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SAP Cloud ERP

Score8.6 out of 10

2,101 Reviews and Ratings

What is SAP Cloud ERP?

SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud) is a modular ERP that enables users to run mission-critical operations in real time from anywhere, introduce new business models in any industry, and expand globally. SAP Cloud ERP is a SaaS product and can also be deployed in a hybrid landscape for quicker time to value.​

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SAP Cloud ERP is a foundational component of the SAP Business Suite, an integrated system of applications, data, and AI that connects and optimizes every part of a business, to enable smarter decisions, real-time insights, and intelligent automation.​

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Screenshot of the Order to Cash Dashboard - For the management of the order-to-cash process more efficiently across revenue streams and business models - including sales of physical and digital goods, services, subscriptions, projects, and bundles.
Screenshot of a Sales Management Overview - Helps ensure sales reps meet their goals with an overview of orders and key sales performance metrics, with status tracking for each order in real time for the early detection of potential issues.
Screenshot of the Purchasing Spend Dashboard - For weighing various aspects of purchasing spend through quick access to clear, complete, and real-time data, with less risk, and without opening different reports and transactions.
Screenshot of Operational Supplier Evaluation - Provides a transparent overview of suppliers. Users can approve the most reliable vendors and get the right mix to serve business needs while reducing risk.
Screenshot of Inventory Management - Provides visibility to manage supply chains, to mitigate risk, avoid unnecessary costs, maximize efficiency, and fulfill customer orders on time.
Screenshot of Inventory Processing - Enables real-time supply chain visibility and provides meaningful metrics, with customizable dashboards and reports that display real-time inventory that track the status of inbound and outbound deliveries.

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Screenshot of the Order to Cash Dashboard - For the management of the order-to-cash process more efficiently across revenue streams and business models - including sales of physical and digital goods, services, subscriptions, projects, and bundles.

Top Performing Features

  • Travel & Expense Management

    Enter expenses from mobile devices, integrate credit card and travel booking, configure policy enforcement

    Category average: 7.2

  • Project Planning and Scheduling

    Interactive Gantt chart for establishing tasks, durations, and delivery schedule

    Category average: 7.3

  • Project Mobile Functionality

    Capabilities for project functions such as updating and monitoring task progress and timecards from mobile devices

    Category average: 6.8

Areas for Improvement

  • Plug-ins

    A number of third-party plug-ins are available to expand the core functionality of the software.

    Category average: 7.4

  • Forecasting

    Statistically forecast based on historical patterns and sales input, monitor accuracy and estimate new demand

    Category average: 7.3

  • Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting

    Control spending at any budget level or time interval

    Category average: 7.1

A remarkable tool for enterprise resource planning.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use SAP Cloud ERP formerly Sap S/4HANA CLOUD for enterprise resource planning services such as financial management, CRM and enterprise asset management. The software integrates well with other important third party applications and can be tailored for specific ERP needs. It is an easy to use tool and its pricing is very flexible. Introduction of SAP Cloud ERP has modernised our accounting and financial management services from cash management, accounts receivables and payable, project accounting and expense management. Generally the software has simplified our complex processes thus allowing us to direct our efforts in driving business growth.

Pros

  • Accuracy in bailing and invoicing.
  • Flexibility and affordability of the software.
  • Product multi currency support.

Cons

  • The software gets slower especially when handling large data sets.
  • Software full configuration is challenging and its mobile version has limited features.

Return on Investment

  • The software gives us a real-time financial picture of our business and which enhances informed decision making.
  • SAP Cloud ERP software introduction in our organisation has generally reduced dependency on multiple systems thus saving us a lot of capital investment.
  • Use of the product has eliminated financial and data management errors which would otherwise slow down processes.

Usability

Other Software Used

ALERE, Epicor CPQ

SAP ERP Review.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I am a consultant for SAP and run my organization, KATBOTZ LLC.

Pros

  • FICO
  • Supply chain management and integration to FICO.
  • Trusted Analytics.

Cons

  • AI
  • Machine learning
  • Middleware

Return on Investment

  • Robust and trustworthy system.

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Zoho Books

Other Software Used

Zoho Books

My experience with SAP Cloud ERP.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use SAP Cloud ERP, formerly SAP S/4HANA CLOUD, for enterprise resource planning services such as financial management, CRM, and enterprise asset management. The software integrates well with other important third-party applications and can be tailored for specific ERP needs. It is an easy-to-use tool, and its pricing is very flexible. The introduction of SAP Cloud ERP has modernized our accounting and financial management services, including cash management, accounts receivable and payable, project accounting, and expense management. Generally, the software has simplified our complex processes, thus allowing us to direct our efforts in driving business growth.

Pros

  • The software is fully customizable.
  • Accuracy in bailing and invoicing.
  • Flexibility and affordability of the software.
  • Product multi currency support.

Cons

  • The software gets slower especially when handling large data sets.
  • Software full configuration is challenging and its mobile version has limited features.

Return on Investment

  • The software provides a real-time financial picture of our business, enhancing informed decision-making.
  • The introduction of SAP Cloud ERP software in our organization has generally reduced our dependence on multiple systems, thereby saving us significant capital investment.
  • Use of the product has eliminated financial and data management errors that would otherwise slow processes.

Usability

Other Software Used

Acumatica, Zoho Campaigns, AcuityCRM

A smart enterprise solution.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We are using SAP Cloud ERP to streamline financial operations & core HR functions, optimize inventory management & procurement process, and manage compliance. It offered us an intelligent automation that helped us automate repetitive, routine tasks and use machine learning for predictive analysis. It helped us reduce the high upfront capital expenditure required to purchase servers, storage, and networking equipment for an on-premises setup.

Pros

  • It helps you streamline financial operations and core HR functions, optimize inventory management & procurement process.
  • It helps you reduce high upfront capital expenditure required for on-premise setup.
  • Its intelligent automation helps you automate repetitive, routine tasks and use machine learning for predictive analysis.

Cons

  • Requires specialized expertise for smooth implementation.
  • Proper training needs to be given to new users.

Return on Investment

  • It boost our productivity by automating repetitive, routine tasks.
  • It provide us accurate forecasting with its AI and machine learning capabilities.
  • It helped us streamline financial operations & core HR functions, optimize inventory management & procurement process.

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Other Software Used

Cisco Duo, TeamViewer, Cisco AnyConnect

Modern ERP solution.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use SAP Cloud ERP to streamline and automate business processes, including supply chain, procurement, and finance. Along with faster data processing, it offered modern technologies such as built-in AI, machine learning, and real-time data analytics. With its multi-currency and multi-language support, we can handle international operations smoothly.

Pros

  • t comes with built-in AI agent which reduces manual work by automating repetitive processes and provides faster insights
  • It offers speedier data processing along with real-time data analytics
  • You can choose suitable subscription plan as per business requirement and save money

Cons

  • Limited customization.
  • Costly than other solutions.

Return on Investment

  • Its joule agent helped us reduce manual work by automating repetitive processes.
  • With SAP Cloud ERP we able to handle international operations seamlessly.
  • It helped us save big upfront cost required for on-premise setup.

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Other Software Used

Cisco AnyConnect, TeamViewer, SAP HANA Cloud