SAP R/3 Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used SAP R/3
Alexander P.
Last position:
Owner & Lecturer at Artellico / Own company for AI governance and data products
- Consulting and interim management at the intersection of IT operations and regulation
- Impact assessment and implementation planning for NISG 2026 and the EU AI Act, including risk management and reporting and evidence processes
- Training for governing bodies and employees on regulatory obligations
- Teaching assignments in Data & Information Management and Human-Machine Interaction at Hochschule Burgenland, since 2023
- Supervision of Master's theses and participation on examination boards
- Industry talks for businesses and educational institutions
- Design and development of data and AI products, platforms and pipelines
- Privacy-first architectures and Zero-Knowledge encryption, cloud-native on EU infrastructure
- Integration with bank account systems using SEPA direct debit mandates and message formats under ISO 20022 (pain.008, camt.053)
- MLOps and AIOps in live operations
- Own applications under my own brand: shared codebase, separate deployment for each target device
- AI-assisted software development (vibe-coding), complete agentic pipelines, code generation, implementation, automated testing, CI/CD and release cycles
- Professional publications on the EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, CRA and CER as an integrated governance system
- Professional publications on data sovereignty, cloud economics and industrial image processing
- AI governance / compliance: data quality, Responsible AI, EU AI Act readiness, risk classification, AI ethics
Alexander K.
Last position:
Senior Manager, Project Management, Scrum, Recruiting, Business Development, Sales at Accilium GmbH
- Focus on digital transformation in the energy and mobility sector, including SAP R3 transition to S/4HANA
- Project management and requirements engineering in the energy sector (workshops, requirement specification creation, process development)
- Advice on the mobility strategy for public transport/transport of Stadtwerke Wien
- Development of digital strategies for after-sales program at Daimler-Benz
Gudrun G.
Last position:
Central Procurement, Paper Industry at Anonym
- EUDR/EUTR system adaptation
- Training
- Process optimization/central procurement
- Framework agreements
Thomas W.
Last position:
SAP Solution Architect, Focused Build Coach, Senior Consultant at Support 4 Enterprises
António José R.
Last position:
Quality Management Manager at cloudWerkstatt GmbH
- Set up a quality management system according to ISO 9001:2015
Jochen H.
Last position:
Interim CFO CEE Region at PE Portfolio company in the FMCG Industry
Anton L.
Last position:
Self-employed at Controlling Lab eU
Business intelligence and digitalization projects
Controlling as a Service
Financial accounting and payroll accounting
Interim management
Business Intelligence Competence Team (2025-2026) at a food retailer (21 Bn. revenue, 52k employees): Project work at the interface between the finance department and IT service provider; various implementation projects in reporting and business intelligence
Consulting services (2025-2026) for a biotech startup (3 Mio. revenue, 20 employees): Optimization and automation of accounting and controlling processes; introduction of a central data warehouse system for planning and reporting
Consulting services (2025-2026) in the broadcasting and telecommunications industry (130 Mio. revenue, 200 employees): Analysis and troubleshooting of financial processes in the BSS system (customer management and billing system)
Consulting services (2024) in the broadcasting and telecommunications industry (130 Mio. revenue, 200 employees): Migration and implementation of cost accounting in a new database system
Consulting services (2025-2026) for advertising/marketing agencies (40 Mio. revenue, 450 employees): Establishment of group-wide cash management in the holding company, liquidity planning, receivables management and consolidation
Nathalie M.
Last position:
Interim Head of Group Accounting at Doppelmayr SE
- Consolidation and preparation of consolidated financial statements according to IFRS (Lucanet)
- Coordination of closing procedures for year-end closing
- Monthly liquidity reporting
- Building and training of a new team
- Working on a new team structure with EY
- Communication with business partners, tax advisor and external auditors
Timo C.
Last position:
Freelancer (SAP and AI) at Timo Casanova e.U.
Specialized in SAP architecture, SAP Basis, S4, SAP Migration - R3 and IT infrastructure (on-premise and cloud)
Leading complex SAP S/4HANA implementation and migration projects
Consulting on and optimizing SAP landscapes for large enterprises
Developing custom IT infrastructure solutions for SAP environments
Managing projects from concept to go-live, including post-implementation support, ensuring best practices
Klaus S.
Last position:
Interim Management "Director Carpentry" at ELKAYINTERIORSYSTEMS
- Operational responsibility in furniture sourcing for procurement – strategic and operational, logistics, quality, ERP systems, project management
- Business process optimization
- Optimization of the used ERP system
- Employee development and coaching
Michael H.
Last position:
Voest AG
SAP S/4HANA authorizations: Project NEXUS, implementation of the authorization concept for Voest branch
Implementation of the authorization concept for Voest Bulgaria for the SAP modules FI, AM, CO, MM, SD, PP, PM, PS, QM, WM and Fiori
Design, definition and implementation in the rollout
Franz W.
Last position:
SAP Expert
- Preparation of S/4 HANA for utilities
Lisa H.
Last position:
Marketing/Graphic Design
Design of print media (catalogs, flyers, brochures, posters)
Development of layouts & corporate design elements Creation of cover images, ads & promotional materials
Design for POS materials & product presentations Image editing & graphic preparation of content,
Ewald J.
Last position:
SAP Consultant at Freelancer
Kevin G.
Last position:
SAP/BlueEagle Consultant in Technical Real Estate Management at Aareon Deutschland GmbH
- SAP MM: Workflow processes
- SAP MM: SAP ordering process
- SAP MM: Invoice receipt journal
- SAP PS: SAP project management (e.g. construction projects)
- SAP PS: Budget management
- SAP RE-FX: Rent adjustment
- SAP RE-FX: Various interfaces (e.g. FM portal and Mareon)
- Project management for migration project of two company codes during live operation at SAGA Hamburg (2021)
- Project management for GWG Magdeburg migration project (R/3 to HANA) (2022)
- Subproject manager for TIM in several S/4 HANA conversion projects (2022-2024)
- Project management for SAP implementation project at SEG/WiBau Wiesbaden (2023-2024)
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Statistics of experts using SAP R/3
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
2.8 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources
Top industries
Manufacturing, Information Technology, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Business Intelligence, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
73%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Austria are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Austria using SAP R/3
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
SAP R/3 experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (73%)
- Information Technology (67%)
- Professional Services (53%)
- Retail (53%)
- Energy (40%)
- Healthcare (40%)
- Government and Administration (33%)
- Automotive (27%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
SAP R/3 in practice
SAP R/3 is an integrated enterprise resource planning system for finance, controlling, procurement, sales, materials management and production. Its client-server design connects business processes through shared data and established SAP transaction logic. Many companies still rely on R/3 environments while planning upgrades or replacements.
Core modules and processes
Professionals work across modules and the links between them. Typical scopes include:
- FI and CO for accounting, reporting and cost control
- MM and SD for purchasing, inventory, orders and billing
- PP for production planning and shop-floor coordination
- HR, PM or WM for people, maintenance and warehouse processes
Ecosystem and tooling
SAP R/3 projects often involve ABAP reports, forms, enhancements, interfaces and authorizations. Specialists may also work with SAPscript, Smart Forms, IDocs, RFC, ALE, batch jobs and database operations. Knowledge of SAP ERP, legacy releases and integration with external systems helps teams protect existing processes.
When companies need specialists
Freelance expertise is useful when internal capacity is limited or a critical process needs focused attention. Common triggers include a rollout, carve-out, audit finding, performance issue or migration from R/3 to SAP ERP or S/4HANA.
- Map and improve finance, logistics or production workflows
- Correct master-data, interface and posting issues
- Prepare testing, cutover, documentation and user support
Austria and delivery models
Companies in Austria may use SAP R/3 across manufacturing, wholesale, transport, utilities and public-sector operations. Remote collaboration works well for configuration, analysis and documentation when access and data controls are clear. On-site work can help with workshops, warehouse processes, production validation and cutover coordination, while German communication may matter for business users.
What strong experts bring
Strong professionals combine module knowledge with a clear view of end-to-end business flows. They ask how a change affects postings, authorizations, interfaces, reporting and downstream operations before touching the system. Look for evidence of controlled transports, reliable testing, precise documentation and calm incident handling, not only familiarity with transaction codes.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about SAP R/3? Start with the answers below.
SAP R/3 is used to run integrated enterprise processes such as accounting, purchasing, sales, inventory, production and maintenance. It gives different business areas a shared data foundation and links operational transactions with financial results.
SAP R/3 is a legacy ERP generation built around a traditional client-server model and established module structures. SAP S/4HANA uses a newer data model and the HANA database, so a move usually requires process analysis, custom-code review, data preparation and change planning rather than a simple technical upgrade.
A strong SAP R/3 specialist may also understand ABAP, IDocs, RFC, ALE, SAP authorizations, batch processing and legacy database operations. Depending on the assignment, useful adjacent knowledge includes project delivery, data migration, testing, integration middleware and SAP S/4HANA transition work.
The right SAP R/3 experience depends on the scope. A focused report or interface change needs proven knowledge of the affected module, while a rollout, carve-out, production recovery or migration needs someone who can trace dependencies across business processes and coordinate testing and cutover.
SAP R/3 work can often be delivered remotely for analysis, configuration, development, documentation and support. On-site sessions may still be valuable for workshops, warehouse or production validation and cutover activities; access rules, time-zone overlap and German-language communication should be agreed early.
Companies often bring in SAP R/3 professionals during a rollout, urgent incident, audit response, integration change or migration project. A freelancer can add focused capacity without changing the responsibilities of the internal team.
For SAP R/3, assess whether the professional can explain complete business flows, not just isolated transactions. Ask for examples of testing, transport control, documentation, issue diagnosis and collaboration with users, module owners and external systems teams.
SAP R/3 experience helps teams understand legacy customizations, master data, interfaces, reporting and process dependencies before a migration. It is especially useful when deciding what to retain, redesign, retire or validate in SAP ERP or SAP S/4HANA.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects is 124 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 989 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 73% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects are Manufacturing (73%), Information Technology (67%), and Professional Services (53%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects are Information Technology (87%), Project Management (87%), and Human Resources (60%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SAP R/3
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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Vienna Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
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