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Siva Krishnamurthy
Last position:
SAP S/4 HANA Workstream Lead (PP/ QM/ePPDS) at SIKA AG
- Functional responsibility for the SAP PP stream within an S/4HANA Global Template rollout in PP/QM/ePPDS
- Leading fit-gap workshops with Production, Supply Chain, and Quality Management
- Master data migration in PP & QM (routing, bills of material, work centers, production versions, capacities, inspection plans)
- Work center - shift group integration in capacity planning
- PP- EWM, MES(BDE) & IBP integration
- Responsibility for solution design, customizing, testing, cutover, and go-live in PP
- Replacement of LMPC with ePPDS
Fabio Nogueira
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.
Dieter Kuske
Last position:
SAP Senior Consultant at Shop and Catering
Implementation of MM and SD with integration of Diebold-Nixdorf cash registers
Capturing the required processes (inventory management, procurement, sales, and cash register processes)
Customizing MM and SD
Project planning and control
Master data upload and inventory recording using LSMW based on Excel spreadsheets
Cash register data transfer via EDI and IDoc processing (MBGMCR and ACC_DOCUMENT)
Creating extensive documentation for internal staff
No middleware; instructing and training customer staff in customizing; SAP standard as prerequisite
SAP ECC 6.0 modules MM, SD, FI
Waleri Moretz
Last position:
Project Manager at WAMOCON Academy
- Project planning and resource planning
- Requirements definition and technology selection
- Data migration and risk management
- Monitoring up to go-live
- Tools: Office365, Jira XRAY, Strato, Onboarding App
Suneel Durgavajhala
Last position:
SAP Consultant & Developer at KS KeySolutions GmbH
- ABAP developments for rku.it GmbH, Agena GmbH, Koenig & Bauer AG, Salzgitter AG, duagon AG
- Redesigned material configuration data mass maintenance Fiori app for Siemens AG Engineering to resolve system resource issues
- Conducted S4Hana ABAP code remediation, ATC checks, and implemented ABAP parallel processing for Voestalpine AG
Yunus Basardal
Last position:
Subproject Manager CVI/BP, Consulting and Implementation of Business Partner Processes and Readiness Check at Emons Group
- Responsibility for executing the CVI at Emons Group, including the target design and implementation of the new business partner processes
- Focused on migrating vendor and customer master data to business partners, as well as leading and coordinating the functional and technical master data cleansing
- Used SAP ERP ECC, SAP Query Reporting, LSMW, SAP Readiness Check, and SAP authorizations
Jerry Fonou
Last position:
IT Requirements and Test Management in S/4 HANA Implementation Project at Q_PERIOR AG
- Create functional concepts for implementing applications
- Coordinate tests
- Create and execute test cases
- Create test reports
Hassan El Aboubi
Last position:
SAP Authorization Consultant at msg/Denios
- Support for the DENIOS S/4HANA greenfield transformation. - Role development based on the organizational model and structure. - Creation of roles based on process and steps in swimlanes. - Derivation of catalogs, spaces, pages and sections from process IDs. - User assignment via the organizational structure. - Authorization administration in the S/4HANA landscape with a Fiori-first approach. - Consulting and development in the S/4HANA greenfield area.
Markus Blum
Last position:
Project Management / MDM at Aenova
- System implementation from SAP R/3 and non-SAP systems into a single SAP R/3 system to consolidate processes by location and data by system.
- Coordination with business owners and planning the migration of master and transactional data.
- Implementation of the Nagarro master data add-on: Nagarro Data Care to identify current data.
- Deputy project lead for master data.
Bogachan Önal
Last position:
CEO & Founder at Bogaja LLC
- Web design
- Digital marketing
- Social media
- Graphic design
- Web maintenance
- Business consulting
Lievin Mugabushaka
Last position:
Stream-Lead at Retail
- Greenfield introduction of VIM 23.4 SP2 (OT Private Cloud), 2 countries, approx. 80k invoices/year
- Fiori & eInvoice processing
- OCR Core Capture (Public Cloud)
- 10 key-user trainings
- Throughput time halved
- Automation rate: 60-75%
Jihane Takni
Last position:
Reporting and Business Intelligence Specialist at Union Investment
- Developing and implementing new reporting requirements based on Oracle DWH with various business intelligence systems (SAP Business Objects and Birt-Eclipse)
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Statistics of experts using ABAP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
17 years (Germany: 22 years)
Position duration
1.3 years (Germany: 3 years)
Positions per freelancer
18 (Germany: 17)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
88% (Germany: 86%)
Master's degree or higher
63% (Germany: 52%)
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 95%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Frankfurt using ABAP
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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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Core use
ABAP, short for Advanced Business Application Programming, is the language behind many SAP custom solutions. Companies use it to extend standard SAP systems, build business logic, and keep processes close to the core system.
Typical work
- Custom reports and forms
- Enhancements, exits, and BADIs
- Interfaces to external systems
- OData and CDS-based services
- SAP Fiori back-end logic
Strong ABAP specialists understand how business rules, data models, and SAP standards fit together.
Ecosystem
ABAP work often touches SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP NetWeaver, and the ABAP Development Tools in Eclipse. Depending on the landscape, experts also work with SAP GUI, CDS views, ALV, IDocs, BAPIs, RFC, and transport processes.
When to bring in help
Companies usually look for freelance ABAP support when they need a release delivered, a legacy solution cleaned up, or a migration planned with limited internal capacity. In Frankfurt, this is common in large enterprise landscapes where SAP work must fit strict business schedules and mixed on-site and remote collaboration.
What good experts do
Good ABAP professionals write code that is readable, testable, and safe for future changes. They know how to debug production issues, reduce custom code debt, and keep performance in mind when working with large tables, batch jobs, or interface logic.
What to look for
- Hands-on SAP business process knowledge
- Experience with S/4HANA and classic ABAP
- Clear debugging and analysis skills
- Familiarity with transports and system landscapes
- Communication with functional SAP teams
A strong specialist explains trade-offs clearly and can work with both technical and business stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about ABAP, in one place.
ABAP is used to build and adapt SAP business logic, reports, forms, interfaces, and extensions. Companies rely on it when standard SAP functions do not fully match their processes. It is central in both classic SAP systems and S/4HANA projects.
ABAP is designed for SAP systems, so it fits data, authorizations, and business objects inside that world better than general-purpose languages. Java or JavaScript are often used around SAP, but ABAP is the natural choice for core SAP custom logic. A good expert knows where to keep the logic in ABAP and where to integrate externally.
Often yes, especially when the work touches service layers or UI-driven SAP apps. A strong ABAP specialist may also work with OData, CDS views, and back-end logic that supports SAP Fiori. For back-end-only changes, classic ABAP knowledge can still be enough.
Bring in a ABAP freelancer when a project needs fast delivery, extra capacity, or niche experience that your team does not have in-house. This is common for migrations, performance fixes, interface work, and urgent production issues. In Frankfurt, teams often need someone who can join quickly and work well with both local and remote stakeholders.
Look for ABAP professionals who understand SAP data models, transports, debugging, and integration patterns such as RFC, IDoc, and BAPI. For newer landscapes, CDS, OData, and S/4HANA experience matter as well. Business process knowledge is just as important as syntax.
Many ABAP tasks can be done remotely if the expert has secure system access and clear requirements. Workshops, cutovers, and complex stakeholder sessions may still benefit from on-site time in Frankfurt or nearby. The best setup is often a mix of remote delivery and in-person alignment.
Ask for examples of code reviews, root-cause analysis, and work in real SAP landscapes, not only syntax knowledge. A strong ABAP expert writes clean code, documents changes well, and understands how transports, testing, and business impact fit together. Clear communication is a strong signal of quality.
Yes. ABAP remains important in S/4HANA for custom logic, extensions, data models, and integrations, even as SAP pushes cleaner architecture and more standard processes. The best specialists know both the classic approach and the newer S/4HANA style of development.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used ABAP in their recent projects is 96 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 769 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used ABAP in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 63% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used ABAP in their recent projects have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used ABAP in their recent projects are German (100%), English (92%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used ABAP in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Professional Services (83%), and Manufacturing (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used ABAP in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (83%), and Quality Assurance (75%).
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