SAP SD Consultants in Germany
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Georgi L.
Last position:
Techno-functional MM/SD consultant at GLIT Circle GmbH
- Implementation of the S/4HANA transformation (brownfield) at an agricultural equipment manufacturer
- Implementation of the new supplier evaluation in S/4HANA, including programmed technical adjustments to customer-specific processes
- Conducting workshops with business departments on technical and functional changes in S/4HANA, with a focus on P2P processes and approval processes
- Preparation of the new system incl. customizing and conversion of customer-specific ABAP developments to Clean ABAP
Harald K.
Last position:
SAP MM, PP Consultant at FRT Metrology Camtek
Creation of Power BI management reports
Environment: SAP ECC 6.0, Power BI
Akshay K.
Last position:
Pricing Expert/Business Analyst at ThyssenKrupp Materials India Pvt Ltd
Project: Develop a new generational Pricing system & Integration analyst
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Implemented PROS Pricing integrated with SAP S/4HANA 2022 Greenfield implementation.
- Led pricing process transformation, improving business process efficiency through automation.
- Defined migration strategy, conducted user training, and supported solution rollout.
- Acted as Business Analyst for SAP BTP applications (Online ATP, Track & Trace, Order Status), translating business requirements into scalable solutions.
- Managed cross-functional delivery by coordinating SAP ABAP and Full Stack development teams.
Bernd J.
Last position:
SD Consultant at Richter+Frenzel GmbH + Co. KG
- SAP S/4 Greenfield (SD, MM, interfaces)
- Use of Fiori apps
- Interface management with CPI and Lobster
- Implementation and support of ORDERS, ORDRSP, INVOICE, PROACT
- ATP availability check
- Search help and middleware configuration
- KMAT and advanced variant configuration
- PR/purchase order
- Consignment process
- Condition determination
- Price determination
- Message determination
- Master data maintenance and optimization
- Situation handling
- BPEM and clarification case management
- Consulting and support
Kersten S.
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.
Manfred L.
Last position:
Project leader/Consultant at Automotive sector VW, BMW etc.
SAP S4 Hana purchasing tool P2P/S2P processes SAP MM MDG PS SD PP EWM SRM
Beserithan M.
Last position:
SD Development and CRM Interaction Center Development at Sanner GmbH
- Part-time 2-3 days/week
- Developments in the SD module and CRM Interaction Center
- Consulting, customizing in SD module
- Adapting Fiori applications in the SD module
- Approval workflow for credit memos: design, concept, implementation, customizing
- Credit memo request: object type BUS 2094
- If the credit memo request value is below a certain threshold -> automatic release and removal of billing block
- If the credit memo request value is above a certain threshold -> automatic determination of the responsible employee
- The employee receives a work item in their integrated inbox or in My Inbox (Fiori) -> the employee can reject, approve, or edit the credit memo request
- UML modeling in technical documentation
- Creating a Z-table for customer sample line items
- Merging COA1 (delivery) + COA2 (CAQ) forms and adding to the spool request as a single PDF
- Correcting workflow title according to NACE, fixing message "ZBMA title is displayed incorrectly in SBWP (Workplace)"
- Receiving PLM documents from an external PLM system, creating an RFC function module, storing PLM documents in the material master as GOS objects
- On releasing a production order, reading PLM documents from MM and saving them in a shared folder for the MES system
- Displaying the number of inspection methods in a popup when creating an order -> VA01/VA02
- Automatic stock reconciliation LVS IDOC INVCON
- Performing AQUA tests
- IDOC archiving for old IDOCs
- NL_PM_drawings and storing print output, informing MES via ZPPORDER IDOC, writing technical documents
- Using SD user exits, BADIs for various requirements
- Extending screens for customer requests via screen exits
- Creating message types for sales orders, purchase orders, and invoices
- Extending CRM Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> Contract with customer-specific requirements
- New Fiori application departure control with data from Z-table and standard equipment tables, displaying a pie chart, calculating "vehicles in operation"
- Extending Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> new tab on Overview Page with list tables for performance feedback, attachments from GOS objects
- Extending Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> new tab on Overview Page with list tables for PM quality notifications, attachments from GOS objects
- Implementing BADIs in CRM
- File storage on SAP server/UNIX server
- Using BOL/GENIL architecture in CRM development
- Project language: German
Volker W.
Last position:
SD Project Team Member
- Support for the SAP rollout for sales companies in Germany: creation of training materials, key user training, tests, go-live and hypercare phases, and support activities
- Industry: building components
- Software: SAP ERP 6.0
Holger S.
Last position:
Internal Project Lead S/4HANA On-Premise System with FIORI Integration at RSCE
- Complete customizing of required processes (partly outside standard SAP number ranges)
- Building the entire organizational structure (Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Service, etc.)
- Integration of organizational units with business partners (role BUP004) via T77SO
- Completion of Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI)
- Implementation of basic SD functionalities: orders, deliveries, invoices
- Configuration of MM movements including Lean WM
- Setting up basic logic for New General Ledger and basic FI customizing
- Installation and communication of standard Fiori apps with S/4HANA
- Integration of SAP S/4HANA Service including Fiori
- Definition of organizational units and partner roles (PPOME)
- Replication of S/4 Service to S/4 Sales for service orders and repair processing
- Customizing of TM document types, movement types and item categories
- Replication of TM master data and transaction data
- Setup of internal replication of deliveries into freight units
- Implementation of Fiori apps such as transportation cockpit, freight order and freight units
Dirk R.
Last position:
Consultant Logistics/SCM - SAP SD/LES, EDI, Sub-Project Lead at Hero Group (CH) - Schwartauer Werke GmbH & Co. KG (DE)
- S/4 HANA template rollout "PHI"
- Sales process consulting (Order to Cash), supporting the department in business process optimizations for sales and shipping
- Stock transfers (STO), specification for a client-specific transport planning and evaluation tool considering load capacities and load characteristics
- Sub-project lead for the EDI integration of external warehouses via DESADV/WHSCON, SHPORD/SHPCON, customizing, and testing
D B.
Last position:
SD Consultant at Leading Mobility Services Company
- Organize workshops with business users to understand business processes around pricing
- Analyze customer, vendor related pricing structures
- Suggest potential changes in pricing due to S4Hana, propose alternative solutions
- Prepare result document for pricing related changes for project planning
Malte L.
Last position:
SAP S/4HANA Transformation Project – SAP SD/MM Consultant at Confidential
- Analysis of current logistics processes
- Conducting workshops
- Process documentation
- Evaluation of SAP S/4HANA target processes including customizing
- Analysis of S/4HANA innovations in SAP SD
- Order-to-cash processes: order entry, invoicing and shipping
Ingo H.
Last position:
Consultant SD/Variant Configuration at Freelancer
- S/4 HANA Public Cloud Greenfield Project at a transformer station manufacturer.
- Focus: setting up configuration models in AVC (Advanced Variant Configuration) and integration into PLM processes with various interfaces.
Christoph R.
Last position:
SD Consultant (Order-To-Cash) at Fette
- Mapping OTC processes in an S/4 landscape, go-live in the UK (1 full cycle)
- Mapping product variants with AVC and LO-VC
- Implementation of service processes, effort-based billing
- Role-based selection of suitable FIORI apps for a "FIORI only" approach
- Implementation of rule-based functionalities with BRF+
- Setting up pricing, price maintenance, price migration
- (Adobe) forms, customization
- Connecting third-party systems, defining interfaces and heterogeneous application scenarios
Markus K.
Last position:
SAP Senior Logistics Consultant at ABS GmbH
Support for various SAP customers in the SD, MM, PP, and WM areas, including consulting and development
- Development of dunning and order forms
- Adobe Forms, Sapcript
- LE-TRA consulting
Industry: Software consulting
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SAP SD Consultants statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
1.7 years
Positions per freelancer
24
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Sales
Top industries
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Sales, Supply Chain Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
93%
Based on our profile pool as of 27 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for SAP SD Consultants in Germany
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The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 27 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
SAP SD Consultants experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (93%)
- Professional Services (73%)
- Automotive (67%)
- Chemical (67%)
- Information Technology (60%)
- Retail (47%)
- Healthcare (40%)
- Metals and Mining (40%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
SAP SD work
SAP SD consultants shape the sales and distribution flow in SAP. They turn business rules into system settings for quotations, sales orders, deliveries, billing, returns, and credit checks. Strong consultants also keep the process aligned with logistics, finance, and reporting so the full order-to-cash chain works without gaps.
Typical deliverables
- SAP SD configuration for sales areas, document types, pricing, output, and copy control
- Support for order-to-cash design, testing, and go-live preparation
- Fixes for billing issues, master data gaps, and process errors
- Integration support with MM, FI, WM, and CRM
- User guidance, process documentation, and handover notes
Core skills
A strong SAP SD consultant knows how to translate business requirements into stable configuration. They understand pricing procedures, tax settings, partner functions, credit management, shipping, and availability checks. They also work well with ABAP developers, basis teams, and business users when issues need analysis across customizing and code.
Tools and focus
Most projects involve SAP ECC or S/4HANA, often in combination with related modules and interfaces. Common work includes sales order processing, ATP checks, billing plans, rebates, returns, intercompany sales, and output forms. In Germany, consultants are often brought into manufacturing, wholesale, automotive, and other process-heavy companies where clean sales execution matters.
When companies bring one in
Companies hire freelance SAP SD consultants when they need extra capacity for an upgrade, rollout, merger, process cleanup, or urgent incident support. They are also a good fit when internal teams need help with a specific issue, such as pricing errors, invoice blocks, or a difficult cutover. For projects in Germany, clients often value clear communication, structured documentation, and the ability to work with both local and international teams.
What strong consultants do
A good SAP SD consultant does more than configure fields. They ask how the business sells, ships, bills, and reports. They test edge cases, spot master data risks, and keep dependencies visible before they become production issues. The best professionals are calm under pressure, precise in analysis, and practical in handover.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about SAP SD Consultants? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
An SAP SD Consultant configures and improves the sales and distribution process in SAP. That usually includes sales orders, pricing, delivery, billing, returns, credit checks, and integration with finance and logistics. On freelance projects, the scope is often focused on a rollout, a fix, or a specific process change.
Look for strong SD customizing knowledge, solid order-to-cash understanding, and experience with pricing, billing, and shipping. A good consultant should also understand how SD connects to MM and FI, and be able to work with business users and developers. Clear documentation and structured testing are also important.
An SAP SD Consultant focuses on sales, delivery, and billing. An MM consultant works mainly on purchasing, materials management, and inbound processes. In real projects the two roles overlap, but the SD side owns the customer-facing flow and its financial impact.
Freelance support makes sense when the need is project-based, time-sensitive, or highly specific. That includes go-lives, S/4HANA migrations, pricing issues, rollout support, or short-term backfill. A permanent hire is better when the company needs long-term ownership of the process and system landscape.
Yes, most tasks can be handled remotely, especially configuration, analysis, testing, and documentation. For workshops, cutovers, or go-live support, on-site work in Germany can still be useful. Many clients prefer a mix, depending on the project phase and how much direct user contact is needed.
German clients often ask for help with pricing, billing, returns, intercompany sales, and order-to-cash cleanup. Manufacturing, wholesale, and automotive companies are common project environments. In those settings, a SAP SD Consultant often works closely with local process owners and international IT teams.
A strong SAP SD Consultant can explain the business process clearly, not just the configuration steps. Look for practical experience with real incidents, test cases, and handover quality. Good signs are precise questions, stable solutions, and a clear view of dependencies with finance, logistics, and master data.
You should get a clear summary of what was changed, why it was changed, and how it should be tested or supported later. A good SAP SD Consultant leaves useful documentation, not just customising settings. That makes it easier for your internal team to maintain the process after the project ends.
The average hourly rate for SAP SD Consultants in Germany is 111 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 891 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as SAP SD Consultants in Germany, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 60% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as SAP SD Consultants in Germany have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as SAP SD Consultants in Germany are German (100%), English (93%), and Russian (13%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as SAP SD Consultants in Germany are Manufacturing (93%), Professional Services (73%), and Automotive (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as SAP SD Consultants in Germany are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (93%), and Sales (93%).
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