SAP Core Data Services Experts in Berlin
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Mladen B.
Last position:
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.
Georgi L.
Last position:
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
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
Sai R.
Last position:
SAP Solution Architect & Developer (Datasphere) at PwC US
- Spearheaded the development of BW Bridge and Datasphere models, integrating S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, and BDC to enable real-time analytics in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
- Designed and implemented Calculation Views using SAP HANA Modeler, aligning with LEONI's requirement for expertise in BW/4HANA modeling and Eclipse.
- Authored comprehensive technical documentation and RICEFW objects, ensuring clarity and alignment with business requirements.
- Conducted training sessions for internal teams on Datasphere and BW Bridge, fostering knowledge transfer and self-sufficiency.
Matthias O.
Last position:
Freelance Collaboration at Etengo (for Syna AG)
Consulting in the SAP EAM module as part of the migration to EON's oneERP S/4HANA system
Reviewing and cost estimation of customer-developed solutions (e.g., cockpit for EAM orders, document flow visualization)
Preparing EAM classification data for technical objects (technical locations, equipment) for migration to new classes
Gopal K.
Last position:
SAP ABAP & Cloud Architect at parasus GmbH
- Concept and re-implementation of customer application over cloud and make the source code cloud ready
- Re-designing and putting a new architecture to overcome all the Team Scale findings and push ABAP code to ABAP cloud
- Converted the existing custom application code to ABAP cloud code and used ABAP Clean code guidelines
- Create a dynamic framework to call old vs new implementation from a Table maintenance to validate both implementations
- Utilized Key User Extensibility to seamlessly integrate multiple custom fields into a standard Fiori application, enhancing both the front-end and back-end GUI
Boris M.
Last position:
ITZBund
- eInvoicing project
- SAP ABAP OO development
- workflow
- OpenText
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Statistics of experts using SAP Core Data Services
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years
Position duration
1.6 years
Positions per freelancer
29
Top business areas
Information Technology, Finance, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Procurement
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
83%
Doctorate
17%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Berlin using SAP Core Data Services
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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 Core Data Services 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 (100%)
- Automotive (86%)
- Banking and Finance (71%)
- Manufacturing (71%)
- Professional Services (71%)
- Healthcare (57%)
- Utilities (57%)
- Chemical (43%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Core views
SAP Core Data Services, often called CDS or SAP CDS, defines semantic data models close to the business layer. Specialists use it to shape reusable views for reporting, transactional apps, and analytics on top of SAP data. It is common in S/4HANA landscapes and ABAP-based back ends.
Typical work
- Build CDS views for sales, finance, logistics, and master data
- Model associations, annotations, and calculated fields
- Prepare data for Fiori apps, OData services, and embedded analytics
- Refactor old database logic into clearer CDS-based models
Tooling and stack
Strong professionals work with ABAP CDS, Eclipse-based tooling, ADT, and SAP HANA concepts. They understand authorization checks, performance behavior, and how annotations affect consumption in the SAP ecosystem. They also know when to place logic in CDS and when to keep it in ABAP or application code.
When to bring help
Companies usually bring in freelance expertise when CDS views become hard to maintain, slow to run, or inconsistent across modules. That is common during S/4HANA migrations, analytics projects, or when existing views need cleanup after several release cycles. In Berlin, this often comes up in teams supporting international operations and SAP-heavy enterprises.
What good experts do
Good SAP Core Data Services specialists write models that other teams can read and reuse. They keep naming, layering, and annotations consistent, and they test results against business rules, not only against syntax. They also understand how CDS fits with security, interfaces, and downstream reporting.
Signs you need one
- Existing CDS views are duplicated or overly complex
- Reports and app data do not match business definitions
- HANA performance needs review at the view level
- ABAP, analytics, and integration teams need one shared data model
- You need support for a clean SAP CDS design in Berlin or remotely
Frequently asked questions
Curious about SAP Core Data Services? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
SAP Core Data Services is used to define semantic views over SAP data, so business logic and data meaning are captured in one place. Teams use it for reporting, Fiori apps, analytics, and service exposure. In practice, it helps turn raw tables into reusable business models.
SAP Core Data Services is the broader concept, while ABAP CDS usually refers to the CDS implementation in the ABAP stack. Many people also say SAP CDS or simply CDS views. In hiring, it helps to check whether the work is on ABAP, SAP HANA, or both.
A SAP Core Data Services model is more than a simple SQL view. It can carry semantics, associations, annotations, and consumption rules that support SAP applications and analytics. Classic views are often easier for basic data access, but CDS is better when business meaning matters.
A strong SAP Core Data Services specialist usually knows ABAP, SAP HANA concepts, and SAP authorization logic. Experience with OData, Fiori, and embedded analytics is also valuable. Those skills help when CDS is part of an end-to-end SAP solution rather than a standalone view.
For a small cleanup or a single reporting view, an experienced Core Data Services expert may be enough. For S/4HANA migration work, layered models, or cross-module design, you want someone who has handled larger SAP landscapes. The real test is whether they can explain design choices, not just write syntax.
Yes, most SAP Core Data Services work can be done remotely if the specialist has secure access to the system and clear requirements. Berlin teams often mix remote delivery with on-site workshops for process alignment, especially when business users need to review model semantics. Good communication matters more than location for most tasks.
Review how the CDS specialist structures layers, naming, annotations, and reuse. Ask for examples that show performance awareness, clean joins, and a clear link between business rules and technical design. Strong work should be easy for other SAP specialists to maintain.
You may need SAP CDS help when views are duplicated, slow, or hard to understand, or when reporting does not match business definitions. It is also common during S/4HANA changes, cleanup of older ABAP logic, or when teams need a shared model across analytics and integration. Outside expertise is useful when the team knows the business but needs sharper data modeling discipline.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP Core Data Services in their recent projects is 101 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 808 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP Core Data Services in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 83% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP Core Data Services in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP Core Data Services in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Russian (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP Core Data Services in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Automotive (86%), and Banking and Finance (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP Core Data Services in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Finance (86%), and Quality Assurance (86%).
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