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Jimmy B.

Wakiso, Uganda

$20/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Professional Summary Jimmy is a SAP Certified Development Associate in ABAP with extensive experience in SAP application support and implementation across various modules, including FI, SD, HCM, and MM. He has strong expertise in ABAP OOP concepts, ALV report development, and modern ABAP techniques for S/4HANA, including CDS Views and RAP. His experience includes integrating systems using APIs, developing BAPIs, and enhancing SAP applications through various programming techniques. Technical Skills: ​ Advanced ABAP development, including ABAP OOPS concepts, ALV reports, persistence services, event handling, and modularization techniques. ​ Expertise in SAP S/4HANA development, including CDS Views, RAP (ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model), and code optimization. ​ Proficiency in system integration using APIs, BAPI, BDC, ALE/Idocs, RFCs, and LSMW. ​ Skilled in developing layouts (SAP Scripts, Smart Forms, Adobe Forms) and enhancements using SAP enhancement frameworks. ​ Experience with SAP UI5, Fiori, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and HANA web-based development. ​ Strong knowledge of relational databases and SQL language. ​ Ability to transform business requirements into technical specifications and develop, test, and debug SAP programs. ​ Soft Skills: ​ Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. ​ Excellent technical writing and system documentation abilities. ​ Teamwork and collaboration skills, effectively interacting with others. ​ Problem-solving and adaptability in challenging work environments. ​ Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge from experience. ​

  • SAP
  • Java
  • ABAP
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Aayan R.

Cumming, Georgia

$100/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I am Aayan R., an experienced SAP professional with 5+ years of hands-on expertise in SAP FICO consulting, end-to-end implementations, and support projects. Currently working as a Senior SAP Project Manager, I lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality SAP solutions across multiple industries. What I can Offer? ✅ SAP FICO Functional Consulting ✅ End-to-End SAP Implementation & Support ✅ SAP Project Management & Team Leadership ✅ Cross-Module Integration (MM, SD, PP, HCM, etc.) ✅ Full SAP Lifecycle Management (Blueprint → Go-Live → Support) ✅ Custom Solutions for Complex Business Requirements ✅ Microsoft Power BI & Fabric ✅ Data Warehousing & Modern Data Stack Why Work With Me: ✔️ 5+ years of proven experience ✔️ Single point of contact with a dedicated multi-module SAP team ✔️ Strong expertise in both functional consulting and project management ✔️ Clear communication ✔️ On-time delivery ✔️ Flexible engagement Whether you need SAP consulting, project management, full-scale implementation, or modern BI and analytics solutions built on SAP and Microsoft tools, I deliver reliable, scalable, and business-focused results every time. Let’s connect and make your SAP system work smarter for your business. Aayan R.

  • SAP ERP
  • SAP
  • SAP Programming
  • Data Analytics
  • Data Visualization
  • SAP FICO
  • SAP FI
  • SAP HANA
  • SAP C/4HANA
  • SAP Hybris Cloud for Customer
  • ABAP
  • SAP CRM
  • ERPNext
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business Intelligence Software
  • Data Modeling
  • Data Warehousing
Stephen K.

Kansas City, Missouri

$50/hr
5.0
13 jobs

Over 10 years of hands-on SAP ABAP Development experience in ECC and S/4HANA. SAP certified. Deep technical and functional expertise, having worked in both consulting and in-house roles. Strong problem-solving and sense of ownership. Excellent collaboration skills gained over the years. Experience and ability to work with internal teams as well as client-facing engagements. Strong focus on delivery of tangible business value.a 🌟Skills and expertise ✅ ABAP Development – Reports, Enhancements, BAdI, RFCs, BAPIs, OOP ABAP, ALV, CDS Views, ABAP Dictionary ✅ Debugging and Perfomance Tuning – ABAP/SQL Trace, HANA Planviz ✅ S/4 HANA Migration – BDC, LSMW, Custom code Migration and adaptation. Green/Brown field ✅ Integration – PI/PO, CPI, IDocs, OData services, Web Services, AIF ✅ Fiori, Freestyle UI5 & RAP, Development on BTP, S/4 HANA Public Cloud, SAP HANA Database, SAP HANA xs, SAP HANA Extended Services, xsjs, Native HANA development ✅ Forms Development – SmartForms, Adobe Forms, Adobe Livecycle Designer, OData Forms ✅ Advanced ABAP: BOPF, WebDynPro, Floor Plan Manager, PPF, BRF+, Output Control ✅Workflows: Flexible and Classic Workflows. Standard and Custom, Business Process Automation ✅ SAP BASIS & SAP Security: Roles and Authorizations, Fiori Catalogs, Groups, Launchpad config ✅Cross-Module Techo-Functional Knowledge – MM, SD, FI, PP, TM, LE, EWM. 🌟 Why work with me? ✅No ghosting, always responsive, high quality work. Strict adherence to SAP Best Practices and internal guidelines ✅ I observe a high level of professionalism. Expect the same in return :) ✅Unparalleled commitment to understand the tasks and deliverables. Strive to deliver ahead of time

  • SAP
  • SAP Programming
  • ABAP
  • SAP Fiori
  • SAP SD
  • ERP Software
  • Python
  • SAP Materials Management
  • Git
  • Django
  • Docker
  • JavaScript
  • React
  • SAP HANA
Ali Z.

Wah Cantt, Pakistan

$5/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hi I'm an SAP S/4HANA MM and SD consultant with hands-on experience across implementations, rollouts, and production support — the kind of work where things break in real-time and you need to figure out why, fast. My focus is procurement (P2P) and sales (O2C) processes: purchase requisitions and orders, release strategies, pricing configuration, inventory and valuation, and the master data that ties it all together. I've also worked on authorization design, workflow configuration, and troubleshooting production issues — like tracing a valuation area error back to a miss]ed config step after a transport. I've supported a university-sector MM rollout under Pakistan's Higher Education Commission and an SLA engagement with an oil & gas company covering pricing and order-to-cash customizations. Outside of core SAP work, I've been building skills in Python, SQL, and Power BI — which comes in handy when a client needs more than standard reporting, or when functional and technical teams need someone who can speak both languages. If you need someone who can own a process end-to-end, write clear specs, and communicate well with both business and technical stakeholders, let's talk. Thanks to you!

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Hichem S.

Monastir-Skanes, Tunisia

$45/hr
5.0
21 jobs

My expertise spans Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), Profitability Analysis (CO-PA), Asset Accounting (AA), Business Partners (BP), Master Data Governance (MDG), Document Reporting Compliance (DRC), and SAP Data Migration. I have developed hands-on experience configuring and analyzing key SAP Finance processes including organizational structures, chart of accounts design, financial reporting, cost allocation, profitability reporting, document splitting, asset accounting, and FI integration with MM and SD. Beyond SAP configuration, I bring a strong understanding of business processes and corporate finance. I regularly work with concepts such as financial statement analysis, revenue recognition, IFRS principles, profitability management, EBITDA analysis, working capital metrics, and business performance reporting. This allows me to connect SAP functionality with real business objectives rather than viewing ERP systems purely from a technical perspective. One of my strongest areas is SAP Data Migration and Business Transformation. I have extensive knowledge of migration methodologies, SAP Activate, LTMC, LTMOM, BAPIs, IDocs, reconciliation processes, cutover planning, governance frameworks, master data management, and data quality initiatives. I understand how successful SAP projects depend not only on system configuration but also on data, stakeholder alignment, and effective change management. I have developed working knowledge of SAP Document and Reporting Compliance (DRC), including the eDocument Framework architecture, AIF mapping concepts, BTP Integration Suite routing, and country-specific e-invoicing mandates across EU jurisdictions (Italy SDI, France Chorus Pro, Poland KSeF). With the EU ViDA initiative driving mandatory e-invoicing adoption across member states by 2028, I actively support clients in understanding DRC readiness requirements during migration and implementation planning My background also includes several years as a Business English trainer supporting professionals from international organizations including Deloitte, Nexi, Intesa Sanpaolo, Allianz, Nintendo, and other multinational companies. This experience strengthened my ability to communicate complex financial, technical, and operational concepts clearly to both business and technical audiences. I am particularly effective at bridging the gap between finance teams, business stakeholders, and SAP solution design. Whether supporting SAP Finance initiatives, documenting business requirements, performing FIT-GAP analysis, preparing process documentation, assisting with data migration activities, developing training materials, or helping organizations improve financial processes, I bring a combination of analytical thinking, business understanding, and strong communication skills. Core Areas: • SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI, CO, CO-PA, AA) • SAP Data Migration & Master Data Governance • Business Analysis & Process Improvement • FIT-GAP Analysis & Requirements Gathering • Financial Reporting & Performance Analysis • SAP Activate Methodology • Business Process Documentation • Stakeholder Communication & End-User Training • SAP FI Integration with MM & SD • Financial Statement Analysis & IFRS Fundamentals •SAP Document & Reporting Compliance (DRC)- eInvoicing & ViDA Readiness

  • SAP ERP
  • SAP
  • SAP FICO
  • Financial Consulting
  • Data Migration
  • SAP HANA
Monica Krishna B.

Hyderabad, India

$30/hr
5.0
1 jobs

As a Director at Shunya Infinity Digital Solution Pvt Ltd and a Chartered Accountant, I bring over 14 years of industry experience to the intersection of finance, compliance, and SAP technology. I specialize in guiding large-scale enterprises through complex digital transformations, ensuring that technical SAP landscapes are perfectly aligned with financial integrity and corporate governance. My expertise is built on a foundation of 18+ SAP modules, allowing me to offer end-to-end strategic advisory for Greenfield, Brownfield, and S/4HANA migration projects. Core Specializations: Strategic Advisory: Aligning SAP landscapes with long-term business goals and ROI. GRC & Security Leadership: Expert in SoD management, Access Control, Process Control, and CCM. Audit & Compliance: Delivering rigorous ITGC audits and system health checks based on CA-led financial acumen. Global Rollouts: Managing multi-country template deployments and business expansion programs. Technical Integration: Robust experience in complex architecture and CRM-S/4HANA integrations.

  • SAP ERP
  • SAP
  • ERP Software
  • SAP Business Workflow
  • SAP HANA
  • SAP BASIS
  • SAP Analysis
  • SAP Fiori

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What does an SAP AG specialist do?

An SAP AG specialist maintains the technical foundation of SAP systems to keep business operations running without interruption. This role focuses on system health, performance tuning, and the secure movement of code changes across development, testing, and production environments. You monitor server resources, resolve technical errors, and manage transport requests to ensure data integrity and system stability.

  • Monitor system health using tools like the CCMS Alert Monitor (transaction RZ20) to detect performance bottlenecks or failures. You analyze technical workload metrics and take immediate corrective action when thresholds are exceeded to prevent downtime. This proactive approach identifies root causes of latency or crashes before they impact end users or business processes.
  • Manage the transport and change management workflow to move configuration updates and custom code through the SAP landscape. You import transport requests using the SAP Transport Management System (TMS) and troubleshoot import errors that block deployment. This process requires careful coordination to avoid conflicts between objects and maintain consistency across all system instances.
  • Configure and optimize the SAP technical environment by adjusting system parameters and applying performance tweaks based on monitoring data. You document system settings, update operational records, and coordinate with IT teams to align infrastructure changes with business needs. This work ensures the SAP Implementation Guide (IMG) tasks are structured correctly for ongoing maintenance and future upgrades.

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Step 1: Post a job

Define your technical requirements clearly to attract qualified candidates who understand SAP system operations. Use the Job Post Generator powered by Uma™, Upwork's Mindful AI to draft a precise description in seconds. Describe your needs in a few sentences and Uma drafts a job post for the role. You can write a new post, update a saved draft, or reuse an existing post.

  • Specify experience with CCMS Alert Monitor transaction RZ20 for handling system alerts and monitoring technical workload performance thresholds.
  • List proficiency in managing transport requests through the SAP Transport Management System across development, quality, and production landscapes.
  • Request examples of documented SAP environment configurations and incident resolution records from previous enterprise projects.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Review portfolios for evidence of stable system maintenance and successful transport executions in complex SAP landscapes. Uma can run instant video interviews and build shortlists with side-by-side comparisons to help you identify top performers quickly.

  • Look for case studies showing how the freelancer tuned SAP technical performance based on specific monitoring findings and alert data.
  • Check for detailed reports on troubleshooting transport import errors and the remediation steps taken to resolve them.
  • Verify familiarity with SAP Solution Manager for landscape monitoring and root-cause analysis activities in multi-system environments.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Discuss specific operational scenarios to gauge their problem-solving approach and technical depth. Interviews can be scheduled and conducted within Upwork Messages with an immediate transcript and summary after each one.

  • Ask how they prioritize corrective actions when multiple system health alerts trigger simultaneously during peak business hours.
  • Request a walkthrough of their process for documenting changes made via the SAP Implementation Guide for future audit trails.
  • Discuss their method for coordinating with IT teams during scheduled transport activities to minimize downtime risks.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Set clear milestones for system monitoring, transport management, and documentation updates before starting. Use Upwork Messages and the contract workroom for communication and project management, plus identity verification, payment protection, hourly tracking, and project funds for security.

  • Define deliverables such as weekly operational reports generated from CCMS monitoring outputs and system status logs.
  • Establish a schedule for executing transport imports and specify the required documentation for each change request.
  • Agree on response times for critical technical incidents and the format for submitting resolved incident records.

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How much does hiring an SAP AG specialist cost?

$500-$1,200 per project is a typical range for focused SAP AG specialist work. Final pricing depends on scope, technical complexity, required integrations, source-material quality, revision needs, and the freelancer's experience level.

System health monitoring setup

$500-$1,000/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Configured CCMS Alert Monitor thresholds via transaction RZ20
  • Recorded system environment settings and maintenance procedures
  • Generated initial operational status report for review

Transport management execution

$1,000-$2,500/project

Mid-level
  • Executed transport requests across the SAP landscape using TMS
  • Resolved import errors and documented remediation steps
  • Verified successful change activity completion in target systems

Performance tuning and optimization

$2,500-$4,500/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Identified technical workload bottlenecks through monitoring data
  • Adjusted system parameters to improve response times
  • Confirmed performance gains via post-tuning workload tests

Landscape monitoring integration

$4,500-$7,000/project

Senior-level
  • Connected SAP Solution Manager for end-to-end landscape visibility
  • Established protocols for identifying technical incident sources
  • Submitted updated operations guide for IT team coordination

Full environment maintenance

$7,000-$12,000/project

Expert-level
  • Structured implementation tasks using SAP Implementation Guide
  • Resolved complex production incidents and optimized system health
  • Defined long-term technical maintenance and upgrade roadmap

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring an SAP AG specialist worth it?

For most businesses, yes: hiring an SAP AG specialist is worthwhile. This role maintains system stability and resolves technical incidents that disrupt daily operations. Specialists configure the technical environment to prevent performance bottlenecks before they impact users.

How do I evaluate SAP AG specialist candidates?

Review their experience with specific monitoring tools like the CCMS Alert Monitor (transaction RZ20) and the SAP Transport Management System. Ask for examples of how they diagnosed a transport import error or resolved a performance threshold breach using SAP Solution Manager.

What tasks does an SAP AG specialist handle?

An SAP AG specialist monitors system health, tunes technical performance, and manages transport requests across the landscape. They also document system configurations and troubleshoot production incidents to maintain operational continuity.

Which tools do SAP AG specialists use?

These specialists use the CCMS Alert Monitor, SAP Transport Management System, and SAP Solution Manager for landscape monitoring. They also rely on the SAP Implementation Guide to structure system implementation tasks.