SAP Archiving Consultant

Overview

Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 month(s)+

Skills

SAP Data Archiving
SARA transaction

Job Details

Role : SAP Archiving Consultant

Location : Remote

Duration : 6+ Months

Need 08+ years Experience in SAP Data Archiving

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.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 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.
  • Good scripting skills (Unix/Linux shell, SQL, Python/PowerShell) for automation.

Nice-to-Have:

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

Industry: No, Utility is nice to have.

Key skills: SAP Data Archiving, SARA transaction, Archive Development Kit (ADK), S/4 HANA

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