ABAP Experts in Switzerland
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Alexander Scholl
Last position:
Senior ABAP-OO Developer at Die Schweizerische Post AG
"ZLF – Future Billing Solution"
Cross-module S/4HANA
- Technical consulting and development in the area of S/4 Master Data Governance (MDG-BP)
- Various developments in HR-BP integration, order-to-cash, SAP CAR analytics data modeling, interfaces from and to third-party systems. (native HANA, CDS, RAP, Fiori Elements, OData)
Frank Gassan
Last position:
Project Lead at Flamingo Med Solutions
- Led the founding of a startup for AI-based consulting products for dental practices.
- Developed and launched PraxisScore, a data-driven consulting product for economic analysis and corporate consulting of dental practices.
- Held full responsibility for technical implementation, AI integration, and structured startup setup from product idea to public launch at IDS 2025 in under three months.
Patrick Niederhauser
Last position:
SAP Real Estate Expert at RKW SE
- Compliance with IFRS 16 for all group companies
- Achieve efficiency gains through a centralized and standardized process and save time thanks to a single source of information
- Automatic calculation and posting of IFRS 16 and other relevant journals
- Simulations / planning of positions regarding rent/leasing (vehicles, equipment, real estate, etc.)
- Coordination of service fees, benchmarking, scheduling, etc.
Ferdinand Wouada Ngahan
Last position:
SAP EWM MFS Consultant & Power Key User at Rotenberger Group
- Module support SAP EWM MM/SD PP (advanced production based) S/4 HANA
- Design of S/4 HANA requirements in warehousing and logistics environment during the explore phase
- Support of S/4 requirements in the build phase
- Execution of S/4 customizing: EWM (50%), SD (15%), MM (20%), PP (15%)
- Support in the implementation and continuous optimization of SAP
- Analysis and resolution of issues and findings in SAP EWM
- Handling of change requests
- Creation of test cases and test data
- Execution of functional and integration testing
- Support in creating training documents for S/4 HANA
- SAP support 1st & 2nd level
- IDOC message queues monitoring
- Troubleshooting system errors (using the ABAP debugger)
- Resolving inventory differences between ERP and EWM
- POSc & LOSC process for outbound & inbound
- Rules-based Implementation
- Packspec
- Consolidation group for handling units
- EWM-MFS configuration: WH/PLC interface type, Telegram type, Telegram structure, Warehouse task/warehouse order, Resource (Scanner, Sensor, Drives), PLC/CPU, Signal, Telegram, Communication channel customizing, Interleaving activation, Sequence number, Routing LOSC, Initiation point, Rearranging HUs in multi-depth storage bins, MFS putaway strategy
Marco Casagli
Last position:
Global Process Owner Business Intelligence at Interroll SA
- Cover the role of Global Process Owner of the Business Intelligence area and contribute to designing the Data Strategy
- Responsible for the global BI platform based on SAP BW4/HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, Datasphere, Analysis for Office and Power BI
- Collaborate with the FICO team due to acquired skills in this area
- Work closely with the business worldwide to build dashboards, data models and reports to provide useful insights
- Coordinate international analytics teams as project manager and report project progress to the Board
- Participated in the two-year S/4 implementation project with SAP Switzerland, coordinating the SAP implementation team in Portugal and ensuring go-live with all dashboards and reports working and data matched S/4
- Managed BI projects in Sales, Finance, Global KPIs, Manufacturing and Purchasing as project manager; developed and coded when necessary
- Led the migration of reports from BusinessObjects and Lumira to Analysis for Office and BW4/HANA
- Developed Spend Analytics data models and dashboards to analyze purchasing across 30+ entities, achieving 8% savings on purchasing volume and increased group profitability
- Defined data strategy for the group
- Created the global Business Intelligence site on Viva Engage, published stories and built the BI website containing links to training, BI directive list of reports and dashboards
- Created success stories as business use cases, published on Viva Engage
- Led the Business Intelligence function globally, coordinating BI development teams in Switzerland and abroad
- Personally developed data models, reports and dashboards
- Involved in privacy and security topics to guarantee correct compliance of data management
- Coded using different programming languages
- Managed more than 15 BI projects over 5 years using agile methodology, delivered on time, on budget and on quality
- Wrote the BI directive on correct usage of BI tools in the company
Peter Behrmann
Last position:
Workstream Lead Order-to-Cash at Schaeffler AG
- Workstream Lead Order-to-Cash for Deloitte Consulting in the discovery phase for the “Vehicle Lifecycle Solutions” business unit in the S/4 HANA transformation program S4us
Christoph Wagner
Last position:
System Architect / System Engineer / Programmer at Deutsche Vermögensberatung (DVAG)
- Create requirements for the modularization of the promotion forecast.
- Set up and expand the various competitions for 2024.
- Customize and test the CICS dialog.
- Create various reports for the department using SQL.
- Implement and test new requirements in batch processes with IWS.
- Update documentation for the new requirements.
- Provide on-call support for daily and monthly production.
- Technologies used: SCRUM, Jira, Confluence, Windows 11, Unix, Enterprise Developer, z/OS, GIT, Mineral, Moped, IWS/TWS, JES, COBOL, CICS, DB2, SQL, Rocket, FortiClient, Citrix.
Sibylle Hampe
Last position:
SAP ABAP-OO Development (cross-module) at Asendia
- Creation of interfaces for transferring SD orders and customer master data (including various protocols and the ability to handle erroneous data)
- Analysis and adjustment of existing programs due to infrastructure change
- SOAP and REST API for creating customer master data from SugarCRM
- REST APIs in JSON (SD orders, invoices, payments, PDF forms)
- Log program for REST APIs
- Creation of various invoice forms in 8 languages including document links, email delivery, PDF generation
- Provision of data for the data warehouse
- Various user exits and enhancements in SD and FI
- Intercompany sales order creation, program for creating credit memos (uploads from Excel and from the server)
- Reports (VAT, sales orders, invoices)
- Correction program for CO data
- Support for various interfaces, notes, etc.
- Enhancement for IDoc INVOIC02
- Upload program for XML files (Rydoo) to post cash receipts into FI (FB01)
- Creation of dunning forms in various languages (Smartforms and Adobe including email delivery)
- Account statement program (ALV displaying postings, sending to debtors via email using Smartform as PDF)
Doris Nyffenegger
Last position:
Expert Consultant at multiprovider gmbh/ASC GmbH/all for one Group
DWH development (backend) for SRG (2022)
Media: redesign of the HR data model to prepare migration to BW/4HANA
Support and training for HR and controlling reporting solutions
Technologies: SAP BW/4HANA, SAP BW on HANA 7.5, SAP HCM, SAP CO, SAP FI, IBCS, SAP Lumira Design Studio, Graphomate, SAP Fiori Launchpad
DWH development (frontend) for Constellium (2017)
Redesigned reporting according to IFRS 17 standard
Conceptualized and implemented improvements and automated migration programs
Project "Market & Audience Research": blueprint and implementation of BW on HANA data models and reporting based on SAP ERP and third-party data (extraction using CDS views)
Proof of concept reporting with SAC, Microsoft Power BI, SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio
Proof of concept replacement of Broadcaster with BO Scheduling
Project "Adamant – Profitability Analysis": blueprint and implementation of BW on HANA data models and reporting with Design Studio using data from SAP CO-PA
Technologies: SAP BW 7.5, SAP BEX Analyzer, SAP BEx Broadcaster, SAP ABAP, SAP BCS, SAP HANA native, Mediapulse, R, REST-API, Confluence, MS Power BI, SAP SAC, SAP BO Design Studio, SAP BO Scheduling and Publications XI 3.0, SAP Lumira Design Studio
Nenad Tomasic
Last position:
Contractor at Swisscom
- SAP Data Designer ETL, SQL Server, Docker for PharmaSuisse Data Warehouse Application (Application Manager and Developer)
- SAP Business Objects, ABAP on SAP HANA for the Police of the Canton of Bern (Application Manager and Developer)
- Avaloq Connectors to SAP BW for Banque Cantonale de Fribourg
Sven Mader
Last position:
SAP BW development and consulting, ongoing support, international industrial company at Rafi Berg
- Extension of the planning application for annual and rolling planning
- Improvements for navigation and filtering with master data
- Administration of the planning InfoProvider: selective deletion of unneeded data, generation of zero records
- Fixing issues from the open items list
- Technologies: SAP BW, SAP BW-IP, SAP SD
David Portmann
Last position:
Asset Accounting Support at Bank Julius Bär
Supporting the business department in the design of depreciation areas.
Reconciling the depreciation areas to the ledgers.
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Statistics of experts using ABAP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
1.4 years
Positions per freelancer
24
Top business areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Finance
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Transportation
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
75%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Switzerland using ABAP
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About the technology
ABAP in practice
ABAP is the language used to build and adapt software inside the SAP world. Companies use it for custom business logic, reports, forms, interfaces, and enhancements that keep SAP processes aligned with daily operations.
Typical work
- Custom reports and data extraction
- Enhancements, user exits, and BAdIs
- OData services and API work
- CDS views and data models
- Background jobs and batch logic
Tooling and stack
Strong specialists work across SAP GUI, Eclipse with ADT, transport management, and debugging tools. They also know how ABAP fits with HANA, Fiori, and the broader SAP application layer, not just the code itself.
When companies bring help
Teams often need freelance expertise during migrations to S/4HANA, urgent production fixes, interface redesigns, or backlogged enhancement work. In Switzerland, this is common when SAP systems support finance, manufacturing, logistics, or regulated operations and internal teams need extra depth.
What strong specialists deliver
Good ABAP professionals write maintainable code, trace issues quickly, and keep business rules clear. They understand performance, authorization checks, data consistency, and how to work safely with transports and existing SAP processes.
How to choose well
Look for specialists who have shipped real SAP changes, not just studied the syntax. Ask for examples of debugging, refactoring, and integration work, plus experience with ABAP Objects, CDS, and OData. For Swiss teams, clear communication in English and, when needed, German or French helps daily work run smoothly.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about ABAP? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
ABAP is used to build and adapt core SAP functions such as reports, business logic, forms, enhancements, and data interfaces. It sits close to the SAP application layer, so it is often chosen when standard settings are not enough. Companies bring in specialists when they need safe changes inside existing SAP landscapes.
ABAP is the natural choice when the work lives inside SAP and needs direct access to SAP data, objects, and business rules. Java or Python may fit surrounding services or analytics, but they do not replace ABAP in the SAP core. A strong specialist knows when to stay in ABAP and when to integrate with another stack.
A strong ABAP freelancer often also knows CDS views, OData services, HANA-oriented development, and SAP debugging. Knowledge of transports, authorizations, and interface patterns matters as well. For newer landscapes, SAP Fiori and ABAP Objects are also useful.
Most ABAP tasks need more than syntax knowledge. If the work touches production reports, enhancements, or integrations, you want someone who has handled real SAP data and transport flows before. Simple maintenance can fit a lighter profile, but migrations, performance issues, and cross-module changes need deeper experience.
Bring in ABAP expertise when deadlines are tight, the backlog is large, or the issue spans debugging, custom code, and SAP process knowledge. It also helps during S/4HANA transitions or when an internal team lacks time for refactoring and interface work. Freelance specialists can join for a short fix or a longer delivery phase.
Yes, much ABAP work can be delivered remotely because the main tasks are analysis, coding, testing, and transport support. For sensitive SAP landscapes in Switzerland, some companies still prefer on-site access for initial workshops or controlled releases. A hybrid setup often works best when business users are involved.
Ask the ABAP specialist to explain a recent fix, why the design was chosen, and how they tested it. Good answers mention performance, data consistency, authorizations, and transport safety, not just code style. You should also look for clear notes, realistic estimates, and care around existing SAP objects.
Yes, ABAP is still central in S/4HANA for extensions, custom logic, CDS views, OData services, and code adaptation. The work changes, but it does not disappear. Specialists who understand modern SAP patterns are valuable during conversion and cleanup projects.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used ABAP in their recent projects is 123 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 986 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used ABAP in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 75% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used ABAP in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used ABAP in their recent projects are English (100%), German (92%), and French (58%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used ABAP in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Manufacturing (83%), and Transportation (75%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used ABAP in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Business Intelligence (75%), and Finance (75%).
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