇
Maybe you’re feeling like you’re behind.
Or you’re confused about what to learn.
Or worried you’ll pick the wrong path.
Trust me — I’ve been there.
Start by understanding what SAP really is.
Then take one step forward.
You don’t need it all figured out.
You just need to start.
💬 Let’s Learn SAP Together
📲 Come hang out on Instagram @sap.unplugged
📺 Or subscribe on YouTube @sapunplugged
We’re building something real here — and I’d love for you to be a part of it.