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: ● 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. ● 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. ● 3rd Party archiving solution: ○ Have hands-on experience in 3rd party archiving solutions like Easy Archive Server, Open Text Archive Center, PBS, etc. ○ Good to have knowledge of SAP x ECM solutions. ● 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. ● Reporting & Documentation: ○ Generate reports on archiving statistics, data volumes, and ILM compliance. ○ Maintain comprehensive documentation for archiving configurations, ILM policies, and operational procedures. ● 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/S4 HANA 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.