Author: Hans Haselbeck, Empirius

It is well known that the majority of SAP users also use non-SAP systems in some way. Sophisticated SAP Basis automation platforms are able to integrate and manage these advantageously.

SAP investments are usually a matter for the boss and decisions are made in conjunction with the IT management. Automation potential in the SAP infrastructure or in system operation is often not considered until it is too late. This leads to missed opportunities.

SAP users who choose strictly between best-of-breed tools and suite solutions for SAP Basis automation solutions are missing out on optimization potential. It makes sense to use a suite as a "central point of management" with the integration of other tools.

SAP Basis automation has undergone rapid development over the past 20 years. SAP customers demonstrably benefit from the "SAP Basis automation suite instead of individual tools" approach. More on this topic at the DSAG Technology Days 2025.

Optimal SAP processes depend on cost-efficient and secure system operation. SAP Basis teams are responsible for this. Automation software is the benefit provider.

Keeping SAP systems up to date is one of the most urgent tasks for SAP Basis teams. Suite solutions for the automation of SAP Basis tasks act as a kind of lifeline.

The importance of automation software for SAP system or SAP Basis operation is currently increasing for two main reasons: To achieve time and cost savings and to ensure the highest possible level of security.

CCC managers are under pressure to act due to the S/4 Cloud strategy when it comes to SAP Basis. For decades, SAP Customer Competence Centers (CCC) have taken place only within individual companies, and have not been open to others.

More and more users are opting for complete or suite solutions for SAP Basis automation software. Vendors of such software, which provide various applications as part of a complete package, are turning the wheel of development.

Automation tools have long since become established for creating SAP system copies. SAP Basis teams expect providers to provide them with such software systems based on the latest technologies.

It is now well known that automation solutions for SAP Basis also bring rationalization benefits. However, they also bring additional benefits for the staff that manages SAP Basis and infrastructure staff; these benefits should not be underestimated.

Demand-driven SAP deployment depends to a large extent on a well-oiled SAP infrastructure. The focus here is on the SAP basis and the tasks to be performed.