QUESTION POSED ON: 05 May 2005
I have been developing in Java for the past six years and for the past three years in Web programming. I'm keen on upgrading to SAP. I have a BS and an MBA with 12 years in IT -- IT marketing for six years and IT development for six years. My past attempt at getting into SAP (in 1999) failed after I did a six-month intensive course in SAP ABAP/4 because of bad market situation.
I have gone through all of your postings especially those pertaining to Java. My conclusions from these postings are BW and CRM are high growth areas and are good options for me. Since getting a break in SAP is difficult, I need to map my current skills to position myself in the best area.
When researching Java skills, I have come across buzz words like Web programmin(BSP), Enterprise portals, BAPI, iViews etc. Is this the right path? Should I get a Java development job/contract in a company implementing SAP and then gradually move to the other areas, say CRM or BW? Isn't it a long and painful process? Is it that difficult for people get a break after doing a course in SAP BW or SAP CRM?
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