SAP Advisory Services

Name: leverX Company
Brand: LeverX
Rating: 4.9 (114 reviews)

We guide UK organisations through SAP decisions, from S/4HANA planning to compliance with HMRC and FCA requirements. We define system architecture that supports upgrades, auditability, and AI use on SAP BTP.

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As an SAP AppHaus Network Member, we help businesses solve complex problems, deliver exceptional user experiences, and drive digital transformation using design thinking and innovation expertise. We leverage SAP's best practices and cutting-edge tools to create user-centric solutions.

LeverX — Your Strategic SAP Advisory Partner in the UK

LeverX is a global system integrator and SAP Gold Partner with more than twenty years of experience in ERP programmes. We support UK companies with SAP advisory that covers architecture design, compliance readiness, and migration planning. Our teams work with industries such as manufacturing, retail, logistics, and healthcare. We define target system landscapes, select appropriate deployment models, and prepare organisations for transitions to SAP S/4HANA.

Our advisory approach focuses on long-term system stability. We assess existing SAP environments for custom developments that complicate upgrades. We define a Clean Core-aligned architecture using services from SAP Business Technology Platform. We also evaluate readiness for UK-specific regulations, including digital tax reporting under HM Revenue & Customs and governance requirements set by the Financial Conduct Authority. This work results in a clear plan that connects system design with regulatory obligations and future SAP releases.

1,500+

successful projects

offices, 10+ countries

2,200+

employees

500+

certified experts

Every SAP decision defines how finance closes accounts, how procurement records spend, and how data moves across systems. These decisions are often made during projects, under delivery pressure. The result is a system that works, but follows the logic of past constraints rather than current business priorities. Over time, this limits reporting accuracy, slows down change requests, and increases the cost of each upgrade.

SAP advisory shifts these decisions to the start. It defines the target architecture, data structure, and integration model before configuration begins. It also connects SAP design with regulatory obligations in the UK. This includes digital tax reporting under HM Revenue & Customs and governance requirements defined by the Financial Conduct Authority. As a result, SAP becomes a controlled system with a clear structure, rather than a set of disconnected configurations.

Key drivers for SAP advisory in the UK:

Digital tax compliance. Configure SAP to support Making Tax Digital requirements set by HM Revenue & Customs.
Structured system design. Define data models, process flows, and integrations before implementation starts.
Upgrade planning. Prepare the system for transition to SAP S/4HANA without reworking core processes.
Clean Core alignment. Move custom logic to SAP Business Technology Platform to keep the ERP core stable.
Regulatory readiness. Align system controls and reporting with requirements from the Financial Conduct Authority.

Compliance built into system design

SAP processes are configured to meet reporting and audit requirements from HM Revenue & Customs and the Financial Conduct Authority. This reduces the need for manual adjustments during audits.

Lower total cost of ownership

Custom developments are reduced or moved outside the ERP core. This lowers maintenance effort and reduces the scope of testing during upgrades.

Clear upgrade path to SAP S/4HANA

System architecture is prepared for future conversion. Core processes do not require redesign during migration.

Readiness for AI and advanced analytics

Data structures are standardised and cleaned. This allows the use of SAP tools such as SAP Joule and embedded analytics without additional data preparation projects.

Adaptation to UK trade and reporting changes

Supply chain and finance configurations reflect current UK trade and tax requirements. Changes in tariffs or reporting rules can be applied without restructuring core processes.

Controlled system architecture

A defined target landscape governs integrations, extensions, and data flows. This prevents uncontrolled growth of custom code and simplifies system management over time.

Strategic advisory and digital roadmap

We define how your SAP landscape should evolve over time. This includes readiness assessment for transition to SAP S/4HANA and selection of the appropriate migration approach. We also design the target operating model and assess the financial impact of transformation scenarios, including cloud adoption and system consolidation.

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UK compliance and regulatory advisory

Our experts align SAP configuration with UK regulatory requirements at the design stage. This includes VAT reporting under HM Revenue & Customs Making Tax Digital and internal controls aligned with financial governance standards. We also address data protection requirements, including storage, retention, and handling of personal data under UK GDPR.

Clean Core and architecture advisory

LeverX assesses the current SAP system for custom developments that increase maintenance effort. Based on this, we define a Clean Core-aligned architecture and a plan to move extensions to SAP Business Technology Platform. This approach reduces upgrade complexity and keeps the core system stable.

SAP security and cyber resilience advisory

We design SAP security models that address access control, monitoring, and incident response. This includes role design, segregation of duties, and system-level vulnerability assessment. We also align SAP security architecture with UK operational resilience expectations defined by regulators such as the Financial Conduct Authority.

Data excellence and AI readiness

Our engineers prepare SAP data for reporting, analytics, and AI use cases. This includes data cleansing strategies before migration and governance models for ongoing data quality. We also assess scenarios where tools such as SAP Joule can automate tasks such as forecasting or document processing.

Business process advisory

We analyse existing processes and compare them with standard SAP functionality. This helps reduce unnecessary deviations and lowers long-term support costs. We also design supply chain and asset management processes that reflect UK trade conditions and operational requirements.

Why Choose LeverX for SAP Advisory

Proven track record

For over 20 years, LeverX has delivered SAP programmes for companies across multiple industries. Our teams have completed more than 1,500 projects for over 900 clients, including Fortune 500 organisations. This experience includes complex ERP transformations and long-term advisory engagements.

Industry experts

Our consultants bring practical experience from more than 30 industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and energy. Many specialists have worked as SAP architects or developers, which ensures that proposed solutions can be implemented within standard system capabilities.

SAP partnership and product insight

We collaborate with SAP SE on product development and enhancement. This provides early visibility into upcoming features and release plans. We incorporate this information into system design so that future updates can be adopted without rework.

Clean Core approach

We design SAP landscapes with a focus on keeping the core system stable. Custom logic is minimised or moved outside the core using standard extension frameworks. This reduces upgrade effort and supports a predictable transition to SAP S/4HANA.

Quality and security standards

LeverX follows ISO standards for quality management, information security, business continuity, and asset management. These standards define how projects are delivered, how data is handled, and how risks are controlled.

Flexible delivery model

Our teams operate across time zones and provide continuous project support. This allows for faster issue resolution, clear communication, and consistent progress across all project stages.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does SAP advisory support FCA operational resilience requirements?

FCA guidance focuses on the ability to continue critical operations during disruption. SAP Advisory addresses this at system level. It defines how data is backed up, how access is controlled during incidents, and how key processes can continue if part of the system fails. It also includes mapping business services to SAP transactions, so recovery plans are tied to real system activity, not just documentation.

Why is Clean Core a priority before introducing AI tools in SAP?

AI tools rely on structured and consistent data. Custom code and inconsistent processes often distort that data. Advisory work identifies these inconsistencies and removes or restructures them. This ensures that tools such as SAP Joule operate on reliable inputs and produce outputs that can be used in financial planning or operations without manual correction.

How do you prepare SAP systems for UK audit requirements?

Audit readiness depends on traceable system behaviour. Advisory work defines access roles, approval workflows, and logging rules inside SAP. It also ensures that segregation of duties is enforced and that changes to financial data are recorded and cannot be altered without trace. This creates a clear audit trail that external auditors can review directly in the system.

Can SAP advisory address new UK-specific taxes and reporting obligations?

Yes. Advisory covers how these requirements should be reflected in system configuration. This includes setting up processes for taxes such as Plastic Packaging Tax and aligning reporting structures with HMRC expectations. The focus is on automating calculation and reporting inside SAP to reduce reliance on external spreadsheets.

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