SAP is today the most deployed ERP in the world, with over 400,000 client companies in more than 180 countries. Behind every successful SAP project, there is an ERP consultant who has managed to align the power of the software with the operational realities of the company. Understanding what an SAP consultant does, what they are skilled in, and how they work on your project is the first step in choosing your integration partner wisely.
What is an ERP SAP Consultant?
An ERP SAP consultant is an expert specializing in implementing, configuring, and optimizing SAP solutions. Their role is to understand your business processes, transpose them into the SAP environment, and ensure the deployed solution precisely meets your organization’s needs.
SAP is an integrated management software (ERP) that centralizes all data and flows of a company: finance, procurement, sales, logistics, production, human resources. The SAP consultant is the guarantor of this overall coherence. They ensure that each module is correctly configured, interconnected, and used by your teams.
The scope of their work covers three types of missions:
- Implementation projects: deploying SAP in a company that does not yet use it or extending the existing functional scope.
- Migration projects: transitioning from a SAP ECC version to SAP S/4HANA, in Brownfield, Greenfield, or Selective Data Transition mode.
- AMS (Application Management Services): continuous support, correcting anomalies, and functional evolutions after the go-live.
TVH Consulting has been a SAP Gold Partner since 2003. Our SAP consultants work on projects of all sizes in France and in over 35 countries.
Functional SAP Consultant or Technical SAP Consultant?
Like any ERP, the SAP world distinguishes two main families of consultants. Their scope is complementary, and both profiles coexist on almost all projects.
The Functional SAP Consultant
They specialize in one or more SAP modules and master the associated business processes. Their added value lies in their dual competence: an in-depth knowledge of the client company’s operations and a mastery of the available SAP functionalities to respond to them.
They lead design workshops with your teams, configure the modules, draft functional specifications, and train your key users.
The Technical SAP Consultant
They handle specific developments, primarily in ABAP language, as well as integrations with third-party systems (CRM, BI, EDI, Data platforms). With the advent of SAP S/4HANA, their scope has expanded to SAP Fiori, SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform), and UI5 technologies.
They work closely with functional consultants to develop programs that meet the needs identified during workshops.
The SAP Modules Covered by Our Consultants
SAP is organized into functional modules, each covering a specific business area. Our TVH Consulting consultants work across all these areas.
Finance and Management Control
- FI/CO : financial accounting, management control, receivables, and payables management, fixed assets.
- PS: project management and job costing.
- TR: treasury and financial risk management.
Supply Chain and Logistics
- MM : procurement and sourcing management.
- SD: sales and distribution management.
- WM / EWM : warehouse management and execution logistics.
- LE: execution logistics and transport management.
Production and Industrial Maintenance
- PP : production planning and management.
- PM: industrial equipment maintenance management.
- QM: quality management.
Human Resources
- HCM: human resources management, payroll, time, and activity management.
SME Solutions
- SAP Business One: a complete and accessible ERP solution designed for SMEs.
SAP S/4HANA: The Central Challenge of today’s SAP Projects
Since the announced end of support for SAP ECC in 2027, migration to SAP S/4HANA has become the top priority for most SAP user companies. S/4HANA is the next generation of SAP ERP, built on the HANA in-memory database, offering enhanced performance, a modernized user interface (SAP Fiori), and integrated analytical capabilities.
For companies, this migration represents much more than a simple technical update. It’s an opportunity to streamline processes, eliminate obsolete custom developments, and adopt new high-value-added functionalities (artificial intelligence, predictive analysis, process automation).
The ERP SAP consultant plays a central role in this transition. They assist the company in choosing the migration approach (Brownfield, Greenfield, or Selective Data Transition), preparing data, reconfiguring processes, and training teams.
Discover our dedicated support for SAP S/4HANA migration
The Key Skills of an ERP SAP Consultant
Beyond mastering the software technically, a good SAP consultant stands out with a set of skills that make a difference in the field.
- Business process knowledge: an effective SAP consultant doesn’t just configure screens. They understand the operational challenges of your sector, whether it’s manufacturing, distribution, services, or the pharmaceutical sector.
- Listening and analytical skills: every company has its specifics. The consultant must be able to identify the real needs behind the expressed requests and distinguish what is part of the SAP standard from what requires specific development.
- Methodological rigor: an SAP project follows precise phases (preparation, design, realization, testing, deployment, support). The consultant must respect this structure while adapting to the project’s constraints.
- Teaching skills: training users on a new tool, supporting organizational change, writing clear documentation: these are all tasks that require good communication skills.
- Technological watch: SAP continuously evolves its solutions. A quality SAP consultant stays informed about the latest features, new versions, and market trends (cloud, AI, automation).
Why Choose TVH Consulting for Your SAP Projects?
TVH Consulting is an independent SAP integrator, certified SAP Gold Partner, with over 20 years of experience in SAP projects of all sizes and in all sectors.
What Sets Us Apart:
- A team of functional and technical SAP consultants, covering all modules and versions (SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business One, SAP Analytics Cloud).
- An internal Research and Development center, working in partnership with our clients to anticipate functional and technological evolutions.
- A national and international presence: around ten agencies in France, teams in Belgium and Morocco, projects conducted in more than 35 countries.
- A 100% success rate on our projects, thanks to proven methodology and rigorous follow-up at every stage.
- A unified vision of ERP, Data, BI, CRM, and Cybersecurity, ensuring your SAP integrates perfectly into your global IT ecosystem.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The duration varies depending on the functional scope and the size of the company. An SAP Business One project for an SME can be deployed in 3 to 6 months. An SAP S/4HANA project for a mid-sized or large enterprise generally spans 12 to 24 months, or even longer for international scopes.
SAP has announced the end of mainstream support for SAP ECC by the end of 2027. It is highly recommended to anticipate this migration now to avoid a last-minute rush. Check our guide on SAP S/4HANA migration.
Yes. SAP offers solutions tailored to businesses of all sizes. SAP Business One is specifically designed for SMEs, with a simplified interface and quick deployment. Learn more about SAP Business One.