SAP Archiving Consultant

Role: SAP Archiving Consultant

Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end SAP Data Archiving configuration and execution using SARA.
• Analyze SAP database growth (tables, indexes, logs) and define archiving strategies.
• Develop and maintain archive objects, variants, jobs, and monitoring scripts.
• Integrate SAP ArchiveLink with external storage systems (e.g., OpenText, PBS).
• Configure and manage SAP ILM (Information Lifecycle Management) for retention & legal hold.
• Implement data aging in SAP HANA where applicable.
• Troubleshoot failed archiving jobs, performance issues, and storage connectivity.
• Work with Basis, DBAs, and infrastructure teams to manage storage performance.
• Create technical documentation, SOPs, and automation scripts for recurring activities.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of SAP Basis/Technical experience, with 6+ years in Data Archiving.
• Deep knowledge of SAP archiving objects, SARA transaction, Archive Development Kit (ADK).
• Experience with Archive Information System (SAP AS, infostructures).
• Strong understanding of SAP ILM framework and GDPR/compliance requirements.
• Hands-on with HANA Data Archiving & Data Aging.
• Experience integrating with external storage (OpenText, PBS, Content Servers, Cloud storage).
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance tuning expertise.

Nice-to-Have

• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA archiving strategy.
• Experience in system migrations, upgrades, and cloud storage integration (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Experience in large global SAP landscapes with high-volume archiving.