SAP ERP software and modules

SAP ERP software and modules help businesses get real-time updates across the organization. Our experts and writers tackle the issues posed by SAP's staggering array of modules -- from the traditional core modules such as financial accounting and controlling to newer offerings -- including implementation strategies and best practices.

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News 13 Mar 2023
SAP agrees to sell Qualtrics stake for $7.7B

SAP's sale of Qualtrics reaches its final stage as it sells shares for $7.7 billion. The deal recoups the initial investment but may signal that SAP is moving out of XM software. Continue Reading
Feature 23 Feb 2023
Pandora embarks on SAP S/4HANA Cloud digital transformation

When its ERP system became outdated, Pandora chose S/4HANA Cloud for its business process transformation. The new system is expected to unify data and improve customer experience. Continue Reading

News 13 Feb 2023

Process mining tool provides guidance based on past projects

SAP Signavio Process Explorer is a next step in the evolution of process mining, delivering recommendations on transformation projects based on thousands of completed projects. Continue Reading
News 26 Jan 2023

Layoffs hit 2.5% of SAP workforce; Qualtrics up for sale

SAP is reducing its workforce in a 'targeted restructuring' and selling Qualtrics. The layoffs mimic other vendors, and the sale could benefit both companies, analysts said. Continue Reading
Feature 12 Jan 2023

SAP leadership gets good grade, but has room to improve

SAP CEO Christian Klein has performed well under tough conditions, observers said, but he still must deal with challenges like improving product strategy and S/4HANA migrations. Continue Reading
News 04 Jan 2023

SAP's future hinges on opening up its IT stack

SAP's first 50 years centered on core ERP systems for internal business operations, but the years ahead must focus on extending functionality outside of the enterprise. Continue Reading
News 09 Nov 2022

SAP Sustainability Control Tower looks to ease ESG reporting

SAP Sustainability Control Tower enables companies of all sizes to gather and manage ESG data. The revamped SaaS model focuses on better ease of use and quicker return of value. Continue Reading
News 27 Oct 2022

SAP improves UX functionality for Intelligent Spend

At SAP Spend Connect, the vendor unveiled new updates to SAP Intelligent Spend applications, including a consumer-like buying experience and a centralized procurement capability. Continue Reading
Podcast 14 Sep 2022

Not so stodgy: SAP 50th anniversary shows it adapts to change

Analyst Vinnie Mirchandani, author of 'SAP Nation 3.0,' says adaptability, customer loyalty and periodic management shakeups are the keys to SAP's longevity. Continue Reading
News 09 Sep 2022

Santander joins SAP MBC to embed financials into processes

SAP Multi-Bank Connectivity has added Santander Bank to its partner list to help companies reduce the complexity of embedding financial services into ERP applications. Continue Reading
Feature 11 Aug 2022

At 50, SAP finds itself at another crossroads

Over its 50-year history, SAP rode business and technology trends to the top of the ERP industry, but it now is at a crossroads and will need to continue to innovate to thrive. Continue Reading
Podcast 10 Jun 2022

How an HR-IT partnership can serve the greater good

MOD Pizza's Tara Gambill explains how enterprise IT initiatives, including the digital transformation of HR by deploying SAP SuccessFactors HXM, helped drive the chain's rapid growth. Continue Reading
Conference Coverage 07 Jun 2022

SAP Sapphire Now 2022 news, trends and analysis

The user conference puts sustainability and the supply chain front and center, along with SAP's continued quest to attract users to its cloud products. Continue Reading
News 01 Jun 2022

SAP exec: Begin to prepare a sustainability strategy now

In this Q&A, SAP's Jim Sullivan discusses why sustainability has become an issue that companies need to take seriously, taking into account more regulation and consumer attitudes. Continue Reading
Podcast 25 May 2022

SAP Sapphire 2022 models a digitally transformed future

TechTarget editors who were on site in Orlando and The Hague analyze SAP Sapphire 2022, which is being held in person for the first time since 2019 and extended to nine cities. Continue Reading
Feature 19 May 2022

SAP innovation wing aims to shape future of ERP technology

Self-learning AI and analytics that are smart enough to launch dashboards and alerts are among the research projects that could someday become SAP products. Continue Reading
News 16 May 2022

Sapphire 2022 provided scaled-down value

Rise with SAP took a backseat to sustainability at SAP Sapphire 2022, which returned as a live event. There were no big products announcements, just a flurry of updates. Continue Reading
News 11 May 2022

SAP Sapphire focuses on speed, disruption, sustainability

At SAP Sapphire 2022, the ERP vendor highlighted accelerating business transformation, disruptions to supply chains and sustainability as main challenges that businesses face. Continue Reading
Feature 04 May 2022

SAP Sapphire returns as a scaled-down live event

SAP Sapphire 2022 is back with an in-person and virtual program. Rise with SAP will be a hot topic, but SAP also needs to focus on SAP Business Network and Business Technology Platform. Continue Reading
Podcast 27 Apr 2022

What's so special about industry clouds?

TechTarget editors discuss the emergence of industry clouds from ERP vendors, including Infor, Microsoft, Oracle and SAP. Continue Reading
News 08 Apr 2022

SAP teams up with BCG on sustainability strategy

SAP and BCG combine products to enable implementing sustainability programs around eliminating carbon emissions, reducing waste and tracking environmental, social and governance information. Continue Reading
Feature 08 Apr 2022

Top SAP S/4HANA alternatives to add to your ERP shortlist

SAP S/4HANA competitors from Microsoft, Oracle and QAD have much of the capability and scalability you need but with less of the hassle. Here's how they compare. Continue Reading
News 30 Mar 2022

Unilever pursues supply chain sustainability with blockchain

Unilever deploys blockchain-enabled GreenToken by SAP to help ensure the palm oil used in its products comes from responsible sources and doesn't contribute to rainforest loss. Continue Reading
Feature 15 Mar 2022

4 steps for creating an analytics strategy on SAP ECC

Many companies can benefit from analytics' capabilities, and organizations staying on SAP ECC can still create an effective analytics strategy. Learn how. Continue Reading
Feature 07 Mar 2022

5 steps for boosting SAP ECC security

Cybersecurity remains a top priority for organizations. Learn some key steps that companies with SAP ECC should follow to boost their security and stay safe. Continue Reading
Tip 15 Feb 2022

How SAP tools could help you move to continuous accounting

SAP tools like SAP Business Planning and Consolidation can help companies switch from periodic closing to continuous accounting and planning. Learn more about how it works. Continue Reading
Tip 14 Feb 2022

Solving GAAP vs. IFRS, other accounting challenges with SAP

SAP ERP products can help users with international accounting challenges like GAAP vs. IFRS. Learn how the software can potentially make the process easier. Continue Reading
Tip 02 Feb 2022

How can SAP's Financial Closing Cockpit streamline closing?

SAP's Financial Closing Cockpit and its next-generation cloud iteration could help companies manage their closing more efficiently. Learn more about the applications' capabilities. Continue Reading
News 28 Jan 2022

SAP reports strong Q4 earnings; acquires Taulia

SAP Q4 2021 cloud earnings were strong, and the company added to its portfolio by acquiring Taulia for cash management and investing in intelligent contract firm Icertis. Continue Reading
Answer 19 Jan 2022

What SAP product supports project-based teams?

SAP's SuccessFactors Dynamic Teams could help support project-based teams in the workplace and solve associated challenges. Learn more about the new capabilities. Continue Reading
Answer 10 Jan 2022

How can SAP IBP help address supply chain challenges?

As supply chain issues continue to affect companies, SAP's Integrated Business Planning could help improve users' supply chain management. Learn how. Continue Reading
Answer 23 Dec 2021

Should SAP users move from APO to IBP?

SAP is emphasizing its Integrated Business Planning product and moving its Advanced Planning and Optimization tools out of the spotlight. Learn whether users should transition to IBP. Continue Reading
Answer 23 Dec 2021

How can SAP's predictive analytics improve SCM?

SAP's predictive analytics could help users with their supply chain management as supply chain problems persist. Learn more about how these capabilities could benefit users. Continue Reading
Feature 24 Nov 2021

Vendors position ERP as heart of circular economy model

ERP vendors SAP and IFS are positioning themselves at the forefront of enterprise sustainability efforts just as businesses focus on reducing waste and prepare for new regulations. Continue Reading
Feature 02 Nov 2021

Overview of SuccessFactors Center of Capabilities

Here's how SuccessFactors Center of Capabilities can help identify employee abilities, employees who should be upskilled and the projects that have attracted employee interest. Continue Reading
Feature 24 Sep 2021

The at-a-glance guide to the latest SAP ERP choices

IT leaders may find it difficult to distinguish between the versions of S/4HANA. Here's a cheat sheet on the strengths and weaknesses of each. Continue Reading
Feature 24 Aug 2021

How does SAP intend to support a circular economy?

SAP's circular economy efforts include its new software Responsible Design and Production. Learn how it can help producers take responsibility for their environmental impact. Continue Reading
Feature 13 Aug 2021

Bold vision for SAP Business Network not yet a reality

SAP is trying to create a 'network of networks' with its SAP Business Network, which it unveiled in June, but it still has to knit all the elements together. Continue Reading
Feature 23 Jul 2021

Deloitte SAP Industry Cloud apps aim to fill ERP gaps

The head of Deloitte's $4 billion SAP practice explains the consultancy's role in SAP's new industry applications and how Kinetic Microservices can extend S/4HANA Cloud. Continue Reading
Answer 14 Jul 2021

Which SAP software supports sustainability?

SAP is releasing new sustainability software to give organizations the environmental data they need to achieve climate targets. Learn more about each type. Continue Reading
Answer 13 Jul 2021

How does SAP Product Footprint Management work?

SAP Product Footprint Management can help companies assess and manage their environmental impact. Learn about some of the software's capabilities. Continue Reading
Feature 23 Jun 2021

SAP makes play to be core of corporate sustainability efforts

SAP debuted sustainability products so that companies can measure and manage carbon emissions and participate in the circular economy. But are customers ready? Continue Reading
Feature 16 Jun 2021

A buyer's guide to customer-managed S/4HANA Any Premise

Customer-managed S/4HANA Any Premise is best for users who prefer to use a different set of tools and processes than HEC and have more control over the environment. Continue Reading
News 04 Jun 2021

SAP Business Network major focus at Sapphire Now 2021

SAP announced new initiatives such as the SAP Business Network to help companies become intelligent enterprises. Experts described the messaging as impressive but lacking in detail. Continue Reading
Opinion 04 Jun 2021

Sapphire 2021: Unlocking an intelligent business community

Supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic enabled SAP to rethink business networks. Now its strategy is to reduce friction so businesses can work together as a community. Continue Reading
News 14 Apr 2021

SAP forms financial services partnership with Dediq

SAP and financial industry investment firm Dediq are forming a new business unit to develop applications that help banks and insurance firms with changing processes. Continue Reading
Feature 18 Feb 2021

Understand SAP Industry Cloud and how it works

SAP's industry-focused approach to the cloud is meant to provide vertical functionality and digital transformation with less disruption. Here are some examples. Continue Reading
News 27 Jan 2021

SAP, Microsoft partner against Salesforce

Starting in mid-2021, Microsoft and SAP plan to integrate Teams into the latter's business application portfolio. The move is seen as a response to rival Salesforce. Continue Reading
Answer 20 Jan 2021

How can SAP Work Zone for HR help enable a digital workplace?

Part of SAP SuccessFactors HXM, Work Zone for HR is a digital workspace meant to boost employee experience. Learn more about its features and functions. Continue Reading
Feature 12 Jan 2021

SAP Commerce Cloud dresses up digital storefronts

SAP Commerce Cloud is designed to help companies launch digital commerce sites, which may be useful for large enterprises and digital commerce sites with complex processes. Continue Reading
Feature 07 Jan 2021

SAP Business Network, S/4HANA critical for SAP in 2021

SAP's 2021 will be a mix of familiar challenges such as moving customers off legacy systems to S/4HANA and new opportunities such as its SAP Business Network, according to experts. Continue Reading
Answer 06 Jan 2021

What is SAP Field Service Management and what can it do?

Organizations need to get more from their technicians and field workers, and SAP Field Service Management is meant to help. Learn what it can do. Continue Reading
News 29 Dec 2020

SAP in 2020: COVID-19, Klein takes command and Qualtrics IPO

From leadership changes to the massive disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it was a year like no other for SAP. Here are some of the most important SAP 2020 stories. Continue Reading
News 28 Dec 2020

SAP files for Qualtrics IPO

SAP announced plans for a Qualtrics IPO in July. On Monday, the official paperwork was filed. Continue Reading
Answer 14 Dec 2020

What Qualtrics integration questions should IT ask of SAP?

Qualtrics has certain technical integration challenges, and IT needs to address questions to uncover what they are and how they will affect the implementation. Here's a look. Continue Reading
Tip 11 Dec 2020

How HR can best use Qualtrics in the employee lifecycle

To improve the employee experience, the problems must first be understood. Here's a look at how HR can delve into sentiment and the best moments to do so. Continue Reading
Feature 08 Dec 2020

SAP Intelligent Spend Management shows where the money goes

In this Q&A, SAP's John Wookey explains the current makeup of the SAP Intelligent Spend Management and Business Network group and how it helps companies track their spending. Continue Reading
Answer 12 Nov 2020

Does Infoporter aid SAP ERP HCM-Employee Central data migration?

Learn how SAP data migration tool Infoporter assists in moving from SAP ERP HCM to SuccessFactors Employee Central and why IT teams might find it helpful. Continue Reading
Answer 30 Oct 2020

What are some SAP license optimization best practices?

Optimizing SAP licenses is critical in today's insecure business landscape. Here are some best practices organizations can follow to lower costs and get the most from their investment. Continue Reading
News 21 Oct 2020

Partnerships add more supply chain visibility to SAP LBN

New SAP Logistics Business Network partnerships provide users with key logistics data on shipment location and estimated arrival times for road, freight and ocean shipments. Continue Reading
News 07 Oct 2020

Wookey returns to SAP to head Intelligent Spend unit

Industry veteran John Wookey is back at SAP to run the newly formed SAP Intelligent Spend and Business Network as SAP Ariba executive Chris Haydon departs. Continue Reading
Answer 24 Sep 2020

How can SuccessFactors CPM improve performance management?

Learn how SuccessFactors Continuous Performance Management can help more organizations realize that a good employee experience requires ongoing performance management. Continue Reading
Feature 11 Sep 2020

Real-life look at SAP intelligent RPA uses, benefits, limitations

SAP intelligent RPA works with the SAP ecosystem to help automate time-consuming processes. Learn what intelligent RPA is, how some companies are using it and a few of its limitations. Continue Reading
News 08 Sep 2020

SAP sets alternatives to master/slave, blacklist/whitelist

SAP is making language for documentation, training materials and user interfaces and on websites more inclusive. Continue Reading
Answer 27 Aug 2020

How can SAP Analytics Cloud help boost business agility?

SAP Analytics Cloud is meant to boost business agility, which business leaders need now more than ever. Take a look at the tool's features and how it might help. Continue Reading
Answer 12 Aug 2020

How is SAP Climate 21 meant to reduce CO2 emissions?

SAP released program to help companies go green and achieve better sustainability. Here's a look at Climate 21 and its Product Carbon Footprint Analytics. Continue Reading
Feature 05 Aug 2020

Penn State graduates from legacy ERP to SAP S/4HANA

Penn State University recently completed a greenfield SAP S/4HANA implementation to replace an old COBOL-based system with a modern, transformative ERP. Continue Reading
Tip 31 Jul 2020

Use Qualtrics surveys to boost employee engagement

SAP Qualtrics surveys may help uncover workforce sentiment so business and HR leaders can act on it and help improve employee engagement. Learn what that entails. Continue Reading
News 23 Jul 2020

SAP and IBM deepen partnership to boost digital transformation

SAP and IBM are enhancing their longstanding partnership by teaming up to help companies develop industry-specific applications on SAP Industry Cloud and move to S/4HANA. Continue Reading
News 20 Jul 2020

SAP, Siemens partner to advance digital manufacturing

A new deal between SAP and Siemens combines SAP ERP systems with Siemens Teamcenter PLM platform, enabling companies to develop an end-to-end digital thread for manufacturing. Continue Reading
Tip 29 Jun 2020

7 SAP S/4HANA implementation issues to address

A move to S/4HANA is critical for SAP users, but getting it right is difficult. Here's a look at seven issues to address. Continue Reading
Podcast 23 Jun 2020

Sapphire Now 2020 unveiled a new, more forward-looking SAP

Lofty goals to fight climate change and link intelligent enterprises signaled CEO Christian Klein's intention to lead a generational shift at SAP and appeal to younger customers. Continue Reading
Answer 16 Jun 2020

What do SAP leadership changes signify for company strategy?

SAP recently announced that Jennifer Morgan was no longer co-CEO and that Christian Klein would take the helm. Learn what that means for the company's strategy. Continue Reading
Conference Coverage 04 Jun 2020

SAP Sapphire 2020 news, trends and analysis

This year's Sapphire conference was "reimagined" as an online event for SAP to re-pitch the intelligent enterprise as key to resiliency in challenging times. See coverage here. Continue Reading
News 29 May 2020

SAP, InstaFreight partner to reduce freight costs, complexity

The SAP Logistics Business Network integration with InstaFreight is aimed at reducing the cost and complexity of finding carriers and shipping goods throughout Europe. Continue Reading
Answer 29 May 2020

How can SAP tools help during a COVID-19 economic downturn?

Managing cash flow, anticipating demand and getting insight into data are three critical ways to manage COVID-19's effects. Here are a few tools meant to provide those capabilities. Continue Reading
Podcast 22 May 2020

In crisis, opportunity: Downturn in ERP industry has upside

The inaugural ERP Confab examines what the economic downturn from the pandemic means for ERP users and vendors. Plus: a deep dive into SAP and its upcoming virtual Sapphire show. Continue Reading
Feature 08 May 2020

SAP App Center a bridge between ISVs and customers

SAP customers and ISV application developers describe how they use the SAP App Center to find and deploy useful, integrated and technically validated SAP apps. Continue Reading
Answer 21 Apr 2020

How can Employee Central boost localized COVID-19 compliance?

The SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll Localization is one of the systems' core benefits. Now, SAP has released COVID-19 legal changes monitoring. Continue Reading
News 21 Apr 2020

SAP co-CEO Morgan departs, leaving Klein to fly solo

Jennifer Morgan will step down as SAP co-CEO after six months in the position. Christian Klein will become sole CEO as the ERP vendor continues to face an uncertain time. Continue Reading
Feature 17 Apr 2020

SuccessFactors implementation methodology: Overview of choices

There are three different SuccessFactors implementation methodologies. Here's the information you need in order to select the one that will work best for your company. Continue Reading
Tip 13 Apr 2020

How Concur AP automation streamlines accounts payable

Some finance departments are turning to SAP Concur for accounts payable automation to manage processes and increase accuracy. Here's what the automated process looks like. Continue Reading
Feature 02 Apr 2020

SAP Business One overview: Features, benefits and more

SAP Business One promises holistic business management software. Learn more about its advantages and pitfalls, as well as pricing and integration, in this SAP Business One overview. Continue Reading
Feature 30 Mar 2020

SAP S/4HANA migration: Critical advice for moving off ECC

With the end of SAP ECC support looming in 2027, organizations must make some tough decisions. Here's a look at your choices. Continue Reading
Tip 25 Mar 2020

How to pick a SuccessFactors implementation partner

Selecting the right SuccessFactors implementation partner is a critical step in the journey to deploying the system. Check out these six tips for finding a partner. Continue Reading
News 20 Mar 2020

SAP Ariba Discovery now open to all buyers and suppliers

Buyers and suppliers can now access SAP Ariba Discovery for free, and SAP Ariba, Fieldglass and S/4HANA are further integrated for an 'intelligent spend management' platform. Continue Reading
Feature 24 Feb 2020

Understand SAP ECC vs. HANA vs. S/4HANA vs. R/3

SAP ECC, HANA, S/4HANA and R/3 are all valuable tools in the IT world, but it's easy to get them confused. Learn about their similarities and differences. Continue Reading
Answer 13 Feb 2020

Is the SAP ECC support deadline extension important?

With an extension to the SAP ERP Central Component end-of-support deadline, customers are wondering what it means for them. Here's a look. Continue Reading
Answer 06 Feb 2020

What capabilities does Qualtrics EmployeeXM offer?

Employee Experience Management tools from Qualtrics are meant to give managers and HR concrete ways to gather feedback and support workers. Here's a look at five features. Continue Reading
Answer 22 Jan 2020

What are some key SuccessFactors onboarding capabilities?

Onboarding is critical to employee experience and a company's reputation as a talent destination. Learn about SuccessFactors functionality to help improve this important process. Continue Reading
Answer 10 Jan 2020

7 best practices for using SuccessFactors Talent Management

With tools to cover the employee journey, SAP SuccessFactors Talent Management has a wealth of functionality. Here's how to make sure you get the most out of it. Continue Reading
Feature 20 Dec 2019

5 SAP case studies from 2019 to inspire, caution you

These five SAP case studies serve as learning tools so you can avoid making the mistake someone has already made and get succinct reminders of what's important. Continue Reading
Feature 19 Dec 2019

The top ERP trends for 2020 and beyond

The cloud is the seedbed of the new technologies affecting ERP, including AI and IoT. It could soon lead to autonomous software that takes over many everyday business processes. Continue Reading
Feature 19 Dec 2019

Mega-suites, cloud shape 20 years of ERP history

Big suites from SAP and Oracle showed how ERP could run an entire business. The same complexity that led to lawsuits and cost overruns now makes the move to cloud challenging. Continue Reading
News 06 Dec 2019

IT's technology experience problem gets HR tool

Technology deployments have been blamed for loss of productivity and even employee resignations. A new tool from Qualtrics could help IT get on top of bad tech experiences. Continue Reading
News 20 Nov 2019

S/4HANA Cloud integrates Qualtrics for continuous improvement

The latest version of SAP S/4HANA Cloud embeds Qualtrics XM capabilities that provide a way for users to give direct feedback about the product. Analysts say it could be a differentiator but may take time. Continue Reading
Feature 14 Nov 2019

How to use Qualtrics employee experience tool to gather feedback

SAP Qualtrics is meant to be a powerful employee experience tool. Discover its features, feedback software and which products are currently available. Continue Reading
Feature 01 Nov 2019

The move to SAP Intelligent Enterprise starts with small steps

When it comes to moving to SAP Intelligent Enterprise, taking the journey one step at a time is the best method. Continue Reading
Feature 28 Oct 2019

Influencer marketing best practices to reach millennials, Gen Z

To reach the millennial and Gen Z consumer, you need to build trust and create experiences. Follow these tips to spin up an influencer marketing campaign. Continue Reading
Feature 24 Oct 2019

ERP evolution sees major shifts in holistic view of business

Implementers and users recall the late 1990s move off mainframes and the rise of SaaS and monolithic suites. Plus, ERP founders Hasso Plattner of SAP and Evan Goldberg of NetSuite share their insights. Continue Reading
Feature 03 Oct 2019

SAP vs. Oracle: Compare their cloud platforms

SAP Cloud Platform vs. Oracle Cloud Platform is an important issue for organizations that are considering either vendor. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading
Answer 20 Aug 2019

How does SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding support crossboarding?

Onboarding a new hire is one thing, but what about when an employee simply moves from their role into a different one at the same company? Continue Reading