Senior ABAP consultant

GURUMOORTRHY GANESAN

SAP - ABAP Certified Associate +1-332-***-**** ****************@*****.***

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gurumoorthy-ganesan-a807a915 Professional Snapshot:

A results-oriented and dynamic IT Manager and Senior SAP Technical Consultant with 14 years of experience in SAP ABAP, S/4 HANA BTP, and SAP Cloud solutions. Proven leadership in driving complex SAP projects, mentoring cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality, performance-optimized deliverables. Adept at managing large-scale migrations, system upgrades, and complex integrations with a focus on business efficiency and innovation.

• Led critical ABAP development initiatives across SD, MM, FI/AP/AR, HCM, SLCM and PP modules with expertise in ALV reporting, Module Pool Programming, Smart Forms, Adobe forms, Interfaces, BAPI, Enhancements, BDC, and Workflow development (RICEFW).

• Enabled standard SAP Fiori and OData services for Time Entry and Time Approval apps, including activation of services like HCM_TIMESHEET_MAN_SRV and HCM_TS_APV, ensuring seamless HR workflow integration.

• Designed and implemented drag-and-drop (D&D) SAP UI5 applications for: a. Staffing Management: Developed OData services to support a UI5 application for employees, enabling visual resource allocation and team staffing management. b. Project Management: Developed ODATA services to support interactive tasks and milestone tracking app for project teams to manage assignments efficiently. c. Order Management: Created a dynamic order processing application with intuitive UI5 controls and seamless OData backend integration.

• Cross-Platform HR Integration Leadership: Coordinated between SAP HCM, middleware Web Services, and downstream tools (e.g., SuccessFactors, MDM) ensuring seamless data transfer and error handling.

• Workflow Design & Automation: Delivered custom HCM workflows for Leave Requests, Recruitment, e-Separation, and Attendance approvals; integrated with PA40, PTARQ, CATS, and Web Dynpro forms.

• SAP HR ABAP Proficiency: Built custom Info-types, PA/OM reports, enhancements, and interfaces related to Employee Data, Payroll, and Compliance; added custom fields (e.g., Onboarding Flag, HRSS) in IT0001 and developed normalized man-month and overtime calculation reports, Supported and maintained integration between SAP SuccessFactors and downstream systems using Dell Boomi as the middleware platform.

• Developed Fiori and OData services for Contract Initiation workflows, integrating approval logic, document lifecycle management, and role-based access control.

• Engineered OData services for Quotation creation and change, enabling real-time quotation processing, version control, and seamless integration with SAP SD modules.

• Integrated Solution Quotation Management with product bundles, service contracts, and subscription orders using OData services like Solution Quotation - Create, Read, Update, Delete and API_QTN_PROCESS_SRV.

• Configured SAP Gateway services and ICF nodes for Fiori launchpad deployment, including metadata activation, role assignment, and service registration using /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE and

/PFCG.

• Designed and implemented CDS views and AMDP procedures for performance-optimized reporting in S/4HANA systems.

• Supported S/4 Central Finance migration projects with system conversion PoC using SUM/DMO, ATC custom code checks, and simplification item analysis.

• Delivered Brownfield upgrade support with SPAU/SPDD remediation, Unicode checks, and readiness assessments aligning with HANA standards and Strong knowledge on complex OSS notes Implementation.

• Engineered custom interfaces via IDOC/ALE with third-party vendors and banks, ensuring robust message handling and error resolution.

• Contributed to ONE SOURCE TAX integration and SAP Concur employee data syncing, strengthening compliance capabilities.

• Developed e-invoicing cockpit apps using RAP, CDS, and BAS on SAP Public Cloud for India’s GST mandates.

• Recognized for troubleshooting high-impact runtime errors and mentoring cross-functional teams on SAP enhancements and code remediation.

• Built and maintained OData services for Fiori integration, enabling seamless CRUD operations and UI responsiveness.

• Delivered S-Proxy-based ABAP service proxies and integrated WSDL-based web services for real-time communication with external systems and legacy platforms.

• Established custom billing output types for auto-distribution of invoices to customers and internal recipients.

• Enhanced SD document processing with bespoke controls, reducing manual interventions and improving audit traceability across sales transactions. Core Competencies:

• Clean core Development, SAP S/4 HANA, SAP BTP, ABAP RAP and SAP Build Development.

• Process Automation, Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement

• Client Relationship and Trust building

• Cross-Functional Expert and Vendor Leadership

• SAP Extensibility: In-App/Key User Extensibility (Custom Fields, BADi’s, UI Adaptation), Developer extensibility (RAP) and Side by Side extension (BTP with FIORI + ODATA + RAP).

• Event mesh configuration.

• SAP ODATA development

• Performance Optimization (SQLM, SWLT, ATC, Code reviews)

• Business development, Ethical Leadership and Decision-Making

• Agile Development methodologies

• Technical Specification documentation and reporting

• Strong debugging skills

• Object oriented programming

Certifications:

• SAP Certification – Development Consultant – ABAP with SAP Web AS 6.40

• Outstanding Performance – Client value creation and Impeccable Delivery in Honeywell Virtuoso Professional Experience:

Senior Developer – NTTDATA June 2019 – April 2025

NTTDATA Corp IT Team - Americas (Internal Project) Build and Support

• Developed OData services to enable integration between the Time & Leave Management tool and UI5 applications.

• Enhanced Infotype 0001 by adding custom fields such as Onboarding Flag, Base Location, and HRSS details.

• Designed and implemented a custom Infotype to manage data required for ADP system integration.

• Built a report to identify employees who worked over 8 or 12 hours per day to support overtime compliance.

• Implemented a posting program for Concur integration, covering Advance Posting, Travel Expense Posting, and General Expense Posting.

• Created a custom program to transmit employee data to MDM, facilitating integration with third- party systems.

• Developed a report to calculate and display each employee’s total Normalized Man-Months.

• Integrated EDI/IDOC flows with external partners for seamless communication.

• Developed and delivered objects in complex areas such as Concur, payroll automation, and workflow design.

• Designed and implemented a custom ABAP report using CU_READ_RGDIR, PYXX_READ_PAYROLL_RESULT, and RT table parsing to extract payroll data from cluster table PCL2, integrating Infotype reads and ALV grid display to show employee-wise gross pay, tax deductions (/710, /712, /714, /716, /Z01), and net pay (/559), with full support for retroactive accounting and dynamic selection criteria.

• Designed and developed a custom SAP UI5 application for Customer Master Management, enabling users to create and update customer data with backend validations.

• Implemented a custom SAP workflow for time approval, including escalation logic, and integrated it with standard workflow tasks to align with organizational policies.

• Developed a custom utility program to mask sensitive payroll data in non-production environments during system refresh cycles, ensuring compliance and data security.

• Created a custom Adobe Form for Pay slip generation and implemented enhancements in the Tax Projection Statement to meet region-specific statutory requirements.

• Provided technical support during the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors, enabling integration via Dell Boomi middleware and ensuring consistent employee data flow.

• Developed custom garnishment deduction logic by enhancing payroll schema U000 and PCRs to handle multiple garnishment types (Federal Tax Levy, Child Support, Student Loans) based on defined priority using Processing Class 63.

• Implemented logic to calculate disposable income, apply statutory limits, manage remaining balances via custom wage type /ZXX, and perform split deductions.

• Built custom ALV report displaying deduction details, remaining balance, priority, and remarks for skipped deductions.

• Customer contact information custom table report using SQVI.

• SAP queries (SQVI) to list out the invoice mapped for Mexican government billing type with item, accounting document number and changes happen in the invoice (CDHDR and CDPOS) with the user details

Project Leadership:

• Led SAP implementation and upgrade projects across modules like SD, MM, FI/AP/AR, and HCM.

• Defined architecture and strategy for S/4HANA migration, including ATC remediation and code readiness and Simplification Item catalog.

• Managed timelines, stakeholder alignment, and successful cutover execution.

• Spearheaded the development of interface programs and reports to support expense management via Concur and employee data syncing with SuccessFactors. Client Engagement:

• Gathered requirements through fit-gap workshops and stakeholder collaboration.

• Customized pricing, document flows, and tax logic to meet client needs.

• Integrated EDI/IDOC flows with external partners for seamless communication. Mentorship & Team Enablement:

• Led and coached ABAP teams across onsite and offshore setups.

• Implemented coding standards, documentation best practices, and peer reviews.

• Facilitated user adoption via training sessions and changing management frameworks.

• Provided technical guidance and conducted peer reviews for ABAP deliverables, especially in complex areas such as Concur, payroll automation, and workflow design. Assistant ABAP consultant- Tata Consultancy Services July 2018 - June 2019 Roche – Pioneer in healthcare Build and Support project

• Designed OData services integrated with a custom-built UI5 application to streamline pharmaceutical invoice creation. The solution enables users to generate invoices, view details, and download forms with minimal input—reducing processing time by 45%.

• Developed a custom workflow for generating an 'Address Proof' letter after the approval process

• Designed and developed several Reports for Org. Management and Personnel Administration using LDB, such as

- People movement in organization level and find the Manager of an employee

- Find the subordinates of the manager

- Reporting structure for an Org. Unit

- Show latest promotion of employees

- Showing an Action Due of employees

• Automated support ticket creation from SAP ECC using a custom "Create Support Ticket" feature, capturing live screen snapshots and integrating with ServiceNow. Reduced ticket creation time by over 50%, while improving issue traceability and user satisfaction.

• Proactively enhanced the organization’s SAP practice by cultivating deep domain expertise and leading strategic initiatives focused on process optimization. Actively championed the adoption of industry best practices, resulting in improved operational efficiency, higher solution quality, and greater alignment with SAP-recommended methodologies. Senior Business Consultant - NTTDATA April 2015 - July 2018 Honeywell Aerospace Build and Support Project April 2016 – July 2018

• Designed and delivered an MVP-based Online Ordering module using BAPIs, enabling equipment search, repair invoicing, and automated FI postings.

• Implemented custom VOFM routines for accurate tax and discount calculations in SD processes.

• Created Module Pool programs for sales documents and notifications, triggering workflow- based approvals.

• Provided L2/L3 support for critical SAP functions, resolving defects, analyzing root causes, and collaborating with business users.

• Led code reviews and guided junior developers on SAP ABAP standards, module integration techniques, and workflow debugging.

• Documented technical solutions and provided knowledge transfer sessions to build team capability and ensure continuity.

CIC Holdings Implementation Project March 2016 – April 2016

• Functioned as an independent consultant, directly collaborating with the client to capture requirements and deliver complex solutions.

• Developed a comprehensive Module Pool program for Breeder Production process including Goods Issue, Goods Receipt, Final Confirmation, Technical Completion, and Settlement (CO8B, CO88), aligned with KGI2 overhead calculation and order closure workflows OLAM International Build and Support Project Apr 2015 – Feb 2016

• Deployed onsite as an independent business consultant focusing on ABAP improvements, support, and rollout activities.

• Delivered a Dynamic budget forecasting system for the MYAGRI project with intuitive SAP screen design which adopts dynamic structure based on the uploading of past financial data.

• Developed integrated reports like DMPR Detailed Report and Daily Production Report using OLE and MS Excel.

• Supported SAP upgrades through SPAU and SPDD remediation activities. Senior ABAP Consultant- Infosys February 2014 – March 2015 Essent - Energy company SAP ISU ABAP Build project February 2014 – March 2015

• Designed and delivered custom solutions based on client-specific requirements, ensuring alignment with business needs.

• Supported testing and GUI teams in validating application functionality and enhancing end-user experience.

• Provided post-implementation support, addressing issues and optimizing process performance.

• Proposed and implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency for the client.

• Assisted the IS-U architect in developing PoC’s, including simulation of Sales Orders (VA01) and Billing Documents (EA19) for price verification, followed by BAPI-based document creation. FTS International SAP ISU ABAP Implementation Project March 2014 – May 2014

• Automated the transfer of sales text from sales orders to delivery documents during creation to enhance consistency and reduce manual effort.

• Developed a custom conversion program for customer master data within the SD module, supporting streamlined data migration.

• Implemented pricing routine logic to suppress internal pricing visibility in sales documents for compliance and confidentiality.

• Resolved workflow-related bugs in MM purchase requisition (PR) and purchase order (PO) processes to stabilize procurement operations.

• Applied BADI validations for PR and PO header and line items to ensure accuracy and adherence to business rules.

• Created Bill of Materials (BOM) and corresponding production orders in the PP module to support manufacturing execution.

• Provided ongoing support and issue resolution for workflow-related defects across functional modules.

Junior ABAP Consultant- Wipro InfoTech February 2011 – February 2014 Shared Support & Rollout Engagement for 51 Customers As part of a multi-client shared support program, I provided post-implementation assistance, enhancement delivery, and rollout support across diverse SAP modules. Acted as Technical SPOC for five customers, responsible for complete ticket resolution and custom development lifecycle. Key Contributions:

Asset Management & Core Development

• Built module pool programs for asset lifecycle management including creation, update, and transactional reporting.

• Developed ALV reports and BDC programs for asset master data uploads and summary views.

• Designed custom table maintenance tools for asset status, location, and departmental classification.

Cross-Module Development

• Created dialog programs and reports across MM, SD, FI, HR, and PP modules, such as Purchase Registers, RG1 Stock Reports, Cash Flow summaries, and Bonus structures.

• Delivered Employee Master Data reports with organizational hierarchy, appraisal automation via BAPI, and Infotype uploads.

• Built BOM creation programs using BAPI and developed integrated MM–PP–SD analytics reports. BAPI, BAdI’s, User Exits & Enhancements

• Applied custom validations in PR/PO and MIGO through exits and BADIs including tax logic, GR restrictions, and WBS checks.

• Automated header and item text transfers from sales orders to delivery documents.

• Implemented G/L assignments via custom table logic, enhanced FBL3N/FBL5N with additional fields, and updated master tables for G/L corrections.

• Embedded HR-specific authorization and leave policy logic using exits and custom tables. EDI/IDOC Enhancements

• Modified and extended IDOC segments for legacy integration, enabling user-controlled segment updates via dynamic input.

• Created programs for re-triggering IDOC processes using invoice data, improving control and traceability.

Workflow Automation

• Developed ESIC and payroll workflows to automate notifications and approvals based on employee and payroll thresholds.

• Designed partner function logic for workflow approvers and provided SLA-aligned support for workflow issue resolution.

Other Module Contributions

• Built reports for storage location–wise stock (PP), MRP analysis, and proactive mail alerts for customer complaints (QM).

• Automated BOM management via BAPI and optimized performance in critical client reports through tuning initiatives.

Programmer Analyst – Cognizant technology solutions January 2009 – April 2010

• Captured client requirements and translated them into scalable technical designs, followed by coding and testing.

• Maintained and enhanced the application to support dynamic trial setups and user management workflows.

• Delivered functional stability and compliance-aligned improvements to streamline sponsor-driven data entry and site configuration processes.

Educational information:

B. Tech: Computer Science June 2004- March 2008

SRM University - Chennai

CGPA: 8.0

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