SAP ILM Experts in Germany
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Patrick U.
Last position:
Interim Management | Consulting & Implementation | Data Deletion in SAP at BSR (Berliner Stadtreinigung)
- Topics: Business Analysis, Data Privacy, Data Management, Stakeholder Management, Conceptualization
- This project focuses on developing and implementing a strategic approach for data deletion in SAP systems. The goal is to identify the relevant data and structures during system migration to ensure both data privacy and IT system efficiency. At the same time, downtime should be minimized and regulatory requirements met.
- Development of a comprehensive approach for data deletion in SAP systems, considering data privacy and business requirements.
- Ensuring efficient and structured data transfer to the new system.
- Optimizing system efficiency and reducing downtimes during migration.
- Creating functional and technical concepts to ensure compliant and sustainable data management.
- Topic preparation: Detailed study of the "data deletion" area to lay the foundation for a structured data migration.
- Definition of project structure: Setting roles, interfaces and the project's organizational structure.
- Regulatory requirements: Analysis of data privacy regulations and business requirements to define deletion criteria.
- Approach: Developing possible scenarios and methods for data cleansing and deletion.
- Deletion concepts: Creating functional and technical deletion concepts that structure the implementation and provide clear guidelines.
- Setting deletion criteria: Defining which data and structures to delete or transfer.
- Responsibilities: Clarifying responsibilities within the project team and among stakeholders.
- Analysis of ongoing activities: Identifying and collecting existing activities in the "data deletion" area.
- Effort, cost and timeline planning: Creating estimates for resources, effort and budget.
- Implementation initiatives: Developing and executing concrete measures to apply the defined deletion strategies.
- IT system efficiency: Analyzing the existing IT infrastructure to identify optimization potential for data deletion and transfer.
- Technology trends: Evaluating new technologies and tools that can support the data cleansing process.
- Cost-benefit analysis: Assessing the financial impact of data cleansing and the introduction of new solution approaches.
- Risk management: Identifying potential risks during implementation and developing appropriate mitigation measures.
- This project lays the foundation for a sustainable and compliant data transfer to a new SAP system. With a clear approach to data deletion, it meets data privacy requirements, reduces downtimes and increases the efficiency of the new system. The results and recommendations will help companies develop a future-proof data strategy that meets legal and business needs.
Michael V.
Last position:
AI Project Management and Governance Setup at Geno Verband Neu-Isenburg
- Creating AI governance, especially including the works council
- Drafting the AI framework works agreement, MS Copilot works agreement, and AI testing schemes
Mike B.
Last position:
Managing Partner at My-Privacy GmbH
International Management Consultant
External Data Protection Officer
TÜV certified Data Protection Officer and Auditor
Consulting for national and international data protection
Expert/Auditor for EU Data Protection Seal
GDPR implementation in SAP with SAP ILM and EPI-USE Labs
Compliance Suite
SAP consulting – focus on GDPR, HCM, Cloud
Projects:
GDPR implementations
Compliance Suite
SAP ILM
Design and implementation of SAP authorizations
SAP and IAM consulting
International SAP HCM and S/4 rollouts and support
Project management for the introduction of time tracking (Dormakaba) with company agreement on company pension accounts (lifetime working time accounts)
Data protection implementation
H4S4
Various cloud solutions
Audits
AI-driven IAM
AI/KPI optimization of SAP ERP
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.
Patrick K.
Last position:
SAP ABAP Developer for Sales and Network System at adesso Orange GmbH
- Implementation of development tasks in close collaboration with business departments
- Extension of customer portal functions
Dr Stefan W.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager – S/4HANA Implementation Authorization & Security (HCM, FI/CO, PSM, LSO, Basis) at Federal agency
- Program-wide responsibility for the authorization and security architecture in an S/4HANA implementation in the public sector
- Designed and aligned target architecture for role and organizational concepts in HCM, FI/CO, PSM, LSO, and Basis (PFCG, SU24, SU53, STAUTHTRACE)
- Implemented frontend authorizations in SAP Fiori (Spaces/Pages, tile and catalog concept, /UI2/FLP_CUST)
- Defined SoD rules, emergency user process, and firefighter governance; coordinated with internal audit and IT security officers
- Set up interfaces for IAG/GRC, identity lifecycle, user and group model, and client/client capability concept
- Supported functional tests (SIT, UAT), defect management, and cutover and hypercare planning with quality gates and KPIs
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Statistics of experts using SAP ILM
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
13 years
Position duration
2 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Audit
Top industries
Information Technology, Energy, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Legal, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
67%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
67%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
67%
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 ILM
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 ILM 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 (83%)
- Energy (67%)
- Professional Services (67%)
- Government and Administration (67%)
- Aerospace and Defense (50%)
- Banking and Finance (50%)
- Retail (50%)
- Utilities (50%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What SAP ILM does
SAP ILM, also known as SAP Information Lifecycle Management, helps companies control how business data is retained, archived, blocked, and deleted across SAP systems. It is used to reduce data volume, support compliance needs, and keep sensitive records under control.
Typical work
- Set retention and deletion rules for business data
- Configure archive objects and legal hold processes
- Support data aging and system cleanup tasks
- Align ILM settings with audit and governance requirements
Landscape fit
SAP ILM is usually part of a wider SAP landscape with S/4HANA, SAP ECC, archiving, and compliance tooling. Strong professionals understand how data flows between applications, archives, and databases, not just the ILM screens.
When to bring in help
Companies often need freelance support during system conversions, compliance reviews, archive redesigns, or cleanup after long-running SAP use. In Germany, this is common where regulated industries need precise documentation and careful coordination with internal teams.
What strong specialists know
Good SAP ILM professionals work cleanly with retention concepts, business rules, and technical dependencies. They can discuss legal hold, residence time, archive integration, and how ILM affects reporting and access without creating gaps in the process.
Delivery outcomes
A solid engagement usually ends with clear retention logic, documented settings, tested deletion flows, and fewer surprises during audits. The best specialists leave the SAP environment easier to manage, with data handling that is consistent, traceable, and fit for long-term operations.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about SAP ILM? Start with the answers below.
SAP ILM is used to manage the full lifecycle of business data in SAP systems. That includes retention, archiving, blocking, and controlled deletion, usually with compliance and audit needs in mind. It is a common fit when data volume and governance both matter.
SAP Information Lifecycle Management goes beyond classic archiving because it also covers retention rules, legal hold, and deletion control. Archiving is often one part of the setup, but ILM connects it to policy and compliance logic. Companies choose it when they need a broader data governance approach.
A strong SAP ILM specialist usually knows SAP Data Archiving, SAP Basis topics, and the business processes behind the data. Knowledge of HANA, retention governance, and audit-ready documentation helps a lot. In many projects, understanding how reporting and access work after archiving is just as important.
SAP ILM work is rarely just a quick configuration task. A freelancer should understand the data model, the systems in scope, and the company’s retention rules before making changes. The more complex the SAP landscape, the more important that discovery phase becomes.
With SAP ILM, ask how the specialist has handled retention concepts, archive object design, and deletion testing in past projects. You should also ask how they document decisions and coordinate with compliance or data owners. Clear answers here are usually a strong sign of practical experience.
Yes, SAP ILM work is often done remotely because most tasks are configuration, analysis, and testing. On-site time can still help during workshops, cutovers, or when many stakeholders need to agree on retention rules. For Germany, language and documentation expectations should be clarified early.
A good SAP ILM professional explains trade-offs clearly and does not treat every data object the same way. They can connect technical settings to business rules, show tested outcomes, and avoid breaking reporting or audit trails. Strong documentation is usually part of the delivery.
Not every landscape needs SAP ILM in the same way. Some systems only need basic archiving, while others need retention control, legal hold, and controlled destruction across multiple applications. The right choice depends on data sensitivity, compliance pressure, and how long records must stay available.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SAP ILM in their recent projects is 126 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,010 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SAP ILM in their recent projects, 67% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 67% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SAP ILM in their recent projects have 13 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP ILM in their recent projects are German (100%), English (67%), and French (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP ILM in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Energy (67%), and Professional Services (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP ILM in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Audit (67%).
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