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23 January 2025

SAP Signavio: 15 questions, 15 answers

SAP Signavio is becoming increasingly popular. However, many companies are hesitant because, despite the high level of awareness of Signavio, there are still many unanswered questions. Our experts answer the most frequently asked questions about the functional scope and areas of application of SAP Signavio.

 

SAP Signavio is becoming increasingly popular. Many companies use Signavio in particular for the S/4HANA transformation and also for the continuous optimization of processes. However, many are hesitant because, despite the high level of awareness of Signavio, there are still many unanswered questions. In this blog post, we answer the most frequently asked questions to help you get to know SAP Signavio better and better assess its relevance for your company.

 

1. What is SAP Signavio and what is it used for?

SAP Signavio is a suite for business process management that offers tools for process modeling, analysis and optimization. With Signavio, SAP provides a tool that supports companies in end-to-end digitization and transformation.

2. I migrate to S/4HANA. When should I start using Signavio?

Use Signavio even before the S/4HANA migration. With the help of Signavio you can:

  • record and visualize the existing processes
  • Identify inefficient or redundant processes
  • prepare the processes for the requirements of S/4 HANA - for example, through standardized workflows.

3. What role does process intelligence play in this?

  • Process Intelligence stands for data-based analysis and optimization of processes.
  • SAP Signavio uses process mining to visualize real process flows.
  • By using Process Intelligence, you can identify bottlenecks, deviations from standard processes and automation potential.

4. How does Signavio Process Mining support the S/4HANA implementation?

Process Mining is an innovative technology used to gain in-depth insights into business processes from the data available in IT systems. Process Mining with SAP Signavio is a transformative technology that enables companies to significantly increase their process efficiency. In concrete terms, this means

  • Process mining is used to analyze the actual state of processes.
  • The differences between actual and target processes are visualized on the basis of process mining.
  • Process mining helps to prioritize optimizations for the S/4HANA migration.

5. What advantages does SAP Signavio offer over conventional approaches to process modeling and analysis?

  • Signavio is a cloud-based platform that offers collaboration features for seamless teamwork. Processes are modeled in one central location and are available for feedback and change tracking.
  • Signavio works with real-time data and integrates with other systems.
  • Signavio is user-friendly and intuitive to use, which makes the tool attractive to employees without an IT background and increases user acceptance.

6. What types of dashboards and KPI visualizations can be created with SAP Signavio?

  • Real-time performance dashboards for process key figures
  • Automatic reports on bottlenecks and deviations

7. How does SAP Signavio promote collaboration between IT and business in process optimization?

  • Signavio offers the IT department and the business department a common platform for process modeling and feedback, on which a common understanding of actual and target processes is created.
  • The IT department can incorporate technical requirements directly into models and have them evaluated by the business department.
  • Business users receive visual and easy-to-understand insights into the implementation of requirements.

8. What are the best practices for using SAP Signavio in digitization projects?

  • Clear target definition and prioritization of processes
  • Iterative optimization with regular stakeholder feedback
  • Use of benchmarks and best practices from the Signavio community

9. How does SAP Signavio help to identify and eliminate process bottlenecks?

  • Process mining shows throughput times and deviations.
  • Simulation functions help to test bottlenecks in advance.
  • Detailed root cause analysis for proactive improvements.

10. What possibilities does SAP Signavio offer for integration with other SAP products such as S/4HANA?

  • Signavio is seamlessly integrated into SAP S/4HANA.
  • The SAP Business Technology Platform can also be used for end-to-end data flows.
  • Data synchronization takes place directly and in real time between modeling and implementation in S/4HANA.

11. Can I use Signavio on-premise?

Yes, Signavio is a cloud-based product, but it can be used both in the cloud and on on-premise SAP systems. This applies to both S/4HANA and non-S/4HANA systems.

12 Which licenses do I need?

There are various license models. A separate license can be purchased for each module, but packages are also available. Signavio Process Insights Discovery Edition is available free of charge for a single productive system.

13. Do I have to use all Signavio components or can I use them separately?

Some Signavio modules can be used separately. However, the Customer Journey Modeler, Process Governance and Process Automation cannot be used independently. It is recommended to use the Process Intelligence and Insights modules together with the Process Manager.

14. Can I extend Signavio myself?

Signavio offers a very broad standard, but can be individually configured and further refined in the process mining tools with Signavio's own language "Signal" (similar to SQL).

15. How do I install Signavio?

Signavio does not need to be installed. After purchasing a license, Signavio can be accessed via a separate tenant. Depending on the module, it can either be used immediately or with little effort in the basic functions. Depending on the complexity of the processes and existing systems, more effort may be required for a complete setup and the full development of the possibilities.

SAP Signavio offers tools to increase efficiency, make data-based decisions and optimize processes - for sustainable success and improved business processes.

Tim Muscholl, Business & Technical Consultant CONSILIO GmbH Contact us

Summary

SAP Signavio opens up new opportunities for companies to increase efficiency, make data-based decisions and continuously optimize processes. Use these tools to take your business processes to the next level and achieve sustainable success!