SAP FI certification

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Folks,

I have been working in SAP for last five years but in technical domain. For fortunately enough i have spent most of the time in FI/CO module . Since working constantly in this module i have gain considerable amount of knowledge in this area. Now I would like to give certification specifically in FI and I am walking in the dark. Can someone give me answer for this question related to FI certification that would be great.

1. What courses I need to study for FI Certification? I do have most of the material since my colleagues have attended lots of SAP courses but no one appeared for certification.

2. SAP emphasis on which area the most.

3. How many questions asked and how long the exam would be.

4. How difficult it would be for a technical person to complete this exam successfully?

Your answers will be greatly appreciated

Regards,

Nirad Pachchigar

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1. What courses I need to study for FI Certification? I do have most of the material since my colleagues have attended lots of SAP courses but no one appeared for certification. 
2. SAP emphasis on which area the most. 
3. How many questions asked and how long the exam would be.
4. How difficult it would be for a technical person to complete this exam successfully?

Hello,

You can post certification related questions in SAP Certified Professionals Forum.

1. You need to read TFIN50 and TFIN52.

Please see the syllabus at www.sap.com/education

2. The emphasis is already given in the syllabus. Where there is +++ areas you need to concentrate more.

3. 80 questions 3 hours 70% pass mark. No negative marking. Hence answer guess all questions

4. It is not at all difficult exam, if you stick to your basics.

Regards,

Ravi

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Thank you so much sir.

[former_member182098 · Accepted solution]

My sincere suggestion is you MUST go through the syllabus books ATLEAST

FIVE time before going to exam, religiously. Try to prepare notes out of each line.

The exam is not difficult but the wordings are tricky.

Use elimination approach to arrive at the right answers.

Please let me know if you need any further suggestion.

Regards,

Ravi

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These TFIN50 and TFIN52 are the syllabus books. moreover I heard about solution manager too which can be asked in the exam .Am I correct?

[former_member182098 · Accepted solution]

Hello,

Relatively few questions may be asked. But, for that you can go through Solution Manager overview from SAP help. (implementation tools part)

Regards,

Ravi

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Dear Sir,

I cleared my SAP FI Certification last week from SIEMENS... and honestly follow your advice... what you mentioned in the above thread.

Thanks for your help......

Regards,

Mahendra Dev

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Hi Mr.Ravi,

I just completed my 25 days training at Genovate Bangalore on FI module and planning to take examination on 29th December 2009.

Can you please guide me about elimination approach to be adopted in the exam.

C.R.Srinath

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Hi Friends,

I am interested to take part in SAP FICO Certification and I worked on Implementation and support projects and i have hands on exposure.

I got TFIN50 & TFIN51, is this two material are enough to prepare for the exam?

Pls suggest me how can i write the certification.

vamsi

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Dear Mahendra,

Am also planning to take SAP FI Certification course from Siemens.So please can you help me out about the Institute,way of teaching,what is the course fees and duration, will they provide any placements after completion of course.

Reply on this will be highly appreciated.

Regards,

Ganga

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Dear Ravi,

I have gone through your posts and they provide very useful information. Hope you can clear my doubts regarding SAP FICO.

I have been working as a Software Developer(in F&A domain) for last 2.5 years. I want to become a SAP FICO Consultant.

My First doubt, is it possible to shift career from a developer to SAP FICO consultant?

I have gone thorough the FI content which contain GL,AP,AR..Fortunately i have fair knowledge about these processes since i am working in the related domain.I can put effort to get a considerable knowledge in these processes by contacting SMEs in these process in my workplace.

Can you please tell me how far this approach will help my goal?What are the things i need to concentrate on?

Your inputs will help me a lot.

Regards

Amaresh Murthiraju

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Hi Amaresh,

Good to know you. First of all you need to have a formal training. Then you will better understand SAP, then you need to have some practice on the system. It gives you enough confidence to attend interviews. If you are in India Certification is a difficult process. Once you get a job in a consulting company and worked there for two years, then you can go for certification without training.

Therefore, I would suggest you go for some formal training to start your SAP career.

All the best.

Kind Regards,

Ravi

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Hello Ravi,

I introduce myself as Divya Babu, an IT professional working Sony India Software. I have more than 8yrs of industry experience. I have done my MBA and my base degree is Bcom.

Recently I started doing my SAP FI certification course with an experienced consultant and also holder of SAP certification.

I come to know that candidates who are doing ceritification course with any SAP authorised center only is eligible for Exam.

Please let me know is this true or i can register for exam as soon as i finish my course.

Awaiting for your immediate and valuable response.

Regards

Divya

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Hi Divya,

If you are in India, you should have to attend training from SAP / Authorised Training center. Any other training will not be accepted. Alternatively, if you satisfy the requirement of sufficient SAP implementation experience, you may write the exam.

Please contact SAP Education to know further details.

This blog would be handy for you.

Regards,

Ravi

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hello sir,

i am going to appear in SAP HR-Certification this april kindly do you suggest me an online resource where i get maximum Q&A that are asked in Certification exam.

[former_member182098 · Accepted solution]

Unfortunately, there are no such questions available. 🙂

The only best way is to read the SAP certification curriculum books for more than 5 times religiously, which would help to pass through the certification.

Kind Regards,

Ravi

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Hi Meena,

please do not ask for copyrighted materials as this violates SCN's terms & conditions. You can get training material from the SAP web shop (www.training.sap.com).

Thank you and good luck,

Joey

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Ravi Shankar,

You're a truly committed and knowledged person. A great resource to many here starting out in SAP. I am currently studying for FICO and hope to sit and pass this within a few months.

Wish me luck !!

Manish

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Hi Manish,

SAP FI certification is the most easiest one, provided, if you stick to your basics and fundamentals. I think should be able to pass with flying colours.

All the best.

Regards,

Ravi

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Ravi Shankar,

Thank you for the reply.

I'm currently on the second book, making notes and will review thereafter. My only issue is finding a job which is proving difficult.

Thank you for your support and advice.

Manish

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Manish,

Your current task is passing Certification, so please do not much worry about job. It is a different ball game.

Once you pass the Certification, then you can look into options of getting a decent job.

Kind Regards,

Ravi

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Ravi Shankar,

This is true however one is simply keeping an eye out for any job opportunities .. All of which require at least 5+ years experience.

Ideally looking for opportunities abroad, preferably within the UAE so let's see.

Thanks very much Ravi !!

Manish

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Hi Ravi Sir,

I would like say thanks to you for your diligent presence on portal to resolves the problems of folks who are willing to do career in SAP.

I have been  working in IBM on Mainframe Technology since APR2012. I am looking to change my career from Mainframe to SAP FICO taking training outside & go for certification but peoples(My best wishers) are saying me that it is difficult to change the domain now however i am ready to give my 100% for FICO so how will it be for me ..

if yes then shall i take training from non sap certified partner & study hard & go for certification.

Waiting for your valuable response hope which will me give clear idea to decide my aspiration

Thank You so much

Kind Regards,

Kiran Tate

-- Kiran Tate

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Hello Mr. Ravi,

I have done my MBA in Finance and have got 1 year work experience. I was in break for 6 years, to take care of my kid having medical problem. Now am interested to work again, am planning to do SAP HANA certification to upgrade my career profile to this present job nature. I am fresher to SAP, even if I do either SAP FI or SAP HANA both are new to me. Would you please suggest , which one is right for me?.

Your reply would be greatly appreciated and it means lot to me,

Thanks,

Mrs.SathyaSridhar

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Hi Sathya,

I am not sure whether it would be a right move to directly jump into SAP HANA.

SAP HANA requires considerably good experience in database and data warehouse concepts. Unless you have good experience in these areas, SAP HANA would be little grey area for freshers.

The problem with SAP FI is that there are number of fresher particularly in this area. Once you completed the training, you find there are so many consultants around you looking for break. Then it depends on the country, demand-supply in that country and you other credentials would help you to break.

Please let us know if you have any specific questions.

Kind Regards,

Ravi

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Hello Mr.Ravi,

Thanks for the quick valuable response. I am studying the SAP HANA through Open SAP, So I can learn the foundations of HANA and its for free.

I am in South Africa,  SAP FI - I have to join the SAP E-learning.

1. Could you please share your words on e-learning?.

2. How should I prepare myself for the exam?

3. As a Fresher, What are the other things I should take into consideration to get a job?.

Thanks in advance for your time,

Kind Regards,

Sathya

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Hi Satya,

It is also a good idea to learn HANA fundamentals through Open SAP, this gives you good flavour of the capability of SAP HANA.

e-Learning is cost effective, you an learn on your own speed. However, you should keep yourself committed to the course. That is a big challenging. Other than that, it is the same course as class room. I am not sure about South Africa, whether training is mandatory for appearing Certification.

My suggestion is:

a) Daily spend 2 hours - 4 hours on reading the course materials.

b) SAP is not test of memory, but understanding the fundamentals

c) Read the curriculum books as many times as possible.

Following blogs would be handy for your questions:

I would advise you to have a close look at the blogs and articles in career / certification area, which should give quite a good amount of understanding on learning.

Kind Regards,

Ravi

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Hi Mr.Ravi,

Thank you for the valuable information and suggestions. Sure, I will keep in mind and follow the lines you have pointed.

Could you please confirm, whether training is mandatory to write my exam in South Africa?. It would be helpful for me?. I got all materials for the exam through my Friend from India.

Kind Regards,

Sathya

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Hi Sathya,

Kindly contact SAP Education, South Africa, they should be able to advise you.

Contact details are below:

https://training.sap.com/za/en/training-locations/za/johannesburg

Kind Regards,

Ravi

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Hi..Mr. Raj,

As i have read your mail, you have cleared certification for Siemens for SAP FI. I am currently working on SAP FI module, so on experience base i want to go for certification. Kindly help me to suggest or provide me Certification preparation material. My Email-id <<Moderator: Email address removed for privacy and security reasons>>

Regards,

Hardik

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Any major diff between TFIN_66 and TFIN_67?

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Yes - your certification in TFIN_67 will last much longer - before it is 'retired' by SAP.

Always go for the latest version.