To go for SAP PS module or not to go?

[Former Member]

Hi All,

There is a saying "better to be late than never". I Akash B.E(Mech.) though having extreme inclination towards software industry opted for industrial work 12years back and worked hard to retain there. But my urge towards computers is drawing me back to it. Having a strong experience of 12years of Projects, Good communication skills, logical & analytical skills, Interpersonal skill and hands on implementation experience in SAP (PS) (from customer's ends), I am thinking to build my career as a SAP PS consultant. I have following questions in mind:-

Is it a right move?

Whats the present demand for PS consultant?

How should I proceed for it?

Thanks

Akash

[Former Member]

Hi Akash,

Well I don't know how to react to this query. May be this is against SCN rules as you are providing your personal and professional details and seeking an experts advise to make your carrier. I don't know whether your question is meant to be answered at here at SCN or not. But since you have asked three questions. Following are my findings or suggestions.

1. Is it a right move?

As you said you have 12 years of strong experience in projects. It means you are more associated with real time projects scenarios. So Yes, It is a right move.

2. Whats the present demand for PS consultant?

Its not about demand of PS consultant. Every module of SAP has its own and unique importance and each and every aspect of SAP is demanding and challenging indeed.

3. How should I proceed for it?

I believe you are more of a field person who is associated with projects related activities but to incorporate your experience in SAP, then of course you need to learn SAP. To achieve this, better go for Certification Class room courses and groom yourself in SAP.

I hope this may help you.

Regards,

Amit

[Former Member]

Thanks Amit, but if I start learning SAP now, how shall I be placed in the Hierarchy? I mean will I be treated as a Fresher/Starter and will be remunerated as starter or do the companies acknowledge the past experiences and I can expect a better remuneration.

[former_member184657]

Hi Akash,

Ideally a good Functional Consultant is one who has years of Domain experience (who knows the ins and outs) and puts that knowledge and experience to good use in SAP. It is candidates like these that companies need to hire to ensure a good RoI. But then that's an ideal situation and sadly we don't really live in that world.

It is here that you need to be prepared to take a hit - remuneration-wise and hierarchy-wise. But if you can sell yourself well, then you never know... It's a gamble. Be prepared to take risks.

pk

PS: A Certification in PS can strengthen your case.

[former_member195427]

Hello Akash,

In his post above, Amit has explained the points in a most appropriate way. In addition to it I would suggest you to go through following blogs :

Regards

Saurabh

[former_member182575]

PS is a good module to get involved with, but generally only the big guys use it well.  It has many integration so you learn FI, CO , SD, PM, PP along the way too.

Regards

Waza

[former_member541186]

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