What Is SAP RISE?

“SAP RISE is a transformation offering from SAP designed to help organizations move toward a cloud-based SAP operating model. RISE with SAP brings together SAP business applications, cloud infrastructure options, tools, and services intended to support business transformation and ERP modernization.”

SAP RISE: Overview

Moving an enterprise ERP environment to the cloud involves more than selecting a hosting provider. Businesses also need to consider applications, infrastructure, migration, security, operations, and ongoing transformation.

RISE with SAP was introduced to help organizations approach this transformation through a more integrated offering.

What Does RISE With SAP Include?

The exact components can vary based on the offering and customer requirements, but RISE with SAP is centered around cloud-based business transformation and SAP S/4HANA Cloud.

It can include capabilities related to:

• SAP business applications
• Cloud infrastructure
• Business transformation
• Analytics and data
• Integration
• Migration and implementation support
• SAP Business Technology Platform capabilities

Organizations should evaluate the current SAP offering and contract structure when planning a RISE adoption.

How Does RISE With SAP Work?

A typical transformation may involve:

1. Assess the Existing Environment

Review the current ERP system, customizations, integrations, data, and business processes.

2. Define the Transformation Strategy

Determine the desired future-state architecture, processes, deployment model, and migration approach.

3. Plan the Migration

Prepare data, integrations, customizations, testing, security, and business continuity requirements.

4. Move Toward SAP Cloud ERP

Implement or migrate to the selected SAP S/4HANA Cloud environment.

5. Optimize the Environment

After go-live, continuously monitor performance, business processes, integrations, and user adoption.

Is RISE With SAP the Same as SAP S/4HANA?

No.

SAP S/4HANA is an ERP platform.

RISE with SAP is a broader transformation offering designed to help organizations adopt SAP cloud-based business transformation, including SAP S/4HANA Cloud.

Final Thoughts

RISE with SAP can be considered when an organization wants to modernize its ERP environment and move toward a cloud-based operating model. However, businesses should evaluate their existing SAP landscape, transformation goals, technical requirements, commercial terms, and migration strategy before making a decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SAP RISE a cloud service?
RISE with SAP is a cloud-based business transformation offering that can include SAP applications, infrastructure options, and transformation capabilities. The exact setup depends on the customer’s requirements and agreement with SAP.

Is SAP S/4HANA required for RISE with SAP?
RISE with SAP is centered around SAP’s cloud ERP strategy, including SAP S/4HANA Cloud. The exact products and services included depend on the specific offering.

Do businesses need SAP consultants for an S/4HANA migration?
Many organizations use SAP consulting expertise for assessment, migration planning, data migration, configuration, integrations, testing, training, and post-go-live support, especially for complex enterprise environments.