SAP ChaRM Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used SAP ChaRM
Abhishek Sharma
Last position:
Business Process Manager / SAP FICO Owner at Dynapac GmbH
- Defined S/4HANA finance solution architecture and led full project lifecycle — Blueprint through Hypercare — for global rollout.
- Designed global finance templates and COPA characteristics, harmonizing financial reporting across business units.
- Implemented role-based authorizations, SOD controls, and master data governance; managed provisioning and training for 200+ users.
- Coordinated cross-module integrations (MM, SD, PP) and third-party systems (Salesforce, SAP DRC, E-Invoicing), reducing month-end close from 5 days to 2 days.
- Prepared functional specifications, supported ABAP development, and drove problem management practices that reduced recurring incidents.
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
Orhan Yazar
Last position:
SAP Senior Consultant OTC/MM/WM/LE/CS/PS/GTS, C4C-Cloud (Sales, Services, E-Commerce) at High-Technologie
- Support and consulting for the integration of SAP ECC into an SAP S/4HANA system, retirement of legacy systems, implementation, and process optimization in the new harmonized system
- Project implementation of S/4HANA Cloud Private & Public Sales & Services with SAP SCM/OTC/MM/LE/CS/PS, S/4HANA Cloud, CPI, BTP, EDI, IDOC, ABAP, User-Exit, SolMan, ITIL, SAP Cloud AL
- Customizing and optimization in OTC and MM, including condition maintenance, document type and item category extensions, integration with FI/CO, scheduling agreement configuration, material master and purchasing info record maintenance, release procedures, message control, and master data quality
- Ensuring integration of PTP with FI/CO, SD, and WM, process analysis, and efficiency improvement for the S/4HANA environment
- Process modeling in Signavio, workshops, and trainings
- 2nd & 3rd level support in OTC, MM, CS, PS, C4C Sales & Services, GTS, and MDG: incident and change tickets, feasibility analyses, service management, embedded analytics, customizing, tests, documentation, training, debugging, IDOC/EDI monitoring
- SAP S/4HANA migration: data migration, system harmonization, global rollouts, and template development
- ABAP development and optimization: reports, dialog programs, user exits, IDOC/EDI monitoring
Steffen König
Last position:
SAP Business Process Architect Finance/Controlling at Project work via SAP partners (TSI, cbs, Deloitte, Scheer etc.) and 4SCC
- Conversion of Rewe's business processes to S4 Asset Management and Management Accounting in SAP S/4HANA
- Plan, build, run of SAP finance/controlling processes (S/4HANA, FI/CO, FSCM, PS/IM, WM, Concur) for Daimler, V Zug, Humbaur, WinGD, and others
- Management of carve-out/carve-in in FI(CO) at Megatech (2018) and EnBW (2019)
- Requirement engineering for the R2R stream (2017/18), Douglas franchise integration, Aveniq public cloud transition, and PG-FI stabilization
- Analysis and development of month-end closing in S/4HANA finance projects for ESA, Zür Rose Suisse, Dräxlmaier, Airbus, DB Schenker, GEA, and Bucher AG
- Application of SAP Activate methodology and Advanced Payment Management
- Playbook SAP Financials: Project Insights & Success supplemented
Waleri Moretz
Last position:
Project Manager at WAMOCON Academy
- Project planning and resource planning
- Requirements definition and technology selection
- Data migration and risk management
- Monitoring up to go-live
- Tools: Office365, Jira XRAY, Strato, Onboarding App
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
Beserithan Malabakan
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
Nina Mann
Last position:
Interim Manager at Resilient Brand Consulting & Communication
- Supporting brands, people and organizations in growth and change processes with a clear brand focus and a digital mindset
- Interim management in strategic brand, marketing and transformation projects
George Gambourg
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.
Benjamin Wennmacher
Last position:
SAP Basis at IT Baden-Württemberg (BITBW)
- SAP Basis operations for complex SAP system landscapes (ABAP and Java stacks)
- Administration, monitoring, and optimization of SAP systems with regard to availability, performance, and stability
- Planning and execution of data center moves as well as migrations of SAP systems and databases
- Handling of incidents, changes, and problems according to ITIL processes, including root cause analyses
- Creation of technical concepts, operations documentation, and implementation plans
Technologies: SAP NetWeaver, ITIL processes, technical migrations
Stefan Moisa
Last position:
SAP Basis Administrator at University Hospital Düsseldorf
- SAP HANA migration project
- SAP transports
- SAP roles and permissions
- SAP incident handling
- SAP HANA administration
- SAP S/4HANA migration (ERP MAXDB -> S/4)
- SAP HANA Cloud / BTP
- SAP upgrade and patch management
- SAP security and SAP Notes
- SAP Content Server update
- SAP operational support / day-to-day operations
- SAP ERP/ECC
- SAP BW
- SAP HR
- HANA Cockpit installation
- Unicode conversion (DMO)
- HANA 2.0 update SPS081_0 / SPS083
- HANA Cockpit update -> 17_4
Johann Burgstaller
Last position:
SAP Basis Administrator at Service Provider
- Support and assistance in projects
- Implementation and optimization of the SAP Basis infrastructure
- Administration of the SAP system landscape
- Installation, configuration, and upgrades
- Defined task packages in consulting
- Cloud access (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Monitoring and optimizing system performance
- Analyzing missing authorizations and troubleshooting
- User creation and transporting changed roles
- Implementing security policies and security patches
- Maintaining technical operating manuals
- Collaboration with other IT teams
Technologies used:
- SAP Application Server/NetWeaver
- SAP S/4HANA
- Cloud Connection, SAP Rise systems
- High-availability systems
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
- Print systems
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Statistics of experts using SAP ChaRM
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
1.5 years
Positions per freelancer
25
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Automotive, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Accounting
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
71%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
English, German, Russian
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 ChaRM
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
What it covers
SAP ChaRM, short for Change Request Management, is SAP’s process for controlling changes across ABAP, configuration, and transport landscapes. It is used to keep incidents, enhancements, and releases tied to one traceable workflow. Teams rely on it when they need disciplined change control inside SAP Solution Manager.
Typical work
- Set up change documents and approval flows
- Link transport requests to business changes
- Define release and retrofit steps
- Support testing and import coordination
The work often sits close to SAP Basis, ITSM, and release management. Strong experts know how to keep the process strict without slowing delivery.
Ecosystem fit
ChaRM is part of SAP Solution Manager and is often used with transport management, incident handling, and test coordination. In larger SAP landscapes, it connects with multiple systems, support packages, and custom code paths. A good specialist understands both the tool and the operational process around it.
When companies need help
Companies bring in freelance expertise when ChaRM is not adopted cleanly, approvals break down, or transports become hard to trace. It also helps during rollouts, SolMan upgrades, template harmonization, and support handovers. In Germany, this is common in enterprises with large SAP estates and strict internal controls.
What strong specialists do
A strong SAP ChaRM specialist knows how to design a workable change process, not just click through screens. They understand release cycles, import sequencing, retrofit, and the link between technical tasks and business approval. They also document clearly so teams can keep using the setup after the engagement ends.
Signs you need one
- Change requests are created, but the process is not followed
- Transports arrive out of order or without clear ownership
- Users bypass ChaRM and work around controls
- Audit or governance teams ask for better traceability
If these signs show up, the issue is usually process design, configuration, or adoption. The right expert can tighten all three without overcomplicating the landscape.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about SAP ChaRM, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
SAP ChaRM is used to control and trace SAP changes from request to import. It helps teams manage approvals, transports, testing, and release steps in a structured way. Companies use it to reduce ad hoc changes and keep a clear record of who changed what and why.
No. SAP ChaRM is a change management function inside SAP Solution Manager, not the whole product. If you hire for it, you usually want someone who knows Solution Manager, transport management, and the surrounding change process as well.
A company usually brings in SAP ChaRM expertise when the setup is unclear, transports are messy, or approvals are being skipped. It also helps during rollout projects, SolMan transitions, and process cleanup after years of custom changes. A freelance specialist can often fix both configuration and workflow issues.
A strong SAP ChaRM professional usually also knows SAP Basis, transport management, release coordination, and change governance. Experience with SAP Solution Manager, incident handling, and testing flows is a plus. The best people can explain the process in simple terms to both technical and business teams.
Plain transport requests move changes, but SAP ChaRM adds control, approval, and traceability around them. That matters when many systems, teams, or compliance checks are involved. If a landscape is small and informal, basic transport handling may feel easier, but it gives less oversight.
It depends on scope, but SAP ChaRM work usually needs someone who has done real setup and support, not only theory. Simple process adjustments can be handled quickly, while redesigning a multi-system landscape needs deeper hands-on knowledge. Ask for examples of change flows they have implemented or repaired.
Yes, SAP ChaRM specialists can often work remotely because much of the work is analysis, setup, and process alignment. On-site time may still help at the start if the landscape, stakeholders, or governance rules are complex. For Germany, remote collaboration works well when communication and documentation are clear.
Look for someone who can describe the process end to end, not just the screens. A good SAP ChaRM freelancer should be able to explain change documents, approvals, transport paths, and where issues usually appear. Clear documentation, realistic recommendations, and calm coordination with stakeholders are strong signs of quality.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SAP ChaRM in their recent projects is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 847 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SAP ChaRM in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 71% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SAP ChaRM in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP ChaRM in their recent projects are English (100%), German (92%), and Russian (15%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP ChaRM in their recent projects are Automotive (85%), Information Technology (85%), and Manufacturing (85%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP ChaRM in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (92%), and Operations (69%).
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