1. Understand the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) Architecture

• Learn the core components of SAP BTP (Neo & Cloud Foundry environments)

• Understand how BTP supports S/4HANA cloud and hybrid landscapes

2. Set Up and Manage SAP BTP Subaccounts

• Create and configure global and subaccounts

• Assign entitlements, quotas, and manage subscriptions to BTP services

3. Administer Connectivity Between S/4HANA and SAP BTP

• Set up and manage Cloud Connector, Destinations, and Connectivity Services

• Enable secure, real-time communication between on-premise S/4HANA and cloud services

4. Configure Authentication and Authorization

• Manage Identity Authentication Service (IAS) and Identity Provisioning Service (IPS)

• Configure trust relationships, roles, and user groups across BTP and S/4HANA

5. Monitor and Maintain BTP Resources

• Use tools to monitor performance, availability, and resource usage

• Analyze logs and handle troubleshooting for BTP applications and services

6. Support SAP S/4HANA Extensibility and Integration

• Understand how BTP enables side-by-side extensions and embedded analytics

• Manage integration flows via SAP Integration Suite and APIs

7. Ensure Platform Security and Compliance

• Apply SAP best practices for securing cloud applications and data

• Understand BTP audit, compliance, and access control policies

8. Enable and Support DevOps on SAP BTP

• Facilitate CI/CD processes for developers

• Manage deployment pipelines, transport routes, and change control mechanisms

• Create and manage global accounts, subaccounts, spaces, and service instances.

• Assign entitlements and configure quotas for BTP services (e.g., Integration Suite, Build Apps, HANA Cloud).

• Install and manage SAP Cloud Connector for hybrid connectivity.

• Set up Destinations and configure secure connections to on-premise or cloud-based S/4HANA systems.

• Enable BTP services (like SAP API Management, Integration Suite, and Workflow Management) for S/4HANA use cases.

• Support developers and architects in building side-by-side or in-app extensions.

• Schedule and manage backups, apply patches, and ensure platform uptime.

• Coordinate upgrades for BTP services and dependencies.

SAP Basis Administrators Looking to expand their role into cloud platform administration. Want to manage hybrid cloud environments involving on-premise S/4HANA and SAP BTP.

1. SAP BTP Platform Management

• Understand SAP BTP architecture (Cloud Foundry & Neo environments)

• Manage global accounts, subaccounts, entitlements, and quotas

• Navigate and configure services via the SAP BTP Cockpit

2. Connectivity & System Integration

• Set up SAP Cloud Connector for secure hybrid connectivity

• Create and manage Destinations to link BTP and S/4HANA

• Enable API access to on-premise or cloud S/4HANA systems

3. Identity & Access Management

• Configure SAP Identity Authentication Service (IAS) and Identity Provisioning Service (IPS)

• Manage trust relationships, SSO, and role-based access control (RBAC)

• Assign user roles and security permissions across BTP and integrated systems

⚙️ 4. BTP Services Administration

• Enable and manage key services like:

  • SAP Integration Suite

  • SAP Build Apps / Work Zone

  • SAP HANA Cloud

  • SAP Mobile Services

• Monitor subscriptions, logs, and usage data

5. Monitoring, Logging & Troubleshooting

• Use tools to monitor system performance and uptime

• Analyze logs and diagnostics for applications and services

• Troubleshoot errors in connectivity, identity services, and deployment

6. Transport and Lifecycle Management

• Manage lifecycle of apps, extensions, and services on BTP

• Work with SAP Transport Management Service (TMS) for moving artifacts between environments

7. Supporting Development & Extensions

• Provide backend support for side-by-side S/4HANA extensions

• Set up environments for SAP Fiori apps, CAP or UI5-based apps

• Enable developers with CI/CD pipelines and Git integration

️ 8. Security & Compliance

• Apply best practices for securing cloud applications and data

• Implement audit logs, encryption settings, and user activity tracking

9. Cost & Resource Management

• Monitor BTP usage, quotas, and cost control mechanisms

• Understand pricing models and service entitlements

☁️ 10. Real-World Implementation Skills

• Support SAP S/4HANA cloud or hybrid deployments

• Apply SAP Activate methodology in BTP-related tasks

• Document architecture, user setup, and connectivity configurations

1. Basic Knowledge of SAP Systems

• Understanding of SAP system architecture (client-server model)

• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA modules (especially SAP FI, SD, or MM)

• Experience with SAP GUI or SAP Fiori is helpful

️ 2. IT Infrastructure Fundamentals

• Basic understanding of:

  • Networking (IP, ports, firewalls)

  • Web protocols (HTTP/HTTPS)

  • DNS, VPN, and proxies

• These help in setting up connectivity between on-premise systems and BTP

3. Identity & Access Management (IAM) Basics

• Familiarity with user roles, groups, and authentication

• Concepts like SSO, OAuth, SAML, and role-based access control (RBAC)

☁️ 4. Cloud Fundamentals (Preferred)

• General knowledge of cloud computing concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

• Experience with any cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus but not mandatory

‍ 5. Basic Linux/Command Line Usage (Optional)

• Helpful for using the SAP BTP CLI, running scripts, or managing logs

Recommended Background Roles:

• SAP Basis Administrator

• SAP System Administrator

• SAP Technical Consultant

• Cloud Infrastructure or DevOps Engineer

• What is SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform)?

• SAP BTP vs traditional SAP landscape

• Key pillars: Application Development, Integration, Data Management, Analytics

• SAP BTP architecture overview: Neo vs Cloud Foundry environments

• BTP and its role in SAP S/4HANA projects

• Global account vs subaccount structure

• Creating subaccounts, directories, and spaces

• Service entitlements and quota assignment

• Regions and environments

• Naming conventions and governance

• Navigating the SAP BTP Cockpit (UI)

• Installing and using SAP BTP CLI

• Managing services, subaccounts, and deployments via CLI

• Introduction to hybrid connectivity

• Installing and configuring SAP Cloud Connector

• Setting up Destinations (HTTP, RFC, LDAP)

• Configuring access to S/4HANA (on-premise and cloud)

• Principal Propagation and SSO

• Identity Authentication Service (IAS) overview

• Identity Provisioning Service (IPS) setup

• Trust configuration between BTP, IAS, and S/4HANA

• Managing users, roles, and groups

• SAML 2.0, OAuth2, and token-based authentication

• Provisioning services (e.g., SAP HANA Cloud, Integration Suite, Build Apps)

• Managing service instances and bindings

• Role collections for service access

• Assigning entitlements to subaccounts

• Using BTP Cockpit for resource and usage monitoring

• Accessing audit logs and application logs

• Common issues in connectivity, identity, and service usage

• Tools for performance and quota monitoring

• Managing security policies and certificates

• IP allowlist, firewall settings, and secure communications

• User trace and access logs

• GDPR and data protection considerations in BTP

• Overview of integration use cases (side-by-side extensions, API access)

• Using BTP with SAP Integration Suite

• Registering S/4HANA APIs in API Management

• Exposing custom OData services from S/4HANA to BTP

• Overview of SAP Transport Management Service (TMS)

• Setting up transport routes and nodes

• Managing application lifecycle: Dev > QA > Prod

• Using Git and CI/CD with SAP BTP

• Enabling Fiori/UI5 and CAP-based apps on BTP

• Managing dev environments and dependencies

• Supporting extensions using SAP Build / SAP BAS

• Real-world BTP administration scenarios

• System downtime recovery and backup strategies

• Performance tuning and optimization tips

• SAP Activate phases: Discover, Prepare, Explore, Realize, Deploy, Run

• Role of BTP Administrator in each phase

• Documentation, governance, and handover practices

• Common interview questions and troubleshooting tasks

• How to prepare for SAP BTP certification (e.g., C_CPE_14)

• Resume tips and project-based scenario discussion

1. 1. Importance of SAP BTP in S/4HANA Projects

   • Role of BTP in SAP’s cloud-first strategy

   • Why BTP is critical for extensions, integrations, and digital transformation

   • Benefits of cloud-native administration in hybrid S/4HANA landscapes

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   2. Types of SAP Projects Involving BTP

   • Greenfield (new implementation with BTP)

   • Brownfield (system conversion with BTP integration)

   • Selective Data Transition (SDT) projects

   • Extension & Innovation projects (side-by-side apps, workflows)

   • Support and enhancement projects using BTP services

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   3. Role of SAP BTP Administrator in Each Type of Project

   • Environment setup and service provisioning

   • Connectivity between on-premise and cloud systems

   • Support for DevOps, CI/CD, and custom developments

   • Identity and Access Management (IAM) setup

   • Post-Go-Live platform monitoring and maintenance

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   4. Naming Standards in SAP BTP Projects

   • Standard naming for:

     • Subaccounts

     • Instances

     • Destinations

     • Roles and groups

     • Transport paths

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   5. Configuration & Coding Standards

   • Destination naming conventions and security classifications

   • Code/config deployment practices in CAP, UI5 apps

   • Directory structure and version control using Git

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   6. Project Documentation in BTP Projects

   • Architecture Diagram

   • Connectivity Setup Documents

   • Service Provisioning Tracker

   • Access Control Matrix

   • Transport Route Configurations

   Common Documents

   • TDD (Technical Design Document) for connectivity, IAS/IPS, etc.

   • Configuration Checklist for Cloud Connector, Destinations

   • Issue Logs for real-time troubleshooting and support tickets

   • Audit Logs and security access documentation

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   7. How to Prepare These Documents

   • Real-time templates and samples

   • Tools to capture system snapshots and generate documentation

   • Screenshots, step-by-step guides, and error trace logs

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   8. Tools and Utilities

   • SAP BTP Cockpit

   • SAP BTP CLI

   • SAP Cloud Connector

   • Identity Authentication Service (IAS)

   • Identity Provisioning Service (IPS)

   • Transport Management Service (TMS)

   • SAP Log & Trace Monitor

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   9. Deep Dive: Functional Areas

   Connectivity Setup

   • Cloud Connector installation and trust setup

   • Configuring HTTP, RFC destinations

   • Principal propagation and secure access

   Security & IAM

   • IAS and IPS configuration

   • Role creation and assignment

   • SAML2, OAuth2 setup for trust and federation

   Service Administration

   • Provisioning SAP Integration Suite, Build Apps, HANA Cloud

   • Monitoring service instances and subscriptions

   Transport Management

   • Configuring TMS for extensions and app deployments

   • Managing Dev > QA > Prod transports

   Support and Troubleshooting

   • Handling incidents and service outages

   • Common connectivity issues and solutions

   • Audit trail and usage logs

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   10. Real-Time Scenarios and Ticket Handling

   • Issue logs from projects (e.g., IAS sync errors, destination failures)

   • Root cause analysis and solution documentation

   • Communication with SAP Support (OSS Notes & Incidents)

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   11. Resume Preparation & Interview Guidance

   • How to highlight BTP Admin skills on your resume

   • Real-time project experience to showcase

   • Frequently asked interview questions for BTP Admin roles