Discovery Center Uncovered – What SAP BTP Services and AI Features are Available?

Navigating digital transformation is a complex endeavor, requiring organizations to innovate rapidly while maintaining operational resilience. SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) provides a comprehensive suite of tools to support modernization efforts, enabling seamless integration, automation, and advanced analytics. However, its extensive capabilities can be daunting, making it challenging for organizations to fully leverage its potential. Without structured guidance, businesses risk underutilizing critical features, limiting the efficiency and scalability that SAP BTP is designed to deliver.

To address this challenge, SAP Discovery Center serves as a centralized resource that streamlines SAP BTP adoption. It offers structured insights, best practices, and interactive guidance to help organizations implement solutions effectively. One of its key components, Discovery Center Missions, provide step-by-step project boards to accelerate digital transformation based on real business challenges.

SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) offers a wide range of capabilities through SAP BTP Services, each designed to support different business needs. Some of these services are available at no additional cost, while others require a separate subscription or payment. Before using a service, organizations must either subscribe to it or create an instance based on their requirements. This decision depends on the service plans available for that specific service, which outline the features, pricing, and technical requirements. Understanding these options is essential for selecting the right service model to align with business objectives and technical environments. The Service Catalog of the SAP Discovery Center provides a structured and comprehensive collection of all available SAP BTP services. Users can explore these services through categorized listings or use the search function to find specific offerings based on their business and technical requirements. Each service entry includes detailed documentation covering key aspects such as service plans, pricing models, API references, authentication methods, and runtime dependencies.

Additionally, the service details page provides insights into deployment options, integration possibilities with other SAP and third-party systems, scalability options, and security configurations. Organizations can also access step-by-step implementation guides as Missions, Reference Architectures, best practices, and use case examples to evaluate the feasibility of a service within their existing SAP landscape. By leveraging this centralized repository, businesses can effectively assess, select, and implement the right SAP BTP services to support their digital transformation initiatives.

SAP BTP services are categorized into two types: service instances and service subscriptions. A service instance provides a set of capabilities accessed via APIs or bindings and may require an additional runtime environment for full functionality. Some instances also include graphical applications, which necessitate an external runtime. On the other hand, a service subscription is self-contained and does not require an external runtime environment. These services typically come with a built-in application that users can access directly, making them easier to deploy and integrate into business processes. By understanding these service models, organizations can optimize their use of SAP BTP to enhance efficiency and scalability.

A key feature within these SAP BTP Services is the integrated estimator tool, designed to streamline cost estimation for services required to achieve project objectives. This tool enables users to calculate costs efficiently, ensuring alignment with project budgets. The SAP BTP Estimator Tool simplifies cost planning by enabling organizations to accurately estimate and budget for SAP services. It facilitates informed decision-making with features like instant estimate sharing, personalized cost configurations, and automated price comparisons to ensure cost efficiency. Additionally, the tool supports partial usage calculations for shared services and allows collaborative cost estimation, enhancing transparency and cross-team coordination. With these capabilities, businesses can optimize financial planning and align SAP BTP implementation with their strategic goals.

Additionally, SAP Discovery Center now includes SAP Business AI Feature Catalog and AI Estimator that enables organizations to integrate artificial intelligence strategically, optimizing efficiency, automation, and decision-making. To maximize AI’s impact, businesses must select the right AI features—whether for predictive analytics, intelligent automation, or generative AI—based on their operational needs and data readiness. SAP’s Business AI Feature Catalog and Estimator provides a structured approach to evaluating AI initiatives by assessing feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and projected business impact in terms of net savings. This enables organizations to prioritize AI investments and align them with strategic goals. By leveraging SAP Business AI within a scalable and compliant framework, businesses can drive smarter automation, enhance data-driven decision-making, and achieve sustainable digital transformation.

What this means for SAPinsiders

Leverage SAP Discovery Center for Structured SAP BTP Adoption: Organizations should utilize the SAP Discovery Center to navigate SAP BTP’s extensive capabilities effectively. By leveraging Discovery Center Missions and best practices, businesses can streamline implementation, optimize integration, and ensure they fully capitalize on SAP BTP’s modernization tools.

Select the Right SAP BTP Service Model for Business Needs: Understanding the distinction between service instances and service subscriptions is critical for effective SAP BTP utilization. Businesses should evaluate service plans, pricing models, authentication methods, and runtime dependencies to align their service selections with technical and operational objectives.

Use the SAP BTP Estimator Tool for Cost Planning and Optimization: Organizations should incorporate the SAP BTP Estimator Tool into their budgeting strategy to optimize costs. By utilizing features such as automated price comparisons, partial usage calculations, and collaborative cost estimation, businesses can enhance financial planning and maximize cost efficiency across SAP BTP implementations.