SAP S/4HANA in the Public Cloud (SAP Cloud ERP)
The ERP cloud solution for ready-to-use business processes with the latest innovations and short implementation times.
The adaptability and competitiveness of a company is directly related to the digital transformation of their ERP system. In this respect, S/4HANA in the Public Cloud (Official name: SAP Cloud ERP) offers the advantage that it can be introduced with the SAP Activate methodology and short project times. The continuous delivery of innovations will continue to ensure that the ERP system is up to date and the "clean core" approach will reduce the effort required for updates. The costs for ERP operation are reduced, as there is no need to set up an IT infrastructure and SAP takes over the provision of the ERP software. Customers benefit in particular from the shared use of infrastructure and software on cloud platforms.
With the S/4HANA Public Cloud, you can introduce a modern ERP system that enables you to optimise your business processes with standards and innovations. We support you with our experience in the introduction of a solution adapted to your individual requirements.
SAP S/4HANA in the Public Cloud: 10 Questions – 10 Answers
In this concise video, Holger Dunkel, Partner at CONSILIO GmbH, answers the most important questions about SAP S/4HANA in the Public Cloud.
Features of S/4HANA in the Public Cloud
- S/4HANA offers ready-to-use processes with best practice
- The selection of the required processes can be controlled by activating scope items
- Scope items activate best practice settings and configurations for business processes
- The use of ready-to-use processes reduces implementation efforts
- Available documentation allows users to track changes and processes
- The Central Business Configuration (CBC) is the central configuration tool for S/4HANA in the Public Cloud
- Configuration is closely linked to the SAP Activate project method. The progress of activities is controlled via milestones
- With the CBC, relevant business processes are selected and process-specific customising activities are carried out
- CBC guides the customer through the implementation process and ensures that all necessary activities of a project phase are carried out
- SAP offers tools for the management and execution of tests, combined with a tight integration with the Cloud Application Lifecycle Management (SAP Cloud ALM)
- The Test Automation Tool consists of Fiori Apps for the test automation of user interfaces (UI) and interfaces (API). Standard test scripts delivered by SAP can be used in business processes
- This test support accelerates test execution and improves test quality
- SAP Cloud ALM for Implementation supports business process implementation from design to solution delivery
- SAP Cloud ALM continues to support fit-to-standard workshops in implementation projects with an integrated environment
- Test plans can be synchronised and requirements mapped with SAP Cloud ALM
- Integrated business process development accelerates implementations and thereby reduces costs
- SAP Cloud ALM for Operations is a cloud-based tool that enables the efficient operation of S/4HANA in the Public Cloud.
- It offers monitoring of business processes, integration scenarios, users and applications.
- Automatic messages inform IT operations of problems and support root cause analysis with embedded analytics
- Improves the efficiency of IT operations and thereby reduces costs
Differences between SAP S/4HANA in the Public Cloud and Private Cloud at a glance
| Characteristic | SAP Cloud ERP Private (Private Cloud) | SAP Cloud ERP (Public Cloud) |
| Hosting | Dedicated network per customer (single tenant) | Public network (multi-tenant) |
| Adaptability | Just as customisable and flexible as an on-premise solution | Reduced in some areas |
| Update flexibility | Greater update flexibility. Current release model for SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud (from 2023): One major release every two years (e.g. 2023, 2025, 2027, etc.). In between, there are Feature Pack Stacks (FPS) and Support Packages (SPs), but no new major releases. | Automatic, mandatory updates (twice a year) |
| Implementation model | Greenfield, Brownfield, Crossfield | Only Greenfield |
| Costs | Higher acquisition and operating costs | Lower acquisition and operating costs |
Our services
- Analysis of whether the S/4HANA in the Public Cloud is a suitable solution for the customer
- Implementation of customisation and requirements analyses
- Implementation of a introduction project
- Support in setting up the cloud environment with Identity Authentication Management (IAM), BTP and Cloud ALM
- Extension and integration of S/4HANA in the Public Cloud with the Business Technology Platform
With the provision as cloud software, users of SAP S/4HANA in the Public Cloud are given a "clean core" strategy. The standardised software does not allow any adjustments or developments that could hinder a release change. This ensures that innovations are continuously updated. The user can work in a stable system with the latest innovations, has less effort and saves costs for updates and release changes.
