Insights from SAP Build Reviewers
Based on 17 verified reviews published in the last 18 months
What positive or negative impact (i.e. Return on Investment or ROI) has SAP Build had on your overall business objectives?
17 answeredThis analysis of 17 recent reviews explores the return on investment (ROI) and overall business impact of SAP Build. Reviewers most frequently cite improvements in efficiency after adopting SAP Build. Specifically, 10 of 17 reviewers mention increased efficiency, often tied to better integration and faster development cycles. Five reviewers highlight reduced development effort, attributing this to the platform's ease of use and ability to utilize less experienced developers. However, 3 of 17 reviewers express concerns about performance and licensing costs, indicating a potential downside to consider alongside the reported benefits. The positive ROI is further substantiated by claims of increased revenue and successful project implementations due to reduced development effort.
Increased Efficiency & ROI
10 mentionsA majority of reviewers (10 of 17) indicate that SAP Build leads to increased efficiency and a positive return on inves…
A majority of reviewers (10 of 17) indicate that SAP Build leads to increased efficiency and a positive return on investment. This is attributed to better business process integration, faster time to market, and the simplification of existing processes by removing manual steps and keeping everything within SAP. Several reviewers cite specific gains, such as a 30% increase in throughput and a 20% acceleration in product development.
Reduced Development Effort
5 mentionsFive of 17 reviewers note that SAP Build reduces development effort. This is achieved through faster application develo…
Five of 17 reviewers note that SAP Build reduces development effort. This is achieved through faster application development on a unified platform and the ability to utilize less experienced developers, leading to cost savings. Reviewers also highlight that reduced development effort has helped secure implementation projects and enabled a positive ROI within acceptable timeframes.
Negative Impact: Licensing & Performance
3 mentionsA minority of reviewers (3 of 17) express negative experiences related to SAP Build's performance and licensing. These…
A minority of reviewers (3 of 17) express negative experiences related to SAP Build's performance and licensing. These reviewers cite poor performance and questionable licensing practices, where the product is only accessible through bundles. These issues impact the overall user experience.
Describe how you use SAP Build in your organization. What are the business problems the product addresses and what is the scope of your use case?
17 answeredThis report synthesizes 17 recent reviews to understand how users are leveraging SAP Build within their organizations, the business problems it addresses, and the scope of their use cases. A significant portion of reviewers, 7 out of 17, highlight the product's role in application development, including creating applications and workflows for clients and building side-by-side extensions on SAP S4/HANA. Automation and integration capabilities are also frequently mentioned, with 6 reviewers noting its use in automating processes, integrating SAP modules, and enhancing data concurrency across departments. While most feedback is positive, a couple of reviewers mentioned experiencing runtime errors and data volume issues, indicating potential areas for improvement. Overall, SAP Build is primarily utilized for application development, automation, and integration, with a smaller subset of users praising its ease of use.
Application Development
7 mentionsA substantial number of reviewers (7 out of 17) use SAP Build for application development, including creating client-fa…
A substantial number of reviewers (7 out of 17) use SAP Build for application development, including creating client-facing applications and workflows, and building side-by-side extensions on SAP S4/HANA. Reviewers also develop POCs and prototypes using SAP Build.
Automation and Integration
6 mentionsSix reviewers highlight SAP Build's automation and integration capabilities. They use it for automating tenant onboardi…
Six reviewers highlight SAP Build's automation and integration capabilities. They use it for automating tenant onboarding, integrating SAP modules, enhancing business processes, and automating repetitive tasks in S4/HANA.
Ease of Use
2 mentionsA small segment of reviewers, 2 out of 17, praised SAP Build's ease of use. They specifically noted its seamless integr…
A small segment of reviewers, 2 out of 17, praised SAP Build's ease of use. They specifically noted its seamless integration and user-friendly interface, making it easy to use and enabling faster integration in both cloud and on-premise systems.
Runtime Errors and Issues
2 mentionsTwo reviewers reported negative experiences related to runtime errors and data volume issues. These users found the use…
Two reviewers reported negative experiences related to runtime errors and data volume issues. These users found the user experience to be poor and suggested that the system struggled with large Excel data volumes.
SAP Build integrates natively with other SAP applications in an effort to save users’ time and reduce IT complexity. Have you integrated SAP Build with other SAP applications? If so, how have you benefited from this?
17 answeredThis report analyzes 17 recent reviews to understand users' experiences integrating SAP Build with other SAP applications. Reviewers highlighted both benefits and challenges when integrating SAP Build. On the one hand, some found that SAP Build simplifies integration and facilitates data transition, with 4 reviewers mentioning these benefits. On the other hand, 5 reviewers cited challenges with the integration process, such as incomplete documentation and API inconsistencies. The integration challenges appear to stem from the complexity of SAP's ecosystem, where APIs may not always function smoothly with SAP Build's low-code functionality.
Integration challenges
5 mentionsApproximately 29% of reviewers (5 of 17) mentioned facing challenges when integrating SAP Build with other SAP applicat…
Approximately 29% of reviewers (5 of 17) mentioned facing challenges when integrating SAP Build with other SAP applications. These challenges often stem from incomplete documentation, API inconsistencies, and the complexity of understanding the integration process for developers. Some reviewers specifically noted issues with APIs not functioning smoothly within SAP Build's low-code environment.
Integration benefits
4 mentionsAbout 24% of reviewers (4 of 17) highlighted the benefits of integrating SAP Build with other SAP applications. These b…
About 24% of reviewers (4 of 17) highlighted the benefits of integrating SAP Build with other SAP applications. These benefits include reduced complexity in SAP product integration, smoother data transition between systems, and the ability to reuse code across multiple teams. Some reviewers also noted improved data security and better tracking of clients.
Please describe how SAP Build’s workflow and automation capabilities have helped your organization save time and reduce manual processes, if at all.
17 answeredThis report synthesizes 17 recent reviews to assess how SAP Build's workflow and automation capabilities have helped organizations save time and reduce manual processes. Reviewers frequently highlight the benefits of workflow automation (8 of 17 reviews). These benefits include automating tasks such as invoice processing, employee onboarding, and inventory management. Some reviewers also mention time savings as a result of using SAP Build (3 of 17 reviews), while a couple of reviewers found it difficult to use for developers. SAP Build's workflow automation capabilities help integrate the SAP ecosystem and reduce repetitive tasks. Reviewers also note the ability to create workflows for processing less structured data and using machine learning to assess it.
Workflow automation benefits
8 mentionsA substantial portion of reviewers (8 of 17) appreciate SAP Build's workflow automation capabilities for their ability…
A substantial portion of reviewers (8 of 17) appreciate SAP Build's workflow automation capabilities for their ability to reduce manual efforts across various processes. Reviewers cite benefits such as automating tasks like invoice processing, employee onboarding, and inventory management, as well as integrating the SAP ecosystem and streamlining communication and approval processes.
Time savings
3 mentionsSome reviewers (3 of 17) specifically mention time savings as a positive outcome of using SAP Build's process automatio…
Some reviewers (3 of 17) specifically mention time savings as a positive outcome of using SAP Build's process automation. They report reduced repetitive tasks, faster data entry, and the ability to focus on development work rather than manual processes.
Difficult for developers
2 mentionsA minority of reviewers (2 of 17) indicate that SAP Build can be difficult for developers, potentially increasing the t…
A minority of reviewers (2 of 17) indicate that SAP Build can be difficult for developers, potentially increasing the time required for certain tasks.