SAP ILM Experts in Germany
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Patrick Upmann
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.
Mike Betke
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
Michael Vogelbacher
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
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.
Patrick Koch
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 Walz
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 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Germany using SAP ILM
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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.
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About the technology
SAP ILM scope
SAP ILM, or SAP Information Lifecycle Management, helps companies control how business data is retained, blocked, archived, and deleted. It is used when SAP systems must keep records available for audits while also applying clear retention rules and legal holds.
Typical work
- Define retention policies for business data
- Configure blocking and deletion logic
- Support data archiving and lifecycle steps
- Align SAP rules with compliance needs
- Document the process for internal review
Ecosystem fit
SAP ILM often works together with SAP ERP, S/4HANA, SAP Data Archiving, and content or archive storage layers. Strong specialists understand where data lives, how records move through the lifecycle, and how SAP tables, retention objects, and business rules connect.
When companies bring help
Freelance experts are often brought in during compliance projects, SAP transformations, or cleanup work after years of growth. In Germany, this is common in regulated industries that need clear control over retention and deletion without disrupting finance, HR, or customer processes.
What strong experts do
A good SAP ILM specialist does more than switch on standard functions. They map legal and business requirements, configure rules carefully, test edge cases, and make sure business users and audit teams can follow the result. They also know how to explain trade-offs in plain language.
What to look for
Look for hands-on experience with SAP ILM concepts, archive integration, retention management, and documentation for audits. The best professionals can work with ABAP-heavy teams, basis specialists, and compliance stakeholders, and they know how to keep change risk low in live SAP systems.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about SAP ILM? Start with the answers below.
SAP ILM is used to manage the lifecycle of business data inside SAP systems. It helps companies define how long data must be kept, when it can be blocked, and when it can be deleted or archived. That matters when finance, HR, or customer records must stay available for audit and compliance.
SAP ILM goes beyond classic archiving because it focuses on retention, deletion, and legal control as well as storage reduction. Standard archiving mainly moves data out of the live system, while ILM adds policy-driven lifecycle rules. Companies often use both together.
SAP Information Lifecycle Management is often compared with other SAP archiving and retention approaches, plus broader data governance tools. The right choice depends on whether the goal is compliance, system cleanup, or long-term record control. In many SAP landscapes, ILM is the layer that ties those needs together.
A strong SAP ILM specialist usually understands SAP basis, archiving objects, retention management, and the business processes behind the data. Knowledge of audit needs, GDPR-style compliance work, and communication with compliance teams is also valuable. ABAP reading skills help when custom logic affects the lifecycle flow.
SAP ILM work is rarely a quick setup if the company has many systems or strict retention rules. Simple policy tasks may be limited, but most projects need someone who has already worked through testing, transport handling, and audit questions. The more complex the landscape, the more important hands-on experience becomes.
Yes, SAP ILM experts often work remotely because much of the work is configuration, analysis, and testing. On-site time can still help when legal, audit, or process owners need workshops and fast decisions. In Germany, mixed setups are common for SAP programs.
A good SAP ILM professional can explain not just the settings, but why each rule exists and how it affects business operations. Look for clear documentation, careful testing, and the ability to speak with both SAP and compliance stakeholders. Strong experts also flag risks before they become production issues.
Before taking on SAP ILM work, freelancers should understand the business purpose, the data objects involved, and the approval path for retention decisions. They also need to be comfortable with test cycles and with documenting outcomes for audits. In Germany, clear communication in English is often expected, and German helps in workshops.
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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