SAP IS-U Technical Consultant

Key Responsibilities :

SAP IS-U Module Expertise :

• Provide technical support for SAP IS-U (Industry-Specific Utilities) modules including Billing, FICA (Financial Contract Accounting), Device Management, and Customer Service.

• Ensure seamless integration and custom development in the SAP IS-U landscape.

Development of Custom Solutions :

• Develop and implement custom enhancements using ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) for specific business processes in billing, metering, contract accounts, and customer service.

• Create user exits, BADIs (Business Add-Ins), enhancements, and custom reports to meet project-specific requirements.

Technical Design and Specifications :

• Collaborate with functional teams to convert business requirements into technical specifications.

• Create detailed technical design documents for new developments and enhancements.

• Design and build custom interfaces for integrating SAP IS-U with third-party systems and applications.

Billing and Invoicing Support :

• Provide technical support for SAP IS-U billing processes, including complex billing schemas, billing enhancements, and invoicing.

• Work on custom solutions for bill print, invoice formatting, and output determination.

FICA Custom Development :

• Support custom developments in FICA (Financial Contract Accounting), including payment processing, dunning, and reconciliation processes.

• Configure and customize financial accounting processes such as installment plans, security deposits, and interest calculations.

Data Migration and Conversion :

• Lead data migration activities for master data and transactional data in SAP IS-U, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

• Use LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or custom ABAP programs to transfer data from legacy systems.

Performance Tuning and Optimization :

• Analyze and optimize the performance of SAP IS-U programs and reports, ensuring efficient system performance.

• Perform SQL tuning, ABAP optimization, and database indexing for better system response times.

Integration with Other Systems :

• Develop and maintain interfaces using IDocs, RFCs, BAPIs, Web Services, and third-party integrations for seamless data flow between SAP IS-U and external systems.

• Ensure proper data exchange between SAP IS-U, CRM, FI-CA, billing, and other systems.

Issue Resolution and Troubleshooting :

• Provide support for complex SAP IS-U technical issues by identifying root causes, resolving bugs, and troubleshooting system errors.

• Perform ABAP debugging and analysis of technical problems in SAP IS-U applications.

Upgrades and Support Packs :

• Participate in SAP IS-U upgrades, including testing and validation of custom objects, programs, and reports.

• Ensure compatibility and performance of custom developments after system upgrades or support pack implementations.

Testing and Quality Assurance :

• Lead or participate in unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for custom developments and system changes.

• Create and maintain test scripts to validate system performance and ensure adherence to business requirements.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required :

• Extensive knowledge of SAP IS-U (Industry-Specific Utilities) technical components, including Billing, FICA, Device Management, and Customer Service.

• Strong proficiency in ABAP and ABAP for IS-U to develop custom solutions, reports, enhancements, and interfaces.

• Experience with data migration and conversion tools such as LSMW, BDC, and custom ABAP programs.

• In-depth understanding of IS-U data structures and table relationships.

• Knowledge of interfaces, including IDoc, BAPI, RFC, and Web Services for integrating SAP IS-U with other systems.

• Strong skills in SQL tuning, performance optimization, and database indexing for large-scale utilities systems.

• Familiarity with SAP NetWeaver, WebDynpro, UI5, and Fiori applications for custom frontend development.

Soft Skills Required :

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to handle complex technical issues.

• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with functional teams and business stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and deliver projects on time in a dynamic environment.

• Documentation skills to create technical specifications, designs, and user manuals for custom developments.

• Team-oriented and flexible with the ability to multitask and manage priorities.

The SAP IS-U Technical Consultant ensures smooth system functionality through custom development, integration, and technical support, contributing to the effective operation of utilities-specific processes in the SAP IS-U environment.