Authorization management

Best Practice SAP authorizations

SAP authorization concept

SAP authorizations and licenses belong together – both legally and financially.

A professionally structured, license-compliant and audit-proof authorization concept is no longer just a ‘nice to have’ for SAP user companies today. With the introduction of S/4HANA, it is no longer acceptable for SAP customers to consider authorizations and licenses separately. Overly extensive or inappropriate authorizations often lead to more expensive license types, even if the functions are never used by SAP users. This results in unnecessary costs and risks and, in serious cases, a business-critical situation.

We optimally coordinate SAP authorization and license management, ensuring your compliance while saving on license costs.

Our approach

Transparent, well-founded, practical.

  • We collect data on the actual use of the SAP system at user level – whether transactions, Fiori apps or Dynpros. This data forms the basis for a usage-oriented, realistic role design with a view to license optimisation and efficiency.
  • Instead of starting from scratch, you receive a proven, preconfigured role template – individually enriched with the actual usage data of your SAP users. This creates a robust, ready-to-use basis for your authorisation project.
  • We translate your organisational structure into clear, technical authorisation units – from workstations and processes to roles and the associated licence types. This creates maximum transparency and opens up targeted optimisation opportunities at user and organisational level.
  • Based on actual usage and role assignment, we identify the optimal license types for each user (e.g. Professional, Functional, Productivity). This gives you a clear view of the actual license requirements and potential savings before implementing roles.
  • We analyse your system for critical authorizations, SoD conflicts (segregation of duties), emergency roles and compliance risks. Clear recommendations for action protect you during audits and minimise internal security gaps.
  • We present all results and potential in a clear and structured manner – including best practice decision-making criteria, a concrete project plan and clear recommendations for action. Perfectly suited for presentation to management or for preparing a rollout.

Best Practice Template for efficient SAP role and license management

We support SAP customers in efficiently implementing a usage-based, license-compliant and process-oriented role concept. Instead of empty templates, we provide a predefined role structure with integrated preselection of typical SAP processes, transactions and Fiori apps. System tracking automatically takes actual usage into account and integrates it into the roles. Workplaces, processes and roles are clearly mapped and assigned to appropriate license types (e.g. Professional, Functional). Critical authorisations, SoD conflicts and emergency roles become visible, and risks and savings potential are evaluated transparently. The template accompanies all project phases with clear milestones and provides benchmarks and decision-making bases for compliance, license optimisation and audit security.

Now is the time to act

Before, during and after the S/4HANA migration
An authorization concept that is not migrated along with the system can quickly become a licensing and compliance trap. Use the system change as an opportunity for a clean realignment.

With historically developed role concepts
Confusing structures lead to superfluous authorizations – and thus to unnecessarily expensive licenses. Now is the right time for consolidation and optimisation.

In the run-up to license negotiations or SAP audits
Those who know their usage, roles and licenses are better equipped to negotiate – and are audit-proof. Early transparency protects against unpleasant surprises.

During reorganisations, Fiori implementation or tool changes
New processes require appropriate authorizations. A well-thought-out role concept ensures that everything works – and that licenses are appropriate.

When compliance and license risks need to be clarified at an early stage
The sooner you act, the greater your scope for manoeuvre. Gain clarity on critical authorizations, SoD conflicts and licence consumption – before it becomes critical.

Your requirements
Are your SAP authorizations historically grown, technically complex and opaque in terms of licensing? Do you need a tailor-made authorization concept that meets all the requirements of auditors, third parties and internal audit? And would you like to save on licensing costs and avoid wasting time on unnecessary blind flights or correction loops?
Our offer
We work with you to create a tailor-made, license-efficient SAP authorization concept. Our experts analyse your existing roles and authorizations in detail and develop an optimised model that ideally supports your business processes while reducing SAP license costs.
Your benefit
You receive a tailor-made, audit-proof and license-efficient SAP authorization concept. It secures your SAP systems, facilitates audits and compliance checks, and enables optimised license management. Ultimately, this leads to cost savings and a higher return on your SAP investments.

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