Is certification the way to get into SAP?

Well, if you read some of my previous Q&As, you'll know that I don't think too highly of SAP certification. To put it more accurately, I like the idea of investing in SAP training, but don't think you should put all your hopes in breaking into SAP in a piece of paper. Project work is much more important than certification. But in terms of your choices, I would definitely support NetWeaver over ABAP certification. Whenever you are trying to break into a field, it's always best to go after the new stuff. There are a lot more ABAP experts out there than NetWeaver experts. I always suggest pursuing skills areas where there are less senior folks competing against you. No one has five years of NetWeaver experience, but plenty of folks have five years of ABAP. Also, it's a lot easier to learn ABAP on your own, as there are so many books and CD-ROMs that can help you on the ABAP side.