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Badreddine M.

Tunis, Tunisia

$25/hr
4.1
8 jobs

I'm an SAP Technical Support Engineer with 4+ years of specialized experience in SAP HANA, database engineering, Business Intelligence, and Big Data. I help businesses troubleshoot complex SAP environments, optimize database performance, and build robust cloud analytics solutions on SAP BTP and HANA Cloud. What I bring to your project: SAP HANA expertise: data modeling, calculation views, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and HANA Cloud migration Database engineering: SQL, query optimization, schema design, and large-scale data pipeline management SAP BI stack: BW/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, BusinessObjects — reporting, modeling, and issue resolution Data engineering background in Python, anomaly detection, and interactive dashboards for production environments Fluent in English, French, and Arabic — ideal for international and multi-regional clients Whether you need SAP HANA consulting, database performance review, BI architecture guidance, or hands-on technical support — I deliver precise, actionable results. Let's connect and solve your challenge together.

  • SAP
  • Data Extraction
  • SAP HANA
  • ETL Pipeline
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • ETL
  • SAP SQL Anywhere
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
  • HTML5
  • JavaScript
  • PHP
  • CSS 3
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
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
Komal S.

Pune, India

$25/hr
4.9
11 jobs

I am SAP ABAP consultant with 14 years of comprehensive experience in various project types, including implementation, support, rollout, upgrade, and migration. I have worked extensively across multiple functional areas such as SD, MM, FI, WM, EWM, PP, QM, and HCM. I hold certifications in S/4 HANA and FIORI, showcasing my expertise in these advanced SAP domains. Technical Skills and Expertise: * Core ABAP and OOPs ABAP: * Developed robust and efficient ABAP programs adhering to best practices and clean code methodologies. * S/4 HANA Projects: * Extensive experience in developing CDS views, AMDPs, and table functions for S/4 HANA on- premises and cloud projects. * RESTful ABAP Programming Model * SAP BTP: Developed Business applications using SAP BTP tools. * Developed numerous FIORI applications and APIs utilizing the RESTful ABAP programming model. * Workflow: Designed and implemented SAP workflows to streamline business processes. * * * Integration: Proficient in integrating SAP with various systems through OData services, web SOAP services, ALE IDoc, REST APIs, BAPI, and RFC. * FIORI Development: Expert in developing FIORI applications from scratch and deploying them on the FIORI launchpad. * SAP Business One Implementation: Hands-on experience in configuring and implementing SAP Business One. * Additional Strengths: Strong ability to develop complex objects from scratch with a deep understanding of business requirements. Adept at automating processes, especially in SAP automotive logistics and warranty management. * Experience in data migration and ensuring seamless transitions during system upgrades. Skilled in providing tailored solutions for diverse SAP ABAP requirements. Self-learner with a commitment to continuous improvement and staying updated with the latest SAP technologies. - Flexible working hours, comfortable collaborating across different time zones, particularly Europe and America. My diverse experience, technical expertise, and flexible approach make me a valuable asset for any SAP-related project. Let’s connect to discuss how I can contribute to your project’s success.

  • SAP ERP
  • SAP
  • SAP Programming
  • SAP Implementation
  • SAP HANA
  • SAP Business Workflow
  • SAP Cloud Platform Integration
  • SAP Fiori
  • SAP Business Objects
  • SAP C/4HANA
  • ABAP

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What does an SAP Solution manager specialist do?

An SAP Solution manager specialist configures and operates the SAP Solution Manager platform to govern application lifecycle management, system monitoring, and change control processes for complex SAP landscapes. This role maintains technical stability by setting up infrastructure for real-time alerting and managing the promotion of software changes from development to production environments. The specialist acts as the central administrator for diagnostic tools that identify root causes of system performance issues across connected servers and databases.

  • Configure and maintain the Monitoring and Alerting Infrastructure (MAI) using the SOLMAN_SETUP transaction to enable self-monitoring capabilities across all managed systems. The specialist reviews incoming notifications in the Alert Inbox and uses end-to-end analysis tools to investigate workload exceptions and diagnose technical errors before they impact business operations.
  • Administer Change Request Management (ChaRM) workflows to coordinate the controlled transport of code and configuration objects through design, test, and production systems. This involves creating change cycles, defining task lists, and tracking the progression of implementation steps so that every modification follows approved governance protocols without disrupting live environments.
  • Maintain accurate technical landscape documentation by editing entries in the Landscape Management Database (LMDB) and using the Landscape API to model systems, hosts, and transport domains. The specialist updates the Solution Manager Administration work center to reflect the current state of the IT infrastructure so that monitoring scenarios and diagnostic tiles function correctly for all connected applications.

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Step 1: Post a job

Define your specific requirements for SAP Solution Manager configuration and administration to attract qualified candidates. The Job Post Generator powered by Uma™, Upwork's Mindful AI helps you draft a precise post by describing your needs in a few sentences. You can write a new post, update a saved draft, or reuse an existing post to start your search.

  • Specify experience with SOLMAN_SETUP scenarios for application operations and self-monitoring content configuration.
  • Request proven ability to maintain the Monitoring and Alerting Infrastructure and triage alerts via the Alert Inbox.
  • Include requirements for managing Change Request Management workflows to coordinate transport promotions across systems.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Look for portfolios that demonstrate operational readiness in SAP landscapes and technical administration capabilities. Uma can run instant video interviews and build shortlists with side-by-side comparisons to help you assess fit quickly.

  • Verify hands-on work with Landscape API and LMDB editing to maintain system and host entities.
  • Check for examples of root-cause-analysis tiles usage and end-to-end diagnostics for issue investigation.
  • Review artifacts showing configured change cycles and task lists within the ChaRM framework.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Discuss specific troubleshooting methods and operational analysis techniques relevant to your SAP environment. Interviews can be scheduled and conducted within Upwork Messages with an immediate transcript and summary after each one.

  • Ask how they configure monitoring objects for business process interfaces and observe key figures.
  • Query their approach to maintaining technical landscape documentation and scenario modeling data.
  • Discuss their process for reviewing alert triage outcomes and generating diagnostics findings.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Outline clear deliverables such as configured monitoring infrastructure and maintained change control artifacts. Use Upwork Messages and the contract workroom for communication and project management, plus identity verification, payment protection, hourly tracking, and project funds for security.

  • Set milestones for configuring SOLMAN_SETUP scenarios and validating alerting infrastructure readiness.
  • Define tasks for maintaining landscape entities and updating system models in the LMDB.
  • Establish goals for implementing ChaRM roles and coordinating implementation steps across target systems.

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How much does hiring an SAP Solution manager specialist cost?

Hiring an SAP Solution manager specialist typically costs $500-$1,500 per project for focused configuration tasks. Final pricing depends on scope, technical complexity, required integrations, source-material quality, revision needs, and the freelancer's experience level.

Monitoring configuration

$500-$1,200/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Configured Monitoring and Alerting Infrastructure rules
  • Reviewed alerts via the Alert Inbox interface
  • Verified monitoring coverage for managed systems

Landscape maintenance

$1,200-$2,500/project

Mid-level
  • Updated Landscape Management Database entries
  • Mapped technical systems to business scenarios
  • Exported current landscape topology diagrams

Change management setup

$2,500-$4,500/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Created change request management cycles
  • Defined transport promotion paths and roles
  • Validated change task progression logic

Diagnostics implementation

$4,500-$7,000/project

Senior-level
  • Configured end-to-end analysis tiles
  • Deployed diagnostic agents across hosts
  • Compiled troubleshooting procedures for alerts

Full operational rollout

$7,000-$12,000/project

Expert-level
  • Connected monitoring, change, and diagnostics modules
  • Automated routine administrative tasks via API
  • Submitted complete operational runbooks and access keys

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring an SAP Solution manager specialist worth it?

For most businesses, yes: hiring an SAP Solution manager specialist is worthwhile. This role centralizes monitoring and change management for complex SAP landscapes, which reduces manual administrative overhead. Dedicated specialists configure automated alerts and controlled transport workflows that prevent production errors.

How do I evaluate SAP Solution manager specialist candidates?

Verify that candidates can configure the Monitoring and Alerting Infrastructure (MAI) and manage Change Request Management (ChaRM) cycles. Ask them to describe how they triage alerts in the Alert Inbox and use end-to-end diagnostics to identify root causes in a live system.

What tasks does an SAP Solution manager specialist handle daily?

These specialists maintain technical landscape data in the Landscape Management Database and monitor system health through the Alert Inbox. They also administer change cycles to coordinate software transports from test environments to production.

Which tools does an SAP Solution manager specialist use?

Experts work within the SAP Solution Manager Administration work center and use SOLMAN_SETUP for scenario configuration. They rely on the Landscape API for system modeling and ChaRM for managing change requests and task lists.