SAP Licence Advisory

Managing SAP licensing is challenging enough – and the shift to S/4HANA or RISE only makes it harder. Usage measurement through tools like USMM and LAW is far from straightforward. The outputs often require manual correction, engine metrics can be unreliable, and even SAP experts sometimes struggle to interpret the data accurately. It’s easy to get it wrong – and costly if you do.

Indirect access, now governed by SAP’s Digital Document model, is another persistent headache. Many organisations still don’t know when it’s triggered or how it’s priced. And when it comes to contract conversions – whether you’re moving from ECC to S/4HANA or from on-premise to RISE – nothing maps one-to-one. Named users, engines, and use rights often shift in subtle ways, with financial consequences buried in the detail.

To make matters worse, SAP provides little transparency on pricing. Standard rate cards are kept under wraps, and commercial terms are often negotiated behind closed doors. That leaves customers navigating high-stakes decisions with limited visibility – and a real risk of overcommitting or locking into unfavourable terms.