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What is SAP GRC?
Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) is a vital set of functions for enterprises to maintain secure and audit-friendly environments while being more confident in their actions. For SAP customers, SAP GRC can mean a set of GRC products provided by SAP itself or the GRC activities and technologies related to SAP systems.
What is SAP GRC?
Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) is a vital set of functions for enterprises to maintain secure and audit-friendly environments while being more confident in their actions. For SAP customers, SAP GRC can mean a set of GRC products provided by SAP itself or the GRC activities and technologies related to SAP systems.
GRC is growing in importance with rapidly changing regulations that create new compliance challenges. Security and financial risks are also on the rise as companies adopt more cloud technologies, enact bring-your-own-device policies, and enable remote workers in greater numbers.
SAP GRC tools are available to help with areas of risk management, process control, financial compliance, threat detection, identity management, privacy governance, and more. SAP partners and other vendors that provide GRC solutions and consulting services include Appsian Security, Fastpath, and Soterion.
Key Considerations for SAPinsiders:
- Take inventory of your GRC processes and automate wherever possible. In our most recent GRC State of the Market research, successful GRC organizations are focused on automation to streamline processes. To do this, processes being automated need to be repeatable and effective. Before investing in GRC automation technology, it’s best to get processes in line. Many companies are automating the process of keeping track of who makes changes to the SAP systems.
- Digital transformation offers the opportunity to rethink GRC processes. If your company is implementing new software such as SAP S/4HANA, it’s smart to use that project as a catalyst to examine key GRC processes and find out how they can be improved. For example, HP set up a new GRC system during its SAP S/4HANA migration, including rethinking its user access processes and segregation of duties (SoD) ruleset. In the past HP relied on a homegrown tool for access control but implemented SAP Access Control and SAP Process Control as a component of its SAP S/4HANA migration.
- Determine the present and future state of remote work at your company, and how that impacts risk and security. Many companies have gone more remote in the past two years. For GRC groups, this provides more challenges for user access and opens companies up to more cyber threats. Map out your remote working landscape and determine what processes and tools you have in place to reduce risk.
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State of the Market GRC in SAP Environments – Benchmark Research WebinarDec 10, 2025 — Join SAPinsider for an in-depth look at the latest findings from the State of the Market: GRC in SAP Environments benchmark research report. Based on insights from more than 300 SAP leaders, this webinar will explore how organizations are modernizing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) strategies amid rising cybersecurity threats, regulatory complexity, and digital transformation. […]
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State of the Market GRC in SAP EnvironmentsOct 31, 2025 — Organizations operating in SAP environments face increasing pressure to modernize Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) practices amid rising regulatory complexity, digital transformation, and audit fatigue. Many enterprises still rely on manual control testing and fragmented access governance, which limits visibility and increases risk exposure. GRC landscapes are dimensional and diverse.
This SAPinsider report presents a comprehensive analysis of GRC practices across SAP landscapes, based on data from 339 respondents between 2023 and 2025. The findings reveal a dynamic shift toward automation, integration, and intelligence in GRC strategies, driven by cybersecurity threats, regulatory complexity, and technology modernization. We see SAP-centric approaches as well as a strong reliance on third-party solutions.
Organizations leaning into or inheriting third-party solutions are integrating GRC platforms that extend SAP’s capabilities across hybrid landscapes. Vendors such as Pathlock, SailPoint, Saviynt, OneTrust, BlackLine, Trintech, and Experian, offer automation, continuous control monitoring, and identity solutions that span SAP and non-SAP environments ─ as lifecycle offerings or with specialized capabilities. These platforms are included in our research to highlight how together with SAP-native offerings they support the full GRC lifecycle.
- Strategic Drivers and Priorities: Organizations are increasingly automating GRC processes (60%) and centralizing control workflows (53%) to improve efficiency and visibility.
- GRC Maturity and Integration: 80% of respondents place themselves at Level 3 maturity, where GRC is integrated into business processes with formal governance and enabling technologies. However, few have reached Level 4 where GRC initiatives are enterprise wide.
- Technology Adoption and Automation: Most organizations are combining SAP Process Control (47%) and the SAP Integrated GRC Suite (40%) with third-party technologies (e.g., Pathlock, Saviynt, OneTrust, SailPoint).
- Data Governance and Privacy: While 53% have formal data classification policies, only 47% have centralized privacy offices or conduct regular privacy impact assessments, indicating uneven adoption of privacy governance.
Read the full report for details and more findings on risk management and security threats, financial governance, leadership and team structure, budgets, and investments.
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Part 2: Transforming SAP GRC User ExperienceOct 7, 2025 — Raghu Boddu, CEO of ToggleNow, discusses how Digybot transforms SAP GRC access management through natural-language interactions, enabling users to request access efficiently while maintaining robust security standards and ethical AI.
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Cutting Through Compliance Noise: How Jabil Tackled SAP RisksSep 3, 2025 — With approximately $28.9 billion in FY 2024 revenue and operations in over 100 global locations, Jabil processes millions of SAP transactions daily. For this Fortune 200 supply chain leader, ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance across such vast transaction volumes was a major challenge: how to detect genuine segregation of duties (SoD) violations without being overwhelmed […]
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SAP GRC Access Control: Safeguarding Data and SystemsMar 12, 2025 — Access control is a fundamental aspect of Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) that protects sensitive organizational data and systems from unauthorized access. As the digital landscape grows increasingly complex, mastering GRC access control has become more critical than ever. Organizations rely on robust access control strategies to mitigate risks, ensure compliance with regulations, and uphold organizational security policies.
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How Automation Addresses Critical Gaps in SAP GRCJan 27, 2025 — SAP GRC Access Control, while effective in compliance and risk management, lacks critical features for automation, which can be addressed through ToggleNow’s intelligent AI agents that enhance log reviews, de-provision dormant roles, improve compliance, optimize resources, and reduce costs.
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Optimising Access Management: Ørsted’s SAP GRC MigrationJul 31, 2024 — Recognising the critical need for a robust and streamlined access management framework, Ørsted embarked on a pivotal migration project from SAP Identity Management (IDM) to SAP Governance, Risk, and compliance (GRC) for Access Provisioning.
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From Chaos to Control – How Jabil Automated User Access Reviews Across Multiple SAP LandscapesMar 27, 2024 — Click Here to View Session Deck. If you’re seeking insights into the future of user access governance and the potential of automation within the SAP landscape, this presentation offers valuable observations and actionable takeaways. We delve into the transformative journey of automating SAP user access reviews across a complex landscape of six SAP systems, spanning […]
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