SAP Basis Support Consultant (Freelancer - Remote within Europe)

We are supporting a global client in Germany in maintaining and improving their SAP landscape and are currently looking for an experienced SAP Basis Support Consultant.
The consultant will be responsible for system administration, monitoring, and software management tasks within the SAP environment.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in Basis operations, strong communication skills, and a proactive support mindset.

Framework Conditions:

• Start: ASAP
• Duration: Until end of 2026
• Contract: Freelance
• Location: Remote (within Europe)
• Language: English
• Candidates must be based in Europe

Software Management

• Coordinate the deployment of SAP software packages
• Provide user support on the SAP Marketplace (e.g. booking Early Watch or Go-Live sessions)
• Handle related administrative Basis tasks

Installations

• Set up and maintain the Change and Transport System (CTS)
• Configure SAP Help modules and install specific clients
• Support SAP GUI setup and updates across systems

Configuration & Administration

• Evaluate and maintain SAP GUI versions
• Coordinate system upgrades and software installations
• Manage software distribution of the SAP GUI
• Support and maintain SAP forms/masks and printing configurations
• Perform other agreed administrative tasks

Monitoring

• Monitor the Change and Transport System (CTS)
• Track and analyze batch jobs (job monitoring)
• Monitor SAP transactions and internal interfaces
• Generate and maintain system and performance reports

User Administration

• Create and maintain SAP Administration, General, and Development users
• Handle general user management (creation, deletion, authorizations)

Printing

• Check printer availability and job status
• Manage printing issues and configurations
• Coordinate with output management systems

Testing

• Perform testing of SAP systems in the primary data center

• Strong experience in SAP Basis Administration
• Hands-on experience with CTS, job monitoring, user administration, and system configuration
• Good understanding of SAP system architecture and landscape management
• Experience with SAP GUI deployment and version control
• Familiar with SAP Solution Manager and EarlyWatch / Go-Live sessions
• Ability to analyze system logs and dumps (ABAP knowledge is a plus, but no development required)
• Structured, reliable, and proactive working style
• Excellent communication skills in English