Technology trends in 2023
Spoiler alert – SAP Basis & HANA Domain will have significant hiring in in 2023 and 2024 considering the below facts
Biswa Ranjan
5/21/20231 min read
The conversion from SAP ECC (ERP Central Component) to SAP S/4HANA is a significant undertaking for many organizations. SAP S/4HANA is the next-generation business suite that offers advanced capabilities, improved performance, and a simplified data model. This transition has been encouraged by SAP's plans to phase out support for ECC by 2027.
The migration to SAP S/4HANA requires a range of expertise, including SAP Basis administration, data migration, functional configuration, and project management. As companies plan and execute these conversions, there is typically an increased demand for skilled professionals who can help with the transition.
Factors Responsible for Boom in Hiring for SAP BASIS & HANA
1. SAP S/4 HANA is the next Generation Business Suite That is Designed to Replace SAP‘s flagship product SAP Business Suite.
2. Cloud is the Next big thing in Tech. SAP has acquired Cloud companies like SuccessFactors ( Cloud HR ), Hybris ( Cloud CRM ), Ariba ( Cloud SCM / SRM ) and many more cloud based companies to position itself better in the cloud market.
3. Reimagined Database SAP HANA which has big data, ML capabilities
4. Next Generation ” Mobile First “ Business Development App Development with SAP Fiori UX
5. Nearly 50000+ customer currently running in ECC and they require to migrate to S4HANA before 2027. Either they have to move to S4HANA Private cloud or Hyperscalers such as GCP, AWS and AZURE etc. Need for Migration and cutting edge technology such as shell migration and other unique techniques will required in order to optimize downtime for their global business. Without Basis folks such large scale migration is not possible.
6.BTP is a game changer for Major business who rely on the multiple integration. Down the lane BTP will be added as mandatory skill for Basis folks and that may arise demand for Basis Consultants.
Basis Will create More Jobs, No way we are going to Lose the battle
To cut the story short, Till the time SAP exists, Basis and HANA consultants will be there. Don't take random suggestions, upskill yourself. Hone your skills in timely manner, We assure no-one is not going to lose the job. Never be a parasite, Be a independent performer. That's the key to survive in this dynamic technology world