Introduction
For years, SAP professionals have heard the same question:
“Is SAP Basis dying?”
The short answer: No.
The real answer: Basis is evolving into a more powerful, cloud-centric role known as SAP Technical Administration, SAP Cloud Platform Administration, and SAP BTP Operations.
SAP is shifting towards the cloud, automation, and DevOps — and Basis is at the center of this transformation.
Why People Think SAP Basis Is Dying
Many beginners misunderstand the role because:
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SAP HANA reduces manual tuning
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SAP Cloud ALM automates monitoring
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SAP BTP reduces traditional server maintenance
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Companies adopt SaaS, PaaS, and hyperscaler solutions
But none of this removes the need for Basis — it simply changes what you work on.
The Reality: SAP Basis Is Becoming More Powerful
The role has expanded from traditional system administration to:
SAP Cloud Platform / BTP Administration
Hybrid Landscape Management
More Focus on Security & Identity
DevOps, Automation & Monitoring
What Skills a Modern Basis Consultant Needs
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SAP HANA & S/4HANA administration
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BTP Cockpit & Cloud Connector
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IAS/IPS identity management
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Monitoring & automation
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Security and authorization concepts
Career Roles Growing from Basis
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SAP Cloud Administrator
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SAP BTP Specialist
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SAP Security Consultant
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SAP Technical Architect
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SAP DevOps Engineer
Companies upgrading to S/4HANA and BTP need skilled Basis professionals more than ever.
Conclusion
SAP Basis is not dying — it’s shifting into cloud, security, and DevOps.
Those who upgrade their skills will have one of the strongest career paths in the SAP ecosystem.
