RISE with SAP Options for Cloud and On-Premise Systems
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Key Takeaways
⇨ There are significant differences in the key drivers involved in choosing between a cloud-based or on-premise system.
⇨ Organizations should make this choice based on specific business and functional areas, such as financials, logistics, and human resources.
⇨ Users should research potential Add-Ons to help with the effort required to retire legacy systems.
The article discusses system options for SAP solutions, highlighting the benefits and drawbacks of cloud-based versus on-premise systems. Cloud computing offers scalability, robust security features, and up-to-date technology, while on-premise systems provide greater control over data and performance.
The article also discusses SAP systems and modules based on business and functional areas, including financials, logistics, and human resources. SAP Add-Ons are also addressed, with a recommendation to avoid them if possible. The article concludes by providing best practices for retiring old systems, including the need to keep tax- and audit-relevant data, upgrade systems regularly, and delete personal data after the retention period.