Ergon Expands SAP Governance with Pathlock Cloud

Ergon, a privately owned multi-billion-dollar company spanning energy, logistics, and construction, has taken a major step in updating its access management approach. Long dependent on SAP ECC-native governance tools, Ergon faced new issues as it expanded globally and adopted more cloud platforms. To address these issues, the company rolled out Pathlock Cloud, enabling unified governance across SAP and non-SAP systems.

Moving Beyond SAP ECC

As Ergon expanded into international markets and shifted parts of its business to SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud, the limitations of SAP ECC-only governance tools became clear. In addition to SAP S/4HANA, the company adopted platforms like Salesforce and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), each introducing its own access risks and compliance challenges.

The company needed centralized capabilities for compliant provisioning, segregation of duties (SoD) analysis, and user access reviews across multiple applications. Pathlock Cloud met this need by offering built-in support for SAP S/4HANA along with flexible integration with other enterprise platforms. From the start, Ergon could utilize familiar SoD controls, emergency access features, and user certification processes through a consistent and user-friendly interface.

“Having this flexibility as we grow is the best of both worlds. We are keeping the functionality we value, and we’re simultaneously expanding to meet our evolving governance needs,” said Brad Bassett, Supervisor of Enterprise Applications at Ergon.

Scalable Risk Management for a Multi-System Future

Ergon’s deployment of Pathlock Cloud marks a move toward scalable, cross-platform governance. Teams across the organization can now request access and perform risk checks more efficiently, while compliance and audit departments gain better visibility into user activity across SAP and non-SAP systems.

By extending consistent access controls to Salesforce and SAP BTP, Ergon prevents fragmented governance processes that often hinder business expansion. The company maintains the continuity of its longstanding governance practices while ensuring that future growth isn’t limited by legacy system constraints. Pathlock Cloud effectively connects traditional SAP security with modern multi-cloud governance.

What This Means for SAPinsiders

Unified governance allows SAP teams to accelerate compliance efforts. For SAP technology leaders, Ergon’s example demonstrates that organizations can expand existing SoD and provisioning frameworks across multiple platforms without risking audit readiness. This approach cuts down on manual oversight and simplifies governance workflows, enabling executives to concentrate on business growth. SAPinsiders can expect enhanced efficiency in managing cross-application access as a result.

Cross-platform integration becomes crucial for modern ERP landscapes. As more enterprises combine SAP with platforms like Salesforce, Oracle, or industry-specific SaaS tools, the need for unified governance models increases. Pathlock’s ability to manage hybrid environments shows how vendors are responding to this market shift. Executives will increasingly focus on solutions that provide consistency across diverse systems.

Technology executives should emphasize continuity and user experience when selecting providers. When assessing governance platforms, the ability to extend familiar controls into new environments is a crucial differentiator. SAPinsiders will gain the most from solutions that preserve consistency with existing compliance practices while providing modern interfaces. User-friendly dashboards can speed up adoption across IT, audit, and business teams.