ABAP or Basis what has good career for a newbie?

[Former Member]

Hello everyone,

I have done B.tech mechanical but have no experience in programming field

• I also want to learn abap or basis but not able to make a choice.

have some knowledge of c++ as studied in b.tech and do have interest in hardware/software troubleshooting as well.

• I have bpo work experience but not related to mechanical/ programing.

pls suggest what will  be suitable for me to  learn ABAP or to learn BASIS.

which one has good career prospects taking future demand into consideration?

had asked it elsewhere but then thought of starting a new topic so here i am. pls suggest.

waiting for the reply of learned members.

[shaik_sajid]

Hi,

If you like Administrator job like installing etc then go for Basis and if you like programming then go for ABAP.

Depends on your intrest but both are good.

Regards

Sajid

[raphael_almeida]

Hi Sajid,

To learn ABAP or any other language development, you should first love programming. Second would be learning algorithms and only then learn ABAP.

To learn BASIS, you must have concepts of management and security (And of course like to administrative routines).

Have you had contact with these two modules before or with the SAP itself? If not, I leave you two spaces for you to follow here on SCN to learn more about these modules:

ABAP Development

Security

SAP NetWeaver Administrator

System Administration

Warm regards,

Raphael Pacheco.

[Former Member]

Hi,

Both ABAP and BASIS are good carrier. Dependents on your self.

If you go to Administration side, choose carrier in HANA Administration.

Regards,

Bala

[Former Member]

Hi all,

Thanks for replying , I have learnt that one needs to get some sql paper and oracle database certification cleared before going for basis. is that correct can some one please shed some light on the same, I have also found that sap supports various OS and databases does one need to know them all for basis or which one to go after, which are high in demand?

• which are these exams? where to find info on them?
• can i start some training going with them or afterwards only?
• does a authorised sap training ones are good or simple ones. also does these online trainings of any use or are they good. kindly suggest some.
• does one have to have some prior exp in some particular field for basis, so that one gets good impression in interview?
• Also i have read the jobs for basis are less, is it true to get into for a fresher?

I have asked a lot of questions but these things will clear the air for all other newbies as well.

waiting for some long answers that resolve my queries.

Thanks in advance.

[raphael_almeida]

Hi sonu,

Unfortunately my help would end here, the module that have expertise is the ABAP. The BASIS knowledge I have are very basic to answer it so deeply.

What can I answer him: Information on the official training SAP are found here in the SCN (Here: Training and Education) and also in training.sap.com site.

, as I know you have years of experience in BASIS, can help us clarify the question of our colleague?

Warm regards,

Raphael Pacheco

[Matt_Fraser]

Hi Sonu,

This is a common question asked in this forum a number of times. The answer is always the same: it depends. It depends on your past experience. It depends on your interests. It depends on how you see yourself a few and also more than a few years from now in your career, i.e. how do you envision your typical work day unfolding?

My suggestion is to look at the "top liked content" and "moderator's picks" found on the front page of this space (Career Center) where you posted this question. From there, go back and look through the various blogs and documents written here, and you'll find a lot of good advice.

In particular, I will call out by Colleen Lee, by Thomas Dulaney, and also by Thomas Dulaney.

No one can tell you "do this, it's best." It depends on what you want to do. Also, looking at "ABAP vs Basis has better future prospects" is a meaningless exercise -- you will gravitate to one or the other (or neither) based on your interests and aptitudes, and if you choose one based on some crystal ball notion that it will have better future prospects, you have a good chance of choosing a path that you end up hating, or simply not being suited for.

You know, I think I might as well call out my own blog post, , as a cautionary tale about what you might expect down that path. Obviously I'm partial to Basis, as it has been my career path for nearly twenty years now, but that doesn't mean the road is always easy, and it doesn't mean it's the right path for anyone else.

You did ask specifically about prior experience expectations for Basis careers, i.e. OS and DBA experience, and I will say that yes, this is usually a critical prerequisite. Many, if not most, successful Basis administrators, architects, and consultants will have had prior experience as either a network administrator/engineer, database administrator, or server OS administrator, and in many cases some combination of two or all three of those. It doesn't have to be Oracle; many new SAP implementations are likely to be on HANA (which is SAP-specific), but some sort of database experience will nevertheless be a huge plus in learning management of HANA. Probably the majority of existing SAP installations, however, are not yet on HANA, and may not be for some time, and those will be on a mix of platforms. Many will be on some variant of Unix and Oracle, but just as many (if not more) will be on Windows and SQL Server.

So, if you decide you really want to become a Basis expert, I would plan to spend a few years as an Oracle or SQL Server DBA first.

Cheers,

Matt

[Former Member]

Thanks a lot Matt for answering and clearing the air for me.

I am interested in both system admin and programing thing but by taking member's  valuable suggestions ,  want to make an informed decision. Hence now asking about ABAP.

Hey Raphael , thanks for replying.

Kindly let me know some initial info about ABAP, like

• Does one need to have B.Tech CSE background or MCA etc for going into ABAP?
• Does Interviewer wants some particular experience from abap fresher which make good impression? as i have only bpo exp .
• Does one need to learn some languages (c++, java, or sql)before learning abap?, to speed up learning curve or to that could be of help in any sort  to the ABAPer in daily work. Info-I had learnt c++ in b.tech mechanical.
• Also kindly let me know about Job prospects in India for a fresher in ABAP, how much can a fresher get in Rs. in India? a rough estimate will do.
• Should one go for the certification first or after some work experience in ABAP field ? as i have heard it costs around 2.5 lakh INR for certification exam alone.
• where to start learning from kindly point out some resources or good training institutes and how much will they cost in india? or should go for some online training.Kindly suggest.

I once again thank all the members of forum they have been very helpful.

waiting for  replies.

Sonu.

[raphael_almeida]

Sonu,

Sorry for the delay

Then, as the question of certification, but it is needed and will give you a plus in the curriculum, but not complete assurance that you are employed, though it may be frowned upon. To get as ABAP, as a prerequisite you need to know algorithms, operating systems processes, computer networks, materials that are much discussed in higher or technical courses in IT.

Oks Raphael, already have higher education / technical course and want to work with ABAP, I start now?
- No, you must run a training for the ABAP language, exist in the market unofficial courses and SAP official, unofficial, as the name says, will not certify it officially to the language, but, can they give you a base to start .

Oks Raphael, will be hired after taking the course?
- It depends. If you are newly formed in the module, you will have to start as junior, do not know how the Indian market, but I believe there are many factories, my tip is to start in one of them. Acquiring more experience you can compete more at the market, including worldwide . Your posture will also be assessed as a professional, do not forget that.

My tip if you made an unofficial course:
Engaging in technology and when you're comfortable, MAKE official certification.

I hope I answered all your questions.

Warm regards,

Raphael Pacheco.