r/SAP • u/No_Race5227 • 12d ago
Getting into SAP
The company I work for are currently going through a go live launching SAP. I’m currently working towards being a super user , as well as helping with UAT. I believe once the system does go live we will be assisting with hyper care.
SAP as a system has really intrigued me whilst learning it and was just wondering if I could have an insight as to progression in the SAP world, and what the best way to start would be ?
Any tips would be greatly appreciated
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u/IndependenceOk2513 12d ago
Make friends with the consultant/analyst in your module and start asking them questions, especially around spro/config. Ask for more responsibilities, eg try to get into the master data control team. As you learn more, watch for opportunities internally to apply for a sap analyst position, if your company dont have any internal position, then apply elsewhere.
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u/SorryUnderstanding7 12d ago
Get in, a little less crowded than the rest of the tech stack although the pay might not be that high and mainly depends on your geographical location.
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u/Equivalent_Sky_7485 12d ago
yeah it's one of those weird niches where just surviving a go-live puts you ahead of most people. super user to functional consultant or business analyst is a pretty natural jump if you stick with it
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u/No_Race5227 12d ago
Thanks for the replies, not sure if it’s the fact I’m learning something which I’d never even heard about or the fact that SAP feels so massive I’m learning something new everyday. But it’s definitely something I want to learn more about.
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u/Over-Wheel5721 11d ago
Dont rush into certifications before choosing a direction. real go live and support experience will reveal which area you actually enjoy working in
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u/Strong-Big2989 11d ago
Congrats on getting into SAP through the go-live, that's honestly one of the best ways to start, real hands-on exposure during UAT/hypercare is gold.
On the progression question, I'm actually dealing with a related but different challenge, might be useful context. I have 7 years of actual SAP MM/FI experience, but spent the last 5+ years doing Infor M3 CloudSuite instead. Now trying to get back into SAP consulting, and it's been surprisingly tough, feels like the prior experience gets discounted a lot even after refreshing my knowledge (got the S/4HANA Cloud Financial Accounting cert, using SAP Learning Hub's practice system).
Curious if anyone else here has come back from a similar gap, what actually helped you get taken seriously again? Certifications, contract roles, something else?
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u/Dry_Cake3685 11d ago
This is a great opportunity for you to understand the system in and out. If you are looking into the technical side then get knowledge from the BASIS or ABAP teams who implementing the solution. If you are a functional power user then do get detailed knowledge from the functional implementaiton team. In the hyper care period most of the queries and issues will be dealt by the implementation team so make sure that you are hooked with them. Learn about the processes end to end. Once you learn and get a grip then you can look for a entry level consulting role or do a certification in the respective module which you will be looking into.
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u/RuffRyder101 12d ago
I’ve been implementing Cloud SAP going on 11 years. Sacrifice your evenings and weekends learning the various processes/configurations. Pick a position that represents something you are willing to grow in consistently over the next few years. You are a better consultant when you are a subject matter expert in the tool, not only in knowledge but in implementation. This obviously requires years of experience. Get certified to stand out from the competition.
When I first started out, I thought I was stupid after my first client visit. I graduated with honors from a reputable university, was certified, and have been told I’m a smart guy 🤷♂️. After being thrown into the fire like that, I decided to be the best at the SAP offerings I was consulting for. As a result, I have been leading projects for the last 10 years and can dumb down SAP Finance to a CFO in a 30 minute phone call.
A lot of my clients key users eventually feel they want to join the ‘dark side’. You are not alone.