The document provides an overview of the history and evolution of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and SAP software. It discusses: 1) ERP systems evolved from inventory management and materials requirements planning systems used in manufacturing to integrate enterprise-wide processes across functions and locations. 2) SAP was founded in 1972 and released its first ERP software R/2 in 1979, with subsequent releases integrating more functions and capabilities. 3) Modern ERP systems provide real-time data processing, integration across various business modules, and flexibility to support different business types and industries.

1. iKX - BGS History and Evolution of ERP & SAP By Arun Dixit July 16th, 2011

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27. Organizational Structure  SAP AG 1999 Chart of accounts 1 Chart of accounts 1 Company code 1 Company code 1 Chart of accounts 2 Chart of accounts 2 Company code 2 Company code 2 Business area A Business area A Business area B Business area B Business area C Business area C Business area D Business area D Division Division Sales area Sales area Plant Plant Combination Combination Client Company code 3 Company code 3 Organizational Structure - Financial Accounting

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