Should an ABAP specialist learn SAP BI/BW to take the next step in his career?

Should an ABAP specialist learn SAP BI/BW to take the next step in his career?

I've been working as an ABAPer for the past four months. Will learning SAP business intelligence/business warehouse (BI/BW) add an edge to my SAP career?

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Yes, learning SAP BI will definitely give a boost to your career. SAP BI folks with good experience and knowledge are always in demand. Knowing ABAP will be helpful as a BI developer. In many situations, such as writing userexits and routines, knowing ABAP will give you added advantage.

This was first published in September 2008