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Meet FRATCH Experts who have recently used ABAP
Wolfgang H.
Last position:
Interim Supply Chain / SAP S/4HANA Transformation Manager at Solventum / global logistics service provider
Stabilization of a critical logistics outsourcing setup in the context of an SAP S/4HANA transformation. The focus was on restoring a reliable operational fact base between the client, logistics service provider, international supplier plants and the SAP/IT organization.
- Coordination between the client, global logistics service provider, international supplier plants, SAP/IT teams, Quality Management and the operational shop floor.
- Management, monitoring and operational correction of Inbound Deliveries; integration of Outbound Delivery processes.
- Analysis of interface, posting, batch and master data errors between SAP S/4HANA, logistics service provider, supplier plants and internal business functions.
- Significant reduction of critical inventory differences between the client and logistics service provider.
- Improved operational management capability in the logistics environment and creation of a common fact base.
- Reduction of recurring error patterns in the areas of Inbound Deliveries, inventory, interfaces, batch/posting logic and service provider processes.
Matthias B.
Last position:
Member at Rotary – Passport Club Werderscher Markt
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
Abhishek S.
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.
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.
Sven K.
Last position:
Technical Advisor / Assessment Lead (Product Delivery & AI-Transformation) at nexMart GmbH & Co. KG
Assessment of the product, delivery, and AI organization with a realignment of operational excellence, target architecture, and AI-first operating model
Situation: The product and delivery organization showed structural weaknesses in efficiency, control, and collaboration. In addition, there was no clear target architecture for AI-driven product and organizational development. At leadership level, there was limited transparency regarding roles, responsibilities, and operational performance.
Responsibility & approach:
- Analysis of the existing product, delivery, and organizational structures in terms of processes, governance, and controllability
- Evaluation of architecture and platform with regard to scalability, future readiness, and AI integration
- Development of a target picture for an AI-first product and delivery operating model
- Derivation of concrete measures to improve operational excellence and collaboration
- Sparring with the leadership team on structured organizational development
Results & impact:
- Creation of transparency regarding structural bottlenecks, performance, and decision-making logic
- Development of a target structure for a scalable AI-first product and delivery setup
- Improvement of decision-making capability and control at leadership level
- Creation of a solid basis for downstream transformation measures
- Definition of concrete levers to improve efficiency, collaboration, and time-to-market
Bora D.
Last position:
Software Architect at DZ HYP AG
- Lead architect for an enterprise loan digitisation programme, coordinating 12 engineers across five workstreams and serving as final technical authority on system design.
- Cut critical application response times by 68% (display 17.3s → 5.6s; modification 11.8s → 5.0s) through targeted caching, OData query optimisation and lazy-loading refactoring; further optimisation in progress.
- Own production error triage, prioritisation and resolution across a multi-application portfolio supporting live lending operations.
- Design and implement SAP Fiori applications on SAP UI5, TypeScript and RAP, owning delivery from architecture and code through rollout and production support.
- Established C4 architecture documentation and decision records for the full programme, enabling faster onboarding and consistent cross-workstream design governance.
- Co-managed S/4HANA release cycle alongside primary responsibilities, coordinating directly with SAP support to resolve critical system issues across the portfolio.
Kyu-Wang L.
Last position:
Software Architect & Lead Software Engineer at Landesamt für Steuern Niedersachsen
The goal of BIENE is to provide a uniform program for tax collection for all states.
In tax collection, the aim is to collect the assessed taxes. This includes handling due dates, documenting incoming and outgoing payments, triggering reminders or refunds. Statute of limitations and payment reminders also play an important role. All payment transactions with banks and accounting are mapped in BIENE.
Setting up the architecture and coordinating the provisioning of development and test environments at the Hanover location
Installing and configuring environments on Linux servers (Apache Kafka, PostgreSQL)
Interface tasks: coordinating and aligning the integration of software products from other departments and their test data
Upgrading application server, JDK, Maven project structure
Environment coordination and build management
Implementing external interfaces
Implementing business requirements
Designing and implementing RESTful APIs and OpenAPI specifications
Designing and implementing microservice architecture
Setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Deploying applications on OpenShift
Creating technical documentation and diagrams
Working with SQL databases (Oracle and PostgreSQL)
Setting up authentication and authorization for the application and users
Containerizing the application (automated deployment via CI/CD pipeline)
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
Diego E.
Last position:
RPG Software Developer from RPG III to Free Format
- Development of software and system support for RPG development.
- Development, optimization and maintenance of programs in RPG (RPG II to ILE Free Format).
- Performing integration tasks, data management as well as applying and managing system updates.
- User support and training to ensure smooth system operation.
Vinod G.
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)
Philipp D.
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
Prem Chander A.
Last position:
Product owner for SAP PP, QM, APO, MM, MES and ABAP at Husqvarna Group (Bei HCLTech)
Development and Implementation
- Conceptualization and implementation of the various requirements.
- Experience and ability to collaborate with other delivery teams
- Lead a team of 15 people taking care of matters including monitoring operations, delegating tasks and managing budgets.
- Act as product owner and represent the product vision, strategy and priorities in the area of production operations.
- Work closely with the members of the area including developers, analysts and QA to ensure the successful delivery of logistics features and improvements.
- Lead the process design and lead the build team for the SAP implementation (EU countries) and post-merger integration in SAP PP, QM, MM, APO and SD modules.
- Implemented and optimized MRP Live (MD01N) for multiple plants, improving planning runtime
- Worked with business users to transition from classic MRP to MRP Live
- Implemented SAP QM module, including quality planning and inspection lot processing, resulting in a 20% improvement in product quality compliance.
- Developed and tested custom reports using SAP Query and ABAP for MES data analytics, improving visibility into yield rates and resource utilization.
- Translate production requirements into clear and actionable user stories, acceptance criteria and technical specifications.
- Skilled in discrete, and process/manufacturing (PP-PI) environments; deep understanding of master data, production & process orders, recipe management, batch management, capacity & scheduling, shop floor control, and integration with QM, MM, EWM, MES.
- Worked in Variant configuration (VC)
- Supported international rollouts and transformation projects for SAP PP, QM, PPDS, aATP, EWM, and Variant Configuration within a global strategy.
- Tested functionalities for various business scenarios include interface systems
- Involved in SIT and UAT and cutover activities
Technology: Project Management, SAP PP, QM, MM, APO, ABAP OO, HANA Modelling, FIORI, SAP UI5, AMDP, SAP SD, SAP FICO and S4 HANA Emedded analytics
Wolfram K.
Last position:
AI / Machine Learning Engineer (Projects & Applied AI) at UNIVERSITÉ PARIS 1 PANTHEON-SORBONNE & LIORA
- Designed and implemented a hybrid recommendation system (content-based + collaborative filtering)
- Built end-to-end ML pipelines including data processing, feature engineering, model training, and evaluation
- Developed RAG-based LLM systems using LangChain and vector databases for semantic search and knowledge retrieval
- Established MLOps workflows with MLflow for experiment tracking, versioning, and deployment readiness
- Implemented deep learning models (computer vision & classification) using PyTorch and TensorFlow
Fabio N.
Last position:
SAP Logistics & Financials Coordinator at AirPlus International
- Leading technical SAP projects in FI/CO and logistics.
- Advanced ABAP analysis, debugging, and validation of complex integrations.
- Optimization of financial and logistics processes in S/4HANA environments.
- Responsibility for demand management, workshops, and technical solution architecture.
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Statistics of experts using ABAP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years

Position duration
3.1 years

Positions per freelancer
17

Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance

Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing

Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
89%
Master's degree or higher
55%
Doctorate
9%

Certifications per freelancer
3

Most common languages
German, English, French

Speak two or more languages
95%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts using ABAP
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
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 26 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
ABAP 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%)
- Professional Services (66%)
- Manufacturing (64%)
- Automotive (52%)
- Retail (42%)
- Banking and Finance (38%)
- Healthcare (36%)
- Transportation (34%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
ABAP foundations
ABAP, short for Advanced Business Application Programming, is SAP’s programming language for business software. It runs mainly on SAP NetWeaver and SAP S/4HANA, where it supports transactional logic, data processing, reporting and extensions. Many teams also search for SAP ABAP or the former name ABAP/4.
Business applications
ABAP specialists create and maintain the logic behind finance, procurement, sales, production and supply chain processes. Their work includes custom reports, forms, interfaces, enhancements, batch jobs and reusable services. They translate complex operational rules into stable SAP applications that business teams can use every day.
Tools and ecosystem
The ABAP ecosystem covers classic SAP GUI transactions as well as modern cloud and web-oriented development. Strong professionals work with ABAP Objects, the ABAP Dictionary, Open SQL, CDS views, AMDP and RESTful ABAP Programming Model. They may also connect backend services to SAP Fiori, SAPUI5, OData and SAP Business Technology Platform.
When expertise matters
Companies typically bring in freelance ABAP expertise when internal capacity is limited, a migration is underway or legacy custom code needs careful change. Useful signs include:
- S/4HANA conversion or custom-code adaptation
- New interfaces between SAP and external systems
- Performance issues in reports, queries or transactions
- Urgent support for a complex business process
Delivery and collaboration
ABAP work often involves discovery with process owners, review of existing SAP objects, implementation, testing and transport management. Freelance professionals can collaborate remotely through documentation, ticketing and controlled system access, while on-site workshops may help with process mapping and release planning. Clear requirements and a defined SAP landscape keep delivery predictable.
What strong specialists bring
Quality is more than knowing ABAP syntax. The best specialists understand SAP data models, authorization concepts, debugging, performance analysis, clean-core principles and transport governance. They explain trade-offs clearly, test edge cases and protect standard functionality before proposing a custom enhancement. Experience with the relevant SAP modules and integration boundaries is especially valuable.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with ABAP? These answers cover the essentials.
ABAP is used to implement business logic, reports, forms, interfaces, enhancements and data-processing jobs in SAP systems. It supports core processes such as finance, procurement, sales, manufacturing and supply chain operations.
SAP ABAP is closely integrated with SAP data structures, transactions and authorization concepts, which makes it a natural choice for in-system business logic. Java, JavaScript and services on SAP Business Technology Platform can be better suited to external applications, cloud services or loosely coupled extensions.
A strong ABAP specialist often brings knowledge of SAP modules, SQL, CDS views, OData, RESTful ABAP Programming Model and SAP Fiori integration. Debugging, performance tuning, testing, transports and authorization concepts are also important for safe delivery.
ABAP/4 and modern ABAP projects can vary from a focused report or interface to a major S/4HANA transformation. The right level of expertise depends on system complexity, business risk, module scope and whether the work changes standard processes or supports a clean-core strategy.
ABAP work is often suitable for remote collaboration when access, transport procedures and system documentation are well organized. On-site sessions can still help with workshops, process discovery, stakeholder alignment or sensitive release activities, and language expectations should be agreed at the start.
Ask an ABAP specialist to explain a relevant delivery, including data modeling, testing, performance decisions and how standard SAP functionality was protected. Review their approach to debugging, code reviews, documentation and transports rather than judging only by familiarity with syntax.
SAP ABAP expertise is valuable for German companies running established SAP landscapes across manufacturing, logistics, retail, finance and public-sector operations. A freelancer can support migration, integration or backlog work while coordinating with local teams and existing implementation partners.
A clear ABAP brief should describe the SAP product and release, relevant modules, business process, existing custom objects, interfaces, access constraints and expected deliverables. It should also state whether the work concerns classic SAP GUI applications, S/4HANA extensions, CDS-based services or Fiori integration.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used ABAP in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 858 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used ABAP in their recent projects, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 55% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used ABAP in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used ABAP in their recent projects are German (99%), English (94%), and French (21%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used ABAP in their recent projects are Information Technology (87%), Professional Services (66%), and Manufacturing (64%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used ABAP in their recent projects are Information Technology (98%), Project Management (73%), and Quality Assurance (58%).
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