Is any Programming knowledge require for SAP MDM people ??

[Former Member]

Hi,

My name is Balu completed Mechanical Engineering. Am Interesting to learn SAP MDM. Is there any Programming Knowledge require for to learn SAP MDM. Please reply my Question.

Thanks In Advance,

Best Regards,

Balu

[former_member205403]

Hi Balu,

There are different Roles in any MDM project for example, MDM Functional, MDM technical, Basis etc. Depending up on the role you are playing, programming language dependency can be evaluated. But in general, YES it is good to have programming knowledge for SAP MDM People..

- Shiv

[Former Member]

Thanks for the reply Shiv,

[Former Member]

My name is Balu completed Mechanical Engineering. Am Interesting to learn SAP MDM. Is there any Programming Knowledge require for to learn SAP MDM. Please reply my Question.

Thanks In Advance,

Best Regards,

Balu

Hi Balu,

It all depends on the kind of role you aim at or how you want to sell yourself.

I dont think programming knowledge is required for core SAP MDM related work but it all depends on the role in hand,project requirement,landscape,customization etc.

I will like to add that SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management (SAP NetWeaver MDM) can provide a single version of master data for supplier, product, customer, or user-defined data objects in heterogeneous environments.

It is not only a tool but a part of strategy.It has to interact various SAP as well as legacy systems for data related operations.

SAP provides its users with set of APIs which one can use to achieve customization as per their requirement.

There are ABAP,JAVA and .NET APIs provided by SAP for this purpose.

In all,having a coding experience in any of the above languages would certainly be a plus.

Hope it help!

Thanks,

Ravi

[Former Member]

Thanks Ravi, your mail given extra knowledge to my mind. Can you please suggest which SAP Module best for the Mechanical Engineering people. I am so afraid about Programming.

[Former Member]

Hi,

I think you´ll have to lose your fear to programming, because no module meets 100% your studies. As your title suggests, you have to do with electronic, meassuring gauges, tools, and so on. Perhaps PP (production planning) would be a choice, if you like that sort of things that have to do with production, design of parts, measuring times, controlling processes, etc.

Additionally, in most ads they require people to do some programming, so you better add ABAP to your skills.

[Former Member]

Hi Rags,

Broadly speaking there are to areas in SAP Consulting i.e. Technical and Functional.

Generally Functional people are those who have a particular domain experience and with adequate training in relevant module they migrate to SAP.e.g If your work is in Material Management and you have Industry experience in that area you can try for training and certification in SAP MM.

Technical consultants have training and expertise in SAP technical modules like PI,BW,EP etc.They may or may not have specific Industry experience.

However,there is no boundary separating the two.What I would suggest try to find out about oppurtunities available and then make a decision.

For detailed answers to all career related queries pls visit http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/careers and

Thanks,

Ravi

[Former Member]

Hi Ravi..Thanks alot..I really appreciate you about your reply.

To be frankly say.Now.I am working in L&T ECC as a Site Engineer (Mechanical)-contract Employee. Due to some health reasons I want switch my field to SAP. Because due to heavy work daily I need to spend 15Hrs in Site. As per your answer I think am better to learn like MM and PLM courses. Right.

[former_member205403]

Hi Rags,

If you are planning to change with the thought that SAP will provide you comfortable life, then unfortunately I don't agree. I have seen in many situations SAP Functional/Technical consultants working for same or more number of hours which you mentioned...

It might not interest you, but this is very true...

- Shiv

[Former Member]

Thank for your reply Shiv,

In my case Its not a matter of time shiv Because I have so much of patience and am hardworking person,But the environment (Running Industrial Plant) where am working now is not good. I am getting so many problems like health wise. So I am planing to switch in SAP Field. Which SAP module will suit for ME People ??

Thanks&Regards,

Rags

[Former Member]

Hi Rags,

I would suggest have a decent exposure of functional area you are working and then plan SAP specialisation in that area.

This way you can leverage your core industry experience with relevant SAP knowledge,also you can align the two areas of your experience.

Also,you can be a part of SAP team of your current organisation or be a core team member of some SAP or Other ERP implementation project in your company.

In short when it comes to your career think long term not short term.

Thanks,

Ravi

[Former Member]

Hi Rags,

I would suggest have a decent exposure of functional area you are working and then plan SAP specialisation in that area.

This way you can leverage your core industry experience with relevant SAP knowledge,also you can align the two areas of your experience.

Also,you can be a part of SAP team of your current organisation or be a core team member of some SAP or Other ERP implementation project in your company.

In short when it comes to your career think long term not short term.

Thanks,

Ravi