SAP Certification Guide: Exams, Codes, Costs & Preparation

SAP certification is the industry's formal proof that you understand a module. It is issued by SAP, not by training institutes, so it is worth understanding how the process works before you budget for it. This guide summarises the basics and lists the exam codes that ZebLearn names on its course pages (checked October 2026).

Training certificate vs SAP certification

There are two different documents. A training certificate is issued by the institute when you complete its course. An SAP certification is awarded by SAP when you pass an official exam booked through SAP Learning. ZebLearn's pages are clear that course fees do not include the SAP exam fee, which is paid directly to SAP.

Exam codes by module

• SAP FICO: C_TS4FI (Financial Accounting) and C_TS4CO (Management Accounting), S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, 3 hours each; see SAP FICO certification training

• SAP MM: C_TS452, S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement, 3-hour practical exam; see the SAP MM guide

• SAP PP: C_TS422, Production Planning and Manufacturing, 3 hours; see the SAP PP guide

• SAP QM: no standalone exam found by ZebLearn; related exams are C_TS422 and C_TS452

• SAP Ariba: C_ARP2P (Procurement) and C_ARSOR (Sourcing), 2 hours each; see SAP Ariba certification prep

• SAP ABAP: C_ABAPD, Back-End Developer – ABAP Cloud, 3 hours; see the SAP ABAP guide

• SAP BASIS: C_TADM, S/4HANA System Administration; see the SAP BASIS guide

• SAP HCM: C_HCMP, SAP HCM Payroll for S/4HANA, 2 hours; see SAP HCM certification training

• SAP SuccessFactors and SAP BTP: ZebLearn does not name a specific exam code; check SAP Learning for the current module-level exams

How booking and costs work

Exams are booked through SAP Learning. ZebLearn's MM page describes two options: an exam package with two attempts, or an SAP Learning Hub subscription that allows up to four attempts a year. Prices are set by SAP and change, so always check SAP Learning in rupees before you budget. Pass scores vary by exam (ZebLearn lists figures from 59% to 76% across the modules above).

Preparation tips that actually help

• Book the exam only after you can complete the main scenarios without notes.

• System-based exams test doing, not memorising, so practise in the system daily.

• Read SAP's official exam topic list and map each topic to your class notes.

• Leave a buffer of two to four weeks after the course for revision.

• Use attempts carefully; if you fail, review the weak topic areas before rebooking.

Is certification required to get a job?

No. Many SAP professionals are hired on the strength of project experience and interview performance. Certification helps freshers stand out and shows commitment, but recruiters still test practical knowledge. For a fuller picture, read the SAP career roadmap and our guide to SAP FICO course fees and certification cost.