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Need support for S/4HANA migrations, MM and SD process design, or FI/CO optimisation? Work with SAP consultants who understand enterprise systems, cross-module dependencies, and clean handovers. Get fast, precise matching with vetted, available freelancers.

About the role

What they do

SAP consultants help companies keep core business processes running inside SAP. They translate business needs into system design, configure modules, and support testing, training, and go-live preparation. In Germany, they are often brought into ERP change programmes where finance, supply chain, manufacturing, or sales processes must stay stable during transformation.

Typical work

  • Analyse requirements and map them to SAP standard processes
  • Configure modules such as FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, or WM/EWM
  • Support S/4HANA migrations, rollouts, and template harmonisation
  • Prepare test cases, defect handling, and user documentation
  • Coordinate with internal process owners, developers, and key users
  • Support cutover, hypercare, and post-launch fixes

Skills and tools

A strong SAP consultant combines process thinking with deep system knowledge. They know how master data, authorisations, workflows, interfaces, and reporting fit together. Common tools include SAP S/4HANA, ECC, Fiori, SAP Activate, Solution Manager, and often related integration or ticketing tools. For many projects, the difference between an SAP functional consultant and an SAP analyst is the depth of configuration and change ownership.

When to bring one in

Companies usually hire freelance SAP consultants when an internal team lacks bandwidth, a module needs specialist support, or a project needs outside experience. That is common during migrations, international rollouts, carve-outs, audits, and process redesign. In Germany, manufacturers, industrial groups, logistics firms, and finance teams often need someone who can work with local users and English-speaking project teams.

What good looks like

A strong consultant does more than set fields and transactions. They ask the right process questions, document clearly, and spot where a request can be solved with standard SAP instead of custom code.

  • Understands end-to-end business processes, not just one screen
  • Communicates clearly with both users and technical teams
  • Tests carefully and catches issues before go-live
  • Keeps scope realistic and avoids unnecessary customisation
  • Leaves clean documentation and a stable handover

How they work

Freelance SAP consultants often join for targeted phases: analysis, build, testing, training, or go-live support. Some work fully remote, while others need on-site time for workshops, blueprint sessions, or cutover weekends. The best results come from consultants who can move between business language and SAP detail without friction.

Meet FRATCH SAP Consultants

Egon Maier

Egon Maier

SAP S/4HANA Integration Consultant – MES / Siemens Opcenter Integration

Berlin

Last position:

SAP S/4HANA Integration Consultant – MES / Siemens Opcenter Integration at Metso Corporation

  • Supported an integration project between SAP S/4HANA and a MES / Siemens Opcenter system via Azure Middleware.
  • Responsible for SAP-side analysis, mapping and provisioning of relevant data objects such as material master data, production orders and process orders using SAP standard APIs and OData services.
  • SAP-side mapping for Material Master, Production Orders and Process Orders
  • Usage of API_PRODUCT, API_PRODUCTION_ORDER_2_SRV and API_PROCESS_ORDER_2_SRV
  • Consideration of SAP S/4HANA Advanced Available-to-Promise for order confirmation, production availability and downstream MES execution
  • Support for SAP Gateway and OData service topics
  • Interface coordination between SAP S/4HANA, Azure Middleware and MES / Siemens Opcenter
  • Support for testing, monitoring and error analysis
  • Worked with BTC Cockpit and Deloitte ASADEV Tool
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Farid Alam

Farid Alam

SAP_S/4 Hana Senior Consultant & Global SAP Process Expert for MDG/EWM/MM/PP-MES and SAP Data & Cutover Manager

Hamburg

Last position:

SAP Data Migration & Data Management Consultant for SAP GEMINI at Montblanc

The consultant's responsibilities/actions are:

  • Consulting on the migration of material master & PP Master data
  • Prepare Article List template for Cutover Phase
  • Implementation of data cleansing measures using individual and bulk changes
  • SAP all mandatory fields data extraction regarding Business needed
  • SAP migration, Cutover, Testing, BAT, UAT
  • Align with the multiple Stakeholders regarding Data from Legacy and SAP System
  • Deployed SAP MM best practice (guided configurations, active methodologies and road map for project initiation)

SAP ERP | SAP GEMINI | SAP Fields Coordination | Documentation | SAP IDoc | SAP Integration | SAP End-to-End Process | SAP MM (Material Management) | SAP Functional Consultant | SAP Gap analysis | SAP MDM (Master Data Management) | Data Migration & Management

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Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma

SAP FICO Architect | Solution Architect | Lead Consultant

Last position:

Business Process Manager / SAP FICO Owner at Dynapac GmbH

  • Defined S/4HANA finance solution architecture and led full project lifecycle — Blueprint through Hypercare — for global rollout.
  • Designed global finance templates and COPA characteristics, harmonizing financial reporting across business units.
  • Implemented role-based authorizations, SOD controls, and master data governance; managed provisioning and training for 200+ users.
  • Coordinated cross-module integrations (MM, SD, PP) and third-party systems (Salesforce, SAP DRC, E-Invoicing), reducing month-end close from 5 days to 2 days.
  • Prepared functional specifications, supported ABAP development, and drove problem management practices that reduced recurring incidents.
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Pavlin Vatev

Pavlin Vatev

Finance Executive & SAP Consultant FI/CO/BPI S4 HANA

Last position:

SAP Consultant FI/CO/BPI S4 HANA at Freelancer

  • Stream lead - Training
  • Trainings – lead of the team & support of the relevant stakeholders
  • Management of learning journeys & development of training plans
  • Training environment & data – definition & development with the IT team
  • Training documentation – management & coordination of the preparation
  • Project lead - Germany
  • Project management – planning, motivation, communication, execution
  • Business process integration – analysis, definition, management
  • Rollout management – planning, coordination, deployment
  • Governance – template & project
  • Test management – definition, findings, solutions, documentation
  • Trainings – management of the training programs
  • Business process management – integration, analysis, optimization, etc.
  • Template & project governance
  • Customizing FI
  • Definition of the scope of acceptance test cases
  • Organizing and execution of the tests – findings, development of design solutions based on business requirements, documentation, etc.
  • Trainings – planning, creation, delivery, documentation, etc.
  • Business process management – definition of data transfer, etc.
  • Preparation and management of template workshops
  • Preparation of technical and process documentation
  • Agile project management
  • Stream lead – process integration & governance
  • Business process management – integration, analysis, optimization, etc.
  • Management of the rollout quality gates
  • Project governance – planning, monitoring, control of project progress
  • Template governance – harmonization and standardization of business processes
  • Standing governance – master data, chart of accounts, authorizations, customizing, etc.
  • Standardization of repeating processes, incl. analysis and optimization, planning the transition to daily business and the activities within the month, interim, annual close, creation of a concept, checklist, etc.
  • Participation in defining different interfaces (incl. concept, defining organizational structures, master data, template & standing governance, etc.)
  • Definition and structuring of monitoring processes: IDocs, BI folders, etc.
  • Participation in the definition and customizing of different areas in FI
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Manuel Kübler

Manuel Kübler

Senior Full-Stack Developer & IT Trainer

Iserlohn

Last position:

.NET Developer, SAP Business One Consultant at Own Projects

  • DTO class generator: In-house development of a tool for the automatic generation of classes, functions, and methods for use in .NET Core projects based on SAP Business One Service Layer metadata
  • E-invoice import add-on: Development of a SAP Business One add-on / coresuite module for the automated import of ZUGFeRD e-invoices as incoming invoices – with configurable mapping to flexibly control the import logic across four mapping types (DIRECT, SQL, FIXED, EXPR). The add-on is available as a licensed product for SAP Business One customers.

Stack: SAP Business One, SAP Business One Service Layer, coresuite Country Package, C#

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Mathias Clausen

Mathias Clausen

Business Transformation Lead | SAP S/4HANA Finance

Last position:

Subproject lead data migration and quality assurance at Commerzbank

  • Migration of financial data from Microsoft Dynamics to SAP ECC for eleven companies, as well as from SAP S/4HANA to SAP ECC for one additional company. At the same time, an interface from an operational leasing tool to SAP S/4HANA had to be tested from a business perspective and aligned in an audit-proof way.

  • Lead and plan the migration work packages, create the migration concept for accounts payable and accounts receivable with active customer-vendor integration, set up the reconciliation and QA method, test management, cutover planning, and audit-proof project documentation.

SAP/business focus: SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, FI, Business Partner/CVI, Finance Data Migration, Reconciliation, Test Management, Cutover

  • Traceable and audit-proof migration of multiple companies with clear reconciliation logic, strong QA evidence, and controlled cutover.
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Mimmo Nocera

Mimmo Nocera

Consultant Controlling / MIS / SAP R/3 FI/CO

Remshalden

Last position:

Consultant Controlling / MIS / SAP R/3 FI/CO at Freelance

  • Consulting on complex IT, accounting, controlling, and business intelligence projects from the analysis phase through implementation to go-live support
  • Work as consultant, project manager, and subproject manager
  • Focus on business process analysis and implementation
  • Controlling: sales, marketing, project, financial, and cost controlling
  • Accounting: General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, asset accounting
  • Implementation and training of SAP R/3 FI/CO
  • Operational experience in controlling, sales, human resources, and commercial project management before my consulting work
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Harald Kilian

Harald Kilian

SAP MM, PP Consultant

Edermünde

Last position:

SAP MM, PP Consultant at FRT Metrology Camtek

  • Creation of Power BI management reports

  • Environment: SAP ECC 6.0, Power BI

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Christian Kämmerer

Christian Kämmerer

Consultant “S/4HANA Implementation in the MM Module”

Kürnach

Last position:

Consultant “S/4HANA Implementation in the MM Module” at ABISCON GmbH

  • Support of the SAP modules “Sourcing & Procurement” as part of the “S/4HANA Brownfield” project rollout for the entire company
  • Analysis, design, and organization of IT-supported business processes
  • Further development of SAP MM from ECC 6.0 to S/4HANA, from requirements/process analysis through design to implementation (customizing, programming)
  • Optimization and documentation of business processes and applications
  • Responsible for implementing the S/4HANA rollout as an external consultant
  • Independent analysis and resolution of issues
  • Definition of change requests and their implementation/testing in collaboration with internal key users and process owners
  • Support for SAP key users in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
  • Training and supporting end users as part of the rollout
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André Siegmund

André Siegmund

IT Consultant SAP® Authorizations RAD/UAM, Basis Administration, SAP® IS-U EMD, Billing Processes

Berlin

Last position:

IT Consultant SAP® Administration at Lechwerke AG (LEW)

  • IT services for administering the SAP® systems NETZ/Sales, BW, Core, and Portal
  • Administration of SAP® authorizations and users using central user administration (CUA) in SAP® Solution Manager
  • Development and further enhancement of SAP® authorization roles
  • Role assignment according to requests
  • Creation, modification, and deletion of users
  • Incident handling and error analysis (e.g., authorization trace, debugging in test systems)
  • Collaboration with the SAP® development team on new implementations and process changes
  • Special tasks
  • Implementation of Privileged User Management (PUM) 2023–2025 using Security Bridge
  • System decommissioning of SAP® Core and migration to S/4HANA
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Vinod Goyal

Vinod Goyal

SAP MDG Consultant

Moorrege

Last position:

Freelancer: SAP MDG Consultant at Logistics service provider

  • Support for one of the largest logistics service providers in handling ServiceNow tickets in the areas of SAP MDG, Business Partner (BP), customer and supplier master data
  • Technical analysis and resolution of tickets through in-depth review of various database tables
  • Creation and maintenance of accounting clerks in the system
  • Deactivation of company codes using transports
  • Carrying out mass changes with LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench)
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Philipp Dölker

Philipp Dölker

SAP Architect & Developer (S/4 & BTP)

Freudenstadt

Last position:

IT Architect & IT Product Manager at Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

  • Optimization of software lifecycle processes for SAP platform apps (BTP CAP)
  • Development of template MCP servers for S/4 CALM systems of Porsche AI (BTP)
  • Design, development, and IT product management for two MS CoPilot custom agents supporting SAP systems (incl. MCP integration)
  • Lead Center of Practice: AI-assisted ABAP development
  • Initiation and coordination of the proof of concept implementation of conduct.ai
  • Advising application teams on software and integration architecture, clean core principles and implementation, as well as AI use on the SAP platform
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Peter Schordie

Peter Schordie

SAP FI/CO Consulting

Dormagen

Last position:

SAP FI/CO/PSM consulting at Federal agency

  • SAP ERP/ECC, SAP S/4 HANA
  • Analysis and documentation of customizing for SAP FI/CO, PSM, PSCD
  • Analysis, consulting, and documentation of S/4 HANA apps for defining and executing statutory reports
  • Clarification of prerequisites for using the S/4 HANA apps to define and execute statutory reports
  • Analysis and documentation of customizing for in-house developments
  • Consulting on integration of SAP FI/CO as well as PSM, PSM-FM (budget management), contract accounts receivable and payable (PSCD)
  • Consulting and documentation of customizing adjustments in SAP FI/CO, PSM, PSM-FM, PSCD for the introduction of new company codes and other organizational structures
  • Consulting and documentation of necessary process adjustments
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Kersten Scholz

Kersten Scholz

Freelance SAP Consultant

Bremen

Last position:

SAP SD Consultant – ECC E-Invoicing France at Mechanical Engineering, France

  • The main goal of the project was to link the ECC system to the French e-invoicing network. This includes ensuring compliance with national e-invoicing regulations and achieving e-reporting readiness for the digital transfer of transaction data.

  • Standardization of order management processes to achieve the required data quality and consistency.

  • Ensuring correct VAT determination through targeted developments (customizing and, if necessary, ABAP) in the SAP SD module to comply with EU tax regulations.

  • Design and configuration of the down payment process (Down Payments) in the SAP ECC system.

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Victor Klyushkin

Victor Klyushkin

SAP S/4HANA Financial Consultant

Hanover

Last position:

SAP S/4HANA Financial Consultant at SIIX

SAP S/4HANA Implementation (Greenfield)

  • SAP Finance Reporting
  • VAT Reporting
  • Foreign Plants
  • Tax Calculation for SD/MM
  • Z4/Z5 Reports
  • Intrastat
  • SAP DRC (E-Invoicing)

System: SAP

Industry: Manufacturing

Team: 10

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SAP Consultants statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

23 years

Position duration

3.2 years

Positions per freelancer

18

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

Top industries

Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree or higher

86%

Master's degree or higher

49%

Doctorate

5%

Certifications per freelancer

3

Most common languages

German, English, French

Speak two or more languages

96%

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Frequently Asked Questions

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An SAP Consultant turns business requirements into workable SAP processes. That can include module configuration, testing, training, issue analysis, and support during go-live. On larger projects, they also help coordinate between process owners, key users, and technical teams.

Freelance SAP consultants are often hired for FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, WM, EWM, and S/4HANA projects. They may also support master data, authorisations, reporting, or integration topics. The exact scope depends on whether the company needs process design, configuration, or rollout support.

An SAP functional consultant focuses on business processes, system settings, and user needs. An SAP developer, often an ABAP developer, builds custom logic, reports, or interfaces. Many projects need both, but the consultant usually defines the process and the developer implements the technical part.

A freelance SAP Consultant makes sense when the need is project-based, urgent, or highly specialised. That is common for migrations, rollouts, short-term recovery work, or when internal teams are already fully booked. A freelancer can step in quickly and leave again after the critical phase is done.

Many SAP consultants can work remotely for analysis, configuration, testing, and documentation. On-site time is often useful for workshops, fit-gap sessions, user training, and cutover support. In Germany, hybrid setups are common because they balance collaboration with efficient delivery.

A strong SAP Consultant understands the process behind the request and does not jump straight to customisation. Look for clear documentation, structured testing, and examples of similar module or rollout work. Good consultants also explain trade-offs in plain language and keep stakeholders aligned.

Often yes, especially in manufacturing, logistics, retail, or finance-heavy environments. An SAP consultant who understands the industry can design better processes and ask better questions in workshops. For some tasks, deep module knowledge matters most; for others, sector experience saves time and reduces risk.

The title SAP Consultant usually implies broader ownership of process design, configuration, and stakeholder coordination. An SAP analyst may focus more on requirements gathering, reporting, or support tasks. In practice, many companies use the titles loosely, so it helps to check the actual scope before the project starts.

The average hourly rate for SAP Consultants in Germany is 113 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 907 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers working as SAP Consultants in Germany, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 49% hold at least a Master's degree, and 5% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers working as SAP Consultants in Germany have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.

The most common languages among freelancers working as SAP Consultants in Germany are German (99%), English (95%), and French (19%).

The most common industries among freelancers working as SAP Consultants in Germany are Information Technology (87%), Manufacturing (70%), and Professional Services (70%).

The most common business areas among freelancers working as SAP Consultants in Germany are Information Technology (97%), Project Management (87%), and Operations (58%).

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