One of the advantages of working closely with SAP clients and consultants is seeing where the market is evolving in real time.
As programmes move deeper into S/4 and cloud delivery, the focus naturally shifts from planning to execution.
To understand where the market feels most stretched right now, we ran a LinkedIn poll with SAP professionals asking:
Which SAP role is most under-supplied in 2026?
Here’s how the votes landed:
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SAP Integration (BTP / CPI / APIs) – 49%
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SAP Supply Chain (EWM / TM) – 25%
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SAP Data & Analytics – 16%
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SAP Security & IAM / GRC – 10%
The results highlight where SAP programmes are placing increasing value and why.
Integration: A Growing Strategic Skill
Integration came out clearly on top, and it reflects how connected SAP landscapes have become.
As organisations rely more on APIs, event-driven processes and third-party platforms, strong integration skills are becoming a strategic advantage. Consultants who can design, own and stabilise integrations play a key role in keeping programmes moving smoothly through UAT and beyond.
It’s an area where experience compounds quickly, which explains why demand continues to outpace supply.
EWM and TM: Experience Still Wins
Supply chain roles ranked second, reinforcing how critical real-world experience remains in this space.
EWM and TM decisions directly impact operations, so clients value consultants who’ve already navigated complex warehouse and transport environments. The market isn’t short on interest here it’s simply selective, prioritising depth over volume.
Data & Analytics: Moving Up the Agenda
Data and analytics continues to grow in importance.
Tools like Datasphere, MDG and SAC are now central to decision-making, and many organisations are becoming more intentional about data ownership and governance. As this maturity increases, demand for consultants who can bridge business and technical perspectives is rising steadily.
Security & IAM: Early Engagement Is the Opportunity
Security and IAM ranked lowest, but that often reflects timing rather than relevance.
In cloud and hybrid landscapes, organisations are starting to engage these skills earlier, recognising that good identity and access design removes friction later. We’re already seeing more proactive conversations in this area compared to previous years.
A Positive Signal for SAP Hiring in 2026
The results show a market that’s becoming clearer about where value sits and more focused on roles that support stable, scalable delivery. Rather than chasing every skill, clients are investing in the areas that matter most as programmes mature.
For SAP professionals, it’s also a helpful signal: experience in integration, supply chain, data and security continues to be highly valued, and demand is being driven by real delivery needs.
