Why SAP Integration Is So Challenging
Complex Integration Architecture
- Direct database access is restricted, requiring integration through SAP’s application layer
- Multiple database systems across SAP modules (HANA, Oracle, SQL Server) complicate unified data strategies
- Application-layer data representations differ significantly from underlying database structures
- Traditional integration tools (SAP PI/PO, BTP) require lengthy consulting engagements and specialized expertise
- Each supplier or external system integration adds architectural complexity and maintenance overhead
Limited API and Service Availability
- Many SAP modules lack modern REST APIs, forcing reliance on complex BAPI, RFC, or IDoc interfaces
- Legacy extraction methods (flat file exports, batch processing) are inefficient and error-prone
- Middleware layers introduce latency and additional points of failure
- Real-time data access remains challenging across older SAP ECC and newer S/4HANA environments
Version Fragmentation and Technical Debt
- Organizations running different ERP versions (4.6C to S/4HANA) face compatibility challenges
- Data extraction performance degrades significantly with large transaction volumes
- Custom ABAP code and proprietary interfaces create vendor lock-in
- Migration between versions often requires complete integration rewrites
High Cost and Time-to-Value
- Integration projects take months, slowing procurement and analytics initiatives
- Additional licensing and consulting costs are required for every new source
- Limited visibility across SAP and non-SAP data delays strategic decisions
- Ongoing maintenance consumes resources that should be spent on analysis
Business Impact & Benchmarks
What can we do for you?
- SAP Cross-Version Support (4.6C to S/4HANA)
- Seamlessly connect with any SAP system, from legacy to modern versions, ensuring your integration works regardless of your SAP landscape.
- Runs on SAP Application Layer
- Zero infrastructure changes required with our SAP add-on, maintaining system integrity and performance.
- Universal SAP Table Access (Including Z*/Y*)
- Access all your SAP data, including custom tables and views, without complex coding or additional development.
- Smart SAP Data Extraction
- Optimize your data pipeline with full or delta extractions, reducing transfer times and resource usage.
- Encryption and Hashing for Sensitive Data
- Protect sensitive information with advanced encryption and hashing capabilities, ensuring data security at every step.
- Advanced SAP Performance Control
- Maximize system performance with smart job scheduling and advanced resource management.
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