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SAP Business One pros and cons

Vendor: SAP
4.1 out of 5
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PROS

SAP Business One is praised for its ability to manage an entire business with a single software package, integrating modules like financials, sales, and production.
The application's stability is positively highlighted by users, with many giving it high marks.
The reporting capabilities in SAP Business One are considered highly valuable, offering real-time insights useful for decision-making.
Localization across all countries is a considerable advantage of SAP Business One, providing customized solutions globally.
SAP Business One's flexibility and user-friendliness enable efficient integration and low-cost functioning.

CONS

SAP Business One lacks integration with other tools and systems, impacting efficiency.
The absence of HR and payroll modules requires users to seek add-ons or custom solutions.
Users report challenges with customization and functionality extensions, particularly in specific use cases.
Issues with scalability and performance, especially when handling large business volumes, are noted.
License costs are high, and customization options are limited compared to competitors.
 

SAP Business One Pros review quotes

it_user457404 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Consultant
Oct 2, 2017
It's useful for users and it's simple to work with.
MT
Shipping Note at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
Aug 26, 2019
The production and planning processes of the solution are very good.
SO
IT Consultant at Wescgace
Sep 26, 2019
I believe the solution is very stable.
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reviewer1319490 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at a leisure / travel company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Apr 6, 2020
The most valuable aspect is that it is easy to use the software.
MR
Innovation and Technology Head at APPTech
Apr 23, 2020
The most valuable feature is the ability to access it from anywhere.
EO
SAP Business One Consultant at SENTIA BILISIM SAN. TIC. LTD. STI.
Sep 2, 2020
The document search feature is very good.
EE
Project Manager at EJADA
Dec 3, 2020
Less complicated than other similar solutions.
VM
Deputy General Manager -IT at ROBO
Jan 4, 2021
The most valuable feature of this solution is Financial Management.
reviewer1483770 - PeerSpot reviewer
Client Relationship Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Jan 23, 2021
Technical support from SAP is great.
JB
SAP BO Business Consultant at FARMINDUSTRIA S.A.
Jan 31, 2021
This is the most efficient ERP that is in the market right now.
 

SAP Business One Cons review quotes

it_user457404 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Consultant
Oct 2, 2017
Production area and Bill of Materials: effective date and Subcontracting process.
MT
Shipping Note at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
Aug 26, 2019
The interface needs to be improved. It needs to be more user-friendly.
SO
IT Consultant at Wescgace
Sep 26, 2019
I feel that these vendors must be well trained so that they can deploy this solution.
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reviewer1319490 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at a leisure / travel company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Apr 6, 2020
Not a ten because it's not software for a structured company or something very big. That is my impression.
MR
Innovation and Technology Head at APPTech
Apr 23, 2020
The browser access needs to improve, as everybody in the industry knows how limited it is.
EO
SAP Business One Consultant at SENTIA BILISIM SAN. TIC. LTD. STI.
Sep 2, 2020
The user interface could be improved with drag-and-drop functionality that it currently lacks.
EE
Project Manager at EJADA
Dec 3, 2020
Lacks ability to integrate with other tools.
VM
Deputy General Manager -IT at ROBO
Jan 4, 2021
There is no dependency, the integration between the other applications.
reviewer1483770 - PeerSpot reviewer
Client Relationship Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Jan 23, 2021
The look-and-feel of the system is quite outdated as compared to a lot of other products out there.
JB
SAP BO Business Consultant at FARMINDUSTRIA S.A.
Jan 31, 2021
In the next release, I would like to see the inclusion of cloud features.