SAP S/4HANA is the latest ERP generation from SAP SE. It is based on a simplified data model and the SAP HANA in-memory database. Leveraging the SAP HANA in-memory database, functionalities from the preceding SAP ERP (ECC) and other SAP systems (e.g., SAP APO, SAP EWM, etc.) are being transferred to and integrated into a simplified data model.
SAP S/4HANA introduces innovative functionalities into your SAP system. Firstly, the central UX concept SAP Fiori establishes improved, intuitive user interaction. Secondly, a large variety of analytics functionalities are already included as standard. Since SAP S/4HANA itself is a central component of SAP’s cloud strategy, it enables companies to flexibly utilize the benefits and added values coming with using cloud-based solutions – from SAP Business Technology Platform to SAP Business Network.