SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Pros

SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a modular software offering and it suits all sized business. It can integrate with other SAP and Non-SAP business software. It supports multiple business area like Finance, Logistics etc. It also supports various AI scenarios. Its functionalities can be extended using Business Technology Platform extensibility.

Cons

Customers has very less control over the periodic updates on S/4HANA cloud. SAP delivers the upgrade as per its release schedule.

Pros

The mass amount of data storage and customizable options to ensure procurement processes are running well and the in depth view of inventory management from all levels PR, PO, GRN, Goods Issued, etc. It is a great product to track your businesses success.

Cons

Can be a bit laggy at times. This is to be expected with ERP software processing large volumes of data.

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Pros

The most I like possibility of improvement the production cockpit where we add many options of scrap, rework or prodoction version reporting.
It gave us great possibilities to analyze production process statistics.

Cons

Least in SAP I like the pace of work - many reports are generating some minutes.

Pros

SAP S/4HANA Cloud has advanced Ai capabilities which enables efficient automation of manual process and optimization of financial operations.

Cons

The product is up to scratch. I have not experienced any operational issue so far.

Pros

SAP S/4 Hana is the best ERP system with easy integration with everykind of business.

Cons

The initial onboarding can be a little difficult.

Pros

Invoicing transactions are very convenient and easy. Uploading and processing invoices to the system is safer than other programs.

Cons

Sometimes the program responds late to operations and the program may freeze.

Pros

The project management tools in SAP S/4HANA Cloud make it easy for me to keep track of my customers' endeavors. My experience with SAP S/4HANA Cloud over the past year has convinced me that it is the best cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution currently on the market. I like it a lot because of how well it can examine and process a transaction.

Cons

It's very expensive to set up, whether you're paying for the cloud infrastructure itself or for a consultant to help you get started. There are also significant ongoing costs associated with things like upgrades and keeping your system secure.

Pros

The software has an amazing lucid interactive which is both intuitive and straightforward.

Cons

The product pricing plans are quite expensive and not affordable to small businesses.

Pros

there are lots of FInancial and tax reports i am suing on a daily busiess to review, reconcile and file tax returns

Cons

some of the reports have to be customized to meet the requirements

Pros

It is a very comprehensive enterprise resource planning tool and can be applied across various functions - supply chain, finance, sales, accounting etc.

Cons

It takes time to implement and get trained. Proper project management is required in implementation and return on investments.

Pros

I really like the Analytics module and amazing visuals it provides. The overall ERP system is really great too.

Cons

The initial on boarding for non technical people could be a little tricky.

Pros

I liked how easy it is to use and how to navigate information to get key reports completed.

Cons

Can take time to integrate as implementation is a very long process

Pros

A great cloud based ERP system, no need of installations of dependencies.

Cons

The initial hands on training for new non technical users can be a little tricky, more tutorials could be introduced.

Pros

What I like most about the SAP S/4HANA Cloud is how easy it is to learn and use. Uploading my monthly files into SAP is most definitely my easiest task in Finance requirements.

Cons

What do I like the least is the ability to see where your errors are quickly. Toggling from page to page is a little tedious.

Pros

The ease of use is something that is really noteworthy. the software is very light and almost flawless solving every possible solution with a very little headache of work.

Cons

the con is sometimes the tasks that are to be performed need a bit of tricky code henceforth good coding tricks are needed to be learned.

Pros

Manages overall compliance and tracking of goods in Pharmaceutical industry with it's various valuable sections.

Cons

Sometimes it becomes very slow & hangs while working , which become bit difficult to work efficiently.

Pros

It can do everything! It can be molded to do exactly what you need, it is safe and robust to handle the biggest of business

Cons

Quote and budget wisely! Changes will soon stack up and you will be making constant implementations to make it do what you want to do, it does everything out of the box, but probable not the way you want/need it to.

Pros

Sap finance, sap data warehouse as well as daily financial operations.

Cons

I feel it is expensive implementation and requires alot of effort to learn.

Pros

SAP HANA, or Netweaver over HANA DB (HDB) is a step into the future. Before this concept of in-memory computing and memory storage (without reading the disk all the time), some reports took very long to load. Now you can get access to a larger piece of data in seconds. HANA also brings BW to another level of real time reporting, even detailed information can be shown in no time, its very fast. The way we build views by using the HANA Modeler is very simple but yet powerful, you can do a lot with little knowledge and much more with some expertise.

Cons

The tools used to work with HANA are both the HANA Studio or Eclipse with SAP HANA plugins. In my opinion, it could be better than it is; with more components, less bugs (you have to restart the environment every once in a while) and a better explanation about how the aggregation you see has been formed (Simpler than PlanViz).

Pros

1. Audit Trail / Transaction History
2. Ease of Reporting
3. Downloading of data to Excel

I am using SAP since 2012. The best part of SAP is it keeps all the information and readymade audit trail is available. I personally like the ease of getting information via different T-codes, specially if you have access to Tables then you can download all the possible information. I have used this for FI, CO, MM & Purchasing module. The best part is that you can download all the to txt/xls format for further analysis.

Cons

SAP is very complex system and user training is very critical. The biggest issue we faced after SAP implementation is that if the trained user leaves and we have to train another user.

Pros

Basically this is Enterprise resource planning. It helps business to integrate all the things and make things easy and understandable. More importantly it works proactively and functionality are awesome and helpful for the users

Cons

We can say this bit expensive for some buisness. It includes very much data so sometimes it becomes hard to find data

Pros

Even though I only really used it as a CRM I could tell that I was only scratching the surface of its capabilities. So the number one thing I liked about it was having everything under the one roof. It seemed to be relatively easy to navigate and pick up considering the plethora of options and buttons.

Cons

The look and feel reminded me of the old minesweeper game on windows 3.1. I could tell that the business put in a lot of work to customize this package however there were a number of kinks and workaround which didn't make sense.

Pros

Supplier can able to update Material status in SAP S/4 Hana.

Cons

User Friendly interface.Web based applications tool.

Pros

the structural design of this software and its advanced features. its very helpful in analysis with real time data. it has a basic rules that make an disordered company structural.

Cons

As everyone know that cost of the software is not affordable by small enterprises. Also its authorization procedures are complicated and will not support in urgent situations.

Pros

Its a column based and row based which is faster user data access , auto compressing the data and also parallel processing

Cons

Its time taking if we are not giving the software required hardware like memory, CPU, Disk space etc.. and also the will suggest the certified hardware partner.

Pros

It was slightly better than SAP 3 or whatever the native desktop app we switched from was. It has okay customization options so you can remove some unused buttons, but that was the only improvement.

Cons

I honestly dread hearing that we are taking on a new client that uses SAP. Sure, SAP can be a powerful tool and has a lot of features, but it is too overwhelming. You need a weeklong course to just understand the basics of this program. Every function (and there are SO MANY) is not clearly labeled, instead using some alpha-numeric code (VL02, MIGO, etc), or a title that doesn't really match what it is you are trying to do. I've never used a program that takes so many button clicks to accomplish simple tasks like printing a Bill of Lading. The UI is extremely outdated.

Pros

1) It offers you flexibility and scalability. You can choose the best subscription plan for your business as per requirement.
2) Another benefit of SAP S/4 HANA Cloud is that it periodically provides you an innovation cycle. So you get access early access to new technologies and developments.
3) It lets you simplify business processes and helps you to drive digital transformation.
4) It facilitates higher availability as well as great disaster management.

Cons

We never encountered any problem with SAP S/4 HANA Cloud till now.

Pros

SAP S/4HANA offers immediate visibility into inventory, demand, and supplier performance, optimizing inventory management and reducing stockouts, while seamlessly integrating procurement, production, warehousing, and distributions, fostering, collaboration, and streamlining.

Cons

Complex implementation is one of the major cons, it demands careful planning, skilled personnel, and substantial training investment. There are more challenges while comes to customizing SAP S/4 HANA compared to SAP MM .

Pros

I love the convenience of being able to track inventory, cost, quality plans and so much more all in the same application

Cons

Getting comfortable with the layout and then BOOM an update

Pros

The best thing about it is just how integrated it is. We really needed a system where we didn't have to sync a dozen different tools together to run our operations, and S/4HANA has been a lifesaver in that regard. All the modules are linked together so you don't have to worry about integration health and all the data gets synced straight away

Cons

The pricing is a big disadvantage. It could be an issue for companies looking to use SAP to support their expansion.

Pros

Real-time data insights and seamless ERP integration.

Cons

Initial setup and customization can be quite complex.

Pros

Ease of accessibility to the system and ease of use. I learnt how to use SAP in production, logistics and storekeeping in a week. SAP is practical and sustainable as it reduces the need of numerous paper work and one is able to track sales orders from the past if a customer decides to repeat the same sales order.

Cons

I feel SAP needs to work on notifying users on changes made by the administrator. This causes a lot of confusion especially when sales orders are completed only to find that a customer changed their production order. In large manufacturing facilities, the production team barely gets the time to follow up on past sales orders.

Pros

User Interface is easy and simple to use.

Cons

Been using it for over a year and no complaints thus far!

Pros

The interface is very clear. I've been looking for a program like this for a long time. I definitely recommend.

Cons

Sometimes it can be difficult to reach customer service. Sometimes the program may slow down.

Pros

There is a large amount of adaptability that can be used with the software.

Cons

Materials have to be setup in the system which can be tedious.

Pros

Fastest SAP product ever as it operated and built for cloud, never had a connection issue. Simplifies processes and can improve user experience.

Cons

First time users need serious training and the product could be expensive for small or medium businesses, so should be considered for large companies.

Pros

Durability, Performance and integration skills

Cons

I don't have a negative experience yet.

Pros

Easily integrated with multiple business tools.
Very wide and active Community.
Great documentation available.

Cons

Initial onboarding can be a bit tricky for novice users.

Pros

Better graphical user interface.Connects all departments of your organization electronically. Offers cloud based solution hence you are not dependent on huge IT assets inside your office.

Cons

Huge cost involved if you are planning to upgrade from SAP old version.

Pros

S/4 HANA Cloud brings a refreshing upgrade experience, which has always been a pain in every organization I have worked with. It also you forces you to re-focus your business processes, as the upgrade responsibility now occurs when dictated by SAP. Something great about having the most up to date system is S/4 is very focused on enabling APIs to interact with your ERP. Since you are constantly updating, you have available the latest APIs.

Cons

Its main strength is also its weakness. Your business users have to be very focused on validating the base functionality after an upgrade. It can be time consuming at times, but is essential to ensure business continuity.

Pros

Its very fast and effective Enterprise resource Planner tool.

Cons

It may be more user-friendly with its design and for ease use.

Pros

Enhanced scalability: SAP 4/HANA Cloud offers improved scalability compared to its on-premises counterpart, allowing businesses to easily adjust their resources based on demand. This flexibility enables efficient growth and cost optimization.Simplified maintenance: The cloud-based nature of SAP 4/HANA Cloud eliminates the need for on-site hardware infrastructure and reduces the burden of maintenance tasks. Updates and patches are managed by SAP, ensuring system reliability and freeing up IT resources.

Cons

Dependency on internet connectivity: As a cloud-based solution, SAP 4/HANA Cloud heavily relies on stable internet connectivity. Any disruption in internet service can impact system access and business operations, causing inconvenience and potential downtime.Limited customization options: Compared to on-premises deployments, SAP 4/HANA Cloud may have some limitations in terms of customization. This is due to the standardized nature of the cloud offering, which may not allow for extensive modifications to meet unique business requirements.

Pros

Features that I liked most about SAP are:1. Accounts Receivable and Payables ageing analysis. 2. Preparation of Financial Statements for my entity.3. Billing, Invoicing and payment processing feature is very helpful.4. Bank reconciliation preparation.5. General Ledger code for each line item.6. Different reports can be obtained using different Tcodes.7. Very detailed reporting is available.8. Preparation of budgets for the entity.9. Uploading of budget into the system and intra company budget transfers.

Cons

1. It is very expensive.2. It gets stuck sometimes, when I want to export a larger number of line items data.

Pros

Very good software to use to report and inform

Cons

Not really tell what are bad stuff as it always give good usage

Pros

Handle high performance and acuite applications in the business. Access Data in the business, manage them to garantie it quality at all levels in the entreprise. Cost reduction by giving treated and proven information needed by it user to manage th Manage the. Cloud base management software available Anny Time

Cons

Customization require an acuite knowledge of the software and the business being setting.Highly secured and sensible to be handled by non-trained person.

Pros

Real time complete data access by prevention of its duplication.

Cons

Ease of integration and multiple user login is challenging

Pros

1. It is a real time tracking software for every business process.2. It is very convenient to use once you understand flow of business processes.3. You can manage every process of your business with SAP Standard funtion processes.4. You can customize this software as much as you want. 5. SAP has a vast area of implementation. It is used in almost all types of industries to manage their business processes.

Cons

1. It is very expensive.2. It can be implemented only by big giant companies who can afford it. 3. Complexity level is high if you are new to the software. 4. Time needed for implementation is massive.5. You will be need to learn and practice if you want to handle SAP Software.

Pros

The veracity of the information, the updated reports and in different formats for greater understanding and analysis.

Cons

implementation and continuous updates were difficult

Pros

Started using HANA 5 years ago with v1 SPS5 back when it was just released for SAP BW. Back then it was "only" an in-memory DB. With each new SPS release, HANA became better with more DB features integrated. Fast forward to today, it is a full-fledged database platform with enterprise features that rival (and in some cases) even bests Oracle, MSSQL, DB2, et al. For customers who intend to use SAP for the foreseeable future, you would no doubt have HANA already as part of your existing if not future SAP roadmap, given that support for the traditional DBs is until 2025.
SAP HANA, which is re-written from the ground up to fully take advantage of today's modern hardware, supports multi-threaded CPU architecture, use of terabytes of memory to run its in-memory database capabilities, columnar & row based database with full-fledged compression, full support of PL-SQL and many other application components.
From a hardware perspective it is a 2-horse race with the commodity Intel x86 platforms becoming more powerful with each CPU iteration and better CPU core-to-memory ratio support, and IBM with their Power-based CPU architecture. As hardware prices continue to fall and become more powerful, it is only a matter of time before HANA hardware becomes truly commoditised.

Cons

Today SAP HANA is not only a competent database platform, but also is a very robust applications platform. As HANA continues to grow its feature set naturally there are more bugs as a result of a multitude of features. Development of SAP HANA is also diversified across multiple locations around the globe (Walldorf, India, etc.). SAP must do a better job in responding quicker to customers with issues.

Pros

Hard to integrate but once done, very easy to use. As this goes by TCode for different function and access, it gives the freedom to manage access within users as well as easy to extract data which is almost same in all modules/TCodes.

Cons

Integration requires a lot of time, automation is not that advance within the system and requires external process to maintain.

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