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SAP R/3 Experts in Munich

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Hire experts who configure finance, logistics and production processes in SAP R/3, connect legacy systems and support migrations to SAP ERP or SAP S/4HANA. FRATCH uses precise AI matching to connect you with vetted, available freelancers quickly.

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Alyosh A.

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Business Intelligence Consultant

München
Alyosh A.

Last position:

Business Intelligence Consultant at Large Private Equity Group

  • Business intelligence and KPI specification and playbook for 35 European companies.
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Florian S.

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Senior ABAP/4, ABAP Objects Developer

Munich
Florian S.

Last position:

ABAP/4, ABAP Objects Developer at Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund

  • WRICEF objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms and Workflow) in the FI and CO modules of S/4HANA ECC using ABAP OO
  • Use of SAP HANA Studio, AIF, SAP Solution Manager, Confluence and Jira
  • Environment: SAP S/4HANA on Premise 2020
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Michael G.

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Interim Manager

Aschheim
Michael G.

Last position:

Interim Manager at Pixomondo Images GmbH & Co KG

  • Provided technical support for tax reporting and reconciliations from IFRS to HGB with focus on IFRS 15 in an international environment
  • Prepared missing documentation for annual audits of 2021 and 2022
  • Served as single point of contact for tax authorities, tax advisors, and auditors
  • Utilized SAP for reporting and design processes
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Frank T.

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Engineering & Industry 4.0 / IoT Project Manager

Fürstenfeldbruck
Frank T.

Last position:

Engineering & Industry 4.0 / IoT Project Manager at Contech Software & Engineering GmbH

  • Engineering & Industry 4.0 / IoT projects with an AI system based on the Robust Design method for products & processes

  • Development, implementation & introduction of the AI system Analyser® for Robust Design for products & processes

  • AI and Industry 4.0 standard product for preventive and reactive quality and safeguarding as well as maintenance (Predictive Quality and Predictive Maintenance) based on Big & Smart Data

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Olga B.

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AI Expert & Digital Transformation Consultant | Project Manager | Business Analyst | Founder

Munich
Olga B.

Last position:

Project Manager, Business Analyst & AI Expert

INTRODUCTION OF AI OPERATING SYSTEM & DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Technology / Start-up – Munich, 3 employees

Objective:

Selection and implementation of an AI operating system, development of a structured knowledge base, and creation of AI agents and skills to increase efficiency across the entire company

  • Requirements analysis and evaluation of suitable AI operating systems based on the company’s specific needs
  • Design and development of a central knowledge base as the foundation for AI-supported processes
  • Development and configuration of AI agents and skills for recurring business processes
  • Prompt engineering for precise, context-based outputs from the AI agents
  • Personal coaching for the founders and employees on using AI independently and effectively
  • Overall project management, including planning, prioritisation and progress tracking
  • Documentation of the implemented solutions and creation of usage concepts for sustainable operation

Tools: Langdock, SharePoint, Prompt Engineering, AI agents, AI skills

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Natalia D.

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Senior HR BP for Tech and Marketing

Munich
Natalia D.

Last position:

Senior HR BP for Tech and Marketing at KONUX GmbH

  • Organizational design & HR transformation project.
  • OKR development.
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Irmgard D.

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Selfemployed - Interims Management in M&A Environments

Dachau
Irmgard D.

Last position:

Selfemployed - Interims Management in M&A Environments at Irmgard Drey e.K.

  • Consulting and implementation in the areas of human resources, finance and IT for medium-sized companies in the telecommunications, plant engineering, real estate, metal processing, pharmaceutical and energy supply sectors
  • Establishment and re-design of human resources departments - specifically in carve-out or merger environments
  • Management coaching and Interim HR Management HR IT: SAP HCM Implementation of various requirements Compensation management Works agreements Outsourcing Payroll Budget planning/HR controlling
  • Centralised support and advisory to management in regards of HR strategy, and implementation of end-of-year reporting processes
  • Company pension scheme development, reporting tool development and HR / Payroll report generation
  • Implementation of the Occupational Pensions Strengthening Act and corporate framework design
  • Development of interdependent and coordinated training programs for departments and department managers
  • Junior manager - coaching
  • Compensation/Benefits Recruiting, Interviews, Search
  • Introduction of time management with SAP HCM PT process optimization General Data Protection Regulation Document management, etc
  • Tax audit digitization project, e.g., personnel files, expense compensation for employees in the construction industry
  • Cost reduction projects to increase operational efficiency
  • Led negotiations with works council and economic committee
  • Redesign of compensation concepts personnel management - Fit for Future.
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Jürgen J.

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Founder

Icking
Jürgen J.

Last position:

Founder at INT Consult GmbH

  • Focus on complex projects, usually delivered internationally, that require industry experience and detailed knowledge.
  • Delivered more than 50 projects for internationally active mid-sized companies or global corporations with specialized subsidiaries.
  • Top rating / success rate across all projects (96%).
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Anastasiya H.

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Freelance Accountant

München
Anastasiya H.

Last position:

Freelance Accountant at Freelance Accounting according to IFRS and HGB

  • Performed accounting services according to IFRS and HGB
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Dorothée W.

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Interim Management

München
Dorothée W.

Last position:

Interim Management at Dorothée Weides – StB & Consulting

  • Interim management – management level including personnel responsibility
  • Change management – process optimization & digitalization
  • Analyzing and optimizing internal accounting processes (finance & cross-departmental finance processes)
  • Support in M&A transactions and due diligence
  • Establishing reporting systems (finance & controlling)
  • Consulting on accounting-related issues
  • Business administration consulting
  • Conducting recruitment processes (including redefining job descriptions and postings)
  • Staff management and development
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Marco B.

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Business Analyst | IT Project Manager

München
Marco B.

Last position:

Business Analyst | IT Project Manager at Mercedes-Benz Group AG

  • Coordination of implementing IT projects, subprojects, and enhancements within DevOps
  • Management of IT service providers and responsibility for the quality of IT systems while meeting strategic guidelines
  • Assisting in the creation of security-relevant IT documents, including security profiles, Data@Cloud, SCA, and penetration tests
  • Full project management responsibility: monitoring and ensuring adherence to resources (scope, schedule, cost, and quality)
  • Defining requirement profiles for external service providers and reviewing and evaluating proposals
  • Supporting the setup and management of Windows and Linux servers in collaboration with Infosys, including configuring and enabling network ports
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Werner B.

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Product Visionary Sales & Operations Planning

München
Werner B.

Last position:

Product Visionary Sales & Operations Planning at BASF Digital Solutions GmbH

  • Support of BASF units in change management for the introduction of a Sales & Operations Planning process based on OMP SOP
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Isa G.

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SAP Test Lead Europe

München
Isa G.

Last position:

SAP Test Lead Europe at Daiichi Sankyo

  • Transformation project to S/4HANA
  • Test management and coordination of functional tests for SAP
  • Preparation and support of tests (SIT 1+2, MOCK 1+2, UAT) as part of the SAP S/4HANA rollout (SD, MM, FI/CO, MD)
  • Creation of test strategies, test plans, and test cases to ensure system quality
  • Monitoring and compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) as well as ensuring the timely delivery of agreed performance indicators
  • Coordination of the approach with test managers from other regions (US, JP)
  • Planning of European test activities in the SAP implementation project in cooperation with test managers from the supplier
  • Coordination of interdisciplinary business and technical test teams in Europe
  • Business collaboration with global implementation partners
  • Use of Tricentis qTest and ValGenesis as test management tools (for validation-relevant processes)
  • Training functional consultants in testing and test tools
  • Creation and evaluation of change requests, including effort estimation, prioritization, and tracking
  • Reporting on test progress
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Gurpreet D.

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Digital Finance Consulting – Advanced Data Analysis

München
Gurpreet D.

Last position:

Anonymous – German building materials manufacturer

  • Creation of the profit center report and statistical metrics report
  • Gathering and analysis of requirements regarding the forecast for revenue and costs
  • Implementation of various time series analyses and optimization of forecasts
  • SAP process knowledge, SQL, Python
  • Python with various libraries for time series analysis and Machine Learning

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Statistics of experts using SAP R/3

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

26 years (Germany: 27 years)

SAP R/3 experts in Munich have 26 years of professional experience on average. It is 1 year less than in Germany, where the average stands at 27 years.

Position duration

2.5 years (Germany: 3.2 years)

SAP R/3 experts in Munich stay in a single position for 2.5 years on average. It is 0.7 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 3.2 years.

Positions per freelancer

16

SAP R/3 experts in Munich have completed 16 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Project Management, Information Technology, Finance

SAP R/3 experts in Munich have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Project Management, Information Technology, and Finance.

Top industries

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Information Technology

SAP R/3 experts in Munich are most in demand in Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Information Technology.

Certification focus areas

Project Management, Information Technology, Human Resources

SAP R/3 experts in Munich earn their certifications most often in Project Management, Information Technology, and Human Resources.

Bachelor's degree or higher

95% (Germany: 81%)

95% of SAP R/3 experts in Munich hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 14% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 81%.

Master's degree or higher

64% (Germany: 47%)

64% of SAP R/3 experts in Munich hold at least a Master's degree. It is 17% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 47%.

Doctorate

9% (Germany: 8%)

9% of SAP R/3 experts in Munich have a doctorate (PhD). It is 1% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 8%.

Certifications per freelancer

3

SAP R/3 experts in Munich hold 3 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

SAP R/3 experts in Munich most often speak German, English, and Spanish.

Speak two or more languages

96% (Germany: 98%)

96% of SAP R/3 experts in Munich speak two or more languages. It is 2% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 98%.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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4% of SAP R/3 experts in Munich charge less than €640 per day.
8% of SAP R/3 experts in Munich charge between €640 and €800 per day.
32% of SAP R/3 experts in Munich charge between €800 and €960 per day.
44% of SAP R/3 experts in Munich charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
4% of SAP R/3 experts in Munich charge between €1120 and €1280 per day.
8% of SAP R/3 experts in Munich charge €1280 or more per day.
<€640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €960-​1120 €1120-​1280 €1280+

The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Munich 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 Munich using SAP R/3

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 935 €
Germany avg. 907 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 960 €
Germany median 880 €

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 (77%)
  • Professional Services (73%)
  • Information Technology (69%)
  • Automotive (54%)
  • Banking and Finance (46%)
  • Pharmaceutical (38%)
  • Aerospace and Defense (31%)
  • Healthcare (31%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

Core system

SAP R/3 is an enterprise resource planning system for integrating finance, controlling, materials management, sales, distribution and production. Its client-server architecture connects business departments through shared master data and standardized transaction processes. Many companies still rely on R/3 as a central system while planning modernization.

Business processes

SAP R/3 supports operational workflows from purchasing and inventory management to order processing, invoicing and financial reporting. Specialists translate business requirements into organizational structures, master data models, configuration and documented procedures. They also investigate process gaps and improve how transactions move between modules.

Ecosystem and tools

The technology is closely associated with SAP ERP, SAP ECC, ABAP and the classic SAP GUI. Relevant work can include IDocs, BAPIs, RFC interfaces, batch jobs, authorizations, transports and integrations with non-SAP applications. Strong specialists understand both functional configuration and the technical dependencies that keep these components reliable.

  • Configure FI, CO, MM, SD or PP processes
  • Develop or maintain ABAP reports and enhancements
  • Connect external systems through SAP interfaces
  • Prepare data, testing and transport workflows

When expertise matters

Companies bring in freelance SAP R/3 expertise during rollouts, carve-outs, audits, upgrades and urgent production incidents. External specialists can help when internal knowledge is tied to a small number of people or when a business needs a focused assessment before moving to SAP S/4HANA. In Munich, on-site workshops may complement remote configuration, testing and documentation.

  • A legacy process blocks reporting or fulfillment
  • Interfaces fail after a business or system change
  • A migration needs reliable process and data knowledge
  • Testing requires coordination across several modules

Quality indicators

Strong professionals ask precise questions about company codes, plants, sales areas, interfaces, custom code and transport governance before changing a system. They separate configuration, development and data issues, test in controlled environments and explain risks in language that business stakeholders can use. Clear documentation and reversible changes are essential.

Project collaboration

A successful engagement starts with defined processes, system access rules, decision owners and acceptance criteria. Freelancers may work remotely with distributed teams or join workshops at a Munich location when process mapping and stakeholder alignment benefit from direct contact. German and English communication can both matter, depending on users, documentation and the wider project team.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions that come up most around SAP R/3.

SAP R/3 is used to integrate core business operations such as finance, controlling, purchasing, inventory, sales and production. It gives departments shared master data and connected transaction processes instead of isolated applications.

SAP R/3 is the older client-server ERP generation, while SAP S/4HANA is built around a newer data model and the HANA database. The right specialist can assess custom code, interfaces, data quality and process changes before a transition.

A strong SAP R/3 specialist may also work with ABAP, SAP GUI, IDocs, BAPIs, RFC interfaces, authorizations and transport management. Knowledge of business modules such as FI, CO, MM, SD or PP is equally important for end-to-end work.

The required background depends on the scope. A configuration adjustment may need focused module expertise, while a rollout, carve-out or migration requires someone who can connect business processes, custom code, interfaces, testing and data decisions across the system.

Yes. SAP R/3 work such as configuration analysis, ABAP maintenance, testing and documentation can often be completed remotely with secure access. Workshops with business users or teams in Munich may still benefit from on-site collaboration, especially when German-language communication is expected.

Ask for examples of comparable modules, interfaces and business processes rather than relying on a tool list. A capable SAP R/3 professional explains dependencies, uses controlled transports, documents decisions and validates changes with business users.

Many organizations continue to run SAP R/3 because it supports critical processes and contains years of operational knowledge. Specialists are needed to stabilize the system, maintain integrations, meet changing business needs and prepare a controlled modernization path.

Typical deliverables include process assessments, configuration documentation, functional specifications, ABAP changes, interface mappings, test plans, migration assessments and user guidance. For SAP R/3, a useful handover also records custom objects, dependencies, open risks and support procedures.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects is 117 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 935 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects, 95% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 64% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (96%), and Spanish (27%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects are Manufacturing (77%), Professional Services (73%), and Information Technology (69%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects are Project Management (85%), Information Technology (77%), and Finance (58%).

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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