SAP Advisory Services in the UK

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

Make informed SAP decisions with LeverX. We help UK organisations assess their landscapes, set priorities, and plan transformations, providing actionable guidance on S/4HANA, Clean Core, cloud adoption, integration, and AI readiness.

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LeverX is a certified partner of the SAP Center of Expertise. This accreditation ensures our unwavering commitment to upholding SAP's highest standards. Our mission is to deliver excellence, providing unparalleled support, and facilitating the seamless integration of SAP solutions into your business framework.

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 20+ years of SAP experience. We help UK organisations assess their SAP landscapes, define target architectures, plan S/4HANA transformations, and address business and regulatory requirements.

Our advisory services align SAP investments with your business goals and define clear next steps.

SAP landscape assessment and target architecture
SAP S/4HANA migration planning
Clean Core strategy and SAP BTP alignment
Legacy systems and custom code assessment
UK regulatory considerations, including HMRC and FCA
Cloud, hybrid, and on-premises strategy
SAP transformation roadmaps

20+

Years of SAP Expertise

F500

Trusted by Fortune 500 Companies

1,500+

Projects Delivered Worldwide

Certified

SAP Gold Partner, 500+ SAP-certified experts

SAP Advisory Challenges We Help Address

Organisations often face important SAP decisions without having a complete view of their existing landscape, technical dependencies or long-term costs.

Unclear SAP transformation priorities

Multiple modernisation initiatives compete for attention and budget. Without a structured roadmap, organisations may struggle to determine what to address first.

Complex legacy environments

Years of custom development, integrations and system changes make it difficult to assess migration readiness and understand the effort required to modernise SAP.

Rising system complexity and costs

Redundant applications, technical debt and unnecessary customisations can increase maintenance costs and complicate future upgrades.

Uncertain cloud and deployment strategy

Choosing between public cloud, private cloud, hybrid and on-premise models requires an assessment of business requirements, existing infrastructure and operational constraints.

Disconnected business and IT priorities

Technology decisions may not fully reflect the needs of finance, supply chain, procurement, HR and other business functions.

Limited visibility into emerging technologies

Organisations may find it difficult to determine where SAP BTP, Business AI, advanced analytics or automation can deliver practical business value.

Our SAP Advisory Services

We provide targeted advisory support across the SAP transformation lifecycle, from initial assessment to strategic planning and architecture recommendations.

SAP strategy and transformation roadmap

We assess your business objectives and current SAP environment to define a practical direction for future development.

Our experts help you:

Evaluate your SAP landscape and technology priorities.
Define transformation goals and a target operating model.
Prioritise initiatives based on business value and complexity.
Develop a phased SAP transformation roadmap.
Establish key milestones, dependencies and decision points.

SAP S/4HANA and ERP modernisation advisory

We help organisations evaluate their readiness for SAP S/4HANA and select a transformation approach that reflects their technical environment and business objectives.

Our advisory scope includes:

SAP ECC and legacy ERP landscape assessment.
Greenfield, Brownfield and Selective Data Transition scenario evaluation.
Custom code and integration dependency review.
Data readiness and migration planning considerations.
Transformation scope, priorities and roadmap definition.

SAP enterprise architecture advisory

We help define an SAP architecture that supports current operations and future business growth.

Our experts review:

SAP and non-SAP application landscapes.
System integration and data exchange patterns.
Cloud, hybrid and on-premise deployment options.
Application dependencies and potential redundancies.
Scalability, performance and resilience considerations.

SAP Clean Core and extension strategy

We help organisations understand how custom developments affect system complexity, maintenance and upgrade readiness.

Our advisory services cover:

Custom ABAP code and extension assessment.
Review of modifications and third-party add-ons.
Evaluation of SAP standard functionality as an alternative to custom development.
Recommendations for SAP BTP-based extensions.
Clean Core governance principles and prioritisation.

SAP business process advisory

We analyse how business processes are supported by SAP and identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and improve them.

Our consultants help you:

Review current business processes and workflows.
Identify deviations from SAP standard functionality.
Evaluate process harmonisation opportunities.
Define process ownership and governance considerations.
Prioritise areas for automation and improvement.

SAP data and analytics advisory

We help organisations assess their data landscape and define how SAP data can better support reporting, planning and decision-making.

Our advisory scope includes:

Data architecture and governance assessment.
Master data quality and consistency review.
SAP analytics and reporting strategy.
SAP Datasphere and SAP Business Data Cloud advisory.
SAP Analytics Cloud planning and analytics scenarios.

SAP integration advisory

We assess your integration landscape and help define a scalable approach to connecting SAP with enterprise applications, cloud services and external platforms.

Our experts review:

Existing interfaces and point-to-point integrations.
API strategy and integration patterns.
SAP Integration Suite opportunities.
Data exchange, synchronisation and process dependencies.
Integration architecture for SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP.

SAP security and governance advisory

We help organisations assess SAP access models, governance practices and system-level controls as part of their wider risk management approach.

Our advisory scope includes:

User access and authorisation model review.
Segregation of duties considerations.
SAP GRC and access governance scenarios.
Audit trail and change management requirements.
Security architecture and risk assessment.

SAP ERP and S/4HANA

SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition and Private Edition.

SAP architecture and extension technologies

SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), ABAP, SAP Fiori, SAP Integration Suite and Clean Core architecture.

Business process and enterprise architecture tools

SAP Signavio, SAP LeanIX and SAP Readiness Check.

Data and analytics

SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Master Data Governance.

Business solutions

SAP EWM, SAP TM, SAP IBP, SAP Ariba, SAP SuccessFactors and other SAP solutions relevant to your business processes.

SAP Advisory Offers

Choose a focused advisory engagement to address a specific challenge, validate a technology decision or establish the next steps for your SAP transformation. Each engagement is scoped around your systems, priorities and requirements.

SAP landscape and maturity assessment

Best fit for: Organisations planning SAP modernisation or looking to understand the current state of their ERP landscape.

Get a structured view of your current SAP environment, including its architecture, integrations, custom developments and technology dependencies.

Assess your SAP landscape

SAP Clean Core and custom code assessment

Best fit for: Organisations preparing for SAP S/4HANA transformation or aiming to simplify their existing SAP landscape.

Review custom developments, modifications and extensions to identify technical debt and opportunities to align your SAP environment with Clean Core principles.

Review your Clean Core strategy

SAP S/4HANA transformation readiness assessment

Best fit for: Organisations planning to move from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA.

Evaluate your readiness for SAP S/4HANA. We analyse your current ERP landscape, business processes, custom code and integrations to identify dependencies and recommend a suitable transformation approach.

Assess your S/4HANA readiness

SAP AI readiness and opportunity assessment

Best fit for: Organisations exploring AI adoption and looking to identify practical opportunities within their SAP environment.

Discover how SAP Business AI, Joule and intelligent automation can support your business. We assess your data, processes and SAP landscape to identify relevant AI use cases and define implementation priorities.

Explore SAP AI opportunities

SAP architecture and transformation decisions should account for the regulatory, operational and reporting requirements relevant to the organisation.

For UK-based businesses, our advisory work can consider areas such as:

Tax and statutory reporting

HMRC-related requirements, including Making Tax Digital, VAT processes and relevant reporting considerations.

Data protection and governance

UK GDPR considerations related to personal data, access management, retention and cross-border data flows.

Financial services requirements

For regulated organisations, relevant governance, auditability and operational resilience considerations, including those associated with FCA expectations.

Local and international operations

Requirements arising from multi-entity structures, international trade, regional processes and cross-border SAP landscapes.

We help translate relevant business and regulatory considerations into SAP architecture, process and governance recommendations. Our advisory services do not replace legal advice or formal regulatory assessments.

A clear transformation roadmap

Understand your current SAP environment, define your target state and prioritise initiatives according to business value, complexity and available resources.

Better-informed technology investments

Compare technology options, deployment models and transformation scenarios before committing to major expenditure.

Reduced transformation risks

Identify architectural dependencies, data issues, integration challenges and other potential obstacles early in the planning process.

Lower long-term system complexity

Define a strategy for custom code, extensions and application rationalisation to make your SAP environment easier to maintain and evolve.

Closer alignment between business and IT

Connect technology decisions with operational priorities, business processes and measurable objectives.

Readiness for future innovation

Build an architectural and data foundation that can support cloud adoption, analytics, automation and AI initiatives.

1. Discover business objectives

We discuss your business priorities, current challenges, transformation goals and expectations with relevant stakeholders.

2. Assess the current SAP environment

Our experts review the available architecture, processes, integrations, data structures and technical dependencies.

3. Evaluate strategic options

We compare relevant technology, deployment and transformation scenarios against your business, technical and financial criteria.

4. Develop recommendations

We prepare a set of prioritised recommendations, outlining potential benefits, risks, dependencies and implementation considerations.

5. Define the next steps

We align on a practical roadmap, key milestones and the expertise required to move forward.

Depending on the engagement, deliverables may include an assessment report, target architecture, scenario comparison, high-level business case, risk register or transformation roadmap.

Strategic advisory and digital roadmap

We assess your current SAP landscape, business priorities, and transformation goals to define a practical roadmap for SAP evolution. This includes S/4HANA readiness, migration approach, target operating model, transformation scenarios, and the business case for options such as cloud adoption and system consolidation.

UK compliance and regulatory advisory

We incorporate applicable UK tax, compliance, and regulatory requirements into SAP strategy and solution design from the outset. This can include Making Tax Digital requirements, financial controls, data protection, and governance requirements relevant to the organisation and its industry.

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Data excellence and AI readiness

We assess data quality, governance, architecture, and integration requirements to establish a reliable foundation for analytics and AI. This includes data preparation for S/4HANA transformation and identifying practical opportunities for SAP Business AI, Joule, automation, and advanced analytics.

Clean Core and architecture advisory

We assess custom developments, integrations, and extensions that may increase complexity or limit future upgrades. We then define a Clean Core-aligned architecture, including appropriate use of SAP Business Technology Platform and other extension approaches to keep the SAP landscape stable, scalable, and maintainable.

Business process advisory

We analyse existing processes against SAP standard capabilities to identify unnecessary customisation, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process redesign. Using process insights and SAP tools such as Signavio, we help organisations standardise processes while addressing specific operational requirements across finance, procurement, supply chain, and asset management.

SAP security and cyber resilience advisory

We evaluate SAP security architecture, access controls, roles, segregation of duties, monitoring, and resilience. Based on the assessment, we define improvements that strengthen security and support applicable UK operational resilience and regulatory requirements.

Why Choose LeverX for SAP Advisory?

Advisory backed by delivery experience

Our recommendations draw on practical experience in SAP implementation, migration, integration, development and application management.

Broad SAP expertise

We work across SAP ERP, S/4HANA, BTP, data, analytics and business solutions, helping connect individual technology decisions to the wider enterprise landscape.

Business-focused recommendations

We consider business objectives, process requirements, technical constraints and investment priorities rather than treating architecture as an isolated IT exercise.

Industry knowledge

Our teams bring experience across manufacturing, transportation and logistics, retail, energy, chemicals, financial services and other industries.

Flexible engagement scope

We can support a specific assessment, an individual architecture decision or a broader transformation planning initiative.

Continuity from strategy to delivery

When required, advisory recommendations can be carried forward into SAP implementation, migration, integration or managed services engagements.

Frequently Asked Questions About SAP Advisory Services

What are SAP advisory services?

SAP advisory services help organisations make informed decisions about their SAP environments and transformation initiatives. They typically include landscape assessments, architecture recommendations, technology evaluations, migration planning and strategic roadmaps.

What is the difference between SAP advisory and SAP consulting?

SAP advisory focuses on evaluating options, providing expert recommendations and helping organisations make strategic decisions. SAP consulting can cover a wider range of activities, including business process analysis, solution design, implementation guidance and transformation delivery. The services can overlap and complement each other.

When should a company engage an SAP advisor?

An organisation may benefit from SAP advisory before a major ERP investment, an SAP S/4HANA migration, cloud adoption, system consolidation or architecture redesign. Advisory can also help when the current SAP landscape has become difficult to maintain or no longer supports changing business priorities.

Can you assess our existing SAP landscape?

Yes. A landscape assessment can cover your SAP systems, architecture, integrations, custom code, data environment and relevant dependencies. The scope is agreed based on your business objectives and the information available.

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An expert will reach out to you to discuss your specific requirements and objectives.
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We’ll sign an NDA to ensure any sensitive information is kept secure and strictly confidential.
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We’ll work with you to prepare a customised proposal based on the project’s scope, timeline, and budget.

20+
years of expertise

1,500+
projects

2,200+
professionals

SAP Advisory Services in the UK

SAP Advisory Challenges We Help Address

Our SAP Advisory Services

SAP strategy and transformation roadmap

SAP S/4HANA and ERP modernisation advisory

SAP enterprise architecture advisory

SAP Clean Core and extension strategy

SAP business process advisory

SAP data and analytics advisory

SAP integration advisory

SAP security and governance advisory

SAP Advisory Across Technologies and Business Areas

SAP Advisory Offers

SAP landscape and maturity assessment

SAP Clean Core and custom code assessment

SAP S/4HANA transformation readiness assessment

SAP AI readiness and opportunity assessment

Tax and statutory reporting

Data protection and governance

Financial services requirements

Local and international operations

Benefits of SAP Advisory Services

How We Approach SAP Advisory

How We Support SAP Advisory in the UK

What Areas of SAP Do We Advise On?

Start with a focused SAP review and receive a structured roadmap for your system

Why Choose LeverX for SAP Advisory?

Advisory backed by delivery experience

Broad SAP expertise

Business-focused recommendations

Industry knowledge

Flexible engagement scope

Continuity from strategy to delivery

SAP Advisory Success Stories

SAP S/4HANA optimisation and regional rollout for Retal Group

SAP S/4HANA optimisation and regional rollout for Retal Group

FUCHS’s digital transformation of business workflows

Production optimization and quality management with AI and SAP

Implementation of SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud for Safia

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Frequently Asked Questions About SAP Advisory Services

What are SAP advisory services?

What is the difference between SAP advisory and SAP consulting?

When should a company engage an SAP advisor?

Can you assess our existing SAP landscape?

Can SAP advisory help us choose between Greenfield and Brownfield migration?

Do you provide advice on SAP Clean Core?

Can SAP advisory help reduce SAP costs?

Do you provide SAP advisory for UK-specific requirements?

Can advisory services be provided as a standalone engagement?

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