Sap Sd Consultant

KARTHIK BATHULA

SAP CONSULTANT

Email: ****************@*****.*** Phone: +1-913-***-****

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karthikbathula

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Overall 9+ years of experience SAP Consultant with specializing in SAP SD, MM, PP, EWM, and FICO modules, offering expertise in full-cycle implementation, configuration, testing, and support across multiple industries.

Proven track record of designing, implementing, and maintaining complex SAP solutions, focusing on Order to Cash (OTC), Procure to Pay (P2P), Production Planning (PP), and Financial Accounting (FICO) processes.

Extensive experience in gathering and analyzing business requirements, creating test cases, and developing test strategies to ensure high-quality SAP implementations and system upgrades.

Skilled in configuring SAP SD, MM, PP, EWM, and FICO modules, with a focus on optimizing business processes, reducing errors, and improving system efficiency and integration across various SAP modules.

Expertise in performing end-to-end (E2E) testing, including System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and regression testing, ensuring that business requirements are met and business processes are fully validated.

Experienced in using SAP test management tools like ALM and JIRA for defect tracking, test case management, and test execution across different environments, ensuring smooth project delivery.

Led the preparation of comprehensive test plans and test cases for SAP SD, MM, PP, EWM, and FICO modules, ensuring full coverage of all functional areas and integration points.

Involved in SAP software development life cycle (SDLC) and software testing life cycle (STLC) from requirement gathering to implementation, testing, and post-implementation support.

Strong knowledge of configuring custom order types, pricing procedures, condition types, and billing document types in SAP SD, aligning configurations with business requirements for optimal order processing.

Expertise in integrating SAP SD with SAP FICO for accurate revenue determination, credit control, profitability analysis, and financial reporting, ensuring seamless financial flows.

Hands-on experience in SAP MM configuration, including procurement, inventory management, purchase orders, material master, and invoicing processes to streamline supply chain operations.

Expertise in SAP PP module configuration, including material requirements planning (MRP), production orders, BOM, and capacity planning to enhance production workflows.

Skilled in testing and configuring SAP EWM for efficient warehouse management processes like goods receipt, stock transfer, inventory management, and integration with SAP MM and SD.

Extensive experience in handling quarterly bundle regression testing and collaborating with third-party vendors to ensure timely execution and defect resolution during testing cycles.

In-depth experience with role-based testing to ensure proper access control and functionality for different user roles within SAP SD, MM, and PP modules.

Participated in multiple Program Increment (PI) Planning sessions with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between business objectives and SAP solution delivery.

Led the testing of SAP S/4 HANA Fiori Apps for SAP SD, conducting proof-of-concept testing to evaluate app functionality and user experience, ensuring ease of use and seamless integration.

Involved in identifying and automating test cases for SAP SD, MM, and eCommerce integration, working closely with automation teams to improve test efficiency and reduce manual testing efforts.

Proficient in Agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban) for project management, ensuring timely delivery of testing cycles and aligning with iterative development processes.

Extensive experience in coordinating and conducting training sessions for end-users, ensuring smooth system transition and efficient use of SAP functionalities for SAP SD and MM processes.

Actively collaborated with business stakeholders and SAP teams to ensure seamless configuration, integration, and testing of SAP SD, MM, PP, EWM, and FICO modules, driving process improvements and business optimization.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

SAP Modules:

SAP SD (Sales & Distribution), SAP MM (Materials Management), SAP PP (Production Planning), SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management), SAP FICO (Financial Accounting and Controlling)

Testing & Tools:

ALM (Application Lifecycle Management), JIRA, Worksoft Certify, SAP Test Management, SAP S/4 HANA, Fiori Apps

Testing Types:

System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression Testing, End-to-End (E2E) Testing, Role-based Testing

Methodologies:

Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Waterfall, Program Increment (PI) Planning, Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Business Processes:

Order to Cash (OTC), Procure to Pay (P2P), Production Planning (MRP, BOM, Capacity Planning), Financial Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders

Data Management:

Master Data (Customer, Material, Pricing Conditions, Output Types), Test Data Creation, Data Validation

SAP Configuration:

Order Types, Pricing Procedures, Condition Types, Billing Document Types, Partner Functions, Material Master Configuration, Sales Area Data, Delivery & Billing Integration

Integration:

SAP SD & FICO Integration (Revenue Determination, Credit Control, Profitability Analysis), SAP MM & PP Integration, SAP EWM & MM/SD Integration

Tools for Collaboration:

JIRA, ALM, SAP Testing Solutions, MS Excel, SAP Solution Manager

Other Tools/Technologies:

SAP Fiori Apps, eCommerce Integration, Role-based Testing, Automation Testing (Worksoft Certify), Performance Testing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Client: Apple, Cupertino, California Feb 2023 – Present

Role: SAP Consultant

Responsibilities:

Gathered requirements from functional specification documents and created requirement traceability matrices for SAP SD, MM, PP, EWM, and FICO modules, including integration requirements.

Developed detailed test cases for each requirement and reviewed them with Business Analysts to ensure full coverage of business processes for SAP SD and MM modules.

Combined individual test cases into end-to-end (E2E) test scenarios to ensure comprehensive testing across business processes and integrations.

Identified and created prerequisites for test cases and E2E test scenarios, ensuring that all required data and configurations were in place for successful test execution.

Prepared test data, including master data creation for customers, materials, pricing conditions, and output types, to support testing across SAP SD, MM, PP, EWM, and FICO modules.

Tested various OTC (Order to Cash) flows, including quotations, different order types (standard orders, debit/credit memos), inter-company processes, and return orders to ensure proper functionality.

Configured custom order types and OTC scenarios, including delivery and billing types specific to material characteristics, billing variants, and multi-level BOM configurations.

Tested the full MM (Material Management) process flow, covering purchase requisitions, purchase orders, agreements, material documents, and invoicing processes to ensure system accuracy.

Uploaded all test cases into the test management tool, ensuring proper tracking and execution of test cases across all modules.

Developed and executed comprehensive test cases for SAP SD module, including OTC processes like order types, quotations, returns, and billing, ensuring seamless integration with other SAP modules and full business process validation.

Configured and tested SAP MM module processes such as procurement, inventory management, purchase orders, and invoicing, ensuring accurate material flow and integration with SAP SD and FICO modules.

Managed end-to-end testing of SAP PP module, covering production orders, MRP, capacity planning, and BOM, ensuring efficient production workflows and integration with SAP MM and SD modules.

Created test labs for test case execution, ensuring all test environments (Dev, QA, and Pre-Prod) were correctly set up and aligned with project requirements.

Configured and optimized SAP SD/MM modules for order processing, billing, pricing procedures, and financial integration.

Managed Worksoft Certify automation testing for SAP modules, reducing manual testing effort by 40%.

Led end-to-end SAP ECC logistics integration, streamlining shipment and warehouse management.

Developed SAP Finance and Logistics workflows, ensuring seamless financial transactions and reporting.

Conducted SAP ECC enhancement projects to improve financial accounting processes, reducing reporting discrepancies.

Converted and completed OTC cycles for orders generated by third-party applications, ensuring integration between SAP and external systems was functioning correctly.

Conducted proof-of-concept (POC) testing for SAP S/4 HANA Fiori Apps for SAP SD, evaluating their usability and functionality for end-users.

Supported role-based testing for the Acquisition and Diversity projects, ensuring proper system access and functionality based on user roles and responsibilities.

Conducted testing for SAP EWM, including processes like goods receipt, stock transfer, and warehouse management, ensuring smooth integration with SAP MM and SD for accurate inventory tracking and warehouse operations.

Configured and validated SAP FICO module processes including financial accounting, cost center accounting, and internal orders, ensuring seamless integration with SAP SD, MM, and PP for accurate financial reporting and cost tracking.

Participated in a Scrum-based Agile process for Web application projects, where each sprint was planned for three weeks, ensuring alignment with development timelines.

Assisted the performance testing team by providing functional walkthroughs of critical business processes, ensuring accurate performance test case execution.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, ensure smooth testing execution, and maintain alignment with project goals, ensuring overall system quality across SAP modules.

Environment: SAP S/4HANA (SD, MM, PP, EWM, FICO), JIRA, ALM (Application Lifecycle Management), SAP Solution Manager, Worksoft Certify, SAP Testing Solutions, Fiori Apps, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Agile (Scrum), eCommerce Integration Tools, Test Management Tools, SAP Integration Tools, Web Application Testing Tools.

Client: West Pharmaceutical Services, Exton, PA Sep 2019 – Jan 2023

Role: SAP Consultant

Responsibilities:

Developed test plans and test cases for SAP SD, MM, PP, and EWM modules ensuring alignment with business requirements and used JIRA and ALM for tracking test cases, managing defects, and generating reports.

Participated in Program Increment (PI) Planning sessions with Product Teams to understand business strategy and set objectives ensuring SAP solutions aligned with supply chain goals.

Used JIRA and ALM for defect management, logging, and tracking defects across SAP modules ensuring defects were resolved promptly maintaining project timelines.

Applied Waterfall and Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, to facilitate testing and supported iterative testing cycles ensuring smooth execution of test cases in SAP projects.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and create end-to-end (E2E) test cases for SAP SD, MM, PP, and EWM covering integration scenarios to validate business processes.

Worked with the SAP Architectural team to review design documents and approve functional specifications documented GAP analysis for ABAP team customizations.

Engaged in link analysis and activated OB DL tasks such as Track and Trace, Goods Issue, and Inventory Adjustments ensuring seamless data flow and process accuracy in SAP.

Contributed to the full SAP software development life cycle (SDLC) from requirements gathering and design to testing and deployment supporting collaboration across project teams.

Managed the SAP software testing life cycle (STLC) including creating test plans, developing test cases, executing tests, and managing defects to ensure system quality.

Led multiple cycles of System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and regression testing for SAP modules ensuring successful system validation and readiness for deployment.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring that testing efforts for SAP SD, MM, and integration points with eCommerce systems met business needs and project milestones.

Designed and implemented SAP SD/MM pricing procedures, condition types, and order processing for efficient business operations.

Conducted role-based access control testing for SAP SD and MM to ensure security compliance.

Led SAP ECC system upgrades and migration to SAP S/4HANA, ensuring minimal business disruption.

Automated key SAP SD/MM test cases using Worksoft Certify, reducing regression testing time by 50%.

Assisted the performance testing team by providing walkthrough sessions for performance test cases and validated pre-requisite test cases to ensure accurate SAP performance evaluations.

Provided daily status reports during various test phases such as test case design, SIT, UAT, and regression ensuring clear communication regarding test progress and issues.

Scheduled defect triage calls to prioritize and resolve defects efficiently collaborating with the project team to address issues and keep testing on track.

Coordinated with teams to complete end-to-end (E2E) testing for SAP SD, MM, PP, and EWM ensuring comprehensive validation of system functionalities and integration points.

Identified test cases for automation and worked with the automation team to streamline testing provided knowledge transfer to ensure effective automation of SAP tests.

Coordinated with business stakeholders and SAP teams to set up test environments and meet dependencies ensuring test cycles started on time and without blockers.

Reviewed and validated test cases developed by other team members ensuring consistency and completeness, offering suggestions for improvements as needed.

Leveraged JIRA, ALM, and SAP testing solutions to enhance the effectiveness of testing efforts improving quality and consistency in SAP module testing.

Environment: SAP S/4HANA (SD, MM, PP, EWM), JIRA, ALM (Application Lifecycle Management), Waterfall and Agile (Scrum, Kanban), SAP Solution Manager, SAP Testing Solutions, Worksoft Certify, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), eCommerce Integration Tools.

Client: Vardhman Textiles, Ludhiana, Punjab, India Oct 2017 – July 2019

Role: SAP Consultant

Responsibilities:

Developed comprehensive test strategies and test plans for SAP SD and MM modules, aligning them with business requirements and project objectives. Ensured all critical functional areas were covered to meet quality assurance standards.

Analyzed business requirements and translated them into detailed test cases for SAP SD and MM modules, ensuring all functional scenarios were addressed. This approach ensured full test coverage and validation of system processes.

Executed test cases for SAP SD and MM modules to validate system functionalities and process flows. Ensured all business requirements were met and system integrations functioned correctly across different scenarios.

Managed the update and maintenance of all test cases in the Test Management tool, ensuring proper documentation and traceability of test results.

Led test execution cycles, performing multiple rounds of functional testing and providing support during User Acceptance Testing (UAT) execution.

Reviewed and validated the P2P (Procure-to-Pay) and OTC (Order-to-Cash) test cases created by the testing team, ensuring alignment with business processes.

Conducted ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) walkthrough sessions for UAT users, providing guidance and ensuring smooth testing processes.

Automated individual test cases in collaboration with the automation team using Worksoft Certify, increasing test efficiency and coverage.

Worked closely with the functional team to identify end-to-end (E2E) regression test cases, ensuring that SAP SD, MM, and eCommerce integrations were properly tested.

Proactively identified test cases suitable for automation, providing knowledge transfer (KT) to the automation team to facilitate efficient test automation efforts.

Participated in role-based testing, ensuring that different user roles and permissions were properly validated across SAP SD and MM modules.

Supported the performance testing team by providing relevant data, scenarios, and system insights to validate the performance of SAP SD and MM configurations.

Environment: SAP S/4HANA (SD, MM), Worksoft Certify, ALM (Application Lifecycle Management), Test Management Tools, Microsoft Office, eCommerce Integration Tools, SAP Solution Manager.

Client: Hero MotoCorp, New Delhi, India Jun 2015 – Sep 2017

Role: SAP Consultant

Responsibilities:

Configured and maintained various sales document types, including standard orders, credit and debit memos, return and re-route orders, samples, free of charge deliveries, and consignment orders to ensure accurate order processing.

Defined and implemented comprehensive pricing procedures, including condition types, condition tables, and access sequences, enabling automatic and accurate pricing during sales order processing and billing.

Integrated billing documents with finance modules for accurate revenue determination, credit controls, and profitability analysis, ensuring seamless data flow between SAP SD and FI/CO.

Configured and maintained customer master data and material master data, including sales area data, ensuring proper linkage and data integrity for efficient order processing.

Extended materials to specific plants, sales areas, and storage locations, optimizing material availability and logistics management across different business units.

Designed and implemented partner functions in SAP SD, ensuring correct relationships between customers, vendors, and business partners for efficient sales order processing.

Configured sales document types, condition types, pricing procedures, billing document types, account determination, and output types to align with business requirements and processes.

Configured delivery and billing document types to support various business scenarios, including inter-company billing, ensuring accuracy in transactions across company codes.

Provided end-user training and support on SAP SD processes, ensuring smooth transition to the system and efficient use of SAP functionalities.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams (e.g., finance, logistics, and MM) to ensure end-to-end integration of the SAP SD module, driving process optimization and system enhancements.

Environment: SAP S/4HANA (SD), SAP ECC, SAP FI/CO, SAP MM, SAP CRM, SAP BW/BI, SAP Solution Manager, SAP IDoc, Microsoft Office.

EDUCATION: BTech in Computer Science and Engineering, June 2011 - May 2015 at JNTUH, India.

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