Author: Andreas Knab, Sivis

Authorization and license management within the SAP cosmos is a sensitive issue for many companies. SAP authorization concepts are indispensable for company-wide compliance and IT security.

SAP licensing options and costs change regularly. It's no wonder that those responsible lose track of the situation and incur additional costs. Currently, Rise, DAAP and licensing by entitlement are hotly debated.

There is no such thing as one SAP licensing; everyone has different types and combinations. This quickly becomes confusing - and can also be expensive. It is therefore important to avoid major blunders. Here are the five most common mistakes.