SAP Smart Forms Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used SAP Smart Forms
Markus Jarasch
Last position:
Senior SAP ABAP Developer at BIBB - Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training
- Support for an SAP S/4HANA migration
- Adjustments and bug fixes in SAP CATS
- Technical stabilization of existing developments
- Code analysis and cleanup of custom ABAP developments
Mindaugas Kazlauskas
Last position:
SAP Developer at Jungheinrich - Jungheinrich Aktiengesellschaft, based in Hamburg, is a publicly listed German company
Project description: SAP S/4HANA implementation (greenfield). SCRUM methodology Scope: SAP ABAP, BTP, RAP, CDS, ABAP Cloud, Clean Core, CI/CD for SAPUI5/ABAP with GitLab, unit tests, and test-driven development (TDD)
Frank Leonhard
Last position:
SAP Consultant and Developer at Frank Leonhard Consulting
- Consulting and implementation of SAP projects as a freelancer
- Analysis, design, customizing, and programming
- Modules: PP, MM, WM, SD, QM, CS, IH, FI/CO, PLM, EH&S
- Development of forms (Smartforms, Adobe Forms)
- ABAP development (Enhancements, BADI, dialogs, reporting, IDocs)
- Project management, subproject management, and training
Alois Schmid
Last position:
Subproject Lead / Senior SAP EAM Consultant at VERBUND Hydro Power GmbH
- Customizing / Support SAP FIORI apps
- Subproject lead for new on-call concept including resource planning, alarm server and employee time tracking
- Subproject lead for revision planning renewal
- System: SAP S/4HANA EAM
- Agile implementation
Bernd Jagotzky
Last position:
SD Consultant at Richter+Frenzel GmbH + Co. KG
- SAP S/4 Greenfield (SD, MM, interfaces)
- Use of Fiori apps
- Interface management with CPI and Lobster
- Implementation and support of ORDERS, ORDRSP, INVOICE, PROACT
- ATP availability check
- Search help and middleware configuration
- KMAT and advanced variant configuration
- PR/purchase order
- Consignment process
- Condition determination
- Price determination
- Message determination
- Master data maintenance and optimization
- Situation handling
- BPEM and clarification case management
- Consulting and support
Bhavin Shah
Last position:
Team Lead SAP EWM Engineering at Swisslog GmbH
- Over 19 years of experience in solution design, development, integration, and optimization within the SAP ecosystem
- Direct line management of 8 engineers, responsible for yearly target settings and reviews, yearly compensation reviews, training and skill development, onboarding, and conducting interviews for new positions
- Implemented agile based product management practices such as product roadmap, setup of Kanban boards in Microsoft Teams Planner, defining the product backlog and release cycles
- Designed and developed high-level architecture to create reusable Swisslog’s standard product based on SAP EWM MFS to integrate various automation subsystems like pallet conveyors/cranes, light goods conveyors/cranes, autostore, monorail, star robots using Swisslog standard protocol
- Experienced in end-to-end implementation of S4HANA Brownfield and Greenfield projects and in integrating third party subsystems like A-frames and KBS Pick by Light via TCP/TP or REST based APIs
- Setup the overall development process along with required quality gates following continuous integration and continuous improvement principles
- Served as technical team lead during customer implementation projects, running process workshops specific to MFS, preparing business blueprint, designing specifications, and executing integration tests between MFS and PLC subsystems
- Successfully integrated light goods crane with SAP EWM MFS with double deep storage capabilities and total storage capacity of 9600 boxes
- Expertise in a wide range of technologies, tools, and frameworks such as S4HANA EWM, EWM MFS, Embedded Analytics, API-based integration, SAP Cloud Platform, WebIDE, Fiori, SAP UI5, OOABAP, and Classical ABAP Development
Heiko Krain
Last position:
SAP development, Adobe form development at Arvato SE
- conversion of a function-group-based Adobe Interactive Forms framework to an object-oriented Adobe framework for documents in transport/logistics and dunning (FI)
- Adobe Lifecycle Designer 11.0.1 for SAP
- creating new and troubleshooting existing forms, function modules, programs, classes, and methods
- maintaining Smart Forms
- document printing, email sending, and file archiving
- message control for deliveries, orders, invoices, proforma invoices, and transports
- ticket system: Jira
- communication: Microsoft Teams
- migrating customers to a new SAP framework
- handling incident and change request tickets
- software: SAP ERP 6.0, SAP_ABA 7.5G, S4CORE 1.05
Mevin Darril Jacob Peter
Last position:
Solution Architect at Novo Nordisk A/S
Novo Nordisk A/S is a Danish multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Bagsværd, Denmark, with manufacturing sites in eight countries and subsidiaries or offices in five more. As part of setting up their largest automated production facility, SAP S/4HANA was implemented. The implementation of S/4HANA EWM plays a crucial role in enabling automation across all business processes.
Since this is a greenfield project with extensive automation, the goal is to achieve the highest possible level of automation in most business processes. Particularly in pharmaceutical processes, hygiene, accuracy, validation, and error-free execution are essential – all of which are supported by automation. My role as Solution Architect is to understand the business processes and provide efficient automated workflows for high-quality product manufacturing.
As Solution Architect, I conducted workshops in the warehouse areas to analyze and understand the pharmaceutical business processes and align them with the standard or template structure.
Identifying and highlighting process gaps and developing suitable solutions.
Coordinating with third-party vendors and other IT stakeholders to develop optimized automated processes.
Documenting and reviewing the business process design according to the agreed solution with the business unit.
Mapping inbound, internal, outbound, and production-integrated processes from the EWM perspective with automation considerations.
Guiding the team in fully setting up the solution in EWM and supporting the testing activities.
Member of the central architecture team to share best practices, develop guidelines, and support other implementation teams with solution architecture.
József Szikszai
Last position:
Interim ABAP-OO Developer at Interdiscount
- Interim ABAP-OO developer in S/4 HANA migration
- Automation of trade calculation (IS-Retail)
- RFC interface between cash register system and S/4 (SD)
- RFC interface between S/4 and R/3 for price comparison (SD)
- Automatic creation and assignment of pricing conditions (SD)
- Automation of setting the standard supplier in the info record (MM/SD)
Martin Bier
Last position:
Senior Consultant / Developer at DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH
- Form adjustment with Smart Forms for SD (invoice printing)
- Form adjustment with Adobe Forms for FI (incoming invoice)
- Form adjustment with Adobe Forms for logistics invoice verification (self billing invoice)
Harshal Likhar
Last position:
SAP EWM Developer at Körber Supply Chain GmbH
- Experience in SAP EWM processes and ABAP development
- Configured PPF for output management in EWM and YM, worked with BOPF in TM and YM, configured Fiori Launchpad with roles, spaces, and pages, and developed UI5 applications
- Developed a Fiori Elements app using the List Report, Object Page, Overview Page, and Analytical List Page frameworks with CDS views, AMDP on BAS, created a RAP app, and a report for data transfer to external Oracle systems
Bogdan Onofrei
Last position:
Senior SAP ABAP Consultant/Developer – Microsoft RPA/AI Engineer at Karl Dungs GmbH & Co. KG
- SAP integration technical consultant
- Internal consultant/developer for SAP ABAP developments (ECC) in MM/SD/PP/HCM/QM/FI modules
- SAP Fiori/UI5 new development and application management services
- Account administrator for all applications in SAP BTP
- New development, enhancement, and maintenance of SAP SapScript, Smart Forms, and Adobe Forms
- Responsible for the SAP HCM module
- Certified Microsoft Power Automate Developer
- Certified Microsoft Azure AI Engineer
Beserithan Malabakan
Last position:
SD Development and CRM Interaction Center Development at Sanner GmbH
- Part-time 2-3 days/week
- Developments in the SD module and CRM Interaction Center
- Consulting, customizing in SD module
- Adapting Fiori applications in the SD module
- Approval workflow for credit memos: design, concept, implementation, customizing
- Credit memo request: object type BUS 2094
- If the credit memo request value is below a certain threshold -> automatic release and removal of billing block
- If the credit memo request value is above a certain threshold -> automatic determination of the responsible employee
- The employee receives a work item in their integrated inbox or in My Inbox (Fiori) -> the employee can reject, approve, or edit the credit memo request
- UML modeling in technical documentation
- Creating a Z-table for customer sample line items
- Merging COA1 (delivery) + COA2 (CAQ) forms and adding to the spool request as a single PDF
- Correcting workflow title according to NACE, fixing message "ZBMA title is displayed incorrectly in SBWP (Workplace)"
- Receiving PLM documents from an external PLM system, creating an RFC function module, storing PLM documents in the material master as GOS objects
- On releasing a production order, reading PLM documents from MM and saving them in a shared folder for the MES system
- Displaying the number of inspection methods in a popup when creating an order -> VA01/VA02
- Automatic stock reconciliation LVS IDOC INVCON
- Performing AQUA tests
- IDOC archiving for old IDOCs
- NL_PM_drawings and storing print output, informing MES via ZPPORDER IDOC, writing technical documents
- Using SD user exits, BADIs for various requirements
- Extending screens for customer requests via screen exits
- Creating message types for sales orders, purchase orders, and invoices
- Extending CRM Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> Contract with customer-specific requirements
- New Fiori application departure control with data from Z-table and standard equipment tables, displaying a pie chart, calculating "vehicles in operation"
- Extending Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> new tab on Overview Page with list tables for performance feedback, attachments from GOS objects
- Extending Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> new tab on Overview Page with list tables for PM quality notifications, attachments from GOS objects
- Implementing BADIs in CRM
- File storage on SAP server/UNIX server
- Using BOL/GENIL architecture in CRM development
- Project language: German
Zouhair Hamama
Last position:
SAP S/4 HANA Developer at BGZ Essen
- Explorer phase: document preparations for development
- Getting started with the BTP documentation
- Documentation of WRICEFs
- Programming guidelines with consideration of Clean Core
- Analysis of customer programs to be migrated
- ABAP call monitoring (SCMON, SUSG)
- Creation of concept documents for the project
Mahesh Simha
Last position:
Azure Solution Architect at Automotive industry
Implementation of complex Azure resources using Terraform IaC and Azure DevSecOps pipelines with network security and zero-trust governance policies
Optimization of the existing network design, firewall and database migration
Implementation of governance and network policies as Policy as Code (PaC)
Establishment of company-wide Azure connectivity using Azure VPN as an IPSec tunnel
Implementation of hybrid on-premises multi-cloud connectivity (GCP, Azure) using Terraform
Development of Azure Functions for scheduled cron jobs and Service Bus message queuing with topics
Optimization of messaging with Service Bus premium features and IP whitelisting
Stakeholder management, customer communication and creation of Architectural Decision Records (ADR)
Responsible for cost-efficient quick wins in Azure and on-premises systems
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Statistics of experts using SAP Smart Forms
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
22
Top business areas
Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Logistics
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
62%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 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 Smart Forms
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What SAP Smart Forms does
SAP Smart Forms is SAP’s form technology for creating business documents such as invoices, confirmations, labels, and notices. It is used to turn application data into structured print output and PDF forms. Many teams still call it Smart Forms, and in SAP projects it often appears alongside SAPscript and Adobe Forms.
Typical use cases
- Customer and vendor invoices
- Delivery notes and shipping documents
- Purchase orders and confirmations
- Internal notices and approvals
- Multi-language business forms
The technology is common in ERP landscapes where stable, branded output matters. Strong specialists know how to keep the layout clean while the form logic stays tied to the business process.
Core ecosystem
SAP Smart Forms works with ABAP, output determination, and print programs. Specialists often touch device types, spool settings, and data mapping from application tables or function modules. In Germany, companies also expect clear documentation and reliable handover so local teams can maintain the forms later.
When to bring in support
Companies usually look for freelance expertise when a form must be changed quickly, a SAPscript form needs to be moved to Smart Forms, or a print issue blocks operations. The same applies when several languages, new logos, or changed business rules must be added without breaking output.
What strong specialists deliver
- Clear form design with reusable elements
- Correct data binding and conditional logic
- Stable print output and PDF generation
- Migration from SAPscript where needed
- Troubleshooting for layout and spool issues
Good professionals understand both the business document and the SAP runtime behind it. They test with real output, not just in the editor.
Skills that matter
A good SAP Smart Forms specialist usually knows ABAP, dictionary objects, print control, and document logic. They should also understand how forms behave in different languages, printers, and SAP modules such as SD, MM, or FI. The best experts keep the code simple and the output reliable.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to SAP Smart Forms.
SAP Smart Forms is used to create business documents that SAP sends to printers or converts to PDFs. Typical examples are invoices, delivery notes, order confirmations, and internal notices. It is a good fit when the layout must stay controlled while the data comes from SAP processes.
SAP Smart Forms replaced SAPscript for many classic SAP print scenarios because it is easier to maintain and more visual. Compared with Adobe Forms, it is often simpler for standard ERP output and less focused on interactive form features. The right choice depends on the system landscape and the output requirements.
A strong SAP Smart Forms specialist usually knows ABAP, output determination, spool processing, and basic print program logic. Familiarity with SAPscript migration is valuable because many projects still move older forms into Smart Forms. Knowledge of SD, MM, or FI helps when the document content depends on those modules.
The needed depth depends on the change. A small layout update may only need someone who knows the form editor well, while a migration or a broken print flow needs a specialist who understands the full output chain around SAP Smart Forms. If business-critical documents are involved, do not rely on a generalist alone.
Yes. SAP Smart Forms is often used for forms that must appear in several languages, especially in international SAP landscapes. A good specialist checks text elements, translation handling, date and number formats, and any language-specific layout breaks.
In many cases, yes. SAP Smart Forms work can be done remotely if the specialist has access to the relevant SAP system, test data, and business contacts. On-site time in Germany can still help during workshops, short change windows, or when print devices and local output settings need direct review.
Look for clear sample work, structured troubleshooting, and a practical understanding of SAP output control. A strong SAP Smart Forms professional can explain how the form gets its data, how it behaves in test and production, and how they prevent layout issues from reaching users. Ask how they handle changes, transport, and regression tests.
Ask which forms they have built, whether they have migrated SAPscript to SAP Smart Forms, and how they handle print problems under time pressure. It also helps to ask how they document changes and how they coordinate with business teams. Good answers should sound specific, not generic.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SAP Smart Forms in their recent projects is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 851 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SAP Smart Forms in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 62% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SAP Smart Forms in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP Smart Forms in their recent projects are German (100%), English (97%), and French (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP Smart Forms in their recent projects are Information Technology (90%), Manufacturing (83%), and Professional Services (76%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP Smart Forms in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Supply Chain Management (79%), and Logistics (62%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SAP Smart Forms
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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