Cover story April 2024
SAP Basis with Cloud ALM,
on-prem
and licenses.
Salzburg 2024: Hana and S/4 also need a robust SAP basis. The Customer Competence Center of SAP R/3 and Business Suite 7 is transforming itself with ALM, process mining and enterprise architects. The SAP Competence Center Summit in Salzburg is dedicated to this transformation process.
Cover story September 2025
License behavior
SAP license management, once characterized by complex rules and opaque metrics, has developed into an even denser jungle over the past three years. This has been driven by SAP's cloud strategy and the introduction of the Full Use Equivalent (FUE) license model, which many existing customers can barely keep track of.
SAP offers blockchain solutions to integrate operational processes, for example via the BTP or through specialized industry applications.
Statement: Bitkom on the coalition agreement
15 May 2025
The digital association Bitkom welcomes the creation of an independent digital ministry by the future federal government as well as the many digital policy plans of the governing parties, but calls for the plans to be fleshed out quickly and funding to be clarified.
With the introduction of an AI-supported process modeler with text-to-process function for Signavio, SAP is aiming to drive forward its development into an agile, sustainable and resilient company.
2027: The S/4 countdown begins
May 14, 2025
With the deadline for S/4 approaching, a well thought-out migration is essential. An SAPinsider 2024 survey emphasizes the urgency of minimizing risks and choosing the right migration path to make the transition efficient.
Automate the automation process
May 13, 2025
Many SAP users stop halfway through automation. The potential of tools such as Ansible and end-to-end automation remains untapped—and with it the opportunity to combine migration with modern future-proofing.
Designing, not managing, right?
May 12, 2025
There is a veritable discussion going on at the SAP regulars' table as to whether SAP is actively and dynamically shaping its future or just conscientiously managing the legacy of Professor Hasso Plattner. I am of the opinion that SAP is at peace with itself.
Moving SAP Targets
September 12, 2024
The SAP community is familiar with the terms "clean core" and "BTP." SAP has been reluctant to provide detailed information regarding the specifics behind these terms, any relevant roadmaps, or any associated costs. SAP’s visions of a clean core and BTP appear to be only half-finished.
The New SAP Boys’ Club
September 5, 2024
Jürgen Müller, SAP's Chief Technology Officer and BTP (Business Technology Platform) strategist, is leaving the company, creating a new balance of power on the SAP Executive Board after the recent departures of Julia White and Scott Russell.
Clean Core = End-of-Life
August 29, 2024
Abap modifications were both a savior and a blocker of innovation. Abap was able to turn R/3 and ECC 6.0 into individual successes and also prevent the next release change. Light and shadow lie close together in the Z namespace.
E3 Roundtable on ERP Platforms, Data Streams, and E2E Workflows
Successful ERP, supply chain management, and CRM architectures are built on IT platforms. Data streaming and collaboration are essential to the orchestration of ERP systems. IT platforms are the new operating system for cloud computing. The E3 Roundtable will highlight the importance and strategy of platforms for a holistic IT infrastructure and ERP architecture. SAP customers will implement platform technologies for digital transformation. The E3 Roundtable will discuss the ERP architecture principle of platforms using Boomi's offering as an example.
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November 25, 2024
RISE With SAP License Chaos
There is no RISE license agreement with SAP. If you opt for the all-in-ERP package, you will be required to sign at least two contracts and follow a dozen web links.
November 13, 2024
Rushing to the Cloud
From the outset, SAP has encouraged its customers to adopt new technologies and products. Despite the current immaturity of many technologies and products, the pressure to act is increasing.
November 12, 2024
Lonely to the beat of digitalization
Shortly before the editorial deadline, I rewrote my monthly column: An employee sent me a photo from Leipzig. At the SAP DSAG stand, it should of course say "Together", but "Gem" was covered by another sign.
November 12, 2024
Responsible Scaling Policy
While this edition of E3 was being sent to the printers, SAP CEO Christian Klein and CFO Dominik Asam presented the latest quarterly figures. As a result, the SAP share price in Frankfurt am Main rose to an all-time high of 222 euros.
SAP News
February 18, 2025
One Data Transformation Approach?
Transformation projects are very extensive and complex. This is why consultants are often called in. However, hardly any consultant has experience with all manufacturers, offers all services along the transformation or supports all migration processes.
February 17, 2025
Looking back: BTC SAP Summit 2024
What moves IT decision-makers. The SAP Summit organized by IT consulting company BTC will take place in June 2025. Trends such as Grow vs. Rise, BTP and AI will be highlighted for the third time. A look back shows how a lively exchange of experiences with added value for the participants was already created in 2024.
February 13, 2025
SuccessConnect: Integrated AI for HCM Suite
SAP has announced new AI capabilities across the SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite for improved workforce planning, training and operational development.
February 12, 2025
CFO trends 2025
For some time now, finance departments have been experiencing a phase of transformation. From cash flow and processes to automation and AI, innovations are being introduced that are leading to far-reaching changes. Reason enough to take a closer look at the developments for 2025.
Business Management
November 21, 2023
IDC Study on the Changing Face of Manufacturing
The IDC Manufacturing Survey examined how EMEA manufacturing companies are dealing with the current economic uncertainties. The manufacturing industry, especially SMEs, is considered the backbone of the economy in the DACH region.
November 13, 2023
Pre-projects Bye Bye!
Many SAP customers shy away from the SAP S/4 Hana transformation because of the supposedly necessary preliminary projects. However, with the right approach to app lifecycle, data, and system management, these preliminary projects can prove to be redundant.
November 10, 2023
Plant Maintenance in the Course of Digitalization
There is still a lot of potential for digital process support. The company Deutz in Cologne, Germany, uses a mobile and lean application to drastically simplify and speed up processes.
November 7, 2023
End-to-end Warehouse Automation With SAP EWM
Deutsche Amphibolin Werke built a state-of-the-art logistics center with a high-bay warehouse and AutoStore and benefits from the holistic and direct integration in EWM. Only through the direct EWM integration of automated systems can automation solutions develop their full potential.
IT Management
November 21, 2023
SAP Security Vulnerability Scan
In order to be able to assess the risk potential of SAP landscapes and identify possible points of attack, there are numerous measures that make it a challenge to maintain an overview.
November 20, 2023
Software Asset Management: Do It Again, SAM!
The movie quote comes from Casablanca. To this day, no other film is quoted more often than Michael Curtiz's masterpiece. Everyone knows at least one quote from Casablanca, even if they have never seen the movie in its entirety.
November 16, 2023
ERP Workload Automation With Redwood
With every industry reeling from the labor shortage, there is no better time to explore alternative options. One of those options is automation, which can help alleviate the strain on understaffed businesses and overworked employees. In an interview with E3 magazine, Redwood’s Devin Gharibian-Saki explains how Workload Automation can do exactly that.
November 15, 2023
Implementing Company-wide IT Automation
Is automating IT processes a technical challenge? Yes, but not only a challenge. The key to success and seamless implementation is a well-structured plan that involves all employees—not just those in IT.
Economy
April 1, 2021
Driving S/4 Hana forward in retail
Combined competencies for the digitalization of retail - this is the motto of the partnership between q.beyond and CAS.
March 24, 2021
SCF with Ariba and Marco Polo
When it comes to supply chain finance, many believe that the choice of technology or transaction platform is the deciding factor for a successful implementation. This is not wrong
18 March 2021
Itelligence expands presence to Finland
Itelligence acquires the SAP consulting company Pasafin Oy in Finland, thus expanding its presence in Scandinavia.
12 March 2021
Esker announces partnership
Esker announced a technology partnership with Imaweb. The partnership will enable Imaweb to further expand its digital process automation offering. Esker's cloud-based accounts receivable solution complements Imaweb's solutions and services portfolio. Joint end customers benefit from automated invoice delivery. Fully integrated with Imaweb's DMS, Esker's solution offers automation benefits to car dealers,...
E3 Book Tip
SAP S/4HANA Finance - Customizing
This book will help you navigate safely through the configuration of FI/CO in SAP S/4HANA. A continuous example shows you how to make all the important settings. You will learn how to create master data and set up organizational structures. You will also learn how to set up the central processes in Financial Accounting and Controlling. The authors also explain which methods have proven successful for migration. The completely revised 4th edition includes all the functions of Release 2023 - for example Advanced Valuation. Many screenshots and practical tips will help you to successfully implement SAP S/4HANA Finance.
- Successful customizing of financial accounting and controlling
- Upgrade and new implementation explained in detail
- Successful customizing of financial accounting and controlling
- Upgrade and new implementation explained in detail
- With a practical example throughout and lots of tips and tricks
- Incl. the new features of Release 2023
- Incl. the new features of Release 2023
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