SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF) Consultant

Description

Summary: Seeking an SAP AIF Consultant to design, configure, and support SAP Application Interface Framework within SAP S/4HANA transformation programs, ensuring robust integration operations. Highlights: 1. Design and configure SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF) 2. Implement inbound and outbound AIF scenarios with robust error handling 3. Support S/4HANA migration and conversion activities At Accenture, we help the world’s leading organizations build the digital core that powers their reinvention. Within Accenture Technology – SAP, we support complex SAP S/4HANA transformation programs, delivering robust, scalable and business‑friendly solutions across industries. **Job Summary** We are looking for an SAP AIF Consultant to design, configure and support SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF) within SAP S/4HANA transformation programs. This role focuses on ensuring transparent, resilient, and business‑oriented integration operations across complex SAP landscapes. The ideal candidate has strong ABAP foundations, hands‑on SAP AIF experience, and exposure to SAP Integration Suite and S/4HANA migration programs. **Responsibilities:** * Design, configure and support SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF) within SAP S/4HANA transformation programs * Implement inbound and outbound AIF scenarios, ensuring robust error handling, monitoring, and message reprocessing * Develop custom AIF checks, validations, and error‑handling logic using SAP ABAP * Integrate SAP AIF with SAP Integration Suite (CPI), IDocs, APIs and file‑based interfaces * Support S/4HANA migration and conversion activities, including interface remediation and ECC/S/4 coexistence * Provide support during testing phases (SIT, UAT) and hypercare, ensuring operational readiness **Qualifications:** * Minimum of 3 years of professional experience working with SAP technologies * Strong hands‑on experience with SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF) in SAP S/4HANA environments * Solid SAP ABAP development background, including enhancements and custom developments * Experience with SAP integration technologies and patterns (IDoc, API, file‑based integration) * Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA architecture and integration principles * Fluent English (written and spoken) * Residency in Portugal and legal authorization to work in Portugal **Preferred Qualifications:** * Experience with SAP Integration Suite / SAP CPI * Participation in SAP S/4HANA migration, conversion or greenfield implementations * Experience enabling business users through AIF monitoring and guided error resolution * Ability to collaborate with functional teams to define business‑relevant error messages and controls * Exposure to cutover activities and post‑go‑live support for large SAP programs