SAP Basis - Migration Specialist

AM53 Tech Recruitment

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced SAP Basis - Migration Specialist with advanced English proficiency for global communication. This role requires strong practical, hands-on expertise in SAP Migrations to S/4HANA and Upgrades, focusing on execution rather than coordination or theoretical knowledge. The ideal candidate will have up to 12 years of SAP Basis experience or an equivalent career level.

Requirements

Advanced English is mandatory (global communication).
Strong practical (hands-on) expertise in SAP Migrations to S/4HANA and Upgrades.
Up to 12 years of SAP Basis experience (or equivalent career level).
Hands-on experience with S/4HANA Conversions & Migrations.
Experience with readiness checks, CVI, and SDM/SDNI processes.
Experience with custom code adaptation and compatibility validation.
Understanding of ECC vs S/4HANA architecture differences and in-memory computing impact.
Hands-on experience with RISE with SAP architectural models, ECS operational procedures, and Cloud Managed Services governance.
Hands-on execution of DMO (Database Migration Option) with SUM for direct migrations/conversions to HANA and Cloud.
Hands-on execution of Classical OS/DB Heterogeneous Migrations, System Copies, and landscape refreshes.
End-to-end kernel upgrade execution and file distribution across instances.
Understanding of DB-dependent vs independent files, patching and hotfixes.
Kernel file management: disp+work ownership, permissions, and sticky bits configuration.
Full lifecycle knowledge of SUM execution (phases, downtime, shadow instance).
Hands-on with SPDD/SPAU adjustments.
Troubleshooting upgrade issues, including incomplete transports and open update resolution.
Downtime optimization strategies and troubleshooting phase failures during migration cycles.
Installation and maintenance of SAP add-ons via SPAM (SAP Patch Manager).
Understanding of PBS (Protected Business System / software components).
Handling TOC (Transport of Copies) for transport management.
Knowledge of SPDD/SPAU behavior during add-on installations and how they differ from upgrade scenarios.
Work process analysis (SM50/SM66, OS tools like dpmon).
Trace/debug at work process level.
Lock analysis (SM12) and performance troubleshooting.
System recovery with open updates and downtime management.
Understanding of ABAP + Java stack, dual-stack dependencies (ABAP/Java startup order, schema users), UME.
DB connectivity (R3trans, DBACOCKPIT, HANA Studio).
Troubleshooting system startup and DB issues.
Development and maintenance of automation scripts (Shell, Python) for upgrades, monitoring, and routine tasks.
Building repeatable processes to reduce manual intervention.
Critical Incident Handling (L3).

Responsibilities

Execute readiness checks, CVI, and SDM/SDNI processes for S/4HANA Conversions & Migrations.
Perform custom code adaptation and compatibility validation.
Understand ECC vs S/4HANA architecture differences and in-memory computing impact.
Utilize hands-on experience with RISE with SAP architectural models, ECS operational procedures, and Cloud Managed Services governance.
Execute DMO (Database Migration Option) with SUM for direct migrations/conversions to HANA and Cloud.
Perform Classical OS/DB Heterogeneous Migrations, System Copies, and landscape refreshes.
Execute end-to-end kernel upgrades and file distribution across instances.
Understand DB-dependent vs independent files, patching and hotfixes.
Configure kernel file management, including disp+work ownership, permissions, and sticky bits.
Manage the full lifecycle of SUM execution, including phases, downtime, and shadow instance.
Perform SPDD/SPAU adjustments and troubleshoot upgrade issues, including incomplete transports and open update resolution.
Implement downtime optimization strategies and troubleshoot phase failures during migration cycles.
Install and maintain SAP add-ons via SPAM (SAP Patch Manager).
Understand PBS (Protected Business System / software components).
Handle TOC (Transport of Copies) for transport management.
Manage SPDD/SPAU behavior during add-on installations and differentiate from upgrade scenarios.
Analyze work processes (SM50/SM66, OS tools like dpmon) and trace/debug at the work process level.
Perform lock analysis (SM12) and performance troubleshooting.
Manage system recovery with open updates and downtime.
Understand ABAP + Java stack and dual-stack dependencies (ABAP/Java startup order, schema users), UME.
Troubleshoot DB connectivity (R3trans, DBACOCKPIT, HANA Studio).
Troubleshoot system startup and DB issues.
Develop and maintain automation scripts (Shell, Python) for upgrades, monitoring, and routine tasks.
Build repeatable processes to reduce manual intervention.
Act as the final escalation point for complex issues (L3).
Perform root cause analysis and system recovery.