--- title: SAP Consultants|ERP Consultant Types|SAP BW Consulting description: Get the SAP Consultants guide to learn which type of SAP consultant you need and the various skill levels you need on your SAP Implementation project. --- [![SAP BW Consulting](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/hubfs/SAPBW_FULL%20COLOR%20.svg "SAP BW Consulting")](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/) # Guide to [SAP Consultants](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/12-easy-steps-to-being-a-better-sap-consultant) ## Do You Need to Know the Different Types of [SAP Consultants](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/10-secret-tips-to-choosing-sap-consulting-companies)? ### [ERP Consultants](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/hire-better-sap-consultants-with-our-11-step-guide-to-becoming-a-top-gun-consultant) Come In Many Flavors These include: - [SAP Functional Consultants](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/why-you-need-functional-sap-consultants-on-a-sap-bw-project) - [SAP BW Consultants](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/understanding-sap-bw-in-5-minutes) - SAP Technical Consultants - [SAP Project and Program Managers](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/request-sap-functional-consulting-support) - SAP Industry Principals - [SAP Value Engineers](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/request-sap-functional-consulting-support) - SAP Auditors - [SAP Business Transformation Consulting Experts](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/10-secret-tips-to-choosing-sap-consulting-companies) - SAP Account Executives and other related Sales Professionals ## Do You Know What To Look For In An ERP Consultant ### ![Guide to SAP Consultants](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Image%20of%20businesspeople%20at%20presentation%20looking%20at%20virtual%20project.jpeg?width=444&name=Image%20of%20businesspeople%20at%20presentation%20looking%20at%20virtual%20project.jpeg "Guide to SAP Consultants")  There are many types of SAP Consultants   Implementing an [ERP](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/what-is-sap-erp) System, such as SAP, takes a variety of consultants and customer resources.  The question is, what types of [SAP Consultants](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/request-sap-bw-consulting-support-now) do you need?  In our 'Guide to SAP Consultants" we: - Help you understand the **different types** of [SAP consultants](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/8-value-based-questions-for-real-estate-management-software-solutions) you will need - [Explain the ](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/10-secret-tips-to-choosing-sap-consulting-companies)**[differences](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/10-secret-tips-to-choosing-sap-consulting-companies) in skill levels** between them - Show you where you need **'leadership'** versus configuration skills. 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