SAP Archiving

Job Title: SAP Archiving & Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) Specialist
Company:
Wartsila India Pvt. Ltd.
Location:
Navi Mumbai
Experience -3+Years
Budget-15 LPA
Immediate joiner
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented SAP Archiving & Data Lifecycle Management Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and optimizing our SAP data archiving processes, with a strong focus on leveraging SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) to ensure data compliance, reduce data footprint, and improve system performance. You will play a key role in maintaining data integrity and accessibility while adhering to legal and business retention policies.
Key Responsibilities:
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SAP Archiving Execution & Monitoring:
○ Perform regular archiving runs for various SAP objects (e.g., FI_DOCUMNT, RV_LIKP, SD_VBAK, MM_EKKO, MM_MATBEL, FI_SL_DATA).
○ Monitor the status and performance of archiving jobs, analyzing logs and statistics for successful completion.
○ Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to archiving processes, including error analysis and root cause identification.
○ Manage archive file deletion runs and verify successful deletion.
○ Maintain and optimize archive jobs and variants.
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SAP ILM Implementation & Management:
○ Configure and maintain SAP ILM policies and rules for data retention and destruction based on legal and business requirements (e.g., GDPR, local regulations).
○ Implement and manage legal holds within SAP ILM to prevent premature data deletion for legal cases.
○ Support the decommissioning of legacy systems using SAP ILM's Retention Warehouse functionalities.
○ Work with business stakeholders to define and refine data retention periods and compliance policies.
○ Utilize SAP ILM functionalities for blocking and deleting personal data to ensure data privacy.
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3rd Party archiving solution:
○ Have hands-on experience in 3rd party archiving solutions like Easy Archive Server, OpenText Archive Center, PBS, etc.
○ Good to have knowledge of SAP xECM solutions.
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Data Volume Management:
○ Analyze data volumes and trends to identify archiving opportunities and proactively manage database growth.
○ Develop strategies for optimizing data storage and reducing TCO through effective archiving and ILM practices.
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Reporting & Documentation:
○ Generate reports on archiving statistics, data volumes, and ILM compliance.
○ Maintain comprehensive documentation for archiving configurations, ILM policies, and operational procedures.
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Collaboration & Support:
○ Collaborate with functional teams, Basis, and other IT stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of archiving and ILM processes.
○ Provide support for retrieving archived data as per business requests.
○ Participate in testing activities (FUT, SIT, UAT) related to archiving and ILM implementations.
Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
● Minimum 3 years of experience in SAP archiving, with a strong understanding of various SAP archiving objects.
● Proven experience with
SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM)
, including configuration of retention policies, legal holds, and data destruction.
● Understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and their implications for data management. This is good to have.
● Experience with SAP ECC/S4HANA and underlying database technologies.
● Ability to analyze complex issues and provide effective solutions.
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business teams.
● Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.

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