Misuse Detection in SAP Systems

Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is a top financial concern for SAP customers, according to a recent SAPinsider benchmark report, “SAP S/4HANA Finance: State of the Market,” where more than 400 individuals across all lines of business from nearly 150 companies were surveyed regarding their strategy for SAP S/4HANA Finance. However, many organizations are still relying on spreadsheets for budgeting, planning, forecasting, and reporting. This article reveals the top strategies SAP customers are prioritizing in the area of FP&A and where they are making significant investments in finance over the next year. And SAP experts share insights into the importance of real-time planning and modern reporting strategies.

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China represents an compelling opportunity for those in the supply chain market — for example, China's Made in China 2025 initiative is mobilizing Chinese manufacturers to move to higher value capabilities and products with smarter manufacturing. So what does this mean for SAP and its customers? This article looks at the SCM opportunities and challenges facing SAP and its customers in China, and provides strategic guidance for navigating them.

Access the latest insights from SAPinsider in this digital edition of the magazine, which includes case studies of companies using SAP technology to improve their business outcomes, such as Columbia Sportswear's use of automation and SAP Apparel and Footwear to modernize its operations; best practices, such as key considerations for migrating to SAP S/4HANA Finance; expert insights, such as advice on establishing a security patching framework for your critical SAP systems; and technical columns that provide deep-dive expertise, such as guidance on key new features for developers in SAP Cloud Platform ABAP environment.

Access the latest insights from SAPinsider in this digital edition of the magazine, which includes case studies of companies using SAP technology to improve their business outcomes; best practices; expert insights; and technical columns that provide deep-dive expertise. Gain key tips for SAP customers assessing a move to the cloud. Discover insights from New SAP SuccessFactors Head of Product Meg Bear on How HR can reinvent work experiences and accelerate business growth. Understand SAP and the Circular Economy, on how SAP customers can achieve a zero-waste value network and reap financial benefits, and much more. 

As data quickly becomes the most valuable asset a company can own, the reliability and security of that information also becomes essential. And while many companies focus on thwarting outside threats to security, they should be casting an internal eye on potential data misuse from employees. Learn how several SAP solutions address security issues for the digital age and how supplementing your security strategy with complementary offerings can help you track and monitor employee usage of sensitive data to eliminate fraud.