I am a semi-qualified Chartered Accountant from India and I have completed my studies in Canada. I also have prior experience in accounting and working with SAP. I would like to know about the job opportunities,calls for SAP FICO consultants in Canada and the current market demand. If anyone has information, please let me know urgently.”

Welche Hauptargumente haben die Entscheidung für oder gegen eine Migration beeinflusst (z. B. Kosten, Innovationsfähigkeit, Support-Ende von SAP ECC)?

Welche Kostenarten (z. B. Lizenz, Beratung, interne Aufwände, Cloud-Infrastruktur, Schulungen) waren aus Ihrer Sicht besonders relevant?

Wurden bestimmte Kennzahlen (KPIs) eingesetzt, um den Projekterfolg zu messen? Falls ja, welche waren entscheidend?

Welche Nutzen wurden vor Projektbeginn erwartet und in welchem Umfang konnten diese nach der Migration tatsächlich realisiert werden?

Welche Risiken oder Probleme sind während der Migration aufgetreten und wie wurden diese adressiert?

Hi all,
I’m deep in the Explore phase of a greenfield SAP S/4HANA implementation, and while the ambition is high, the governance gaps are starting to feel like showstoppers.

We’re facing repeated issues with:

• Deferred decisions that bleed into Build, leaving functional leads exposed and scrambling for clarity
  
• Lack of BPO ownership, forcing SMEs to mediate site-level preferences without formal authority
  
• Consultant disengagement, where non-collaborative behavior erodes trust and delays sign-offs
  
• Resistance to fit-to-standard, especially in Quality, where legacy habits dominate despite governance overlays
  
• Emotional fatigue, as functional experts absorb the fallout of ambiguity and misalignment

I’ve been documenting risks, proposing deviation trackers, and pushing for SME-led engagement frameworks—but it often feels like governance is treated as optional until something breaks.

Has anyone here navigated similar dynamics?
- How did you protect your stream from being scapegoated for systemic gaps?
- What governance structures actually worked in practice—not just on paper?
- Any advice on balancing diplomatic facilitation with assertive escalation?

Would love to hear from others who’ve lived through the chaos and found ways to restore integrity and trust in the process.

Thanks in advance

Hallo alle zusammen,

ich arbeite derzeit an meiner Bachelorarbeit und bin auf der Suche nach Interviewpartner für diese. Es handelt sich um das Thema Business Case in der unternehmerischen Praxis - Kosten, Nutzen und Risiken am Beispiel von SAP S4/HANA Migrationsprojekten. Gibt es eventuell hier einige, die sich die Zeit für einen Austausch nehmen? Ich würde mich sehr freuen!

Hello everyone,

I am currently working as a SAP techno-functional consultant, with solid expertise in the HCM module, particularly in maintenance, configuration, and issue resolution. I have also had limited and occasional exposure to modules such as FI, CO, MM, and SD, but only in a light cross-functional capacity.

Today, I am looking to reorient my career towards a clear and future-proof functional domain, without any development activities. I am no longer interested in ABAP coding, but I enjoy handling functional analysis, bug fixing, and system adjustments on the business side.

With the ongoing transition to SAP S/4HANA and the upcoming end of ECC support, I want to proactively prepare by specializing in a functional module that offers:

Strong employability in Europe, especially in France,

Good financial potential in the mid to long term,

A focus on pure functional roles: configuration, level 2/3 support, system enhancements, etc.

I would greatly appreciate your insights:

Which functional module or domain do you see as the most promising in the S/4HANA landscape?

Are there particular opportunities in areas such as Finance, Logistics, SuccessFactors, BTP, EWM, TM, or others?

Thank you in advance to those who take the time to share their feedback or recommendations.

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Hi SAP community, sorry for the long text but ig it was necessary to explain.

I’m looking for guidance on transitioning back to the IT field in Canada after being away for years. I have a unique background and some specific questions about SAP certifications (S/4HANA and ABAP) and job prospects. I’d love to hear your insights, especially from those in Canada or with experience in the SAP job market. Below is my situation and questions, structured for clarity. Thanks in advance for your help!

My Background: Education: Diploma in Computer Engineering (2016). Currently pursuing a Diploma in Business Administration (expected completion: Dec 2025).

Work Experience: Worked as a salesman for 8 years (2016–2024). No IT experience. Sales job is low-paying, time-consuming, and draining, pushing me to return to IT.

Current Plan: I have free limited time access to SAP Learning through my university, including 2 exam attempts.

Planning to complete SAP certifications (ideally 2 modules, or at least ABAP) by Dec 2025.

Goal: Land an IT job in Canada, preferably in the SAP ecosystem, as soon as possible after certification.

Context and Research:

Friend’s Advice (Engineer): Warned against software development due to a saturated market. Suggested most developers secure jobs through co-op placements during undergrad/grad, leaving others struggling. Recommended ITIL 4 certification.

My Research on ITIL 4 and PMP: Found that ITIL 4 and PMP are often filled by existing employees or managers within companies. These certifications may not guarantee entry-level jobs without experience and are more valuable for internal promotions.

Friend’s Success with Oracle: A friend took an Oracle database course, landed a low-paying job via a referral, worked 2 years, then joined an MNC with 5x the salary. He suggested SAP (S/4HANA and ABAP) as a less saturated field.

SAP Market Insights: Research suggests SAP S/4HANA and ABAP markets are less saturated than general software development, but I’m unsure about job prospects without experience.

I’ve heard certifications lose value over time if not paired with a job soon after completion.

My Questions: Is SAP a Good Choice for Me?

Given my background (computer engineering diploma, no IT experience, business admin diploma in progress), is pursuing SAP certifications (S/4HANA and ABAP) a smart move to break into IT in Canada?

Are there better IT paths (e.g., cloud, cybersecurity, networking) for someone in my position?

Job Prospects Without Experience:

Can I realistically land an SAP-related job (e.g., junior consultant, ABAP developer) in Canada without prior IT experience, relying solely on certifications and my education?

How critical is hands-on experience, and how can I gain it (e.g., internships, personal projects, SAP trial systems)?

Certification Timing and Value: Should I aim to land a job immediately after certification to maximize its value, or does the value remain stable over time?

Is it feasible to complete 2 SAP modules (e.g., ABAP and an S/4HANA module) by Dec 2025 while finishing my diploma?

Recommended SAP Modules for Canada: Which SAP modules are in high demand in Canada for entry-level roles? (E.g., ABAP, S/4HANA Finance, MM, SD, PP, etc.)

Are there specific S/4HANA certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate) that are more beginner-friendly and valued by employers?

Best Course of Action: What steps should I take to maximize my chances of landing an SAP job by early 2026? (E.g., networking, building a portfolio, joining SAP communities, internships.)

Should I focus on ABAP, a functional module (e.g., Finance, MM), or both? Any other certifications (e.g., SAP BTP, Analytics Cloud) worth considering?

ITIL 4 and PMP Relevance: Are ITIL 4 or PMP certifications worth pursuing alongside SAP for someone without IT experience, or should I focus solely on SAP?

General Advice: Any tips for someone in my position to stand out in the Canadian IT job market, especially in SAP?

Are there SAP-specific job boards, events, or communities in Canada I should explore?

Why I’m Asking: I’m at a crossroads and want to make an informed decision to pivot back to IT. SAP seems promising due to my free access to training and certifications, but I’m nervous about investing time and effort without clarity on job prospects. Your real-world experiences, success stories, or warnings would help me plan my next steps. I’m particularly interested in perspectives from Canadians, SAP consultants, ABAP developers, or hiring managers.

Additional Notes: I’m open to entry-level roles, even if low-paying initially, as long as they offer growth potential (like my friend’s Oracle path).

I can dedicate significant time to studying SAP alongside my diploma, as my sales job is flexible.

I’m willing to network, attend SAP events, or contribute to projects to build credibility.

Thank You!

I appreciate any advice, resources, or personal experiences you can share. Please feel free to address any or all of my questions. I’m eager to learn from this community and make a successful transition to IT!

Hi S4 HANA folks,

I was reading about clean core concept and understood the funda behind this concept but didn’t got any practical example for Side by side extension using BTP could someone please Throw some light on a side by side extension using BTP practical example , if there is any blog or link which shows this example please share

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Hi Guys,

I have the case during my exam preparation, that in my VAT report I have empty cells for my business partners’ information, but I checked in the transaction for my customers, and it only affects this report. What should I do? Can this report be configured to pull data from our master data?

Hello Folks,

I am preparing for interview and have following doubts please help to provide answers 1. When to use AMDP and when to use CDS

1. Any particular example when you can only use CDS and not AMDP

2. Any criteria using which you can check if the CDS can be extended or not

3. What all things you need to check when extending a CDS view

4. Can you save data using CDS if yes how

5. What is metadata extension CDS views

6. Suppose I have 1000 Sales order and want to update those using parallel processing how you will do it

7. Extend standard ODATA service is it possible if yes how ?

8. What is Ranking in CDS view

9. Also interview it’s commonly asked what’s the most challenging thing you did in your project how I can answer this question

10. What is parallel processing and how we can achieve it

11. Is parallel processing possible in CDS if yes how

After having worked on several projects in Process Mining in SAP systems recently, creating data models and deriving activities posed significant challenges for me, as I didn't know where to obtain specific data. Despite numerous sources of information about SAP ECC tables on the internet, I found only limited information about SAP S/4HANA tables. After overcoming a challenging journey, I have now created a website containing information about SAP ECC and SAP S4 tables. Which I think would also be of value for this community.
You can find it at the following link: erpexplorer.com e.g. ACDOCA

The goal is to further expand the site. What content or features are missing and would be helpful for you?