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Matthias B.

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Interim Manager for Transformation, Change and Restructuring

Solingen
Matthias B.

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Member at Rotary – Passport Club Werderscher Markt

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Songül D.

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Senior SAP Data & Analytics Consultant & Project Manager (BI / BW/4HANA) | Planning (BPC, BI-IP)

Düsseldorf
Songül D.

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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
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Abhishek S.

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SAP FICO Architect | Solution Architect | Lead Consultant

Wardenburg
Abhishek S.

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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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Mladen B.

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Senior SAP BW/4HANA / BPC / SAC Consultant – Freelancer

Berlin
Mladen B.

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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.
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Sven K.

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Interim CTO / CTPO (Software-, Cloud- & AI-Transformation)

Berlin
Sven K.

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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
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Peter S.

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SAP FI/CO Consulting

Dormagen
Peter S.

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SAP FI/CO/PSM Consulting at Federal Authority

  • SAP ERP/ECC, SAP S/4 Hana
  • Analysis and documentation of SAP FI/CO, PSM, PSCD customizing
  • Analysis, consulting and documentation of S/4 Hana apps for defining and preparing statutory reports
  • Clarification of the prerequisites for using S/4 Hana apps to define and prepare statutory reports
  • Analysis and documentation of customizing for in-house developments
  • Consulting on the integration of SAP FI/CO as well as PSM, PSM-FM (Funds Management), Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (PSCD)
  • Consulting and documentation of customizing adjustments in SAP FI/CO, PSM, PSM-FM and PSCD for the introduction of new company codes and other organizational structures
  • Consulting and documentation of required process adjustments
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Kyu-Wang L.

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Software Architect & Lead Software Engineer

Lindlar
Kyu-Wang L.

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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)

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Georgi L.

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Solution Architect and techno-functional consultant, S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement

Berlin
Georgi L.

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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
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Diego E.

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RPG Software Developer from RPG III to Free Format

Dortmund
Diego E.

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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.
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Vinod G.

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SAP MDG Consultant

Moorrege
Vinod G.

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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 D.

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SAP Architect & Developer (S/4 & BTP)

Freudenstadt
Philipp D.

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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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Prem Chander A.

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Product owner for SAP PP, QM, APO, MM, MES and ABAP

Mannheim
Prem Chander A.

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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

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Wolfram K.

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Certified AI & Machine Learning Engineer · Senior Consultant

Berlin
Wolfram K.

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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
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Fabio N.

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SAP FI/CO Technical Specialist | ABAP (Debugging & Enhancements) | S/4HANA Transition

Frankfurt
Fabio N.

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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

ABAP experts in Germany have 22 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

3.1 years

ABAP experts in Germany stay in a single position for 3.1 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

17

ABAP experts in Germany have completed 17 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance

ABAP experts in Germany have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Top industries

Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing

ABAP experts in Germany are most in demand in Information Technology, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

ABAP experts in Germany earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

Bachelor's degree or higher

88%

88% of ABAP experts in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

54%

54% of ABAP experts in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

9%

9% of ABAP experts in Germany have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

3

ABAP experts in Germany hold 3 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

ABAP experts in Germany most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

96%

96% of ABAP experts in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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48 of the ABAP experts in Germany charge less than €800 per day.
117 of the ABAP experts in Germany charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
7 of the ABAP experts in Germany charge between €1200 and €1600 per day.
2 of the ABAP experts in Germany charge €1600 or more per day.
<€800 €800-​1200 €1200-​1600 €1600+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.

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Average rates of experts in Germany using ABAP

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 859 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 880 €

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 19 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 (67%)
  • Manufacturing (64%)
  • Automotive (51%)
  • Retail (42%)
  • Banking and Finance (37%)
  • Healthcare (35%)
  • Transportation (33%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

SAP business programming

ABAP, short for Advanced Business Application Programming, is SAP’s language for building and extending business software. It runs inside SAP systems and supports transaction processing, reporting, data management and workflow-heavy operations across finance, logistics, manufacturing and human resources.

Core deliverables

ABAP specialists create custom applications and adapt standard SAP processes to a company’s requirements. Typical deliverables include reports, interfaces, forms, enhancements, APIs, batch jobs and data migration tools. They also investigate production issues and improve existing custom code.

SAP ecosystem

The work often spans SAP S/4HANA, SAP ERP and SAP Business Technology Platform. Strong specialists understand Open SQL, CDS views, AMDP, OData, SAP Fiori integration and the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model. They also use transports, debugging, testing and version control in controlled release processes.

When expertise matters

Companies usually bring in freelance ABAP expertise during transformation, rollout and remediation work:

  • Extend standard SAP functionality without creating fragile modifications
  • Move custom applications toward S/4HANA and clean-core principles
  • Connect SAP with external systems through reliable interfaces
  • Resolve performance, data quality or production support issues

Germany-based collaboration

German companies often need ABAP specialists who can work with established SAP landscapes, internal process owners and external implementation teams. Remote collaboration can work well for development, testing and support, while workshops, cutover planning or regulated operations may require time on site. German language skills can help when requirements come from local business teams.

What strong specialists bring

The best professionals combine sound ABAP coding with a clear understanding of business processes and SAP architecture. They write maintainable, testable code, document decisions and challenge unnecessary customisation. Look for experience with the relevant SAP release, integration boundaries, performance analysis and disciplined transport management.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything clients usually want to know about ABAP, in one place.

ABAP is used to build and extend applications inside SAP systems. Companies use it for reports, interfaces, forms, workflow logic, data processing, enhancements and custom business transactions.

ABAP is closely integrated with SAP data models, authorizations, transactions and business processes, which makes it effective for SAP-centric work. General-purpose languages such as Java or C# may be a better fit for standalone services, while ABAP is often the practical choice for logic that belongs inside an SAP landscape.

A strong ABAP specialist may also work with CDS views, OData, SAP Fiori, SAP S/4HANA, SQL performance analysis and integration technologies. Knowledge of functional areas such as finance, sales or materials management helps translate business requirements into reliable solutions.

The right ABAP experience depends on the scope and risk of the work. A focused report or interface needs different depth from an S/4HANA conversion, a core process redesign or a production-critical remediation project, so assess comparable deliverables rather than relying on a generic seniority label.

ABAP work is often suitable for remote collaboration because coding, reviews, testing and incident analysis can be performed through secure system access. On-site workshops may still be useful for process discovery, cutover preparation or coordination with German-speaking business teams.

ABAP is the current name of SAP’s programming language and is also associated with Advanced Business Application Programming. ABAP/4 is an older name from SAP’s earlier product generations, so project documentation may use both terms when referring to related skills.

ABAP expertise is valuable when an internal team lacks capacity for a migration, integration, enhancement backlog or production issue. A freelancer can also provide focused knowledge during an S/4HANA transition while the permanent team maintains business continuity.

Ask an ABAP professional to explain the design choices behind comparable work, including data access, error handling, testing, authorization and transport strategy. Strong answers show clean-core awareness, measurable reasoning about performance and a clear approach to documenting and maintaining custom code.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used ABAP in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 859 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used ABAP in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 54% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Germany 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 in Germany who have used ABAP in their recent projects are German (99%), English (95%), and French (21%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used ABAP in their recent projects are Information Technology (87%), Professional Services (67%), and Manufacturing (64%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used ABAP in their recent projects are Information Technology (98%), Project Management (74%), and Quality Assurance (59%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used ABAP

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

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