
SAP Consultants in Germany
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Christel Kristin R.
Last position:
SAP Senior / Lead Consultant / Team Lead / Trainer at Mercator Leasing GmbH
- Merging several systems, consulting for SAP Finance / Controlling overall, FI/CO, DRC, F2R, R2R, incoming and outgoing invoice mapping and target postings of contracts and BP from source systems. CAMt53, creation of the technical concept for the migration of various business areas, creation of migration templates and FMD Files, support with data migration, consolidations and data entry, test management for the SAP part, test support, training of end users in all FI and CO areas, FI-AA
Paul W.
Last position:
Enterprise Architect at ePrimo GmbH
Led the end-to-end integration and migration architecture for decommissioning SAP IS-U market communication and transitioning to Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) with E.ON IT Services — covering regulated EDIFACT market messaging, a three-phase data migration (transfer of market message inventory after cutover), redesign of market communication processes, and full GDPR and German energy-market compliance.
- Designed the three-tier target architecture (SAP IS-U → NScale B2B gateway → SFMC) processing 50,000–100,000 EDIFACT messages daily within sub-5-minute SLAs.
- Architected the three-phase data migration: 36 months of historical data, zero-loss cutover of in-flight market messages, and near-real-time CDC synchronization.
- Delivered secure, BDEW/GDPR-compliant integration (AS2/OFTP2, RFC/IDoc, REST APIs, OAuth 2.0, Azure AD, AWS S3) achieving >99.5% uptime, <0.1% migration discrepancy, and RTO <4 hours.
- Applied BPMN to model and optimize the market communication processes.
Technologies: SAP IS-U, NScale, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, EDIFACT, OAuth 2.0, Azure AD, AWS S3, BPMN, Jira, Confluence, Draw.io
Amit S.
Last position:
IT Project Manager – SAP S/4 HANA Delivery Consultant at CHG Meridian UK Limited
- Managed the integrated SAP S/4HANA delivery plan for 12 BTS workstreams, including milestone, dependency, and governance management.
- Coordinated end-to-end delivery across Business, IT, and Operations, focusing on execution, readiness, and issue resolution.
- Responsible for RAID, test, cutover, and deployment management to ensure a successful go-live.
- Implemented KPI tracking, status reporting, and PMO governance to provide transparent management of performance, risks, and escalations.
Rainer V.
Last position:
Interim Consultant & Business Coach (Focus: Leadership & Competence Development) at bfz
Using periods between projects to deepen leadership skills and Change Management methods.
Personnel and culture development: Supporting specialists and managers with professional reorientation and providing strategic coaching for successful self-presentation.
Empowerment & Performance Coaching: Conducting systemic personality assessments to identify performance bottlenecks and specifically develop strengths within teams.
Moderation & Training: Managing interdisciplinary workshop and seminar groups in both industrial-technical and commercial environments.
Farid A.
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
André W.
Last position:
Solution Expert EWM
SAP S/4HANA logistics optimization Industry: Mechanical and plant engineering, manufacture of sorting / distribution systems
- Supported an S/4HANA optimization project as Solution Expert EWM
- Analyzed and verified the defined processes
- Identified optimization potential
- Analyzed existing structures
- Developed new concepts
- Planned and conducted workshops
- Documented processes
Tobias S.
Last position:
Project Manager SAP S/4 HANA Public Cloud at TIMETOACT Group
To achieve savings and optimize compliance, apps were restructured in line with the mappings in identity management, restrictions were defined and, above all, costs resulting from overuse were reduced. Communication with stakeholders, validation of authorizations with users and technical implementation in the SAP FI/CO and Sourcing & Procurement modules created significant added value for the group. This also included the corresponding documentation for the auditors.
Songül D.
Last position:
Freelance SAP BW Consultant at DKV Mobility Services
- Designed and implemented enhancements in SAP BW on HANA 7.5 in the context of CRM migration and S/4HANA and BW/4HANA transformation programs
- Migrated SAPI data sources to the ODP framework as part of the S/4HANA migration
- Delivered SAP ECC data to Snowflake using BW data models and Calculation Views for Power BI analytics
- Integrated SAP and non-SAP data sources (including MS Dynamics)
- Improved reporting transparency through consolidated data models
- Optimized data loading processes for FI-CO data sources, significantly improving load times and system performance
Mladen B.
Last position:
Senior SAP BW/4HANA / BPC / SAC Consultant – Freelancer at Company in Berlin and Belgium in the utilities sector
- Implementation of data models in BW/4HANA, ABAP CDS Views, HANA Calculation Views, AMDP Scripts, OData Services, object-oriented ABAP in BW, SAC.
- Adjustments in BPC for BW/4HANA.
Christian K.
Last position:
Consultant “S/4HANA Implementation in the MM Module” at ABISCON GmbH
- Support for the SAP “Sourcing & Procurement” modules 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 in ECC 6.0 into S/4HANA, from requirements and process analysis through design to implementation (customizing, programming)
- Optimization and documentation of business processes and applications
- Responsible implementation of the S/4HANA rollout as an external consultant
- Independent performance of problem analyses and their resolution
- Definition of change requests and their implementation/testing in cooperation with internal key users and process owners
- Support for SAP key users in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
- Training and support for users in connection with the rollout
Martin H.
Last position:
SAP Consultant at Montblanc-Simplo GmbH
- Production master data: bill of material, work center, routing and production version, customizing, FIORI
- Optimization and organization of production
- gATP and aATP training
- Classical MRP, pMRP and MRP Live
- Various planning strategies in PP
- Workflow and MDM tables and fields
- Metadata in SAP, fields and their mapping
- Creation of metadata in Excel
- LSMW basics: data cleansing with Excel + deduplication
- LTOM or Migration Cockpit
- Training in APO, later as ePP/DS master data, heuristics and optimizer CIF integration models
- Production orders and capacity planning, reconciliation and evaluation
- Net requirements calculation, lot sizes and pegging, detailed planning board, product view in PP/DS
- KUT test or migration test
- Digitization of maintenance plans, orders, checklist documents
- Technical objects, equipment, bills of material and their customizing
- Measuring points and serial numbers customizing
- Work and maintenance planning, cycles and different dimensions
Rekha M.
Last position:
SAP SD Consultant at WBS Group
- Introduction of a new payment term including its description, as well as a new shipping condition
- Configuration of item category determination (Item Category Determination)
- Implementation of the minimum price calculation (Floor Price) in the pricing procedure
- Setup of the intercompany third-party transaction (direct delivery) and addition of the direct delivery indicator to the invoice
- Prevention of delivery splits (Delivery Split) in sales orders
- Masking of the expiration date and net weight fields
- Transfer of the sales group from the quotation to the sales order
- Analysis and resolution of a pop-up appearing when creating sales orders
- Analysis and resolution of order confirmations that were created and sent with €0.00 per item
Zlatko P.
Last position:
SAP BW/4 Hana Project Lead, Program and Application Manager at DB
- Project Argo: SAP BW/4 Hana Project Lead, Program and Application Manager, SAP BW/4 Hana Consultant, Architect and Developer.
- Migration of FI data models from SAP BW 7.x to BW/4 Hana.
- Review and implementation of the user and authorization concept.
- SAP S/4 Hana, SAP Basis, SAP BW/4 Hana data modeling and use of the SAP BW Migration Workbench.
- Use of Business Content, BAPI, BW/4 Hana, Hana Studio, HANA Views, Analytical Views, virtual tables and Hana Native SQL.
- Work with ADSO, Open ODS Views, Composite Provider, Hybrid Provider, SAP Solution Manager, Query Designer, Analysis for Office, Lumira and Fiori.
- Use of SAP SAC (Stories, Data Models, Data Analyzer, CDS Views), as well as application management and monitoring of process chains and load jobs.
Arefur R.
Last position:
Business Analyst | Generalist Expert at Mercor
- Conduct in-depth data and business analysis to generate actionable insights.
- Review and validate datasets for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and quality.
- Apply structured analytical reasoning to evaluate business and data-related problems.
- Translate analytical findings into clear insights and recommendations.
Michael K.
Last position:
Salesforce Architect
- Responsible as architect for the entire Service Cloud
- Technical translation of business requirements into User Stories
- Technical design of service processes (After Sales, Complaint, Return Order, Email-to-Case, Case Routing, Sharing)
- Designed and implemented data models for service processes
- Bidirectional integration with SAP S/4HANA for service processes
- Solution Design Reviews across the entire team (Service & Sales)
- Functional leadership of consultants in the sprints, support for junior consultants
- Deployment with Git and SFDX (CI/CD), training of juniors (Naming Conventions, Quality Gate, Flows)
- Support and consulting for administrators (Security, Releases, Bugs)
- Key-user training for rollout countries (Switzerland, Sweden)
- Development of LWC, Flows (Screen, Record-Triggered, Platform Event), APEX Callouts, Batch Jobs
- Proof of Concepts (Knowledge Base, Entitlement, Omnichannel)
- Test setup, execution, and bug analysis of implementations
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SAP Consultants statistics
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Experience
23 years

Position duration
3.2 years

Positions per freelancer
18

Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance

Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services

Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Supply Chain Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
87%
Master's degree or higher
53%
Doctorate
6%

Certifications per freelancer
3

Most common languages
German, English, French

Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 5 Nov 2026.
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SAP Consultants experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (87%)
- Manufacturing (71%)
- Professional Services (68%)
- Automotive (57%)
- Retail (46%)
- Energy (38%)
- Banking and Finance (38%)
- Transportation (36%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about SAP Consultants.
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 111 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 889 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as SAP Consultants in Germany, 87% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 53% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% 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 (94%), and French (19%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as SAP Consultants in Germany are Information Technology (87%), Manufacturing (71%), and Professional Services (68%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as SAP Consultants in Germany are Information Technology (97%), Project Management (84%), and Quality Assurance (57%).
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