Switching to ABAP

[Former Member]

Hi,

I am a programmer with around 4.5 years experience with top companies, currently working in bangalore (India). I have been into C++ and web development, Planning to switch to ABAP. Please help me out with your suggestions.

Is it a good idea to study ABAP from a small institute and apply for SAP(ABAP) jobs in bangalore. As a programmer what areas in SAP should i master. Thanks a lot for you time.

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sibil mohammed

[Former Member]

HI

KNOWING C++ IS ENOUGH TO LEARN ABAP.KNOWLEDGE OF SQL AND KNOWING ABOUT GUI COMPONENTS IS SUFFICIENT TO LEARN ABAP.

YOU CAN GO FOR SMALL INSTITUTION.

[former_member632729]

Hi Dude,

You have around 5 years of exp in C++ , why ur planning to shift into ABAP .. Insted of ABAP getter Goo for JAVA.. Ever green language...

Best of Luck ..

Raghunath.S

Edited by: Raghunath Shyamala on Nov 24, 2008 5:17 AM

[Former Member]

Hi Raghunath,

Yes he is having 5 years of experience in C++ which means he knows the future of java and feels SAP may have edge on JAVA.You never know.

Regards

[ChrisSolomon]

Just curious....WHY are you switching? Curiousity, general interest, change of pace, visions of all that big ABAP money pouring in (kidding!), etc?

I ask because, honestly, as the market and global economy is at the moment, it might not be a good switch at this time.

If you do want to go that route, I would suggest self-training (read everything you can get your hands on, set up a preview system and do some coding, etc) and also look for permanent employment with a SAP customer (ie. not a consulting or outsourcing firm). Get your experience there for a while. However, I would imagine that even then, in your area, that might be tough as many people already trained in ABAP and experienced with SAP that have been recently let go from consulting/outsourcing firms will be somewhat flooding the market looking for employment as well.

In any event, good luck!