SAP SD Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used SAP SD
Jerry B.
Last position:
Owner at DIGIPM Consulting e.U.
From 02/2023 to 05/2024: IT interim manager within an international construction chemicals group headquartered in Germany as Global TSA Manager in a carve-out project responsible for the IT workstream.
End-to-end management of an international IT carve-out and TSA program, including transition of five service providers, governance and operating structures, service continuity, provider performance, SLA/KPI and cost management, SIAM and supplier management, security services, operational readiness, and transition into stable operations.
From 06/2024: IT consulting in project management and IT service management areas, providing PM/PMO coaching and support.
Jan J.
Last position:
VP Business and Partner Development at Cequence
Helping companies to streamline their CLM p ocesses and Transparency
Kalysbek A.
Last position:
ABAP and Fiori Developer at Hugo Boss AG
- Analysis of business needs, technical specifications and development of solutions within SAP S/4HANA
- Application development and maintenance with ABAP OO, SAP Gateway Builder, CDS Views, AMDP, Fiori, BRF+, SAP Fiori, RAP
- Refactoring, design and implementation of development objects from existing SAP-AFS infrastructure to new S4/HANA Fashion system
- Test driven development using ABAP Unit Test framework and peer reviews
- Extension of Fiori apps, standard programs, exits, BAdIs and enhancements
- Adaptation and performance optimization of ABAP custom code to make it HANA optimized
- Comprehensive technical documentation of concepts and solutions
Gerald H.
Last position:
External SAP Consultant at ACO Severin Ahlmann GmbH & Co. KG
- Supporting the internal IT department in SAP support for S/4Hana.
- Processing tickets.
- Further development of solutions.
- Expanding configuration models.
- Training key users and end users.
- Documenting solutions.
Krisna F.
Last position:
SAP MM Key User for Sourcing and Procurement at Swan Consultancy GmbH
- Providing technical guidance to internal stakeholders on queries
- Acting as key user during S/4 HANA roll-outs at various EU locations
- Creating and editing process documentation
- Customizing and optimizing procurement processes
- Master data migration in procurement (Business Partners, info records)
Markus S.
Last position:
IT Transformation at Bundesrechenzentrum
- Multi-program management of an IT transformation in a public organization with 6000+ employees
Ninoslav S.
Last position:
Senior Functional Consultant, SAP TM Stream Lead at BearingPoint GmbH
- Played a key role in implementing SAP TM (Embedded) for a large S4 greenfield transformation project, including scoping, designing and execution
- Modeled and documented business processes
- Worked with key business stakeholders to analyze processes and identify improvement and optimization areas
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement and optimize transportation planning and execution processes, including EWM, SD (Sales), and MM (Sourcing)
- Requirements engineering
- Developed and delivered SAP TM training plans and materials
- Created test cases and test plans
- Conducted on-site training sessions in Germany and Shanghai across all SAP TM areas, from Transportation Planning, Execution & Event Management, and Charge Management (including freight agreement setup) to Analytics & Reporting
- Provided Level 1, 2, and 3 support (L3 for standard customization) during all testing phases (SIT, UAT, Hypercare)
- Customization and implementation focusing on Freight Unit & Freight Order Management including Transportation Planning & Transport Cockpit, charge calculation and freight settlement
- Performed error analysis and replication, processed and self-corrected standard customizations, forwarded issues to developers and retested
- Designed and implemented TM forms in cooperation with a developer
- Set up functional and technical design specifications
- Acted as a bridge between the customer (business, IT, key users) and developers to implement business requirements
- Backlog management (prioritizing, detailing requirements, estimating efforts, etc.)
Gernot W.
Last position:
Development & Support at Amunia (Munich)
- Developments in CRM 7.0 (Platform NW7.4) – ABAP OO, CRM WebUI, WebIC (CIC), BOL, GenIL, BAdIs in the areas of service orders, business partner, event framework, actions
- Business partner
- Middleware
- Extending/servicing CDS Views
Harald T.
Last position:
Senior Consultant, Project Management, SAP FI, SAP AA and support for SAP CO, SAP SD and SAP MM at N.N.
- Project management
- Process consulting for clients
- Writing functional and technical specifications, training documents and work instructions
- Supporting staff in the finance department
- Universal Journal
- Customizing SAP FI (SAP FI-GL, SAP FI-AR, SAP FI-AP, SAP FI-AA, SAP FI-AM, SAP FI-BL, SAP FI-SL), parts of SAP CO, SAP SD, SAP MM, SAP SCM, SAP WF
- Advising on and implementing the chart of accounts for global use
- Advising and implementing SAP business partner (BP)
- Implementing ledgers
- Document splitting
- Inventory valuation
- Dunning
- Bank accounting: automated payment runs (SEPA, PAIN, DTAZV), electronic bank statement (CAMT formats)
- Rollouts in Australia, USA, Brazil, Germany, Austria
- Technical enhancements in payment transactions
- Bank, accounts receivable, accounts payable accounting
- All closing tasks (foreign currency valuation, receivables valuation, aging analysis)
- Reporting
- Programming based on ABAP OO
- Greenfield and brownfield approach
- Rollouts in USA, Brazil, Australia, China
- IFRS and local GAAPs
- Migration with MYD or transformation
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
Tobias K.
Last position:
Bug Bounty Hunter & Security Researcher at HackerOne
Identification, analysis, and structured reporting of security vulnerabilities in web applications as part of authorized bug bounty programs.
Focus areas:
- Analysis of web applications, APIs, and authentication flows
- Reproducible documentation of technical findings
- Assessment of impact, risk, and technical root causes
- Creation of clear reports with step-by-step reproduction paths
- Added security and quality insights for digital product development
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
Ronald K.
Last position:
Owner at RONCON IT-Consulting GmbH
Franz W.
Last position:
SAP Expert
- Preparation of S/4 HANA for utilities
Ewald J.
Last position:
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Statistics of experts using SAP SD
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.7 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Operations, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
77%
Master's degree or higher
77%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Austria 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 Austria using SAP SD
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 SD 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 (80%)
- Manufacturing (80%)
- Professional Services (53%)
- Retail (53%)
- Banking and Finance (40%)
- Transportation (33%)
- Construction (27%)
- Food and Beverage (27%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
SAP SD in the enterprise
SAP SD, commonly called SAP Sales and Distribution, manages the commercial flow from customer inquiry and quotation through sales orders, delivery, shipping and billing. It connects customer demand with inventory, logistics, finance and compliance processes. Companies use it in manufacturing, wholesale, retail, consumer goods and other businesses with complex order fulfillment.
Core processes and deliverables
SAP SD specialists shape processes that keep sales and fulfillment consistent across channels, regions and business units. Typical work includes:
- Sales order, quotation and contract configuration
- Pricing, discounts, taxes and condition records
- Delivery, picking, packing and shipment integration
- Billing, credit management and returns
- Master data, output forms and process documentation
Ecosystem and integration
SAP SD works closely with SAP FI for accounting, SAP MM for procurement and stock, and SAP PP for production planning. Strong professionals understand the links between sales areas, plants, storage locations, business partners, materials and pricing data. They may also work with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, EDI, APIs and external warehouse or transport systems.
When freelance expertise helps
Companies often bring in freelance SAP SD expertise during S/4HANA transformations, rollouts, carve-outs, acquisitions and major process changes. Specialists can assess the current design, map requirements, configure the system, coordinate testing and support cutover. In Austria, collaboration may involve local business teams, regional operations and international SAP programs, with German and English communication depending on the organization.
Signs you need support
A focused specialist can help when order processing is slow, pricing rules are difficult to maintain or billing errors require manual correction. Other warning signs include:
- Sales and logistics teams use inconsistent processes
- Customer or material master data causes recurring errors
- Interfaces with finance, warehouses or carriers fail often
- A rollout lacks clear testing and training ownership
- Users need better reporting, forms or workflow controls
What strong professionals bring
The best SAP SD professionals combine configuration knowledge with a clear view of commercial operations. They ask precise questions about order types, item categories, schedule lines, partner functions and pricing procedures before changing the system. They document decisions, protect integration points and test complete business scenarios rather than isolated settings. Experience with stakeholder workshops, data migration, user training and post-go-live support is equally valuable.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about SAP SD — answered in short.
SAP SD manages sales and distribution processes from quotations and sales orders to delivery, shipping, billing and returns. It gives companies a structured way to connect customer demand with inventory, logistics and financial postings.
SAP SD is designed for deeply integrated enterprise processes rather than sales activity alone. Compared with standalone customer relationship or order management tools, it connects pricing, inventory, delivery and billing closely with SAP FI, SAP MM and other business areas.
SAP SD work often requires knowledge of SAP FI, SAP MM, SAP S/4HANA, business partner data and integration methods such as EDI or APIs. Useful additional skills include test management, data migration, output forms, reporting and understanding of warehouse and transport processes.
SAP SD projects need experience suited to their scope, such as a focused configuration change, a country rollout or a full S/4HANA transformation. Ask for examples involving comparable sales processes, integrations, testing and go-live support rather than relying on product familiarity alone.
SAP SD configuration, documentation, workshops and testing can often be handled remotely with secure system access and clear coordination. On-site work may still help during process discovery, integration testing, training or cutover, especially when Austrian business teams need close collaboration.
SAP SD quality shows in the ability to explain configuration choices in business terms and trace them through order, delivery and billing flows. Review relevant project examples, ask how the specialist handles pricing and integration defects, and check whether documentation and testing are part of the delivery.
SAP SD is the common abbreviation for SAP Sales and Distribution, the module and process area covering sales and fulfillment. The name is still widely used in SAP S/4HANA projects, even as some functions and data models evolve within the broader system.
SAP SD assignments in Austria may involve local tax, billing, logistics and language requirements within international SAP landscapes. Professionals should clarify whether workshops and documentation require German, English or both, and whether the project expects remote delivery, travel or on-site presence.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used SAP SD in their recent projects is 122 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 976 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used SAP SD in their recent projects, 77% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 77% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used SAP SD in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP SD in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP SD in their recent projects are Information Technology (80%), Manufacturing (80%), and Professional Services (53%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP SD in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (67%), and Project Management (67%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SAP SD
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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