SAP Basis Consultant

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Job Description

Roles and responsibilities: SAP Basis Consultant – Job Description

Role Overview

An SAP Basis Consultant is responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance of SAP systems. They ensure the performance, availability, and security of SAP environments while supporting upgrades, migrations, and troubleshooting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• System Administration Install, configure, and maintain SAP systems (ECC, S/4HANA, BW, etc.) Perform system copies, client copies, and refresh activities Manage SAP landscapes (Development, Quality, Production)
• Performance Monitoring & Optimization Monitor system performance using SAP tools (ST22, SM37, ST03, DBACOCKPIT) Analyze system logs and dumps to identify issues Optimize database and system performance
• User & Security Management Create and manage user roles and authorizations Ensure compliance with security standards and policies Handle password resets and access issues
• Transport Management Manage SAP Transport Management System (TMS) Move transports between environments safely Troubleshoot transport failures
• Upgrades & Patching Perform SAP kernel upgrades and support package implementation Assist in SAP version upgrades (e.g., ECC to S/4HANA)

Apply patches and ensure system stability

• Backup & Recovery Plan and execute system backup strategies Restore systems during failures Ensure disaster recovery preparedness
• System Monitoring & Support Monitor daily system health (CPU, memory, disk usage) Provide 24/7 support for critical systems Troubleshoot incidents and resolve tickets
• Documentation & Compliance Maintain technical documentation Ensure compliance with IT policies and audit requirements

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of SAP Basis administration Experience with SAP systems: ECC, S/4HANA, BW, CRM Database knowledge (HANA, Oracle, SQL Server, DB2)

Operating systems

Linux/Unix/Windows SAP tools: TMS, Solution Manager, SAP GUI Basic knowledge of networking and OS-level concepts