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SAP S/4HANA pros and cons

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SAP S/4HANA offers excellent scalability, making it suitable for companies of all sizes, though it is considered expensive for small to medium enterprises. It features robust integration and a powerful in-memory database that enhances performance, real-time analytics, and reporting. The system is highly customizable to fit diverse industries, yet integration can be improved, and migration poses challenges. High licensing costs and support may deter potential users.

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PROS

SAP S/4HANA provides excellent scalability and is suitable for companies of all sizes.
The system features robust integration capabilities, allowing seamless communication between various business processes.
SAP S/4HANA offers a powerful in-memory database, significantly enhancing performance and data processing speed.
SAP S/4HANA delivers real-time analytics and reporting, facilitating informed decision-making.
SAP S/4HANA is highly customizable, making it adaptable to diverse industry needs and requirements.

CONS

SAP S/4HANA is seen as quite expensive, making it less suitable for small to medium enterprises.
The integration could be improved to allow for better compatibility with existing systems and ease of use.
Migrating to SAP S/4HANA can be challenging and complex, especially without prior experience.
The cost of licensing and ongoing support for SAP S/4HANA is notably high, deterring potential users.
There is a need for more customization options to better cater to diverse business needs.
 

SAP S/4HANA Pros review quotes

it_user852423 - PeerSpot reviewer
it_user852423
Project Coordinator at Exzatech Solutions Ltd
Apr 9, 2018
This tool helps us to manage business in a faster and smarter way.
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Jayaprakash Kuppusamy
Associate IT Consultant at itcinfotech
Mar 6, 2019
The customer was very happy as the implementation time took less than 6-8 months.
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reviewer1377633 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer1377633
Vice President, Corporate IT at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Jul 13, 2020
Responsive, comprehensive and optimized solution.
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AmitShah3
Mechanical Engineer at a real estate/law firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Aug 2, 2020
It is a very powerful, highly customizable tool.
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reviewer893631 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer893631
Head of PMO at a tech company with 1-10 employees
Aug 16, 2020
In terms of its most valuable feature, I would say the finance module.
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Steven Leung
Technical Director at DynaSys
Aug 30, 2020
The performance of the solution is excellent.
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reviewer1391076 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer1391076
Technical Lead / Solution Architecture / Software Development - SAP at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Sep 6, 2020
The processes have been reduced from almost 10 steps to four or five steps. It's really been simplified.
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Shankar Agarwal
Senior Manager at Mazars India
Oct 26, 2020
From a technology standpoint, the theory and analytics are fascinating.
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Lead Consultant at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Dec 2, 2020
The key modules that I find most valuable are material management (MM), financial accounting and controlling (FICO), and human resources (HR).
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Carlos Guzman
CEO at CJG Consulting
Mar 14, 2021
The scalability is excellent, especially on cloud deployment models.
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SAP S/4HANA Cons review quotes

it_user852423 - PeerSpot reviewer
it_user852423
Project Coordinator at Exzatech Solutions Ltd
Apr 9, 2018
Planned Order List needs a change of screen.
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Jayaprakash Kuppusamy
Associate IT Consultant at itcinfotech
Mar 6, 2019
S/4HANA 1610: We found very less Fiori apps — a few apps not working. All module Fiori apps need to be tuned.
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reviewer1377633 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer1377633
Vice President, Corporate IT at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Jul 13, 2020
Lacking in some customizations.
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AmitShah3
Mechanical Engineer at a real estate/law firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Aug 2, 2020
It requires a lot of planning to implement the product correctly.
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reviewer893631 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer893631
Head of PMO at a tech company with 1-10 employees
Aug 16, 2020
The common issues being raised right now by the end users are mostly related to the usability.
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Steven Leung - PeerSpot reviewer
Steven Leung
Technical Director at DynaSys
Aug 30, 2020
The cost of the solution is quite high. It needs to be adjusted.
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reviewer1391076 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer1391076
Technical Lead / Solution Architecture / Software Development - SAP at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Sep 6, 2020
The theory-side of the solution needs to be improved.
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Shankar Agarwal
Senior Manager at Mazars India
Oct 26, 2020
Every year, when a new version is released, it comes with a very thick booklet of 300 or 400 pages and it is a little difficult to comprehend.
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reviewer1403493 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer1403493
Lead Consultant at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Dec 2, 2020
The two things that need to be improved are price and customization.
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Carlos Guzman
CEO at CJG Consulting
Mar 14, 2021
Technical support has been declining. They aren't as responsive as they used to be.
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