SAP ArchivingILM
SAP ILM
SAP Data Archiving
Archive Administration (SARA)
Retention Management
Data Destruction
SAP IS-U FI-CA (preferred)
SAP Business Partner (CA_BUPA)
SAP CRMC4C Data Privacy Protection (DPP)
ABAP Development
SAP Basis fundamentals
OpenText ECM xECM integration
SAP Archiving & ILM (Information Lifecycle Management) Consultant
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP Archiving & Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) Consultant to lead the design, implementation, and support of SAP data archiving, retention management, and data destruction solutions across SAP ECC, S4HANA, IS-U, FICA, CRMC4C, and integrated enterprise content management platforms such as OpenText. The consultant will work closely with business, compliance, legal, security, and SAP technical teams to implement enterprise data retention policies and regulatory compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
SAP ILM & Archiving Implementation
Design and implement SAP ILM and Archiving solutions for SAP ECC and S4HANA environments.
Configure SAP ILM Retention Management, Retention Warehouse, and Data Destruction processes.
Implement and maintain Archive Objects, Retention Rules, and Destruction Policies.
Execute end-to-end data archiving, retrieval, conversion, and destruction activities.
Configure ILM Store and integrate with certified storage platforms.
Compliance & Governance
Translate corporate data retention and regulatory requirements into SAP ILM policies.
Ensure compliance with legal, audit, privacy, and records management requirements.
Support GDPR, CCPA, and enterprise information governance initiatives.
Conduct data lifecycle assessments and archival readiness reviews.
Technical Development
Develop and enhance ABAP programs, BADIs, User Exits, and custom reports supporting archiving processes.
Automate archive file validation, monitoring, and reporting.
Troubleshoot archiving jobs, retention policy issues, and ILM configuration challenges.
Coordinate with SAP Basis teams for archive storage configuration and transport management.
Integration & OpenText Collaboration
Integrate SAP ILM solutions with OpenText Content ServerxECM and external repositories.
Support retention-based deletion of business documents and attachments.
Develop and validate interfaces supporting archive and destruction processes.
Coordinate end-to-end record cleanup and document lifecycle management initiatives.
Testing & Deployment
Prepare functional and technical design documents.
Conduct unit testing, integration testing, UAT, and production deployment activities.
Develop test scripts and validation procedures for archiving and destruction scenarios.
Support go-live, hypercare, and knowledge transfer activities.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
Experience
7+ years of SAP experience.
3+ years of hands-on SAP ILM and Data Archiving implementation experience.
Experience with SAP ECC andor SAP S4HANA environments.
Experience implementing retention and destruction policies.
Technical Skills
SAP ILM
SAP Data Archiving
Archive Administration (SARA)
Retention Management
Data Destruction
SAP IS-U FI-CA (preferred)
SAP Business Partner (CA_BUPA)
SAP CRMC4C Data Privacy Protection (DPP)
ABAP Development
SAP Basis fundamentals
OpenText ECM xECM integration
Preferred Certifications
SAP Certified Technology Associate
SAP S4HANA Administration Certification
SAP Information Lifecycle Management Certification (preferred)
Preferred Experience
Utility industry experience (SAP IS-U).
OpenText Content Server and xECM implementations.
Large-scale data retention and record cleanup programs.
Regulatory and audit compliance initiatives.
Cloud and hybrid SAP landscapes.
Key Deliverables
SAP ILM Strategy & Design
Retention Policy Configuration
Archive Object Implementation
ILM Store Setup
Data Archiving & Destruction Execution
Compliance Documentation
Testing Artifacts
Production Support & Knowledge Transfer
Required Competencies
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Stakeholder management
Regulatory compliance knowledge
Documentation and solution design expertise
Project leadership and coordination
Excellent communication and presentation skills
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