RISE with SAP

Q: Where is the difference between RISE with SAP and SAP GROW?

RISE with SAP is addressed to existing customers and the first step into transformation towards standardization, modernization and future security. SAP GROW is addressed to new SAP customers and provides a standardized initial access to SAP Cloud ERP.

The Way into SAP Business Suite for Existing Customers

Stefanie Weber

Productmanager at FIS

What is RISE with SAP?

RISE with SAP describes the structured way for existing SAP customers to transform their current ERP systems – e.g. SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA On-Premises – into SAP Business Suite in the cloud. It focuses on the modernization of IT systems and business processes to promote agility, efficiency and continuous innovation – for instance by implementing advanced, AI-supported ways of working.

RISE with SAP is not an individual product or package but a transformation-oriented approach that supports customers in organizing their transition into the cloud in a targeted way and according to proven best practice methods.

Which enterprises is RISE with SAP suitable for?

RISE with SAP is addressed to existing SAP customers with grown and complex system landscapes that modernize their proven business processes and would like to further develop their ERP environment into the cloud in a controlled manner.

The approach particularly supports enterprises with individualization demands that remove technical encumbrances and wish to arrange their transformation step by step.

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What advantages does RISE with SAP provide?

RISE with SAP supports enterprises in organizing their transition into the cloud in a more structured and more efficient way:

Plannable costs and lower operating expenses

Due to the subscription model and outsourced technical operation, expenses for infrastructure, maintenance and operation are reduced

Fast access to innovations

New functions – e.g. in the areas of AI, automation or analytics – are available in good time in the context of regular updates and can systematically be used

High security and compliance

The cloud infrastructure fulfills international safety and data privacy standards and is based on advanced security architectures and comprehensive encryption

Investment protection and controlled transformation

Existing processes can be retained and transferred into the cloud step by step without an abrupt change of technology being required

Scalability and sustainability

Regular updates, high system availability and standardized services contribute to an ERP landscape that remains advanced, flexible and scalable

Which components does RISE with SAP include?

RISE with SAP consists of three central components: a standardized framework, an integrated toolchain and comprehensive expert guidance. Together, they form a methodical transformation framework that provides enterprises with structured support on their way into SAP Cloud ERP.

Standardized framework

The standardized framework provides a phase-based approach with clear milestones, inspection points and best practice methods to implement the cloud transformation in a plannable way.

Integrated toolchain

The integrated toolchain contains tools for process analysis, project control, architecture planning and data migration. They include SAP Signavio, SAP Cloud ALM, SAP LeanIX and further solutions for supporting processes, data and governance. They create transparency, promote cross-team cooperation and support the implementation of a clean core approach.

Expert guidance

The expert guidance ensures that SAP and partner teams support enterprises during the entire transformation – from analysis and target vision definition, migration and implementation to running operation.

Optional services

In addition, optional services for business process and architecture consulting, technical migration support as well as SAP BTP credit memos for implementing individual enhancements can be used in the context of the RISE transformation. These modules are not fixed components of the RISE approach but optional elements of the transformation journey.

How does RISE with SAP support the stepwise modernization of business processes?

RISE with SAP enables an integrated process and data analysis as well as a consequent clean core approach and, in this way, supports the modernization of business processes. By using solutions like SAP Signavio and Process Intelligence, enterprises gain transparency with regard to existing processes, recognize inefficiencies and derive specific optimization measures.

Due to the clean core approach, core processes remain standardized, whereas individual adjustments are made via SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP). This reduces complexity, increases agility and improves the long-term maintainability of the ERP landscape.

RISE with SAP explicitly focuses on process modernization and not only on technical migration. By means of best practice roadmaps, guidelines and inspection points, the underlying framework supports users in analyzing existing processes, optimizing them step by step and adjusting them to advanced requirements.

Substantial elements of process modernization with RISE:

Analysis, visualization and optimization of existing processes by using specialized tools
Use of process intelligence solutions such as SAP Signavio for transparency and agility
Establishment of a clean core approach for reducing technical encumbrances
Implementation of new digital processes without abruptly changing proven processes

In this way, RISE with SAP enables controlled, safe and continuous further development of business processes and supports enterprises in becoming more innovative and more sustainable.

Where is the difference between RISE with SAP and SAP GROW?

RISE with SAP and SAP GROW are offers by SAP for comprehensive services concerning provision and operation.

A wide infographic titled “RISE vs. GROW.” On the left, RISE is described as a customized modernization solution for existing SAP customers: a phased system transformation with a focus on data migration and the optimization of existing processes. On the right, GROW is presented as a fast-track option for new customers: maximum standardization and rapid implementation via SAP Cloud ERP, S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. The key difference is highlighted in the middle: RISE stands for system evolution, while GROW stands for a standard restart.

RISE with SAP

RISE with SAP is addressed to existing SAP customers who would like to modernize their grown ERP landscape and establish it in a future-proof way.

A migration into the cloud is the first step towards standardization and optimization with individual adjustment option. It paves the way into a stepwise transformation into SAP Business Suite, which includes a comprehensive modernization of applications, data landscape and AI environment.

SAP GROW

With a fast and highly standardized initial access to SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Public Edition), SAP GROW, however, is addressed to new customers.

With a greenfield approach and standardized business processes, SAP GROW can also be used for smaller subsidiaries or branch offices in a two-two-tier approach in addition to the Cloud ERP system of the headquarters.

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Conclusion

RISE with SAP offers enterprises a comprehensive solution for accelerating their digital transformation and for using the cloud’s benefits. The most essential benefits include a scalable infrastructure, industry-specific business models and continuous support. The partnership with leading hyperscalers ensures high flexibility and security in this context.

Within the scope of SAP’s cloud-first strategy, RISE with SAP is continuously further developed. By integrating state-of-the-art technologies, such as AI and machine learning, RISE with SAP remains a central component of the SAP Cloud strategy, which promotes future business potentials.

FAQ – frequently asked questions

RISE with SAP is a transformation approach for existing SAP customers to transfer grown ERP systems step by step into the cloud. The focus is on process and IT modernization – not only on technical migration.

No, this is a common misunderstanding. RISE with SAP provides the framework for a transition to SAP Cloud ERP. Here, the objective can be the Private Edition as well as the Public Edition depending on which model goes better with your IT strategy.

RISE with SAP is addressed to existing customers and the first step into transformation towards standardization, modernization and future security. SAP GROW is addressed to new SAP customers and provides a standardized initial access to SAP Cloud ERP.

Yes. RISE with SAP pursues a holistic transformation approach and, as a consequence, goes beyond a purely technical migration.

In addition to the transition to a Cloud ERP system, it particularly focuses on analysis and further development of business processes, the clean core approach as well as the use of Process Intelligence and continuous innovations.

Users benefit from simplified and more standardized processes, the targeted use of automation and AI-supported functions as well as improved transparency with regard to processes and data.

The interaction of technology, methodology and process focus creates a sustainable ERP landscape, which supports enterprises in working more efficiently and flexibly adapting themselves to new requirements.

By means of tools like SAP Signavio, enterprises gain transparency with regard to existing processes, recognize optimization potentials and further develop their processes step by step – without a radical restart.

RISE with SAP provides a structured framework to transfer existing on-premises ERP systems – such as SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA On‑Premises – into an advanced SAP Cloud ERP system step by step.

The approach includes technical aspects like the migration of systems and data as well as the analysis and further development of existing business processes. Supported by best practice methods, analysis tools like SAP Signavio as well as a clearly defined transformation procedure, enterprises get a structured basis to enable a plannable and controlled transition. Depending on the target vision, existing processes can be retained, optimized or reoriented here without a mandatory restart being required.

Depending on the requirements concerning standardization, flexibility and architecture, the objective can be SAP Cloud ERP Private (SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition) or SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Public Edition).