{"id":63344,"date":"2025-11-03T15:21:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T14:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xiting.com\/?post_type=sap-knowledge&#038;p=63344"},"modified":"2026-06-03T14:19:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T12:19:35","slug":"sap-licensing","status":"publish","type":"sap-knowledge","link":"https:\/\/xiting.com\/en\/sap-knowledge\/sap-licensing\/","title":{"rendered":"SAP-Licenses"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"63344\" class=\"elementor elementor-63344 elementor-62877\" data-elementor-post-type=\"sap-knowledge\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-359073c2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"359073c2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-449e442 elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"449e442\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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href=\"https:\/\/xiting.com\/en\/sap-knowledge\/sap-licensing\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">SAP Licenses<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71432124 animated-fast e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"71432124\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54a52fd8 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"54a52fd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Overview of SAP User Licensing <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16cd8159 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"16cd8159\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d36aa85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d36aa85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SAP licensing is a complex topic for many organizations \u2013 and the transition to SAP S\/4HANA brings additional challenges. However, the migration also offers an opportunity to optimize your existing license inventory and reduce SAP license costs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This article provides an overview of SAP user licenses and their role in managing access and controlling costs in SAP environments, especially in S\/4HANA. It explains how user licenses work in SAP S\/4HANA and why effective license management is crucial during migration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e22daac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e22daac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24c4baa1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24c4baa1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To gain deeper insights and discover practical strategies for <strong>optimizing SAP license management<\/strong>, we recommend downloading our <strong>White Paper<\/strong>. It provides valuable guidance on how to effectively <strong>reduce SAP license costs<\/strong>, ensure <strong>compliance<\/strong>, and make the most of your license strategy during the transition to <a href=\"https:\/\/xiting.com\/en\/sap-knowledge\/sap-s4hana\/\"><strong>SAP S\/4HANA<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-799a1048 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"799a1048\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/xiting.com\/en\/downloads\/reduction-of-sap-license-costs\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Download the White Paper<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fae3a30 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"3fae3a30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/3b0awvbn31.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='3b0awvbn31']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/3b0awvbn31\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style> <wistia-player media-id=\"3b0awvbn31\" aspect=\"1.7777777777777777\"><\/wistia-player>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30bfd2de elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"30bfd2de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are SAP User Licenses in S\/4HANA? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b147bed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b147bed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">User licenses are specific SAP licenses assigned to individual users. The type of SAP user license is determined by the authorizations a user has. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The required access to functions and modules influences which license type is needed \u2013 for example, a Professional User for full access or a Functional User for core business tasks.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">User licenses allow tailored licensing per user and enable precise control over <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">SAP authorizations<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by limiting or extending access rights. Paying only for \u00a0authorized \u00a0application that are \u00a0truly needed helps organizations optimize SAP license costs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition, aligning licenses with actual employee roles ensures that only authorized users have access to sensitive data. This way, companies can effectively control SAP licensing costs while also strengthening system security.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5eaf5825 hs-popup-btn elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-59815 elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5eaf5825\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-portal=\"25088517\" data-form=\"ff252bfb-c4f8-4db5-8993-e6ecb87579a0\" data-region=\"eu1\" data-title=\"Kontaktieren Sie unsere Experten.\" data-success-close=\"1500\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6NTQ1NTksInRvZ2dsZSI6ZmFsc2V9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact us now!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68d8f435 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"68d8f435\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Specifics of User Licensing in SAP S\/4HANA <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c935628 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c935628\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>SAP S\/4HANA introduces unique licensing concepts that directly impact license management. These include new licensing models and user license types designed specifically for S\/4HANA &#8211; such as Digital Access and authorization-based license measurement:\u00a0<\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"48\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital Access:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Digital Access accounts for indirect use of the SAP ERP system through non-SAP third-party applications.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"48\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Usage- vs. Authorization-Based Measurement<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: In S\/4HANA, license measurement is \u00a0aligned with user roles and authorizations. As a result, licensing often depends on granted access rights rather than actual usage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d4fc50d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d4fc50d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SAP Architectures in S\/4HANA <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c2e0704 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c2e0704\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4678087 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4678087 BCX8\">With SAP S\/4HANA, the number of deployment options has increased, providing organizations more flexibility to adapt their IT landscape to specific needs. However, this variety also makes it more challenging to choose the right licensing model \u2013 especially considering the associated costs.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW4678087 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-260e37a0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"260e37a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">On-Premise<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61f88688 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61f88688\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224686622 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224686622 BCX8\">In <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW224686622 BCX8\">on-premise<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224686622 BCX8\">license <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224686622 BCX8\">models, SAP software and data are hosted within the organization. These licenses typically involve higher upfront costs and require internal maintenance. This option suits companies that want full control over their data and infrastructure.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW224686622 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bdfd5b3 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1bdfd5b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cloud-Based \/ RISE <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54f65bc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54f65bc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265971326 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265971326 BCX8\">Cloud-based licensing models provide access to SAP software through the cloud. The provider handles hosting and maintenance, while customers pay a monthly or annual fee. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265971326 BCX8\" lang=\"DE-DE\" xml:lang=\"DE-DE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265971326 BCX8\">These <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW265971326 BCX8\">models<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW265971326 BCX8\">offer<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW265971326 BCX8\">scalability<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265971326 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW265971326 BCX8\">flexibility<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265971326 BCX8\">, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW265971326 BCX8\">lower<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265971326 BCX8\"> initial <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW265971326 BCX8\">investments<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265971326 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW265971326 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34be135a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34be135a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hybrid Landscape <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a8d32fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a8d32fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW5422362 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5422362 BCX8\">Hybrid models combine <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW5422362 BCX8\">on-premise<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5422362 BCX8\"> and cloud environments, allowing organizations to keep certain systems on-site while <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5422362 BCX8\">leveraging<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5422362 BCX8\"> cloud scalability. This <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5422362 BCX8\">option<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5422362 BCX8\"> is ideal for businesses seeking both data sovereignty and cloud flexibility.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW5422362 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31b0a47b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"31b0a47b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SAP User License Types in S\/4HANA <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bb98a40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1bb98a40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SAP S\/4HANA offers several user license types based on user roles and access needs:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"49\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Professional Use (On-Premise) \/ Advanced Use (SAP RISE):<\/span><\/b><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Full access to all major modules and functions in SAP S\/4HANA, enabling complex transactions and in-depth analytics. Suitable for users who work across multiple modules.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"49\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Functional Use (On-Premise) \/ Core Use (SAP RISE):<\/span><\/b><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Access to core business processes and essential modules without the advanced functionality of professional licenses. Ideal for employees handling specific business roles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"49\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Productivity Use (On-Premise) \/ Self-Service Use (SAP RISE):<\/span><\/b><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Designed for basic or self-service tasks, such as updating personal data, recording time, or viewing pay slips. Best for occasional users performing simple transactions.<br><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"49\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Developer Use:<\/span><\/b><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Intended for developers creating, modifying, or testing applications within SAP S\/4HANA. Provides access to development tools without requiring full business process rights.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22bfb075 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22bfb075\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SAP License Metrics <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ae526cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ae526cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SAP license metrics define how licenses are measured and billed. In SAP S\/4HANA, key metrics include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"50\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Authorization-Based Metrics:<\/span><\/b><br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The user\u2019s assigned authorizations determine their license type. Costs are based on potential access rights rather than actual system usage. The Named User license remains the most common form.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"50\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Indirect Access:<\/span><\/b><br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When external systems interact with SAP through third-party applications, this is considered indirect access. It is billed via the Digital Access model. Missing indirect-use licenses can lead to significant back payments during audits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"50\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engine Use:<\/span><\/b><br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certain SAP modules or engines require separate licenses. Fees apply for using specific functionalities or components.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49dd931b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49dd931b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How does SAP License Measurement Work? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ddad5d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ddad5d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SAP license measurement analyzes the actual license usage versus assigned licenses. This quantitative review primarily serves compliance purposes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The measurement is conducted annually using SAP tools such as LAW (License Administration Workbench). Every three years, SAP typically performs an extended license audit.<\/span><br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With S\/4HANA, the process is shifting from usage-based to authorization-based measurement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-228b8319 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"228b8319\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">License Violations <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66d9b555 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66d9b555\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94936047 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94936047 BCX8\">License violations in SAP S\/4HANA can occur for several reasons. Understanding common violations is essential, as lack of awareness does not protect against potential back payments.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW94936047 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><table style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-tablestyle=\"MsoTableGrid\" data-tablelook=\"1184\" aria-rowcount=\"35\"><tbody><tr aria-rowindex=\"24\"><td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over- and Under-Licensing<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"25\"><td data-celllook=\"0\"><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"51\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Under-licensing happens when there aren\u2019t enough licenses or when users perform functions beyond their assigned license type \u2013 resulting in compliance breaches and additional costs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"51\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over-licensing occurs when companies purchase more licenses than needed or assign users higher license types than necessary. This increases costs and security risks by granting excessive access rights.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Accurate license allocation helps reduce expenses, ensure compliance, and mitigate risks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"26\"><td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Incorrect License Assignment<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"27\"><td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Assigning the wrong license type \u2013 one that doesn\u2019t reflect the user\u2019s actual authorizations or usage \u2013 can lead to non-compliance and audit penalties, even if enough licenses exist.<\/span><br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Proper mapping of license types is therefore key to avoiding extra costs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f1dd81f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f1dd81f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Indirect Access <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f511499 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f511499\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW182419004 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182419004 BCX8\">In SAP S\/4HANA, indirect access can lead to additional costs if third-party applications connect to the system without proper Digital Access licensing. Companies must ensure all external integrations are covered to prevent violations.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW182419004 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35bc733c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35bc733c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why correct Licensing is Crucial for Businesses <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13f8f32e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13f8f32e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The shift to SAP S\/4HANA fundamentally changes licensing structures. Migration provides an opportunity to review existing licenses and optimize the SAP landscape.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, the complexity of S\/4HANA products, metrics, and engines often creates a lack of transparency in SAP license management. This can lead to unnecessary expenses due to over-licensing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Proper licensing offers multiple benefits:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"52\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Risk Reduction:<\/span><\/b><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Correct license allocation helps prevent violations, under-licensing, and misclassification. With authorization-based metrics, companies can analyze real needs and avoid both shortfalls and excess costs.<\/span><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consolidating products within S\/4HANA can also lead to further savings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<br><br><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"52\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SAP Compliance:<\/span><\/b><br><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Proper license distribution ensures compliance with contractual and legal requirements \u2013 protecting companies from penalties and preserving their reputation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2abd9844 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2abd9844\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Optimize SAP Licensing with Xiting <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d767e9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d767e9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Migrating to S\/4HANA comes with complex licensing challenges. Xiting helps organizations overcome these challenges and optimize costs through a<a href=\"https:\/\/xiting.com\/en\/consulting\/authorization-management\/license-analysis\/\"> SAP S\/4HANA License Analysis<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The analysis is based on SAP\u2019s licensing framework and provides a comprehensive overview of your current license landscape as well as future requirements in S\/4HANA.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the Xiting Authorizations Management Suite (XAMS), our service includes a pre-analysis, detailed evaluation, target calculation, and forecast of your required user licenses. You\u2019ll receive full transparency through a clear, data-driven report and presentation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With XAMS License Analysis, you can successfully align SAP user licenses with your business needs \u2013 protecting your organization from excessive costs, security gaps, and compliance risks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-581a5817 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"581a5817\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25e21467 elementor-widget elementor-widget-sp_easy_accordion_pro_shortcode\" data-id=\"25e21467\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"sp_easy_accordion_pro_shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>#sp-ea-54349 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-54349.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-54349.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-54349.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-54349.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-54349.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1721636330\"><div id=\"sp-ea-54349\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-543490\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse543490\" aria-controls=\"collapse543490\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">How does user licensing differ in SAP S\/4HANA?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse543490\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-54349\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-543490\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW123921238 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123921238 BCX8\">SAP S\/4HANA introduces licensing options focused on authorizations, making license management more flexible and precise.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-543491\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse543491\" aria-controls=\"collapse543491\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">What are SAP user licenses?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse543491\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-54349\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-543491\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW121554344 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121554344 BCX8\">User licenses are individual licenses assigned per user. They define which functions and modules each user can access within the SAP system.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-543492\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse543492\" aria-controls=\"collapse543492\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">How much does an SAP user license cost in SAP S\/4HANA?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse543492\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-54349\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-543492\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW234977574 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234977574 BCX8\">License costs vary based on the license type and scope of access. Professional licenses are more expensive, while limited-use licenses are more affordable.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-543493\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse543493\" aria-controls=\"collapse543493\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">What is the difference between Product Conversion and Contract Conversion?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse543493\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-54349\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-543493\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are two ways to transition existing licenses to S\/4HANA:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"53\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Product Conversion: The current licensing model remains if a \"Flat Fee\" for S\/4HANA Enterprise Management was purchased before 2023.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"53\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contract Conversion: This replaces the old contract entirely, allowing the existing license value to be credited toward the new model.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6ff394c4 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed 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