SAP CATS Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used SAP CATS
Jürgen K.
Last position:
Interim Management / Company Succession – Process Analysis & Stakeholder Management
As part of preparing and providing operational support for a company succession:
- Company analysis: Analysis of the overall economic, organizational and structural situation (current status, strengths/weaknesses, potential risks)
- Process analysis: Recording and documentation of all relevant business processes (BPMN, UML) in the areas of management, finance, purchasing, 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 former and future owners, shareholders and employees
- Change management: Supporting employees and management throughout the handover process; building acceptance and trust among all parties involved
- Governance & documentation: Preparation and handover of structured operating manuals, process documentation and an organizational manual for the new business owner
- Risk & weakness analysis: Assessment of operational and strategic risks in the handover process and development of recommendations for action
- Operational support: Interim assumption of management responsibilities; ensuring business continuity during the transition phase
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)
Thorsten S.
Last position:
Senior Consultant / Stream Lead at Vetter Pharma
- Create the blue prints
- Customizing Asset Management
- Support the EAM data migration
- Create the TSD for developments
- Modules: SAP S/4 HANA Asset Management
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.
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
26 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
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging 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 29 Oct 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%)
- Government and Administration (64%)
- Professional Services (55%)
- Energy (45%)
- Transportation (45%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What SAP CATS does
SAP CATS, short for Cross-Application Time Sheet, records working time, absences and project effort in SAP. It transfers approved entries to processes such as Controlling, Human Resources, Project System and service billing. Companies use it to create one reliable source for operational time data.
Core processes
SAP CATS supports more than simple timesheet entry. Specialists shape the complete flow from data capture to approval, posting and correction.
- Configure work schedules, attendance types and time-entry profiles
- Route entries through manager or project approval workflows
- Validate hours against cost centers, orders, networks and projects
- Transfer approved data to CO, HCM, PS and connected billing processes
- Build reports for utilization, effort allocation and compliance reviews
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong SAP CATS work requires knowledge of the surrounding SAP landscape. This can include SAP ERP or SAP S/4HANA, SAP HCM, Personnel Time Management, Controlling, Project System and Fiori-based user experiences. Integration may involve ALE, IDocs, BAPIs, APIs, custom enhancements and authorizations.
When specialists help
Companies usually bring in freelance expertise during implementation, migration, process redesign or a difficult integration. External support is also useful when time entries are inconsistent, approvals are slow or project costs do not reconcile with operational records. In Germany, specialists may need to align global templates with local payroll, works-council and language requirements without weakening the central process.
- Replace spreadsheets or fragmented time-entry tools
- Prepare SAP CATS for an S/4HANA transformation
- Connect time data with payroll, projects or customer billing
- Investigate posting errors and authorization problems
What strong professionals deliver
Experienced SAP CATS professionals begin with the business rules behind each time category and approval path. They document the data flow, test edge cases and protect sensitive employee information. Their deliverables can include configuration, functional specifications, integration mappings, test cases, training material and clear handover notes.
They also know when standard SAP capability is sufficient and when an enhancement is justified. This discipline reduces unnecessary custom code and keeps future maintenance manageable.
How to assess fit
Ask candidates to explain a complete time-entry process, not only individual configuration screens. Look for practical knowledge of CO, HCM or PS integration, authorization concepts, transport management and troubleshooting. For remote work, agree on workshops, testing windows and documentation standards early; on-site collaboration may matter during payroll or go-live preparation.
A good specialist can translate between finance, HR, project teams and technical professionals. They make posting logic visible, challenge unclear requirements and leave behind a process that internal teams can operate confidently.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about SAP CATS, in one place.
SAP CATS is used to capture working time, absences and project effort in a central SAP time sheet. Approved entries can be transferred to Controlling, Human Resources, Project System, payroll or billing processes.
Cross-Application Time Sheet is closely connected to SAP master data, cost objects and posting processes. A standalone tool may offer a simpler interface, but it often needs additional integration before time can flow reliably into SAP finance, projects or payroll.
A capable SAP CATS specialist should understand the relevant SAP ERP or S/4HANA environment and the modules receiving time data. Knowledge of CO, HCM, Project System, authorizations, workflows, interfaces and testing is especially valuable.
The right level for SAP Time Sheet work depends on scope, integration depth and the condition of the existing configuration. A focused correction may need a specialist who can diagnose quickly, while a rollout or migration requires proven skills in process design, testing, data transfer and stakeholder coordination.
SAP CATS projects can often be delivered remotely through structured workshops, shared documentation and controlled test cycles. On-site sessions in Germany may still help during process discovery, payroll coordination, user acceptance testing or go-live preparation, particularly where German-language collaboration is required.
Cross-Application Time Sheet should be assessed as part of the wider S/4HANA target process rather than moved without review. A specialist can examine compatibility, integrations, authorizations, user experience and the treatment of historical or open time data.
An experienced SAP CATS professional can investigate rejected entries, incorrect cost-object postings, approval failures, missing transfers and authorization issues. They should trace the path from entry rules through validation and approval to the receiving SAP process, then document the corrective action.
Ask an SAP CATS specialist to demonstrate how they turn business rules into configuration, test cases and a documented posting flow. Quality is visible in clear decisions, controlled transports, meaningful error handling, complete integration tests and a handover that internal teams can use.
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 26 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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