New or not to the SAP Community, share your story!

[craigcmehil]

For some of us the SAP Community started off way back in 2003/2004 as the SAP Developer Network (SDN). Later after the Business Objects Community and others merged together it became the SAP Community Network (SCN) - then in 2016 it simply became the SAP Community.

I've personally seen a lot of changes to the environment over all these years but one thing has always remained constant - this is a place where you can come to ask questions, meet others and exchange knowledge.

Over the years we've had things like "Blog it Forward" that let people introduce themselves to each other. We've also had over the years forum threads and things like that to say hello.

We've even created some tutorials to help new comers as well as those like myself take more advantage of the community. Have you taken these 4 tutorials?

• Tour the SAP Community, Explore the various features of SAP Community, familiarize yourself with community guidelines, discover how to get the most out of your membership, and earn the Tour the Community badge.
• Ask and Answer Questions on SAP Community, Want to ask questions on SAP Community, but not sure how to start? This tutorial will help you get to know the Questions and Answers section, processes and guidelines, so you can more easily gain and share knowledge.
• Writing and Publishing Blog Posts on SAP Community, By taking this tutorial, you'll discover how to prepare and manage your blog posts on SAP Community, get tips for better blogging, and learn how to interact with readers. You'll also earn the Blogging Savvy badge.
• Update and Maintain Your SAP Profile at people.sap.com, By taking this tutorial, you'll explore, set up, and manage the sections of your SAP profile (people.sap.com). You'll also earn the Profile Savvy badge.

Would you be willing to introduce yourself to your fellow community members here?

Me? Well I started my path into the SAP way back in 2002/2003 when my company told me to learn it so I could install it when I cam back from my project in Germany. I'm sure some noticed the odd bit about that statement. Needless to say I dove in and as luck would have it, SAP had just launched their beta of a Community (SDN) so coming from a web application background I felt at home to go figure things out.

@Former Member Was actually one of the first people who helped me to figure things out, my question asking left a lot to be desired as I had no clue about terminology or anything else in the SAP world. Then it was a post by @qmacro about RSS and RFC's that really got me more comfortable and then I just went crazy sharing my experiences and learnings via the blog posts.

• How I started with SAP Web development…
• How I Started with SAP Web Development, Cont’d
• Becoming an SAP Web Developer, Part III
• Conclusions of the Web Developer integration into SAP…

I started a series on BSP and "mini WAS" - 

• Mini me of WebAS 6.20
• BSP / HowTo: Exploring BSP Development and the MiniWAS 6.20
• BSP / HowTo: Exploring BSP Development and the MiniWAS 6.20 Part 2
• BSP / HowTo: Exploring BSP Development and the MiniWAS 6.20 Part 3a
• BSP / HowTo: Exploring BSP Development and the MiniWAS 6.20 Part 3b
• BSP / HowTo: Exploring BSP Development and the MiniWAS 6.20 Part 4a
• BSP / HowTo: Exploring BSP Development and the MiniWAS 6.20 Part 4b
• BSP / HowTo: Exploring BSP Development and the MiniWAS 6.20 Part 5
• Mini Me of WAS 6.20, the Saga continues….

I even presented at my first SAP TechEd event.

BoF, TechEd Munich ’04 – RSS, HTTP and BSP

So it's been a crazy start into the SAP world that resulted in me getting a job with SAP, learning that you don't just "install it" 😉 and now I have the pleasure of trying to help others day to day!

Start your own thread or reply here, what's your story? Who are you?

[KatherineKenneally]

Welcome @John23 - I hope you enjoy exploring SAP Community. Be sure to subscribe to SAP Managed Tags for your topic areas of interest!

[KjetilKilhavn]

Kjetil Kilhavn here, doing the "Tour of the SAP Community 2024". I have been working as an ABAP and Business Workflow developer since February 2000. Along with several other workflow developers I was fairly active on SAP Developer Network for a while, but became less active when I felt the community became so obsessed with welcoming new members that content quality was sacrificed in the process.

I never left the online SAP developer community completely, of course, but my level of engagement became and still is lower than it once was. Time will tell whether this new platform can lead to a renewed engagement for myself.

[_Steffen_]

Hi everyone!

As a data analyst, I have only been involved with SAP as an end user for the last 10 years. I have mostly extracted data from SAP and processed it in Excel.

Now we are starting to build our new BI system based on SAC and I will be responsible for the central creation of the stories.

This is the start of a new chapter for me, where I will continue to expand my knowledge and maybe find some answers to questions that arise here in the community 🙂

[Adam-Sivell]

Hi from SAP in Melbourne Australia. I started working with SAP in the late 90s on a Y2K project and have never looked back. I enjoy using innovation to improve business processes and have had the opportunity to work around the world. At the moment I’m focused on SAP Business Network and look forward to being part of the community 

[KatherineKenneally]

Welcome @Adam-Sivell - are you already part of the Melbourne group? You could connect with Phil Cooley @pjcools and others there!

[Adam-Sivell]

Thanks great idea I’ll do that!

[FabriceLopez]

Hello, my name is Fabrice López.

I have been working as an SAP consultant since 2008, right after they acquired Business Objects.

Although I continue to work with all the tools in the Business Objects platform, over the past five years, I have gained extensive knowledge in cloud solutions, particularly SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and Datasphere.

I'm happy to be part of this community and look forward to connecting with you all.

Regards;

Fabrice

[KatherineKenneally]

Great to have someone experienced like you here @FabriceLopez and hope you are enjoying SAP Community!

[Shalini_1730]

Hello

[Yuliia_V]

Hello SAP Community,

Refresher here! 😊 I am thrilled to embark on this learning adventure with all of you.

I bring a strong background in HR processes and systems, having spent the last four years working as a Recruiter/TA Specialist in large IT companies. I hold an Enterprise Economy degree and have a solid understanding of business processes, departmental workflows, and company structures.
Furthermore, I have always wanted to merge my knowledge and experience, and now I feel that SAP offers the perfect platform for this.

For me, SAP represents a strategic career step, and I am particularly interested in becoming an SAP SuccessFactors Consultant. I am here because I believe in continuous learning and see endless opportunities for growth and development within the SAP ecosystem.
The potential for career advancement and the open doors that SAP provides are incredibly motivating for me.

I would love to hear from others who are on a similar journey or have experience with SAP SuccessFactors. Any tips or advice?

Many thanks,

-Yulia-

[VishalKwatra]

Hello Everyone,

Myself Vishal. I am from India and I am mainly working as a Technical Consultant on various areas like SAP Fiori, SAP ABAP, SAP BTP, CAPM.

[Robert_22]

Hi!

I work as an Engineering Planner with 10 years of practical use of SAP, but just 2 years of using ECC EAMS, MM and FICO modules.
I work in Transportation onshore industry, and with frequent changes in our system, i came here mostly to learn, and adapt my skills and knowledge and enhance them to a next level.
Btw, i am Robert!

[KatherineKenneally]

That's great @Robert_22 - great to have you here in SAP Community! I'm sure you will learn plenty here!

[KatherineKenneally]

Welcome @Lowermoon - great to have you here - hope you will enjoy exploring our SAP Community and progress up the rank ladder! I would recommend that you click on "Join Group" here in the Welcome Corner. You could also subscribe to my colleague's new article @sveabecker to discover SAP Community.

Some other useful groups for beginners:

• Beginner Corner - This Learning Group is an interactive virtual space dedicated to beginners, students and lecturers studying on learning.sap.com
• Coffee Corner - Visit the Coffee Corner to join discussions across a variety of topics - not necessarily "work" related - and get to know your fellow SAP Community members.

[b_hrishi]

Hi,

I am Hrishi and I have been a reader for most of my time here. However, I look forward to contributing.

I have been with SAP Labs India for more than 2 years now in the Focused Build area. I am a part of the development team here and we are responsible to keep the product stable and also add new features in next releases.

My primary expertise lies in developing freestyle SAPUI5 Applications along with writing ABAP code. The new technological developments in SAP are running ahead like a roadrunner and for now, I am like the Wile E. Coyote trying to catch up with the help of community blogs 😄.

I am really excited to join this community and hopefully will learn and contribute more in years to come.

Thanks,
Hrishi

[KatherineKenneally]

Great to have your experience here in SAP Community @b_hrishi - you might be interested in announcements that will be coming soon on SAP TechEd and also Devtoberfest.

[C_Legall-Brickey]

Hello SAP Community,

My name is Cephus and I have been a consumer technical support specialist for the last 5 years.

I was introduced to SAP just 3 days ago by a career coach and have been encouraged by the amazing resources and community found here through my brief research.

I've always had a passion for technology. But honestly, it's primarily due the the immense amount of sheer knowledge needed to be acquired and maintained for it to be useful. It's a little embarrassing to say, but making use of my ability to easily absorb and subsequently regurgitate high level concepts and apply them to the benefit of others has always made me feel accomplished.

It's no surprise, then, that a career in consultation is my dream. And I hope to achieve that goal here in collaboration with the rest of you. 

For now, I need to choose a certification with which to get started. My ultimate goal is to be an SAP Cybersecurity and GRC Consultant. While that certification appears to have been retired, I am open to suggestions from more senior members as to what my initial choice should be.

I hope to be able to be a provider of support rather than a recipient in short order.

Thank You,

Cephus

[Amaury_Van-Espen]

Hi @craigcmehil 

unfortunately, most of the links are dead or outdated in the post 😞

particularly those related to SAP Tutorials on SAP Developer portal.

Regards
Amaury

[craigcmehil]

@Amaury_Van-Espen it's an extremely old list of content dating back to 2003 and 2004.

[sriharsha_cr]

Hello everyone! 👋

I'm thrilled to join this community as a Cloud Native Developer and share a bit about myself. I'm a tech enthusiast with a passion for learning new things every day. I believe there's always something new to discover, and I'm constantly exploring the latest trends and technologies in the cloud-native world.

Currently, I'm working at SAP Labs India in the Bangalore campus, where I get to collaborate with brilliant minds and work on innovative projects. It's an exciting environment that keeps me on my toes!

When I'm not coding, you can find me with my nose in a book 📚. I love reading a wide range of topics and sharing the knowledge I gain by writing articles and blog posts. It's a great way to give back to the community and help others learn.

And of course, I'm always up for a good conversation over coffee ☕. There's nothing like discussing new ideas and getting different perspectives while enjoying a warm cup.

I'm looking forward to connecting with fellow tech enthusiasts and cloud experts here. Let's learn from each other and make the most of this journey!

Cheers! 👍

Harsha

[KatherineKenneally]

Thank you for the introduction @sriharsha_cr - nice to see you here in SAP Community! Have you already joined the Bengaluru group?

[sriharsha_cr]

Thank you @KatherineKenneally, I will checkout the BLR community group.

[dynamixprat]

Hi Everyone,

This is Prateek Sharma from India, i started my SAP journey as an ABAP Developer in 2014. From there on there is no looking back, i have fully enjoyed my journey started with developing simple Reports to SAP Script then moving to more complex development to touching all the possible RICEFW objects. 

There on moving to HANA side of things and exploring CDS, AMDP etc along with learning odata and linking them with FIORI application also learning business side of things mainly in SD and Logistics modules.

Now with the introduction of Cloud Application programming model which is now known as BTP services. Learned RAP from the start from awesome SAP teachers like Andre Fischer and Thomus Jung via many youtube videos and github tutorials. 

Looking to connect with likeminded people and would love to share the knowledge i have gained over the past 10 years.

[NicoleTiffany]

Thanks for sharing!! I am inspired by your background!!

[NicoleTiffany]

I am new here. I'm overwhelmed by the abundance of information and opportunities that SAP offer. I'm hoping to sign up for the Digital Skills initiative program. I've be wanting to be SAP certified for almost 20 years but life and responsibilities took up all my time. I'm finally in the position to invest in me and my future and I know SAP is it!!!

[KatherineKenneally]

Welcome @NicoleTiffany - great to have you here. Please also join the Beginner Corner as you will find useful information there.

[Ivan-Zapryanov]

Hello everyone!

I am Ivan, a UX designer, and a newcomer to the SAP community. I'm based in Sofia.

I very recently joined the SAP Community and I was amazed by the wealth of content available here. I'm excited to share my recent design work on generative AI, which is what brought me to this vibrant community. The SAP Community stands out for its welcoming atmosphere and the collaborative spirit that members bring to every discussion. It's inspiring to see how everyone is so willing to share knowledge and support each other.

Looking forward to meeting more of you via this thread as well! 😊

[KatherineKenneally]

Good to have you here @Ivan-Zapryanov and glad that you appreciate all the great content! I'm part of the community team. Feel free to take part in other discussions as well or start one of your own. We also have a contest open at the moment over in the Career Corner.

[Louay_Othman]

Hello everyone!

I'm Louay! Just wanted to share a little about myself. I've graduated from the SAP YPP 2023 here in Yemen. It's been an amazing journey, and I've chosen to specialize in the PP module.

I am excited to be a part of this vibrant community and look forward to learning, sharing, and growing together. I believe that the SAP community is a treasure trove of knowledge and experience, and I am eager to tap into this resource.

If you've got any advice or tips on how to get the most out of this community, or anything related to the PP module, I'm all ears. I'd really appreciate it.

Cheers,

[KatherineKenneally]

Welcome @Louay_Othman!

Please be sure to subscribe to SAP Managed Tags (subscribe to your topic areas of interest).
We also have a contest open at the moment over in the Career Corner - why not take a look?!

[DaulatP]

Hi community! I am so happy to join this group. 

[KatherineKenneally]

Thank you for joining @DaulatP - you might also want to take a look at our existing location groups and join one of those?

We also have a contest open right now and everyone is invited to enter!
My Most Clever Response in a Job Interview

[PravinDeshmukh]

Hi All, I have been part of the SAP world for 18 years. Main expertise area in the area of Supply Chain Planning Solutions. Currently part of some exciting innovations happening in this space at SAP. Happy to connect, learn and share.

[MohammedMubeen01]

I am Mohammed Mubeen and I am happy to join the community and would like to share my knowledge over here.

[VenkatKarthik1111]

Short story: We are born to learn and progress and this is one of the best platform for SAP aspirants like me.

[Manish_Tiwari]

Hi,

I am Manish Tiwari, an IT professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry. My expertise spans various Database and SAP technologies. Throughout my career, I have worked on numerous projects and held several roles, including SAP Specialist (Basis), SAP Technical Architect, Database Technology Expert, and Cloud Infrastructure Analyst.

I am excited to join this community. My technical expertise includes:

• SAP Implementation
• Implementing High Availability and Disaster Recovery Solutions for SAP Systems
• Adopting New Database Technologies for SAP Application
• Designing SAP Landscape Architecture and Execution
• Applying Database Technologies and Solutions for SAP Systems

[KatherineKenneally]

@Manish_Tiwari - it's great to have your expertise here in SAP Community!

[MOHAN_CHANDRAN]

Hello SAP Community!

I'm thrilled to join this forum and connect with fellow SAP enthusiasts. My name is Mohana Chandran, and I have been working as an SAP SuccessFactors PMGM Consultant for the past few years. During this time, I have had the opportunity to support numerous clients in configuring and consulting on the Performance Management System (PMS) and appraisal processes.

I’m here to share my experiences and insights on these areas, as well as to learn from the diverse expertise within this community. I look forward to engaging discussions, exchanging knowledge, and contributing to the collective growth of our SAP SuccessFactors practices.

Excited to connect with you all!

[MayarHassan-]

Dears,
I’m starting my career as a SAP SuccessFactors Consultant and am particularly interested in the Onboarding module. I’m eager to gain certification and would appreciate your help in obtaining a voucher for the exam.

Your guidance and support would mean a lot as I work to build my expertise.

Thank you for your consideration.

[EslamSalah]

@MayarHassan- Best of luck on your journey! May it be filled with success, growth, and incredible experiences every step of the way.

To enhance your understanding and skills in SAP SuccessFactors, I highly recommend engaging in self-study of the THR97 course. This course provides comprehensive insights into the Recruit to Retire process, covering key modules and functionalities essential for mastering employee lifecycle management within SAP SuccessFactors. Dedicating time to this self-study will significantly boost your proficiency and prepare you for practical application in real-world scenarios.

Here is link you can check https://learning.sap.com/learning-journeys/configuring-sap-successfactors-onboarding 

Good Luck

Eslam Salah