SAP CATS Expert in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used SAP CATS
Matthias S.
Last position:
Overall Project Coordinator at Bundeswehr Informatik (BWI GmbH)
- PMO Lead Security Clearance 2 (SÜ2) verified
- Reporting to the GMN sub-program management
- System maintenance 25+
- Functional management and coordination of the Jira setup
- Preparation of decision papers (e.g. project planning, governance model, communication plans, controlling models, roles and responsibilities matrices)
- Development of program-wide knowledge management using Confluence, creation of Jira concept
- Development of an access concept for all project tools
- Analysis of existing processes, identification of improvement potential, and design of solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness
- Development of a concept for introducing automation approaches into existing tools
- Creation of intranet articles for project marketing
- Responsible for project governance through reporting and resource planning in the sub-program
- Agile development of the project methodology
- Gathering customer requirements (Requirements Engineering)
- Preparation and support of contract negotiations (7-year term, 500+ million budget)
Jürgen K.
Last position:
Interim Management / Business Succession – Process Analysis & Stakeholder Management
As part of the preparation and operational support of a business succession:
- Company analysis: Analysis of the overall economic, organizational and structural situation (current state, strengths/weaknesses, risk potentials)
- Process analysis: Recording and documentation of all relevant business processes (BPMN, UML) in the areas of management, finance, procurement, sales and operations
- Process optimization: Identification of weaknesses and inefficiencies, development and operational implementation of improvement measures
- Stakeholder management: Identification and analysis of all relevant internal and external stakeholders; structured communication and coordination with previous and future owners, shareholders and employees
- Change management: Supporting the workforce and management through the handover process; building acceptance and trust among all participants
- Governance & documentation: Creation and handover of structured operation manuals, process documentation and organizational handbook for the new business owner
- Risk & vulnerability analysis: Assessment of operational and strategic risks in the handover process and development of recommended actions
- Operational support: Interim takeover of leadership tasks; ensuring business continuity during the transition phase
Markus J.
Last position:
Senior SAP ABAP Developer at BIBB - Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training
- Support for an SAP S/4HANA migration
- Adjustments and bug fixes in SAP CATS
- Technical stabilization of existing developments
- Code analysis and cleanup of custom ABAP developments
Beserithan M.
Last position:
SD Development and CRM Interaction Center Development at Sanner GmbH
- Part-time 2-3 days/week
- Developments in the SD module and CRM Interaction Center
- Consulting, customizing in SD module
- Adapting Fiori applications in the SD module
- Approval workflow for credit memos: design, concept, implementation, customizing
- Credit memo request: object type BUS 2094
- If the credit memo request value is below a certain threshold -> automatic release and removal of billing block
- If the credit memo request value is above a certain threshold -> automatic determination of the responsible employee
- The employee receives a work item in their integrated inbox or in My Inbox (Fiori) -> the employee can reject, approve, or edit the credit memo request
- UML modeling in technical documentation
- Creating a Z-table for customer sample line items
- Merging COA1 (delivery) + COA2 (CAQ) forms and adding to the spool request as a single PDF
- Correcting workflow title according to NACE, fixing message "ZBMA title is displayed incorrectly in SBWP (Workplace)"
- Receiving PLM documents from an external PLM system, creating an RFC function module, storing PLM documents in the material master as GOS objects
- On releasing a production order, reading PLM documents from MM and saving them in a shared folder for the MES system
- Displaying the number of inspection methods in a popup when creating an order -> VA01/VA02
- Automatic stock reconciliation LVS IDOC INVCON
- Performing AQUA tests
- IDOC archiving for old IDOCs
- NL_PM_drawings and storing print output, informing MES via ZPPORDER IDOC, writing technical documents
- Using SD user exits, BADIs for various requirements
- Extending screens for customer requests via screen exits
- Creating message types for sales orders, purchase orders, and invoices
- Extending CRM Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> Contract with customer-specific requirements
- New Fiori application departure control with data from Z-table and standard equipment tables, displaying a pie chart, calculating "vehicles in operation"
- Extending Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> new tab on Overview Page with list tables for performance feedback, attachments from GOS objects
- Extending Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> new tab on Overview Page with list tables for PM quality notifications, attachments from GOS objects
- Implementing BADIs in CRM
- File storage on SAP server/UNIX server
- Using BOL/GENIL architecture in CRM development
- Project language: German
Andreas N.
Last position:
M&A Integration Project Manager at GI Group
- Developed a project management roadmap and project plan for integration
- System migration to Zvoove
- Integrated payroll and invoicing processes
Dennis F.
Last position:
Controller/Accountant at Adama Deutschland GmbH
- Execution of accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset, and general ledger accounting
- Preparation of quarterly/annual financial statements under HGB/IFRS16
- Reviewing, classifying, and posting all business transactions
- Payment transactions and treasury planning
- Coordinating tax matters
- Preparing and analyzing statistics and reports
- Preparing analyses, reports, and liquidity forecasts
- Optimizing financial processes
- Contact person for colleagues, tax advisors, and auditors
- Valuation of foreign currencies, special cases in VAT law
- Supporting internal audits
- Evaluating and posting provisions under HGB, IFRS, and tax law
- Preparing and posting IFRS 16 entries
George G.
Last position:
SAP Authorization Consultant/ SAP Authorization Consulting (Freelancer/SAP Consultant) at Publicly Listed Pharmaceutical Company
- Consulting on SAP authorizations and governance
- Conducting governance consultations, iteration support and project coordination
- Developing solutions for effective control and monitoring of SAP authorizations
- Creating concepts and recommendations
- Drafting detailed concepts to improve the assignment and management of SAP authorizations
- Providing clear recommendations based on established methods and best practices
- Creating/customizing authorizations for MM including MDG/MDM as well as FI, PP including AIRC Services within SAP Finance
- Reviewing existing structures and processes
- Analyzing and evaluating current SAP authorization structures and processes
- Identifying weaknesses and developing optimization strategies
- Conducting trainings and workshops
- Planning and delivering trainings and workshops for awareness
- Sharing knowledge in SAP authorizations, including role assignment, support during iterations and consulting on role development in the pharmaceutical environment.
Thorsten S.
Last position:
Senior Consultant / TBL at Telekom
- Create the blue prints
- Process modeling
- Modules: SAP S/4 HANA Service
Sven B.
Last position:
Commercial Project Management / Project Controlling, ServiceNow Implementation at Commerzbank AG
- Commercial planning of a large IT project
- Organization and coordination of large orders
- Preparation of commercial reporting for the regulator and senior management
- Provision, monitoring, and coordination of time allocations for external work
- Strategic advice on project controlling
Manfred H.
Last position:
SAP R/3 Developer at Erdrich Umformtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
- Automotive / manufacturing, production
- ABAP / ABAP OO programming
- Modules: MM / SD / WM
- ABAP developments in the database area (SAP databases, SQL Server)
- Developments in the forms area (Smart Forms, Adobe Forms)
- Data analysis, evaluation and consolidation
- Enhancements, custom developments & further developments, new reports
- Interfaces, e.g. for automatic creation of purchase requisitions or updating customizing tables
Werner H.
Last position:
Consultant at GPO Unternehmensberatung - Business Systeme (SAP)
- Research and development
- Sales/Marketing
- Personnel/organizational development
- Change management, coaching
- Statistics, Business Warehouse (BW/BI)
- Software ergonomics and UX design
- Artificial intelligence
- Founder/Owner GPO Unternehmensberatung, SAP business systems
- SAP HR Consultant Certified xxxx985651
- Certified Application Associate xxx8331342 Human Capital Management (SAP ERP 6.0 EHP8)
- Talent Management Expert
- SAP ByDesign/Cloud/Mobile
- SAP SuccessFactors, S/4HANA
- Open SAP certificates: SuccessFactors, S/4HANA, SAP Cloud Platform, IoT, SAP Fiori, SAP Build/BTP
- SAP HR/HCM concept and customizing R/3 Rel. 3.1h–Enterprise ECC 6.0 EHP8, S/4HANA
- HR modules: PA, PY, PT, OM, PD, ESS, MSS, travel management, payroll, time management, CATS, schemas/rules
- e-learning, e-recruiting, LSO
- Compensation and performance management
- Authorization concept/administration
- SuccessFactors design, implementation, customizing, migration
- S/4HANA integration
- Solution Manager, NetWeaver XI/PI
- SAP Business Technology Platform, mobile
- IS-Higher Education and Research, IS-Public Sector
- SD, CS, CRM, MM
- Business process optimization, workflow
- HR reporting, HR analytics, KPI framework
- Project and ITIL management, MS Project, ARIS, SaaS
- Migration, support, roll-out, application support, review, QA, test management, training
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Statistics of experts using SAP CATS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
4.8 years
Positions per freelancer
25
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
63%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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.
Average rates of experts in Germany using SAP CATS
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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
SAP CATS 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 (91%)
- Banking and Finance (73%)
- Automotive (64%)
- Manufacturing (64%)
- Professional Services (64%)
- Government and Administration (64%)
- Energy (45%)
- Transportation (45%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Time recording in SAP
SAP CATS, the Cross-Application Time Sheet, captures working hours, project time, travel time and other attendance-related data in SAP environments. Companies use it to transfer approved entries into payroll, controlling, project accounting and other business processes. It supports consistent time capture across departments and locations.
Core SAP integrations
CATS connects time entries with SAP HCM, SAP S/4HANA, Controlling, Project System and Financial Accounting. Strong specialists understand how data moves between infotypes, cost centers, internal orders, work breakdown structures and project activities. They also assess integration points with HR, payroll and external workforce systems.
Configuration and delivery
Experts typically shape the complete time-recording process, from entry screens and profiles to validations, approvals and transfers. Typical deliverables include:
- CATS configuration for employee and project time
- Approval workflows and manager responsibilities
- Data transfer to payroll, controlling and project accounting
- Reporting, correction processes and authorization concepts
- Testing, documentation and user enablement
When expertise matters
Companies often bring in freelance SAP CATS specialists during S/4HANA transitions, rollout projects, process harmonization or payroll changes. External expertise is also useful when time data is incomplete, approvals are inconsistent or project costs cannot be traced reliably. In Germany, professionals may support groups with complex works-council, payroll and multi-site requirements without assuming that every organization follows the same process.
Tools and adjacent skills
Effective work with SAP CATS involves more than screen configuration. Relevant skills include SAP HCM, SuccessFactors integration, SAP S/4HANA, ABAP debugging, authorization design, workflow concepts and data migration. Depending on the assignment, specialists may also work with Fiori apps, interfaces, reporting tools and testing frameworks.
Choosing a strong specialist
Look for someone who can explain the business purpose behind each configuration decision and trace a time entry through its approval and posting path. A strong professional documents dependencies, tests exceptional cases and separates configuration issues from master-data or authorization problems. For remote collaboration, clear process maps and regular workshops are essential; on-site work can help when local payroll, operations and employee representatives need close coordination.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about SAP CATS, in one place.
SAP CATS is the Cross-Application Time Sheet used to record and approve working hours, project time, travel time and other activity data. Approved entries can flow into payroll, controlling, project accounting and related SAP processes.
SAP CATS is strongest when time data must connect closely with SAP HCM, Controlling or Project System. Dedicated workforce tools may offer different user experiences or scheduling features, while CATS can reduce duplicate entry inside an SAP-centered process.
A capable SAP CATS specialist usually understands SAP HCM, S/4HANA, payroll, Controlling, Project System and authorization concepts. ABAP debugging, workflow knowledge, Fiori and interface testing are valuable when the assignment involves custom logic or integrations.
The effort for CATS depends on the number of processes, integrations, employee groups and approval rules involved. A focused configuration task needs different depth than a rollout, migration or redesign spanning payroll, projects and controlling.
Yes, SAP CATS work is often suitable for remote collaboration when system access, documentation and decision owners are available. On-site workshops can still help with process discovery, local payroll coordination and alignment with employee representatives in Germany.
Before starting with SAP CATS, clarify the target SAP landscape, time types, approval chain, posting destinations and known data problems. It also helps to provide process owners, test data and a clear distinction between configuration, development and operational support.
Good CATS work is traceable from time entry through validation, approval and posting. Ask for configuration documentation, test coverage for exceptions, authorization checks and evidence that payroll, project and controlling results reconcile with the intended process.
Cross-Application Time Sheet is the official expanded name commonly associated with SAP CATS. Search discussions may also refer simply to CATS or to SAP time sheet configuration, but the relevant scope should always be confirmed against the company’s SAP release and integrations.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SAP CATS in their recent projects is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 851 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SAP CATS in their recent projects, 63% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SAP CATS in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP CATS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP CATS in their recent projects are Information Technology (91%), Banking and Finance (73%), and Automotive (64%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP CATS in their recent projects are Information Technology (82%), Project Management (82%), and Business Intelligence (73%).
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