Hari Prasad Karnam

Project 1: PARTS LINQ – SCM Team.

Client: Volvo India Pvt. Ltd. (On-site at Volvo IT) Duration: Feb 2021 – Present Role: SAP ABAP Consultant Environment: SAP S/4HANA, ECC, SPP, CRM Tools & Methodology: Agile, Azure DevOps.

Key Contributions:

• Supported S/4HANA upgrade activities, including custom code remediation and defect resolution during go-live.
• Delivered enhancements across FI, Logistics, and SPP modules, with a focus on stability and performance.
• Developed custom IDoc interfaces in the SPP system for the PlanIT initiative.
• Extended standard APIs using CDS Views to support business-critical custom reporting.
• Led cross-system enhancements and defect resolution across ECC and CRM landscapes.
• Delivered key enhancements for MACK GL4 functionality, improving system robustness.
• Actively contributed to Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and defect tracking using Azure DevOps.

Project 2: HUL WM – Warehouse Management System.

Client: Hindustan Unilever Ltd, Duration: Jul 2020 – Jan 2021, Role: SAP OData Consultant, Environment: SAP ECC, SAP FIORI, S/4HANA.

Key Contributions:

• Developed OData services supporting critical TMS processes, including Truck Entry, Exit (Loaded/Empty), and Reporting.
• Built real-time batch traceability reports through seamless HANA-SAP UI5 integration.
• Implemented Loading Slip and LOVI applications, leveraging OData and ECC backend.
• Ensured optimal user experience by optimizing data flow between SAP front-end and back-end systems.

Project 1: CF and Authorization Enhancements.

Client: Henkel.

Duration: Aug 2018 – Apr 2019.

Role: SAP ABAP Consultant

Environment: SAP ECC

Key Contributions:

• Acted as the SPOC for GRC enhancements and support across Basis, Authorization, and Archiving areas.
• Developed Web Dynpro components for CUP and FF KPI dashboards (pie and bar charts).
• Built Webdynpro UI for tracking pending CUP requests by role admin.
• Developed programs for user management: Lock/Unlock, validity changes, and password resets.
• Supported COCOs project for automated detection and escalation of risk violations via background jobs.
• Part of the Quality Review Team, involved in CR validations and delivery reviews.

Project 2: Horizon EDI Phase 5 (NA Rollout).

Client: Henkel.

Duration: Jan 2018 – Aug 2018

Role: SAP ABAP Consultant

Environment: SAP ECC

Key Contributions:

• Handled complex developments and maintenance as the SPOC for One!TMS and MG projects.
• Delivered 10+ high-impact EDI CRs and 5+ One!TMS CRs on time, with exceptional quality.
• Led cutover activities (40+ steps) directly with the Henkel IBS team.
• Resolved 8+ hypercare tickets during go-live; provided KT to maintenance and OTM teams.
• Contributed to Henkel’s internal quality review process and supported OTM escalations.

Project 3: Authorization Tool Development.

Client: Henkel.

Duration: February 2016 – February 2017.

Role: SAP ABAP Consultant

Environment: SAP ECC

Key Contributions:

• Developed core Authorization Toolkits: User Admin Tool, Quality Check Tool, and Admin Tools.
• Automated user/role creation, role assignment validations, and codification processes.
• Built Web Dynpro ALV reports using SALV_WD_TABLE; implemented custom OVS search helps.
• Integrated Excel upload/download and multi-tab handling in ABAP and Web Dynpro.
• Applied MVC architecture for structured and reusable code design.

Project 4: One! TMS Implementation

Client: Henkel.

Duration: Aug 2014 – Dec 2017.

Role: SAP ABAP Consultant

Environment: SAP ECC

Key Contributions:

• Supported global rollout and go-lives for Spain, Portugal, Germany, China, the EU, and NA.
• Delivered enhancements for Shipment (VT02N/VT03N), Inbound/Outbound IDocs, and Vendor Billing.
• Implemented BADI to activate the additional Inbound Delivery tab and custom logic.
• Developed inbound FMs for shipment creation, deletion, and vendor billing documents.
• Three-month on-site experience in Germany; handled delivery end-to-end as an individual contributor.
• Simultaneously supported authorization tool development in parallel with TMS.

Project 5: Nike, Converse Implementation.

Client: Nike.

Duration: May 2014 – August 2014.

Role: SAP ABAP Consultant

Environment: SAP ECC

Key Contributions:

• Participated in the full SDLC: functional walk-through, technical design, build, and unit test.
• Created custom inbound IDoc FMs for PR and PO creation/changes.
• Enhanced delivery outbound IDocs via exit function modules to include custom segments.

Project 6: Rollout Project – British Petroleum (BP)

Client: BP.

Duration: Mar 2013 – Apr 2014.

Role: SAP ABAP Consultant

Environment: SAP ECC

Key Contributions:

• Replaced classic payment programs with PMW format DTAUS0 using custom Event FMs.
• Enhanced Intrastat Reports (RVEXST00, RMIMST00) via Implicit Enhancements and Customer Exits.
• Developed Smart Forms for AR statements and Dunning processes.
• Implemented Extractor FMs for shipping cost reporting and master data enrichment.
• Supported HR Payroll IDoc configurations and validation logic.
• Created full documentation (UT, TD, UTP) and conducted peer reviews.

Project: Profit Center and Cost Processing (PCCP)

Client: Lloyds Banking Group (LBG), UK.

Duration: April 2012 – November 2012

Role: SAP ABAP Consultant

Environment: SAP ECC

Project Overview:

LBG (Lloyds Banking Group) undertook a finance transformation initiative to streamline profit centers and cost processing across its key brands—Lloyds TSB, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland—following the merger with HBOS.

Key Responsibilities and Contributions:

• Analyzed MLPD and EMLPD documents to support platform application design.
• Created DPAD (Detailed Platform Application Design) documents based on functional specifications.
• Developed Business Transaction Event (BTE) to trigger automatic vendor emails post-payment run (T-code: F110).
• Implemented customer exit to dynamically update posting rules during bank statement imports.
• Designed and developed custom invoice reports for financial tracking.
• Actively involved in the preparation of Unit Test (UT) and Unit Test Results (UTR) documentation to support quality assurance and functional validation.

Project: Nissan, Thailand, and Japan.

Client: Nissan Motors.

Duration: Oct 2010 – Dec 2011.

Role: SAP ABAP Consultant

Environment: SAP ECC

Project Overview:

Nissan initiated the launch of two new manufacturing plants in Thailand, requiring significant SAP system enhancements to accommodate new storage locations and plant configurations. This included modifying existing programs, and developing new functionalities. As part of the SCM Parts LINQ Team, the scope included development, maintenance, and support across various regional projects.

Key Responsibilities and Contributions:

• Awarded POB (Pat on the Back) recognition for exceptional performance and dedication.
• Participated in requirement analysis and impact assessment for new plant/storage location integrations.
• Involved in multiple sub-projects: Beppyo 16 (Nissan, Japan), NMT ROH (Nissan Motors Thailand – Regional Operating Headquarters), NMT M&A (Merger & Amalgamation Project).
• Modified asset-related programs to segregate ideal assets, and update custom tables.
• Developed custom ALV reports for MM (stock quantities) and FI (AP and AR).
• Built BDC programs for FI transactions, such as FB01 (General Ledger).
• Implemented company code and fiscal year validations in finance reports.
• Created technical specifications and provided suggestions during requirement-gathering discussions.
• Supported enhancement and maintenance tasks across impacted modules.

Project 1: Blue Harmony – IBM Global SAP Rollout.

Client: IBM (internal project).

Duration: June 2009 – September 2010.

Role: SAP ABAP Consultant

Environment: SAP ECC 6.0.

Project Overview:

Blue Harmony was IBM's global SAP ECC 6.0 implementation initiative across multiple countries, focusing on localization, automation, and standardization of business processes.

Key Responsibilities and Contributions:

• Analyzed functional specifications and collaborated with functional consultants to capture business requirements.
• Prepared technical specifications, unit test documents, and interface design artifacts.
• Designed and implemented customer enhancements for Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order.
• Added custom fields like Hands-Free Indicator, Tax Information, and Item Type to custom tabs.
• Enabled dynamic field control (display/change) via exits and BADIs.
• Developed BAPI-based custom programs.
• Auto-update Hands-Free Indicator in PRs.
• Create hands-free auto purchase orders by evaluating requisition items.
• Interface Control Report to monitor automated purchase order creation.
• Created and linked custom change tracking tables for PR, PO, and Vendor:
• Implemented BADIs and BTEs to update change logs dynamically.
• Built two linked custom tables (ICA and Blanket) with logic in the Table Maintenance Generator (TMG) for consistent data control.
• Used the Call Transaction method in interface programs to insert entries into custom tables.
• Implemented enhancements to auto-populate tax codes and tax texts in Purchase Orders.