SAP GUI Experts in Germany
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Daryoosh Dehestani
Last position:
FP&A Data & AI Architect at Epta Group
Scope: Embedded as FP&A Data & AI Architect within the Finance function of a major European refrigeration manufacturer, leading the transformation of manual, fragmented financial reporting into an automated, governance-driven intelligence platform. Driving the shift from Excel-based controlling to structured data architecture, Power BI analytics, and AI-assisted financial operations.
Financial Data Integrity & ERP Governance
- Initiated and led GL vs. subledger reconciliation investigations, identifying and resolving structural mismatches between General Ledger and subledger data that had gone undetected prior to engagement
- Conducted asset analysis to identify items missing from General Ledger postings, surfacing gaps in fixed asset tracking and period-end completeness
- Validated SAP reports, establishing baseline data quality standards for Finance team consumption
- Established systematic SAP data validation framework ensuring ongoing integrity between ERP postings and downstream reporting outputs
Finance Reporting Transformation
- Designed and implemented a structured Transformation Project approach for converting manual Finance reports into fully automated processes
- Created and owns the Data Reporting Audit Log; a centralized tracking system capturing report owners, stakeholders, data sources, manual effort estimates, and automation opportunity scores across the Finance function
- Mapped the full reporting landscape identifying quick-win automation targets and strategic Power BI migration candidates
- Actively reducing manual Excel and PowerPoint dependency across FP&A workflows; replacing point-in-time snapshots with live, governed data models
Power BI & Analytics Enablement
- Introduced and presented Power BI as the strategic reporting platform to Finance leadership, building internal buy-in for the BI transformation roadmap
- Designed initial Power BI architecture aligned with SAP, Salesforce and Oracle data structures and FP&A reporting requirements
- Established report ownership, governance documentation, and data lineage standards enabling sustainable self-service analytics across the Finance team
Transformation Infrastructure & Collaboration
- Configured and deployed Jira as the transformation project management hub, establishing structured sprint workflows, backlog management, and progress visibility for Finance IT initiatives
- Proposed and initiated a dedicated FP&A Communication & Transformation Hub, a structured cross-functional forum aligning Finance, IT, and business stakeholders around the reporting transformation roadmap
- Positioned the Finance function as an active driver of data governance and digital transformation within the broader organization
Outcomes
- GL/subledger reconciliation gaps identified and investigation framework established within first two weeks of engagement
- Data Reporting Audit Log deployed; first structured inventory of Finance reporting landscape in company history
- Power BI transformation roadmap presented and approved by Finance leadership
- Jira-based project governance live; Finance transformation now tracked with full sprint visibility
Technologies: SAP FI/CO · Power BI · DAX · SQL · Excel (advanced) · Power Query (M) · Power Automate · VBA · Jira · Microsoft 365 · SharePoint · Salesforce (Sales Data) · Oracle HCM · Python
Kersten Scholz
Last position:
SAP SD Consultant – ECC E-Invoicing France at Mechanical Engineering, France
The main goal of the project was to link the ECC system to the French e-invoicing network. This includes ensuring compliance with national e-invoicing regulations and achieving e-reporting readiness for the digital transfer of transaction data.
Standardization of order management processes to achieve the required data quality and consistency.
Ensuring correct VAT determination through targeted developments (customizing and, if necessary, ABAP) in the SAP SD module to comply with EU tax regulations.
Design and configuration of the down payment process (Down Payments) in the SAP ECC system.
Mindaugas Kazlauskas
Last position:
SAP Developer at Jungheinrich - Jungheinrich Aktiengesellschaft, based in Hamburg, is a publicly listed German company
Project description: SAP S/4HANA implementation (greenfield). SCRUM methodology Scope: SAP ABAP, BTP, RAP, CDS, ABAP Cloud, Clean Core, CI/CD for SAPUI5/ABAP with GitLab, unit tests, and test-driven development (TDD)
Nicole Fotso
Last position:
SAP FI Consultant & Test at DZB Bank
- Analysis and optimization of business processes in financial accounting
- Customizing in SAP FI (e.g. company codes, chart of accounts, payments)
- Integration with other modules such as CO, MM, SD
- Consulting on legal requirements (e.g. GoBD, UStG)
- Support with month-end and year-end closing
- Creation of test plans (system test, integration test, UAT)
- Definition of test cases (e.g. postings, payment runs, dunning runs)
- Selection of suitable test data and scenarios
- Manual testing of posting processes (e.g. customer invoice, payment run)
- Validation of automatic postings (e.g. for MM credit memo)
- Checking interfaces (e.g. to subsystems or non-SAP solutions)
- Documentation of defects in the test tool (e.g. Jira, ALM)
- Analysis and feedback to developers or the customizing team
- Retest after bug fixes
- E2E tests with SAP Solution Manager (SOLMAN)
- Use of tools such as SAP CBTA or Micro Focus UFT
Mehmet Akif Seyfi
Last position:
Senior SAP FI/CO Consultant (Freelancer) at maseyfi consulting
Short profile:
- Active in national and international projects focusing on rollouts, transformations, release upgrades and subproject management
- Supporting the design, implementation, configuration and optimization of accounting processes
- Taking responsibility from functional design through customizing to go-live + hypercare and serving as an interface between the business and IT
- Structured analysis of complex financial processes, clear communication with stakeholders, and a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach
SAP FI/CO expertise:
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in SAP FI/CO modules, including implementation, configuration and optimization
Project management:
Experience in leading and coordinating SAP projects, including rollouts and system migrations
Process optimization:
Skills in analyzing, consulting and improving business processes in the SAP environment
SAP S/4 HANA & SAP ECC:
Experience with SAP S/4 HANA / SAP ECC implementations and migrations
ABAP programming:
Knowledge in ABAP programming for custom developments and adjustments
Data analysis:
Skills in data analysis and evaluation, especially with SAP tools and Excel
International projects:
Experience in executing SAP projects in various countries and cultures
Service portfolio:
- Functional and technical consulting
- Requirements/data/process analysis
- Creating functional designs, blueprints and solution proposals
- Customizing and support in FI/CO including process optimizations
- Conducting workshops/tests
- Preparing training materials and conducting user training
- Data migration
- Interface support including development knowledge
- Partial/full project management, cutover management and hypercare
Industries:
- Precision mechanics and optics industry
- Automotive industry
- Food industry
- Beverage/food industry
- Mechanical engineering
SAP knowledge:
- Very good knowledge of SAP CO, FI and AA
- Additionally: SAP DRC, Fiori, Concur, DART, DMEE and user exits
- Good knowledge of SAP PS, authorization management and ABAP
- Basic knowledge of SAP components MM, PP, SD
- Basic knowledge of the HR module
- Version experience: SAP R/3 4.7 / SAP ECC / SAP S/4 HANA
- Migration tools: LSMW, Migration Cockpit
Experience with legal requirements:
- Germany
- Hungary
- Turkey
- Switzerland
- China
- Czech Republic
- Slovakia
- United Kingdom (UK)
- Sweden
- France
- Portugal
I am an SAP FI/CO consultant with extensive experience in national and international projects. My focus is on rollouts, transformations, release upgrades, and managing subprojects. In doing so, I take responsibility from functional design through customizing to go-live and hypercare. As an interface between business and IT, I ensure that complex financial processes are analyzed in a structured way, communicated clearly, and implemented pragmatically.
My core expertise lies in the SAP FI/CO modules, where I have successfully carried out implementations, configurations, and process optimizations. With in-depth knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA and SAP ECC, I reliably support companies in implementations, migrations, and release upgrades. Additionally, I have experience in ABAP programming for custom adjustments and developments, allowing me to flexibly meet individual requirements.
I bring extensive experience in leading and coordinating SAP projects, particularly in rollouts and system migrations. In the process, I carefully analyze business processes in accounting, develop practical solutions, and implement them efficiently. My approach combines structured project management with pragmatic process understanding to achieve tangible results for companies.
I have executed SAP projects in numerous countries, taking into account different legal requirements. This international experience has not only given me technical know-how but also intercultural competence, flexibility, and the ability to successfully manage complex projects in various regulatory environments.
If you are looking for an experienced SAP FI/CO expert to support national and international projects with responsibility, technical expertise and a pragmatic process understanding, I look forward to hearing from you.
Benjamin Schötz
Last position:
CRM strategy & requirements analysis for marketing campaigns in the automotive sector at AUDI AG
- Development of strategies, processes and system requirements to further develop the lead and campaign streams of a Salesforce system for the subsystems Sales Cloud, Marketing Cloud and Analytics Cloud
- Gathering and creation of marketing strategy concepts for direct sales, focusing on lead generation for new and existing customers
- Analysis and optimization of existing and new contact points
- Derivation of system requirements and user tests for new developments
- Establishment of a requirements and implementation process for business needs at the interface between CRM strategy and marketing system operations
- Facilitation of ideation workshops with the project's stakeholders
- Mediation between business and technical project stakeholders
- Analysis and post-documentation of existing marketing strategies and the system functions already created for them
- Analysis of target groups and pre-system data quality as a foundation for new CRM strategies
- Consultation on content and asset strategy for marketing campaigns
- Definition of KPIs and other performance criteria for the system and CRM strategy
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
Harshal Likhar
Last position:
SAP EWM Developer at Körber Supply Chain GmbH
- Experience in SAP EWM processes and ABAP development
- Configured PPF for output management in EWM and YM, worked with BOPF in TM and YM, configured Fiori Launchpad with roles, spaces, and pages, and developed UI5 applications
- Developed a Fiori Elements app using the List Report, Object Page, Overview Page, and Analytical List Page frameworks with CDS views, AMDP on BAS, created a RAP app, and a report for data transfer to external Oracle systems
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
Sascha Jürgens
Last position:
Agile Coach & Partner at Agisolve GmbH – Pragmatic Agility® | Edler & Stiegler GmbH | CTN Consulting
- Create a product and service portfolio delivering a 360 degree approach to digital corporate sustainability covering KPI management, CSRD reporting and sustainable strategy
- Create vision and business case
- Onboard and align business partners, negotiate contracts
- Set up partner network as self-organized agile team
- Co-develop product and service portfolio
- Coordinate sales and marketing, go-to-market strategy and roadmap
Dragan Tatalovic
Last position:
Advanced Training CAD Revit Architecture & BIM-Modeler Revit at Alfa Training AG
Dieter Krist
Last position:
Manager Accounting at Aurelius Wachstumskapital SE & Co. KG
- Responsibility and operational tasks for the financial accounting including monthly closing for Aurelius Wachstumskapital SE & Co. KG and various holding companies of the Aurelius Group
- Support in consolidation
- Systems: DATEV
Matti Lange
Last position:
FullStack Developer at Ing DiBa GmbH
- Developed and extended Fiori UI5/WebApps for areas such as general ledger, asset accounting, and others.
- Implemented backend logic and OData services for a new S/4 HANA system
- Analyzed the current state of SAP GUI transactions and derived suitable standard and custom developments
- Designed technical concepts and implemented custom UI5 apps in the Fiori Launchpad
- Automated OPA tests, extended and adapted standard Fiori apps
- Documented and created developer manuals in the wiki
- Conducted code reviews, approved and delivered software units via GitLab and SAP transports
Chintan Rana
Last position:
Master Thesis Student at Mubea Aerostructures GmbH
- Evaluated the feasibility of AR glasses in the company with business evaluation by ROI and operational impact.
- Identified potential uses cases and led the technical selection process to ensure the optimal fit of hardware and software.
- Developed implementation roadmap with stage-gate model to structure the rollout from pilot phase to full-scale adoption.
Andreas Sertl
Last position:
Self-employed at Self-employed
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Statistics of experts using SAP GUI
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
1.5 years
Positions per freelancer
20
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Information Technology, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
85%
Master's degree or higher
62%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Germany using SAP GUI
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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 GUI is the classic user interface for working with SAP systems on the desktop. Companies use it for daily transactions, master data work, reporting, and process steps inside SAP ERP and S/4HANA landscapes. It is still central where teams rely on mature SAP screen flows and transaction codes.
Common tasks
- SAP GUI installation and client setup
- SAP Logon configuration and system entries
- Role-based screen and shortcut guidance
- Support for transactions, variants, and user workflows
- Troubleshooting display, printer, and connection issues
Where it fits
SAP GUI often sits beside other SAP front ends rather than replacing them. Many teams still need it for finance, logistics, procurement, maintenance, and master data processes that are deeply tied to established SAP transactions. In Germany, it is especially relevant in larger industrial, manufacturing, and enterprise back-office environments.
Skills that matter
Strong professionals know how users actually move through SAP GUI screens. They understand transaction behavior, field validation, authorization effects, and how to reduce friction without breaking standard processes. They should also be comfortable working with Basis teams, security settings, and end-user support.
When companies bring help
A freelance specialist is useful during rollouts, upgrades, client migrations, user onboarding, and support peaks. Companies also bring in help when SAP GUI feels slow, when screen setups differ across departments, or when old shortcuts and variants need cleanup after a process change.
What good looks like
Good SAP GUI work is practical and careful. Look for professionals who can explain issues clearly, document fixes, and keep business users productive.
- Clear support for end users
- Clean setup and stable access
- Strong SAP process knowledge
- Care with permissions and changes
- Good handover and documentation
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around SAP GUI.
SAP GUI is used to access SAP applications through the classic desktop interface. Teams rely on it for transaction-based work such as posting documents, maintaining master data, checking reports, and handling routine business steps in SAP ERP and S/4HANA.
SAP GUI focuses on the traditional screen-and-transaction model, while Fiori uses a more modern, role-based app experience. Many companies still keep SAP GUI because it supports established processes, custom transactions, and power-user workflows that are already built around it.
Bring in a SAP GUI specialist when you need client setup, user support, shortcut cleanup, or help after a system change. It is also a good fit for rollout support, migration projects, and situations where business users need quick, stable guidance without changing core SAP processes.
A strong SAP GUI professional often knows SAP Logon, user roles, authorizations, transport-related basics, and common support checks. Knowledge of SAP Basis, end-user training, and process documentation is also valuable because the work often crosses technical and business teams.
A SAP GUI project can range from simple client setup to complex user support across multiple systems. Small tasks may only need a specialist who knows the interface well, while larger change work benefits from someone who understands SAP landscape behavior, permissions, and business process impact.
Yes, much SAP GUI work can be handled remotely from Germany if the access, security, and support process are set up well. On-site help is still useful for local rollouts, end-user training, or issues that need direct coordination with business teams and internal SAP support.
Look for a SAP GUI specialist who solves access and workflow problems without creating new ones. Good signs are clear documentation, careful handling of roles and settings, fast diagnosis of user issues, and the ability to work smoothly with Basis and business teams.
Yes, SAP GUI often remains relevant during and after an S/4HANA move because many teams still use familiar transactions and custom functions. Even when Fiori is introduced, companies may keep SAP GUI for back-office work, power users, or processes that have not yet been redesigned.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SAP GUI in their recent projects is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 814 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SAP GUI in their recent projects, 85% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 62% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SAP GUI in their recent projects have 19 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 GUI in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP GUI in their recent projects are Manufacturing (80%), Information Technology (73%), and Automotive (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP GUI in their recent projects are Information Technology (87%), Product Development (73%), and Project Management (73%).
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