Aug 13, 2026
•5 minute read
Articles
The following articles are written by SAP experts, contributors from the SAPinsider Community, and SAPinsider’s skilled team of editors and research analysts. From technical guides to thought leadership pieces, these articles contain essential insights to help SAP customers solve day-to-day challenges, understand what types of decisions organizations need to be making, and receive lessons learned from other SAP customer experiences.
Zero Trust for SAP BTP: Myth vs RealitySAP secures the Business Technology Platform (BTP) infrastructure, but organizations must take responsibility for identity governance, especially as the reliance on non-human identities grows, necessitating a rigorous approach to Zero Trust principles across the entire platform and connected systems.
5 Critical SAP Identity Risks in Enterprise Landscapes — And How to Fix ThemManaging access governance in enterprises using SAP poses significant risks due to cross-system access sprawl, inconsistent provisioning, undetected cross-system segregation of duties conflicts, audit evidence gaps, and policy drift, all of which can be effectively addressed with AccessHub.AI's unified platform for visibility, automation, and control.
Aug 13, 2026
•4 minute read
Fast-Tracking SAP Access Governance Automation: Closing SoD Gaps Across S/4HANA and Non-SAP SystemsThe article highlights a critical governance flaw in SAP S/4HANA environments where structural challenges in authorization models lead to potential SoD violations and compliance issues, advocating for continuous monitoring and integrated governance solutions like AccessHub to address cross-system risks and streamline access management.
Aug 13, 2026
•8 minute read
Non-Human Identity Security: Why Machine Identities Are Your Biggest Hidden RiskAs non-human identities have proliferated in modern enterprises, often outnumbering human users significantly, organizations face heightened security risks due to unmanaged machine identities that lack proper governance, necessitating structured oversight to safeguard against potential attacks.
Aug 13, 2026
•3 minute read
Where Maintenance Backlogs Actually Come From: A Look Inside SAP EAMA maintenance backlog often results from numerous small issues across the six stages of SAP EAM processes, from notification to technical completion, highlighting that many delays occur in execution and confirmation at the asset level rather than in planning or scheduling, emphasizing the need for improved connectivity and mobile solutions for technicians to effectively manage and close orders.
Aug 13, 2026
•3 minute read
From Clean Core to Agent-Ready Core: Why Your Custom Code Is the Hidden Blocker to SAP Joule AgentsAs SAP introduces over 200 specialized AI agents into its ecosystem, the critical requirement for an 'agent-ready core' emerges, emphasizing that custom code, often hidden in SAP landscapes, obstructs these agents' effectiveness and that companies must pursue a thorough assessment to ensure their core processes are visible, reachable, and governed by standards to leverage AI capabilities.
Aug 13, 2026
•8 minute read
Trade Compliance Gets an AI Copilot: What SAP GTS + AI Means for Global Trade TeamsAs global trade compliance faces increasing complexity and demands for automation, SAP Global Trade Services (SAP GTS) is integrating AI to streamline processes like product classification and false-positive screening, while maintaining strict governance protocols to ensure human oversight and auditability.
Aug 13, 2026
•5 minute read
85% Are Still on ECC. Here’s What That Means for Your Maintenance StrategySAP will end mainstream maintenance for ECC on December 31, 2027, and while 85% of its customers still utilize it, the transition to S/4HANA should be strategically approached as a transformation in maintenance practices rather than a mere migration, focusing on predictive maintenance improvements to gain operational advantages.
Aug 13, 2026
•3 minute read
Inside the Enhanced Edition: What SAP’s Integration Suite Shift Means for the Autonomous EnterpriseSAP is transforming its integration software from a behind-the-scenes function to a vital layer for AI agents, as demonstrated by the enhanced SAP Integration Suite aimed at facilitating faster integrations and preparing for AI-driven scenarios.
Aug 13, 2026
•3 minute read
Three Days in Orlando, Notes from SAP Sapphire 2026SAP's transition from a software company to a business AI company was underscored at Sapphire 2026, marked by the introduction of the Autonomous Enterprise and Joule Work as key components for enhancing business processes through AI, while encouraging partners to engage in ongoing development and deployment of agents within complex hybrid environments.
Aug 13, 2026
•6 minute read
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