SAP Basis Experts in Germany
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Robert Karash
Last position:
Interim Manager | Group Leader in the IT Operations & Digitalization Division "Databases, Operations & Support" (DOS) at Landwirtschaftliche RentenBank
- Technical leadership and further development of a team of 28 IT staff (internal & external) in the areas HelpDesk/HelpLine, RHEL (Red Hat), MUREX (trading system & applications), SAP basis operations
- Managing external service providers (including FI-TS for SAP basis operations)
- Personnel, resource and budget planning for the IT department and projects
- Introducing and establishing regular communication formats (weekly status meetings, team and cross-department meetings)
- Ensuring application operations in a hybrid environment (Windows/Linux with database and web/application servers)
- Supporting transformation projects to modernize the application landscape (e.g. DevOps approaches)
- Setting up and implementing a digital IT procurement for hardware & software (e.g. with DELL)
- Developing and managing the "IT Operations DOS" department based on corporate strategy
- Preparing management reports & decision papers on IT projects, optimization potential and automation opportunities
- Representing the department in the advisory boards of the Rentenbank and ensuring regulatory compliance (BaFin §44, GDPR, BSI, MaRisk)
Peter Schordie
Last position:
SAP FI/CO/PSM consulting at Federal agency
- SAP ERP/ECC, SAP S/4 HANA
- Analysis and documentation of customizing for SAP FI/CO, PSM, PSCD
- Analysis, consulting, and documentation of S/4 HANA apps for defining and executing statutory reports
- Clarification of prerequisites for using the S/4 HANA apps to define and execute statutory reports
- Analysis and documentation of customizing for in-house developments
- Consulting on integration of SAP FI/CO as well as PSM, PSM-FM (budget management), contract accounts receivable and payable (PSCD)
- Consulting and documentation of customizing adjustments in SAP FI/CO, PSM, PSM-FM, PSCD for the introduction of new company codes and other organizational structures
- Consulting and documentation of necessary process adjustments
Sergo Neuwert
Last position:
SAP Principal Consultant (RM-CA) at Vodafone GmbH
- Support in fit-gap analysis for three RM-CA systems focusing on sub-ledger reconciliation, dunning, and collections processes.
- Stakeholder management in international teams (business colleagues, IT colleagues, and external partners).
- Escalation and risk management (PM).
- Cost and budget calculation (PM).
- Support in shaping the strategic direction of the global collections system.
- Resolving technical challenges for the central collections system (multi-company operation).
- High-level design of the central AR system with focus on scalability and process harmonization.
Tobias Stötzer
Last position:
SAP S/4 Public Cloud Role Model Expert with License Optimization at TIMETOACT Group
To achieve savings and optimize compliance, apps were restructured to align with identity management assignments, restrictions were defined, and overuse costs were cut. Communication with stakeholders, permission validation with users, and technical implementation provided significant added value for the group. Documentation was also prepared for the financial audit.
Paul Webster
Last position:
Agentic AI Solution Architect at Solvd GmbH
As the Solution Architect for Agentic AI in auto claims processing, I led global customer delivery implementations, encompassing solution design and detailing, multi-tenancy, process flows, integration with third-party solutions, and localization requirements.
- Architectural Analysis: Conducted in-depth analysis of business requirements, managing requirements and creating detailed specifications.
- Service Definition: Developed comprehensive technical definitions for services and integration contracts.
- AI Process Management: Automated AI process management, focusing on analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement.
- Requirements Gathering: Facilitated requirement-gathering sessions and analyzed business processes to identify optimization opportunities.
- Agile Collaboration: Employed agile methodologies, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment and responsiveness.
- Technical Support: Assisted senior management with technical analyses and deliverability assessments.
Oliver Junginger
Last position:
Project Management SAP S/4HANA, Business Consulting SAP S/4HANA at Schüco International
- SAP S/4HANA implementation
- Agile project & program management
- SAP S/4HANA main contact for business support for planning phase (Signavio, SolMan, Process Design Concepts)
Tobias Holtkamp
Last position:
SAP Technology Expert / SAP BO Basis Administrator at Talanx AG/ HDI Versicherung
- Incident Management
- User management: creating, maintaining, and deactivating users as well as maintaining roles
- Updates and upgrades: planning and executing updates and upgrades
- Operations: performance analysis, daily monitoring, and applying SNotes
- Job management: creating, maintaining, and monitoring jobs
- Training of employees
- Development and extension of reports
- Development and extension of universes
- Technologies: SAP BusinessObjects (SAP BO 4.3), Oracle SQL Developer, SAP Information Design Tool, Octane
- Methods: Scrum
Martina Treichel
Last position:
MDM Support Specialist at Paul Hartmann AG
- Data entry according to specifications
- Master data maintenance in SAP SD environment
- Maintenance of prices in the SAP system
- Continuous data matching and error analysis
- Creating surveys/questionnaires with MS Forms
- Analysis and evaluation of results and data
- Creating simple workflows to automate processes
- Documentation
André Siegmund
Last position:
IT Consultant SAP® Administration at Lechwerke AG (LEW)
- IT services for the administration of the SAP® systems NETZ/Sales, BW, Core, Portal
- Administration of SAP® authorizations and users via central user administration (ZBV) in SAP® Solution Manager
- Setup and further development of SAP® authorization roles
- Role assignment according to requests
- Creation, change, and deletion of users
- Incident handling and error analysis (e.g. authorization trace, debugging in test systems)
- Cooperation with the SAP® development team on new implementations and process changes
- Special tasks
- Execution of Privileged User Management (PUM) 2023–2025 using Security Bridge
- Decommissioning of the SAP® Core system and migration to S/4HANA
Zlatko Petricevic
Last position:
SAP BW/4 Hana Project Lead, Program and Application Manager at DB
- Project Argo: SAP BW/4 Hana Project Lead, Program and Application Manager, SAP BW/4 Hana Consultant, Architect, and Developer.
- Migration of FI data models from SAP BW 7.x to BW/4 Hana.
- Revision and implementation of the user and authorization concept.
- SAP S/4 Hana, SAP Basis, SAP BW/4 Hana data modeling and use of the SAP BW Migration Workbench.
- Use of Business Content, BAPI, BW/4 Hana, Hana Studio, HANA Views, Analytical Views, virtual tables, and Hana Native SQL.
- Working with ADSO, Open ODS Views, Composite Provider, Hybrid Provider, SAP Solution Manager, Query Designer, Analysis for Office, Lumira, and Fiori.
- Use of SAP SAC (Stories, Data Models, Data Analyzer, CDS Views) as well as application management and monitoring of process chains and load jobs.
Tanja Balon
Last position:
SAP Security Expert at Vaillant
- Analysis of the state of SAP systems and optimization of parameters in relation to security
- Analysis of authorization requirements and security risks
- SAP Security and Audit
- User and role administration
- Key user support, 2nd and 3rd level support
- Daily business SAP basis support: performance optimization, dump analysis, patches, updates, notes, troubleshooting, RFC, interfaces, connections
- Transport management, job and printer administration
Djalil Moosawi
Last position:
SAP Basis Consultant at Brenntag SE
- Administration of SAP landscape
- Administration of SAP BTP, Cloud Connector
- Installation and commissioning of ADS Cloud BTP, later ADS RISE
- Incident and change management
- Leading DB/OS upgrade/update projects with provider
- SolMan managed systems configuration
- Migration to SAP Azure, later RISE
- RISE SR, AWS direct connect
Stephan Meissner
Last position:
SuccessFactors Coordination Recruiting, Employee Central, Performance/Goals, Reporting at Automotive Supplier
- Consulting and coordination to optimize process flows in the existing SuccessFactors modules and the SAP HCM payroll/time management system
- Managing and aligning tasks of external service providers
- Consulting on organizational development in the context of the operating model
- Coaching/mentoring junior staff
- Focus areas: project manager, process consultant SAP SuccessFactors (Recruiting / EC / Performance and Goals / Reporting), change manager, coach/mentor for junior staff, vendor management, reporting consulting
- Technologies: SAP SuccessFactors (EC/Recruiting/Performance and Goals), People Analytics, SAP ERP HCM, Centric Personnel File/Payslip Box, Odoo, Confluence, Microsoft Loop
Robert Reuße
Last position:
SAP Consultant CO at E.ON
- Consulting for SAP S/4HANA transformation
- Analyze business processes and requirements
- Process modeling and visualization
- Consulting on SAP CO and PS
- Designing customization for CO and PS
- Supporting migration of CO and PS master and transaction data via SNP
- Test management, test support, error analysis, and error resolution
- Executing test cases, documenting test results, and tracking fixes for identified errors
Josef Kroiss
Last position:
Architect / Senior Consultant at vonRoll
- Architecture and design of the target landscape: SAP HANA sizing & SAP sizing
- Transition of the SAP landscapes in several waves: SAP ERP HR (2) - SAP ERP, SAP S/4 and legacy 4.6D systems
- S/4 release upgrade to 2023 and ongoing SPS
- Design of an ADS solution
- Technical project lead
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Statistics of experts using SAP Basis
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
3.3 years
Positions per freelancer
21
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Accounting
Bachelor's degree or higher
76%
Master's degree or higher
47%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
88%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using SAP Basis
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
SAP Basis work
SAP Basis is the technical layer that keeps SAP systems running. It covers system setup, administration, monitoring, transport control, and change support across ERP landscapes. Companies bring in SAP Basis specialists when stability, performance, and clean operations matter.
Typical tasks
- Install and configure SAP application servers
- Manage transports, clients, and system copies
- Monitor jobs, logs, backups, and interfaces
- Support upgrades, patches, and migrations
- Coordinate troubleshooting with application teams
Common stack
SAP Basis professionals work with SAP NetWeaver, ABAP stack systems, HANA-backed landscapes, and tools for authorization, spool, and RFC handling. They also use solution manager style processes, system monitoring, and maintenance planning to keep changes controlled.
When to hire
Bring in freelance SAP Basis expertise for project peaks, outages, upgrade windows, and older systems that still need careful operation. In Germany, many teams also need short-term support across internal IT, hosting partners, and bilingual project groups. The right specialist can step in without slowing delivery.
What strong specialists do
A strong SAP Basis professional understands both technical operations and business risk. They document changes clearly, work well with infrastructure and security teams, and know how to keep production, test, and development systems aligned. They are calm under pressure and precise during cutovers.
Good fit signals
- You need SAP system administration without a permanent hire
- Your landscape is moving to S/4HANA or HANA
- You need support for transports, patches, or system refreshes
- You want someone who can work with Basis, ABAP, and infrastructure teams
- You need remote help or on-site presence in Germany for critical tasks
Frequently asked questions
Questions about SAP Basis? Start with the answers below.
SAP Basis is the technical foundation that keeps SAP systems available, maintainable, and secure. It is used for system installation, transport management, monitoring, user administration, and upgrade support. Companies rely on it to keep ERP landscapes running cleanly across development, test, and production.
SAP Basis focuses on the technical operation of the SAP landscape, while ABAP work focuses on application logic and custom code. A Basis specialist handles system-level tasks such as clients, transports, patches, and monitoring. ABAP specialists usually depend on that stable foundation to deliver and test their changes.
A company should hire a SAP Basis freelancer when it needs short-term depth for an upgrade, migration, outage, or release peak. It is also a good fit when internal teams are overloaded or when older systems need careful day-to-day support. Freelancers are often brought in to keep critical work moving without adding long-term headcount.
SAP Basis often sits around SAP NetWeaver, ECC, and S/4HANA landscapes. It also touches SAP HANA, transport tools, job scheduling, and monitoring utilities. A strong specialist understands how these parts fit together across the full system landscape.
A strong SAP Basis specialist usually knows Linux or Windows server administration, database basics, and network or identity concepts. Security, backups, system copies, and interface troubleshooting are also common adjacent skills. In many projects, clear documentation and coordination matter just as much as the technical work.
Yes, much of SAP Basis work can be handled remotely if access, approvals, and change processes are in place. Tasks like monitoring, transport control, and many upgrade preparation steps do not require constant on-site presence. On-site support can still matter for cutovers, critical outages, or sensitive production changes in Germany.
The right level depends on the task, but SAP Basis work usually needs someone who has handled real system operations before. Routine administration may fit a broader specialist, while migrations, release freezes, and production issues need deeper hands-on experience. A good freelancer should explain similar situations they have supported and how they reduced risk.
Judge a SAP Basis expert by how they explain system risk, plan changes, and recover when something goes wrong. Strong specialists give clear steps, document their work, and communicate with infrastructure, security, and functional teams without confusion. Ask how they handled transports, upgrades, or system copies in real landscapes, not just in theory.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SAP Basis in their recent projects is 112 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 898 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SAP Basis in their recent projects, 76% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 47% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SAP Basis in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP Basis in their recent projects are German (100%), English (88%), and French (21%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP Basis in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Manufacturing (73%), and Professional Services (73%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP Basis in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (76%), and Operations (64%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SAP Basis
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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