SAP Cloud ERP
for Mid‑Sized Businesses
With SAP Cloud ERP ready for the public cloud: The ERP solution is quickly available, offers predictable costs, and keeps processes and functionalities always up to date. Medium‑sized companies thus receive a future‑proof foundation for reliable planning and sustainable growth. We support you from cloud strategy through ongoing operations.
What is SAP Cloud ERP?
SAP Cloud ERP (formerly SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition) is a cloud‑based ERP offering from SAP that consistently follows the software‑as‑a‑service principle and is operated as a multi‑tenant SaaS solution. The solution is fully operated by SAP and used via a web browser—without own servers, without installation, and without additional IT operations within the company.
Preconfigured, modern standard processes based on proven best practices enable a fast and uncomplicated start and help to quickly digitize business processes. Integrated innovations such as automation and AI‑based functions are available from the very beginning.
Customizations are carried out predominantly through configuration; individual requirements are implemented via extensions outside the core system and thus support a clean‑core approach.
SAP fully takes care of operations, maintenance, security, data protection, and updates. Updates are provided automatically as planned and implemented by SAP. Since usage is based on a transparent subscription model in which operation and maintenance are already included, this reduces initial investments and ensures predictable, scalable costs.
Ready to go quickly
Thanks to preconfigured best practices, guided processes, and intuitive user interfaces, a fast start is possible and value creation is achieved significantly earlier.
Lower, predictable costs
Always up-to-date & flexible
Automatic updates continuously deliver innovations such as AI and analytics. High security standards, compliance, and open integration via APIs and SAP BTP ensure future readiness.
Our offering:
SAP Digital Discovery Assessment (DDA) Workshop
How do you benefit from SAP Cloud ERP? Find out. Our workshop provides a well‑founded basis for decision‑making.
- Short introduction to SAP Cloud ERP
- Half‑day workshop per functional area to assess the suitability of SAP Cloud ERP for your organization
- Business process modeling based on SAP best practices and identification of key business requirements
- Analysis of the source system, where applicable
- Remote or on‑site
Central functions of SAP Cloud ERP
Financial Planning and Analysis
Functions for analysis, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and prediction – all in one corporate planning solution
Compliance and Tax Management
Effective management of regulations through compliance, risk mitigation, and controls
Treasury Management
Optimization of current assets and reduction of financial risks
Operational Procurement
Efficient management of operational purchasing tasks and AI-driven decision-making with Joule
Finding sources of supply
Reduction of the risk of human error while simultaneously reducing labor effort and lowering administrative costs
Supplier management
Simplification of supplier relationship management
Manufacturing technology
The rapid conception, setup, and adjustment of your production flow contributes to the creation of efficient and agile manufacturing processes
Production planning
Real-time data and embedded AI form the basis for intelligent insights that pave the way for production optimization
Manufacturing processes
Production control with comprehensive process transparency
Transparent and integrated processes
Seamless integration with other modules, for example automated order processing, warehouse connection, or invoicing
360-degree customer view & data integration
Central availability of historical customer data for consistent coordination across all channels possible
Price and Customer Returns Management
Transparent returns process, price updating and evaluation in real time
With GROW with SAP into the Public Cloud
SAP provides companies with predefined offering packages to structure and plan their journey to the cloud. These programs combine software, services, tools, methods, and training resources to accelerate the entry into the SAP cloud and minimize risks.
GROW with SAP is a package that offers a standardized transformation path to the public cloud. It supports companies in bringing SAP Cloud ERP into productive use quickly and securely. For this purpose, SAP provides preconfigured best practices, proven implementation methods, as well as comprehensive enablement and training offerings.
Within the scope of GROW with SAP, SAP Cloud ERP is introduced exclusively as a greenfield implementation. The program is aimed in particular at small and mid‑sized companies as well as organizations that are implementing SAP ERP for the first time or deliberately want to start fresh.
With GROW with SAP, the entry into SAP Cloud ERP is standardized, scalable, and future‑proof, and can therefore be achieved within a manageable timeframe.
ASB Informationstechnik is investing in the future
with SAP Cloud ERP
ASB Informationstechnik decided on SAP Cloud ERP as part of the GROW with SAP journey, thereby creating the foundation for a modern, scalable, and future‑ready IT architecture.
Learn more in our case study.
FAQ
For which companies is SAP Cloud ERP suitable?
The public edition is ideal for all companies with standardized business processes. Implementation is particularly fast, costs are predictable, and ongoing operations can subsequently be fully outsourced to SAP. Security and functional updates are installed automatically—providing companies with innovation by subscription.
How does GROW with SAP support the implementation of SAP Cloud ERP?
GROW with SAP provides tools and services to accelerate the introduction of the new ERP system. Central to this are preconfigured content and industry‑specific process best practices.
How secure is my data when using the public cloud?
SAP operates the public edition in certified data centers in compliance with GDPR and according to the highest security standards. Company data is stored on a shared technical platform, but is strictly separated. All data is transmitted and stored in encrypted form. Access is additionally secured through role‑based authorization. The high level of protection is maintained through regular security updates and continuous monitoring.
Is a brownfield approach possible or only greenfield?
For SAP Cloud ERP, public edition, only a greenfield approach is available. A technical system conversion (brownfield) is not possible. Instead, companies start with standardized best‑practice processes and migrate relevant data from legacy systems. SAP Cloud ERP is ideal for companies that want to simplify processes and are willing to stay close to the SAP standard.
How long does the implementation of SAP Cloud ERP take?
The duration of the implementation depends on factors such as company size, process scope, and data migration. However, due to the high level of standardization and predefined best‑practice processes, SAP Cloud ERP, public edition, can be brought into productive use significantly faster than traditional ERP systems.
We’re happy to help.
Would you like to find out whether SAP Cloud ERP Private and RISE are the right path for you?
Get in touch with us.
