SAP's commercial models are changing fast — from per-employee subscriptions to AI consumption-based pricing. We help you audit your current licenses, negotiate better terms, and prepare for what's coming.
SAP's licensing landscape has never been more complex. RISE, GROW, S/4HANA Cloud editions, BTP credits, AI consumption units — the commercial models are multiplying while SAP simultaneously introduces new pricing for AI services. Companies routinely overspend by 20-40% on SAP licensing because they lack visibility into what they own, what they use, and what they actually need. With SAP shifting toward consumption-based AI pricing, the complexity is about to increase further.
Most SAP customers have accumulated licenses over decades of mergers, upgrades, and module additions. Shelfware, duplicate entitlements, and mismatched user types cost enterprises millions annually — and SAP audits can trigger surprise true-up fees.
SAP's cloud transformation bundles (RISE, GROW) combine infrastructure, software, and services into opaque packages. Without independent analysis, you're relying on SAP's own recommendations about what you need — and they're incentivized to maximize your commitment.
Third-party applications accessing SAP data through APIs, RPA bots, or middleware can trigger indirect access fees. SAP's digital access pricing model is notoriously difficult to predict, and non-compliance can result in six-figure audit findings.
SAP is introducing consumption-based pricing for AI services including Joule, Business Data Cloud, and Signavio AI. Without a clear understanding of these models, early adopters risk unpredictable costs that erode the ROI of AI investments.
Comprehensive audits consistently identify shelfware, over-provisioned user types, and redundant entitlements that can be reclaimed or renegotiated.
Proactive indirect access analysis and digital document remediation eliminate the risk of surprise findings during SAP audits.
Independent RISE/GROW contract review ensures you're getting competitive pricing, appropriate commitment terms, and the right edition for your needs.
Consumption modeling for SAP's new AI pricing gives you visibility into costs before you commit, with guardrails to prevent budget surprises.
Comprehensive services tailored to your SAP landscape
Complete inventory of all SAP entitlements, usage analysis by user type, shelfware identification, and optimization recommendations.
Independent review of RISE, GROW, and traditional license agreements. Benchmark pricing, identify unfavorable terms, and prepare negotiation strategies.
Analysis of all third-party SAP integrations. Digital access document estimation, remediation planning, and proactive compliance management.
Forecast costs for Joule, Business Data Cloud, and other AI services under SAP's new consumption-based pricing. Set budgets and guardrails before you commit.
Pre-renewal license optimization, true-up negotiation support, and multi-year commitment analysis.
Quarterly usage reviews, license pool rebalancing, and cost-avoidance tracking. Ensure you never overspend as your landscape evolves.
A proven methodology refined across 100+ engagements
Collect all SAP contracts, entitlements, and usage data. Run system measurement reports across your landscape. Interview procurement, IT, and business stakeholders.
Compare your entitlements against actual usage. Benchmark pricing against industry standards. Identify optimization opportunities and compliance gaps.
Deliver prioritized recommendations with projected savings. Build a remediation plan for compliance gaps. Prepare negotiation strategy for upcoming renewals.
Support your procurement team during SAP negotiations. Provide talking points, counter-proposals, and real-time analysis of SAP's offers.
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