Career shift to ABAP

Hi all,
I am an ABAPer withone and half years of experience.
I have worked on ALV Reports,BDC's,Enhancements,BADI's,Modulepool,Smartform.
1)Can somebody guide me if its appropriate to move to some Netweaver component as i will be starting form zero in that component.
2)If yes then which Netweaver component is appropriate and are there enough projects in the market(India) as it makes no sense in learning and then siting on the bench.
3)Or its appropriate to learn some functional module like SD or CRM.
Thanks.

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Career shift from ABAP

Hi all,
I am an ABAPer withone and half years of experience.
I have worked on ALV Reports,BDC's,Enhancements,BADI's,Modulepool,Smartform.
1)Can somebody guide me if its appropriate to move to some Netweaver component as i will be starting form zero in that component.
2)If yes then which Netweaver component is appropriate and are there enough projects in the market(India) as it makes no sense in learning and then siting on the bench.
3)Or its appropriate to learn some functional module like SD or CRM.
Thanks.

Hi Sandeep,
i agree with your statement that you learn something then you should nt be sitting on bench. But here the important thing to learn is aptitude and some experience when you think of functional modules particularly. I really feel you should be going into Netweaver components for two reasons,
1) you are already a seasoned technical guy so you can easily understand the the technology.
2) yes there are many oppurtunities for Netweaver components like EP, XI now PI etc. This is your cup of tea.
You can think of getting into SD or CRM if you had some selling experience. This is not say that you cant do without that since there are already people doing it this way but the level of excellence would be different. Though excellence may be debatable but its true. This is what i feel.
regards
sadhu kishore

Career:Shift from ABAP to BW-Netweaver after business object takeover

Hi all,
Am an ABAPer with one and half years of experience.I will be thankful if sombody will tell me If its appropriate to move into BW-Netweaver as i heard BUSINESS OBJECT is likely to replace BW-Netweaver in near future.
Thanks.
Edited by: sandeep pande on May 12, 2008 7:18 PM
Edited by: sandeep pande on May 12, 2008 7:32 PM

Dear sandeep pande ,
BO was brought up by SAP and It will soon be included in SAP BI in next recent versions.SO its better to join BI. as it has more scope these days/
YOu should know the advantages of BI over BO
BO is the reporting toll of data warw house
BI is itself a data ware house.
the next generation SAP BI will be using BO as reporting tool instead of BeX.
BO is the reporting toll of data warw house.
on the front end it has CrystalReports.
this suit will be used in SAP as front end for EIM.
the latest version of BO is BO 11. 3.
BI is itself a data ware house.
the next generation SAP BI will be using BO as reporting tool instead of BeX.
For More Information check the following link
/people/kuhan.milroy/blog/2008/03/11/introduction-to-business-objects-suite-of-technologies
/people/ingo.hilgefort/blog/2008/02/19/businessobjects-and-sap-part-2
/people/ingo.hilgefort/blog/2008/02/07/businessobjects-and-sap-part-i
http://sap.blogs.techtarget.com/category/teched/
For knowing Overview of BI and go through BI certification follow these
If you are going to Start BI 7.0 courses
you could follow the books
TBW10 Datawarehousing concepts
TBW20 Reporting
TBW42 Adavnced Data warehousing concepts (authorization,Broadcasting,etc)
TBW45 Integrated Palnning
Online courses on APD,XI
Tamong these,TBW10 and TBW20 will be sufficient for you to start and know basic concepts
Overview of BI
http://www.sap.com/platform/netweaver/components/bi/index.epx
For more information please
refer these links
http://www.psimedia.ws
http://www.sap.com/uk/services/education/courses/bw.epx
http://www50.sap.com/useducation/curriculum/print.asp?jc=1&rid=285
http://www50.sap.com/useducation/curriculum/print.asp?jc=1&rid=458
http://www50.sap.com/useducation/certification/examcontent.asp
http://www50.sap.com/useducation/certification/curriculum.asp?rid=506&vid=5
http://www50.sap.com/useducation/certification/curriculum.asp?rid=420
http://csc-studentweb.lrc.edu/swp/Berg/BB_index_main.htm
Hope it helps,
Regards
Bala

Career shift for ABAPer

Hi all,
I am an ABAPer withone and half years of experience.
I have worked on ALV Reports,BDC's,Enhancements,BADI's,Modulepool,Smartform.
1)Can somebody guide me if its appropriate to move to some Netweaver component as i will be starting form zero in that component.
2)If yes then which Netweaver component is appropriate and are there enough projects in the market(India) as it makes no sense in learning and then siting on the bench.
3)Or its appropriate to learn some functional module like SD or CRM.
Thanks.

Hi Sandeep,
i agree with your statement that you learn something then you should nt be sitting on bench. But here the important thing to learn is aptitude and some experience when you think of functional modules particularly. I really feel you should be going into Netweaver components for two reasons,
1) you are already a seasoned technical guy so you can easily understand the the technology.
2) yes there are many oppurtunities for Netweaver components like EP, XI now PI etc. This is your cup of tea.
You can think of getting into SD or CRM if you had some selling experience. This is not say that you cant do without that since there are already people doing it this way but the level of excellence would be different. Though excellence may be debatable but its true. This is what i feel.
regards
sadhu kishore

Bitwise shift in ABAP?

Hi all,
How can I shif data bitwise in SAP? Is it possible?
Best Regards
Marcin Cholewczuk

Hi,
Perhaps the below link could give ideas:
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/8349886/bit-shifts-with-abap
PS: I am not familiar with ABAP coding, as mainly into Basis - just thought could help
Regards,
Srikishan

Shift from ABAP to BW

Hello everyone,
I want to shift from ABAP to BW and want to learn HANA.Can you please help me with some material? And also please guide if ABAP skills will also get utilized there?I have 4.2 yrs of exp in ABAP..
Br
Sumeet

Hi sumeet durgia
Let me try to help you here.
In traditional BW, there is lot of scope for ABAP.So your idea of shifting doesn't have any problem.Now SAP's roadmap is towards HANA, its good if you can understand the concepts of BW on HANA too.
Your 4+ years of ABAP can certainly be used in BW/traditional DB or HANA; that is for sure.
FYI: New certifications have come up on the topic like BW on HANA, ABAP for HANA and so on.
Regarding materials:
There are huge number of documents available in this SDN space: SAP BW Powered by HANA.
Also see www.saphana.com, https://cookbook.experiencesaphana.com/bw/ and so on for some wonderful materials.
I am afraid you might not be getting any SAP certification documents here in this forum as its against the policy.
Please let us know if you have queries on any specific topics.
Good Luck.
BR
Prabhith

Career Shift to XI from EAI tools

Dear All,
I have been working in EAI using with DataStageTX(formely known as Mercator) for past 6 years. Now I am looking fto shift the career into SAP. As I dont have much functional knowledge (I am from Maths background) I am looking for the option of XI. Can you please advice the roadmap for this ?
is it worth shifting ?
how will be career options ?
Can I learn on my own ? I understand I need to learn ABAP first ?
Pls post your thoughts.
Thanks
Karu.

Hi Karu,
As you already have EAI tool experience I think coming to XI will be a plus point for you. XI as a middleware is very hot in the market and there are quite much requirements for it these days, so it surely beneficial moving to XI. Having experience of 6 years in EAI and good knowledge of XI will make you an XI Architect some time down the line which is very mcuh required in XI in recent times.
Yes you can learn it by your own, for that you have to dedicate much time and effort. To learn it go thru XI homepage on SDN and Wiki homepage:
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/xi
https://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/XI
Also check Blogs, Articles,help.sap.com and many other documents available on SDN.
ABAP is not much required in XI. Rather than you can start learning core JAVA if not know. You should understand SAP R/3 and its sturucture,IDOC,BAPI,RFC and others SAP related terms as prerequisites for XI.
Regards,
Subhasha

Expecting Suggestions !!! Career Shift from SAP Business Development to SAP R/3 Pre Sales

Hello Everyone,
I have been working as SAP Business Development Executive, with 5 years of Sales Background.Engaging with selling different SAP products. I feel, I should shift my profile as SAP R/3 Pre Sales Consultant, as i always passionate about to give high level consulting to companies rather than doing ground level sales job. What would be the right steps needed for this shift.Am open to work hard and learn new stuffs.Expecting your kind suggestions.Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Rajiv

Better get trained in area of domain experience and get SAP certified.
Check also this links
Career Advice: SAP Business One to R3 transition in Ottawa Canada
SAP B1 or R/3...which one to select
http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/sap-library/sap-business-one-vs-sap-r3-system-architecture-13952
http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/sap-business-one/sap-business-one-training-isnt-that-the-same-as-r3-9066
Contact nearest SAP education partner for getting trained.
http://www.siemens.co.in/en/about_us/index/our_business_segments/information_and_communication/sisl_business_profile/education_training/general_faq.htm
http://www.sap.com/asia/services/education/schedule/schedule_IN.htm

Shifting from ABAP to SAP HR

I have knowledge on ABAP but no real time experience. I find very few opportunities in this area. So planning to shift to HR.
Can any one suggest me the plan to get through HR , i am basically a computer Sc. Engg, Graduate.
please do send ur suggestions and useful material to [email protected]
with regards
Sravanthi

HR is very vast. First try to find out where you are ? There are many Generalist consultants in HR.
ABAP is a very good field, you can work on all the modules. Technical knowledge is never a waste. Coming to the field of FUNCTIONAL is a very responsible job and at times very challenging. Your ABAP will always help you.
HR is a very different type of field for you, have you taken a look at ABAP-HR ?
Are you aware of terms like Time/Compensation/Taxes/Personnel Development/Travel/Training/Event/LSO/Payroll terms ?
Consultant means you are aware of the job, and you are fit to provide solutions to any problems in your domain, thats what you are paid for, just keeping this in mind, make up for the switch.
Reg
Manoj Chacko
SAP HCM Consultant
Intelligroup Inc

SHIFT FROM ABAP TO XMII IS IT HELP FULL TO ABAP PERSON

hi friends,
iam working in abap from past 1 year.
Now my company is asking me to shift my XMII(Advance Version of XI).
Is it help full to the ABAP person to shift to the XMII.
If it is help full on what way it helpfull.
can any one suggest me?

you need to post this thread in SAP xMII Forums.
i hope it is not the right thread.

SHIFTING FROM ABAP

hi,
for abapers which module in sap is best to shift.wat about the modules like bw,apo,netviewer etc.

Hi Ramesh,
ABAP is the core of SAP . But there are other related areas ,( options)also available nowdays.
If ur more inclined to programming background , then Netweaver is an emerging technology for you , where in u can work in different stack ranging from XI, BW , wendynpro etc. So wide option savailable to you there
Pls check below link for details on Netweaver.
http://www.erpgenie.com/sap/netweaver/index.htm
I suggest u to shift as early to Netweaver since SAP is pushing very hard to move to Netweaver Platform technology.
With later years , u can shift to Functional Roles lke SD , MM also..
But requires minimum 2 years to gain expertise.
Regards
Note: Reward Points if useful.

Career option whether Abap or Basis

Hi ,
I am working in a renowned Organization,nad i was trained in Basis 6 months back.
I worked on a project in Sap _ basis and Security in 3 months and its been a complete year that i am learning Basis,Now i am getting a Project in which My skill would be ABAP.
Seeking suggestions my Tl says that Abap would be agreat future.
Coming to my interest i can work in both and it will take me a months time to get into Abap.
But thinking from the career prospective Abap will ruin my entire 1 year contributed to Basis.
Please suggest from Career Prospective what should i go for?
Should i raise a Concern that my entire one year knowlwdge of Basis would not stand anywhere if i switch to Abap.
Please suggest asap.
Edited by: ReetikaMadaan on Jan 28, 2011 11:53 AM

Hi,
You have worked on system admin side (Worked on Basis), and t the same you trained on "Security" also. i would like to suggest continue in this and touch the "breadth" of this model. If you are interested, concentrate on mostly "security",
net weavers and portals integrations like that.
Coming to "ABAP" which is is complete programming language, where you can tight your hands with only "Programs" (Perhaps, With different logic's). But i can say strongly, its very powerful language.
All the best.

Begin a SAP career starting as ABAP IV developer

Hello,
Soon I want to start a course in ABAP IV, with the aim to get certified in the medium term. I've played some SAP, and I think it could like me much.
Anyway, I would like to make a career in SAP world, beginning as ABAP developer as IT professional I am. But in large term, I would like to get specialized in any module. So, I would ask you if this is a real possibility, or being an ABAP developer, you get stuck the professional career as ABAP developer.
Being IT, which module can I opt for?, Only BASIS?, or also can I opt for modules like BI, FI, Sales, .. without having studied something related with management and business administration?
Regards and thanks in advance from a newbie.

Luis,
"getting suck in the same module"....
Let me give you a parallel example, generally an actor gets similar roles based on his past (successful) performances. Breaking into different roles is difficult.
It all comes down to that particular actor - his desire, talent and hardwork.
So, there is no set answer. It all depends upon an individual and his luck.
Good luck!
TW

Career advice for ABAPer

Hi all,
Am an ABAPer with18 months of experience.
Can somebody tell me if my ABAP knowledge will be utilised if i shift into BO.
Thanks.

Dear rookie,
I have not used BO but what is for sure, it is a product not developed by a proprietary language called abap.
I think there is zero abap in BO.
Cheers.
enjoy! oh my! SAP!!!

Suitable career line for ABAPer

Hi All,
Am an ABAPer with one and half years of experience.Please tell me which one is suitable marketwise and onsite opportunitywise.
1)BI
2)SRM-Technofunctional.
Thanks.

How is this related to SAP NetWeaver Platform ??
This is a discussion forum not a career advice service.
Juan

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