SAP ERP: Resource Planning System for Your Enterprise

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Manage business processes effectively with an integrated resource planning system from SAP.

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SAP ERP (SAP Enterprise Resource Planning) stands as a foundational enterprise management solution by SAP, facilitating the automation and integration of essential organizational processes. These encompass financial management, materials accounting, human resource management, purchasing and sales management, as well as production planning and inventory management.

Through the adoption of SAP ERP, organizations gain access to a robust suite of tools, empowering them to enhance efficiency and bolster their competitiveness within the market landscape.

SAP R/1

SAP R/1 was developed and launched as a centralized financial accounting system operating on a server with a single-tier architecture.

1972

SAP R/2

As a first step, SAP introduced R/2, a data processing system with a centralized architecture. This has allowed businesses to manage their resources more efficiently and systematically.

1979

SAP R/3

With the advent of SAP R/3, the company moved to a client-server architecture, which made the system more flexible and scalable. It also brought multitasking and modularity, allowing the integration of different functional areas of the enterprise.

1992

SAP ERP

With the advent of SAP ERP 6.0 (ECC) in 2004, the transition to a service-oriented architecture (SOA) based on the SAP NetWeaver platform took place. This has opened the door to new opportunities in business process management, providing companies with a more complete view of their activities and greater efficiency in decision-making.

2004

SAP ECC

SAP ERP Central Component is a version of SAP ERP. It consists of integrated modules designed to manage key business processes. SAP ECC covers core enterprise management functions such as finance, logistics, manufacturing, sales, and human resources.

2004

SAP S/4HANA

Introducing innovative in-memory technology SAP S/4HANA in 2015 was a turning point. This provided improved productivity, real-time analytics, data and process simplification, allowing companies to operate more efficiently and adapt to rapidly changing market demands.

2015

SAP S/4HANA Cloud

With the release of the cloud version of SAP S/4HANA in 2017, the company offered customers the flexibility and scalability of cloud computing. This has enabled companies to manage their resources in the cloud, providing flexibility and data availability.

2017

SAP S/4HANA 1909

The release of SAP S/4HANA 1909 in 2019 brought additional features, improved mobility, and support for artificial intelligence technologies. This has enabled companies to operate more efficiently, identify new opportunities, and optimize their business processes.

2019

Other Releases and Updates

All the releases and updates of SAP S/4HANA continue to improve functionality, giving companies better tools to manage their resources, improve security, and optimize productivity.

Now

Better cross-department coordination

By connecting finance, logistics, production, HR, and other units in one system, SAP ERP ensures that teams work with the same real-time data. This reduces duplication, delays, and miscommunication.

Faster execution of daily operations

Automation tools such as SAP Intelligent RPA reduce time spent on repetitive tasks like invoicing or order processing. This speeds up workflows and frees up employee capacity.

More confident and timely decisions

SAP HANA’s in-memory architecture enables real-time access to analytics. Leaders can track performance continuously, not retrospectively, and respond faster to risks or opportunities.

Smarter use of company resources

With tools like SAP Ariba and SAP SuccessFactors, businesses can manage procurement, inventory, and workforce planning more precisely. This prevents overstocking, underutilization, or resource gaps.

Easier system scaling as the business grows

Thanks to its modular structure, SAP ERP can adapt to evolving business needs. Companies can start with core functions and expand later, with options for on-premise or cloud deployment.

Lower compliance and audit risks

SAP ERP supports global standards like IFRS and GDPR. It helps companies stay compliant, keep records audit-ready, and enforce process consistency.

Faster go-live with industry best practices

SAP ERP offers preconfigured solutions tailored to specific industries. These packages reduce the time, cost, and complexity of implementation, especially for businesses with common workflows.

Easier adoption and daily use for employees

SAP ERP supports a modern user interface through SAP Fiori, accessible from desktops, tablets, or smartphones. Clear layouts and role-based dashboards help employees find what they need faster, reduce training time, and minimize user errors.

Want to know if SAP ERP covers your business needs?

SAP S/4HANA 一 ERP for the Next Generation

SAP S/4HANA is an advanced ERP platform developed by SAP SE, incorporating the SAP HANA in-memory database at its core. It is the fourth generation of SAP’s Business Suite, designed to improve visibility, accelerate operations, and simplify IT landscapes.

This system gives you real-time access to all your business data, helping you allocate resources, manage complex changes, and streamline decisions 一 all in a modern cloud or hybrid environment.

Let’s take a closer look at some key capabilities SAP S/4HANA offers:

Finance

SAP S/4HANA allows you to perform business transactions, keep records of the company's assets and liabilities, and generate financial statements.

Key features:

Analytical tools for cost management and profit-and-loss analysis
Simple financial closure and accounting processes
Improved quality and flexibility of revenue accounting and reporting processes
Optimized treasury and financial risk management
Financial transaction automation
Integrated and optimized compliance processes
Facilities management optimization
Sales management

Organize financial accounting under national and international legislation and tax codes with innovative financial solutions.

Manufacturing

SAP S/4HANA allows you to integrate the key product lifecycle processes into an efficient production system.

Key features:

Data-based production planning
Support for complex assembling processes
Production and material flow optimization
Cost reduction and improved product quality
Production logistics optimization and automation

Streamline product development and manufacturing processes with SAP Product Lifecycle Management.

Procurement & supplier management

SAP S/4HANA allows you to optimize your company's expenses while reducing costs, mitigating financial risks, and improving supplier relations.

Key features:

Order, invoice, and contract analysis
Procurement process organization
Sourcing and contract management
Centralized purchasing management
Material procurement optimization
Supply chain risk management

Manage your purchasing and automate all spend-related activities with spend management solutions.

Supply chains

SAP S/4HANA covers all the key supply chain operations and helps you manage production planning, business forecasting, and demand planning.

Key features:

Transportation management
Warehouse management
Inventory management

Transform and improve your supply chain management with SAP Digital Supply Chain.

Asset management

SAP S/4HANA facilitates enterprise asset integration and management to help you maximize asset productivity.

Key features:

Efficient asset maintenance planning
Smart equipment maintenance
Analytical tools to monitor equipment conditions
Safe working conditions
Industrial accident prevention

Efficiently manage the full lifecycle of your enterprise assets with SAP Asset Management.

Human Resource Management (SAP HR/HCM)

Unlock practical personnel accounting and management, payroll calculation and management, as well as analysis and planning of human resources.

Logistics (SAP MM, SAP SD, SAP PP)

Take control over material management, sales and distribution, planning and management of production processes.

Customer Relationship Management (SAP CRM)

Forge strong customer relationships, craft effective marketing strategies, and drive sales efforts.

Project Management (SAP PS)

Execute project plans with precision, monitor progress, and efficiently allocate resources.

Quality Management (SAP QM)

Ensure product quality, assess adherence to standards, and meet regulatory requirements.

Analytics and Reporting (SAP BW/BI)

Harness data for strategic decision-making through comprehensive analysis and reporting.

Service Management (SAP PM)

Efficiently plan and oversee equipment servicing, maintenance, and repairs.

Risk Management and Compliance (SAP GRC)

Mitigate risks, ensure compliance with regulations, and uphold industry standards.

Practice-proven competence

Our certified AI experts are knowledgeable about structured machine/deep learning, computer vision, NLP, text mining, and conversational AI.
Our 20+ years of experience in custom development ensures finding high-ROI opportunities by developing a clear execution plan and applying strategies and techniques that lead to long-term competitive advantage.

Data privacy and ethical considerations

LeverX experts carefully consider the privacy and ethical issues associated with using AI. This includes implementing AI solutions that act reasonably, avoid discrimination, and respect user privacy.
We ensure that AI technologies operate effectively and foster trust among users, ultimately safeguarding our client’s reputation and fostering sustainable business growth.

Cross-technology applications

We are not just an AI consulting company. LeverX provides comprehensive software development services and develops innovative cross-technology solutions.
We offer a multi-dimensional approach to measuring your organization's data and analytics maturity and identifying opportunities to improve your analytics capabilities.

Develop the implementation strategy based on your business requirements and solution capabilities.

Discover

Plan the project and finalize goals. Together, we will determine a project structure, management, tracking, and reporting mechanisms. At this stage, roles and responsibilities in the project team are defined.

Prepare

Verify the project plan. We make sure that the solution and project scope meet your business requirements.

Explore

Customize and integrate SAP components into your IT infrastructure. Our experts configure and further develop the system if required.

Realize

Transfer data from legacy systems into the SAP production system, test the system, and validate roles/authorizations for all users.

Deploy

Run the solution with the provision of go-live support, fixes, and monitoring to smoothly adapt the new software to your business processes.

Run

What is SAP ERP?

The term "SAP ERP" can be confusing as it's used in two ways:

Generically, it refers to SAP's entire category of enterprise resource planning software, including all generations from R/3 to the current SAP S/4HANA.
Specifically, "SAP ERP 6.0" (often called SAP ECC) was the official product name for the suite that was the direct predecessor to SAP S/4HANA. Today, when businesses refer to implementing a new "SAP ERP," they are almost always referring to SAP S/4HANA, which is SAP's flagship and sole mainstream ERP product for the future.

What is the main difference between the old SAP ERP (ECC) and the new SAP S/4HANA?

The single biggest difference is the database. SAP ECC was designed to run on various third-party databases (like Oracle, IBM DB2, etc.). SAP S/4HANA runs exclusively on SAP's own HANA in-memory database. This fundamental architectural change is what enables S/4HANA's key benefits, such as real-time analytics, a simplified data model, and a significantly faster user experience.

For SAP S/4HANA, what is the difference between a cloud and on-premise deployment?

On-premise deployment means you install and manage the S/4HANA software on your own servers and infrastructure. This offers the highest degree of control and customization.

Cloud deployment means you access S/4HANA as a service hosted by SAP or a partner. This offers faster deployment, greater scalability, and lower IT infrastructure overhead, but typically involves adhering to more standardized business processes.

How long does a typical SAP S/4HANA implementation take?

The timeline varies greatly depending on the project's scope. A new implementation for a mid-sized company with relatively standard processes might take 6 to 9 months. In contrast, a complex migration for a large, multinational corporation with decades of custom code and data can take several years to complete. The key factors influencing the timeline are the migration approach (new implementation vs. system conversion), data complexity, the level of required customization, organizational scope, and client team involvement.

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An expert will reach out to you to discuss your specific needs and requirements.
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We'll work with you to prepare a customized proposal based on the project's scope, timeline, and budget.