We are using this solution to help us with business processes and to run our business efficiently.
SAP Basis Consultant at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
A flexible and customizable solution that is both stable and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features are that it's very customizable and it's flexible."
- "SAP ERP needs to be more innovative when it comes to areas like mobility and the internet."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are that it's very customizable and it's flexible.
What needs improvement?
The initial setup could be simplified.
Technical support response time could be better.
SAP ERP needs to be more innovative when it comes to areas like mobility and the internet. They have to enable it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with SAP ERP for approximately ten years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a stable solution and we have plans to increase our usage.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
SAP ERP is very scalable.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is good, but there is always room for improvement. They could be faster.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is a bit complex.
It took approximately six months to deploy.
What about the implementation team?
We had a tech agency help with deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There are licensing costs.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution but not on a large scale. They should start on a smaller scale.
I would rate SAP ERP an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior HCM Consultant at a tech company with 501-1,000 employees
Provides built-in localized versions.
What is most valuable?
- Supported over 180 types of business
- Seamless integration inside SAP
- Quick updates
- Built-in localized versions
How has it helped my organization?
I work on project-based organization. There was no method to plan, record, monitor and invoice the hours other than a spreadsheet. After implementing SAP, these processes are being incorporated with a very high level of satisfaction.
What needs improvement?
The talent management sub-modules need to be improved more. Clients are looking for more flexibility and a better GUI.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used it for almost seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have not encountered any stability issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have not encountered any scalability issues.
How is customer service and technical support?
Technical support is 6/10.
How was the initial setup?
Overall, initial setup is very complex.
What other advice do I have?
If you have the budget, then I would highly recommend implement it.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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SAP Professional at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
The most valuable features for us are the finance and analytics functions.
What is most valuable?
- Supply Chain Management (MM, SD, CS, PP, PM and WM)
- Finance and Controlling (FI/CO)
- Human Capital Management (HCM)
- Analytics (BI and BO)
- Quality Management (QM)
- Project System (PS)
- SRM, CRM, ESS/MSS, EP and so on
How has it helped my organization?
Decision making, requirement planning, and real-time MIS have all improved within the company.
What needs improvement?
Certain things are off-the shelf, but there are a few things that need to be developed based on client specific or unique business processes.
For how long have I used the solution?
Nearly two decades
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
There have been no issues with the deployment.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
There have been no stability issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There have been no issues scaling it.
How are customer service and technical support?
Customer Service:
Very good
Technical Support:Very good
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have implemented in several solutions and used them across our various organizations.
How was the initial setup?
Straightforward
What about the implementation team?
Initially through SAP Partners and then in-house
What was our ROI?
Less than 24 Months
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
To optimize the Licensing cost, please choose different SAP Users.
To minimize the implementation cost, try to adopt Rapid Deployment Solutions
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Yes, with other ERP solutions like Oracle, Microsoft and so on.
What other advice do I have?
SAP ERP is capable of handling all types of business scenarios and industry verticals.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
National Development Division at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
Reliable but could use more integrations
Pros and Cons
- "ERP is stable. The outcome is clear to us as far as the design goes."
- "ERP could use better integration with other systems."
What is our primary use case?
Mostly, I use ERP for engineering applications — small fry infrastructure.
What needs improvement?
ERP could use better integration with other systems. That's always the thing. Any upgrade or any other integration would be helpful with such a solid platform.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using SAP ERP for about 10 years now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
ERP is stable. The outcome is clear to us as far as the design goes.
How was the initial setup?
I don't set the solution up. It's just for me to play with the keyboard.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate ERP seven out of 10.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Owner at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Very stable, Infinite business process scenarios
Valuable Features
Finance, Controlling, Material management, Plant maintenance. The integration between the various components.
Room for Improvement
User experience
Use of Solution
Almost 10 years
Customer Service and Technical Support
Customer Service: Very goodTechnical Support: Very good
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: SAP Consultant
Seamless backward and forward integration
Manager Finance at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Good integration, stable, and scalable, but needs a better user interface
Pros and Cons
- "Its integration is most valuable."
- "Its user interface should be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We are using it for all of our core business processes, including finance, sales and distribution, warehousing, and HR. We have its latest version.
What is most valuable?
Its integration is most valuable.
What needs improvement?
Its user interface should be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for more than seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is also scalable. Currently, we have more than a thousand users.
How are customer service and technical support?
Their technical support is fine. We have a Service Level Agreement with SAP's technical support. They are within their Service Level Agreement.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution. It is the best ERP product. We plan to keep using it in the foreseeable future.
I would rate SAP ERP a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
IT manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
It helps manage enterprise resources
Pros and Cons
- "ERP can help manage all enterprise resources. It brings them together and provides some analytical data to inform management decisions."
- "I'm only working on the front end with ERP's user interface, which isn't very easy for end-users. It's an old-school interface, so it's often challenging to find what you need."
What is most valuable?
ERP can help manage all enterprise resources. It brings them together and provides some analytical data to inform management decisions.
What needs improvement?
I'm only working on the front end with ERP's user interface, which isn't very easy for end-users. It's an old-school interface, so it's often challenging to find what you need. It could be because I'm not well trained in ERP. I occasionally work with the user interface when I'm negotiating a contract.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using ERP for five or six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability depends on several factors, not only the SAP software but also your infrastructure, configuration, and support. All those aspects should be considered together.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't contacted SAP for support with ERP, but I have a relationship with them. My previous company was a software vendor that sold many applications similar to ERP, so I can express my general opinion.
SAP's support work is divided into three different areas: production environment, testing, and development. There is a specific approach for each area, with a different level of availability, response times, etc. Of course, the production environment is more critical, and SAP allocates more resources to it than others.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate SAP ERP eight out of 10.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
SAP MDG Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Easy to install with good Material Management capabilities, but it could be more stable
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features are the ease of installation and the MM functionality."
- "I always prefer using an S/4HANA system."
What is our primary use case?
I am with a consulting company and we assist our clients with different solutions. SAP ERP is one of the products that I have experience with. It is primarily used for Material Management (MM) processes.
We use an SAP S/4HANA system.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are the ease of installation and the MM functionality.
What needs improvement?
I always prefer using an S/4HANA system.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with SAP ERP for more than one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Although I have had problems with stability, so does every product. SAP is the best of all of them in this regard.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have never been in contact with technical support.
How was the initial setup?
This is an easy product to install, although the process can be more difficult depends on the customer's requirements and environment. Sometimes, we have to interact with customers a lot before it is complete.
What other advice do I have?
This is a product that I recommend for others.
In summary, this is a good product but it is made by humans hands. Every product has problems, even in perfect projects. Nonetheless, this one is good enough.
I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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