Who should use SAP S/4HANA^® and why?

What is SAP S/4HANA^®? 

SAP S/4HANA^® is an integrated software solution that supports companies in planning, controlling and monitoring their business processes. It is the latest ERP system provided by SAP, building on the tried-and-tested SAP ERP solution, and offers both an improved user experience and enhanced functions. SAP S/4HANA^® provides companies with a central place to manage their finances, logistics, sales, purchasing, production and human resources. The system is based on the SAP HANA in-memory technology, which makes it possible to process large data quantities in real time. Thanks to this technology, SAP S/4HANA^® is able to deliver analyses more quickly and accelerate both workflows and decision-making.  

SAP S/4HANA^® user interface 

There are various user interfaces for SAP S/4HANA^®, one of the most well-known being SAP Fiori^® with its intuitive and user-friendly interface. This enables users to become familiar with the software in a short space of time and use it efficiently. The user interface is tailored to the needs of users, offering dashboards and tiles that can be personalised. In this way, it can be designed individually, providing quick access to important information. The choice of user interface depends on the company’s specific requirements and preferences. Many opt for a combination of different interfaces to meet the various requirements of their users. For example, SAP GUI^® is the classic user interface for SAP^® applications. It is Windows^®-based and contains menus, dialogue boxes and buttons that allow extensive interaction with SAP^® systems. Although Fiori is becoming increasingly popular, many companies continue to use SAP GUI^®.   

SAP S/4HANA^®: functions 

SAP S/4HANA^® offers extended functions for the real estate industry. The solution supports companies in managing land, building and plants. Real estate objects can be located precisely by integrating GIS (geographical information systems) data. Moreover, SAP S/4HANA^® offers extensive functions for facility management, including maintenance management, order management and reservation management. Thanks to intelligent analyses and reports, real estate companies are able to optimise their business processes and thus reduce costs. 

SAP S/4HANA^®: costs 

Implementing SAP S/4HANA^® requires meticulous planning and analysis. The implementation costs depend on various factors such as the company size, number of sites, number of users and required functions. Companies have various licence models to choose from. Some companies opt for the cloud version of SAP S/4HANA^®, which involves a monthly subscription, while other companies operate the software on-premises. Professional consulting by an SAP partner can help to calculate the costs in advance and implement the solution efficiently.  One key advantage of SAP S/4HANA^® is the opportunity to reduce costs through the central management of business processes. Having already supported more than 30 customers in the changeover to the new SAP^® release, PROMOS therefore has extensive experience and can advise you on the best approach to such a changeover. 

SAP S/4HANA^®: modules 

SAP S/4HANA^® has a modular structure and can be extended as required. For real estate companies, the Finance, Real Estate and Project Systems modules are especially important. What do these modules do?  

• The Finance module supports companies in managing their finances and in drawing up accounting reports.  

• The Real Estate module provides an effective means of managing real estate portfolios and rental contracts as well as optimising resource planning.  

• Finally, the Project Systems module can be used for the efficient planning and implementation of projects, including construction projects, and an in-depth analysis of project costs. 

One key advantage of SAP S/4HANA^® for real estate companies is the central management of business processes. Companies can use SAP S/4HANA^® to pool and organise their business processes in order to increase efficiency and reduce their operating costs. In addition, companies can perform analyses in real time in order to make sound decisions and promote their business development. 

SAP S/4HANA^®: advantages 

We’ll now sum up the main advantages of SAP S/4HANA^®: 

• Real-time transparency: Using SAP S/4HANA^®, companies can control and monitor their business processes in real time. The real-time transparency makes it possible to react quickly to changes and optimise workflows. 
• Automation: The automation of business processes saves time and cuts costs. With the automated workflows provided by SAP S/4HANA^®, companies can optimise their workflows and work more efficiently.  
• User-friendliness: The SAP S/4HANA^® user interface has a user-friendly, intuitive structure, thus making the software very easy to use. Employees can quickly learn how the software works, meaning that the implementation can be organised quickly and easily. 
• Flexibility: SAP S/4HANA^® is a flexible software solution that allows companies to design their business processes individually, in line with their specific needs. The software is scalable and can be used for both small and large companies. 

So why SAP S/4HANA^®? This is a question asked by many companies wanting to modernise their IT systems. The answer is simple. SAP S/4HANA^® is an intelligent, future-oriented ERP solution that can help you to optimise your business processes and become more agile. SAP S/4HANA^® provides you with access to real-time data and analyses that enable you to respond quickly to any changes on the market. Thanks to the in-memory technology, you can process large data quantities in real time and perform complex analyses. As a result, you can make sound decisions and continuously improve your business processes. 

However, SAP S/4HANA^® has much more to offer. For example, the integrated machine learning functions can help you automate and optimise workflows. Thanks to the intelligent means of controlling finances, procurement, production, sales and service, you can make your company more efficient and save valuable resources. The process of integrating SAP S/4HANA^® into an existing IT landscape is also relatively straightforward. Thanks to its open architecture, SAP S/4HANA^® can be integrated without difficulty into an existing system environment. With a strong partner, ideally one that has already gained extensive experience of SAP and S/4HANA® implementations, companies can implement the ERP system in their operations without disrupting everyday business transactions in any way. All in all, therefore, SAP S/4HANA^® provides a flexible ERP solution that can help all sorts of companies and organisations to become more agile and optimise their business processes. 

Get in touch with us! 

PROMOS will be delighted to support you in your changeover to SAP S/4HANA^®. Our experts have many years of experience and extensive expertise in the area of SAP implementation and optimisation. So don’t hesitate to contact us if you are interested in changing over to SAP S/4HANA^®! We have been accompanying our customers in this important step for many years, helping them to fully exploit the advantages of SAP S/4HANA^® and digitalise their real estate management. Contact us today to find out more about how we can help you take your company to the next level!