Inquiry about a SAP programmer's roadmap

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Hello everyone, I'd be happy to receive advice and guidance on what's available for programming and customization, what the return on investment is, intellectual property rights, and what the roadmap is for a programmer in SAP.

[CharlesFeng]

Hi @AdilTEC2_- 

Here is information from SAP Joule for Consultants, for your reference. Hope it is helpful.

Programming & Customization SAP offers two main paths today:

• ABAP Cloud / RAP — for in-app extensions on S/4HANA, using released APIs only (clean core)
• SAP BTP — for side-by-side extensions using CAP (Node.js/Java), Integration Suite, SAP Build (low-code), and Fiori/UI5

The strategic direction is clean core: keep the SAP standard untouched, extend via BTP or released APIs.

ROI
Clean core pays off long-term through lower upgrade costs. BTP extensions offer flexibility but carry platform costs. SAP Build delivers quick wins for workflow automation with minimal development effort.

Intellectual Property
Custom code you write is yours. You cannot resell or redistribute SAP standard content. ISV/partner solutions built on BTP remain your IP, governed by SAP's Partner Edge agreement.

Career Roadmap
Start with ABAP fundamentals and RAP, then expand into BTP/CAP development and SAP Integration Suite. High-demand areas right now: AI/Joule extensibility, clean core migration advisory, and BTP architecture. Key certifications: ABAP Cloud Developer and BTP Developer Associate on learning.sap.com.

Best regards,
Charles