Database Reference
In-Depth Information
agencies, and private companies across the world use SAP as an ERP standard. Either they
have already implemented the software or will be implementing and using it to run their
businesses. Organizations invest a lot of financial resources into their corporate SAP sys-
tems and need a Basis/NetWeaver professional to architect, plan, build, test, deploy, and
maintain the ERP application. Since the SAP application is mission-critical for conducting
business transactions, organizations are willing to offer quite good compensation packages
for Basis/NetWeaver professionals. In addition, this career path is stable and offers a lot of
financial stability. A mid-level Basis/NetWeaver professional with three to four years' ex-
perience can earn up to $100,000 a year. Senior SAP Basis professionals with 7 to 12 years
of experience can earn a lot more. Please note that salaries vary upon the geographic region
and as well as the size of the company, and several other factors, such as a full-time job
versus an hourly contracting opportunity.
Career Growth Opportunities
Another reason to pursue the SAP Basis/NetWeaver career is the growth opportunities it can
offer. SAP Basis/NetWeaver can provide rapid career growth working for a systems integ-
rator or for a Fortune 500 company. It can open up doors for IT roles in the organization
with much broader responsibilities. This will be discussed further in a later section of this
chapter.
SAP Basis/NetWeaver Role
SAP Basis/NetWeaver roles are categorized into junior-level positions, such as an entry-
level junior SAP Basis administrator, to senior-level positions, such as Basis architect and
SAP technical architect. Each of these roles has specific responsibilities and adds value to
the organization.
Contributions of the SAP Basis Role
The SAP Basis resource ensures that the “lights are on” for the SAP system. No one can
conduct any business if the system is either not available or is not delivering the expected
performance. The cost of downtime per hour in some industries is so high that having a
competent SAP Basis administrator on the payroll is vital to the success of the business. The
Basis administrator will ensure that the organization conducts business smoothly without
any interruptions. Just like you need a heart specialist in a full-fledged hospital, organiza-
tions running SAP need a SAP Basis specialist to make sure that the vital signs of the sys-
tem are normal and the system is living and breathing. The following are the key contribu-
tions of the SAP Basis role:
• Plan and install the SAP systems.
