Soterion's SAP License Manager Achieves Landmark with 100 Full-User Evaluations

Soterion Reaches Milestone with 100 Full-User Equivalent Evaluations

In an impressive stride within the SAP licensing domain, Soterion's SAP License Manager has achieved the significant milestone of completing its 100th Full-User Equivalent (FUE) evaluation. This accomplishment comes just a year after the launch of the module, which has been pivotal for businesses navigating the complexities of SAP's licensing structure.

As organizations face fluctuating costs associated with SAP's STAR measurement system for licensing needs, the demand for effective license management solutions has surged. Soterion's tool is designed to provide insights into actual user activity rather than just access rights, thus aligning licensing costs with genuine operational needs.

The SAP License Manager evaluates businesses' actual utilization of SAP permissions, delivering three essential metrics: current FUE consumption based on existing role concepts, potential reductions achievable through role optimizations, and the best-case scenario for FUE requirements based on user interactions with SAP systems.

Historically, many SAP roles were created without consideration for FUE optimization, leading to inflated license consumption that could be four times higher than necessary. This inflated consumption often results in organizations continuing to incur high licensing costs long after the initial subscription period. By analyzing real usage data, Soterion empowers companies to understand their exact requirements, which is especially crucial as they transition from SAP ECC to SAP Cloud ERP Private.

Dudley Cartwright, the CEO and co-founder of Soterion, emphasizes the importance of this milestone. “The STAR rules from SAP are fair, yet many companies have not had the time or resources to rethink their SAP roles for FUE optimization. Our goal is to provide the visibility needed to reduce unnecessary consumption, ensuring alignment with contractual rights and establishing sustainable governance around FUE,” he states.

Furthermore, Cartwright highlights that managing SAP roles is not just a security concern; it has become a critical financial control measure. Changes in role settings could affect both access risks and software licensing costs. The transition towards SAP Cloud ERP Private presents both challenges and opportunities for organizations, particularly concerning meeting license agreement compliance by effectively managing their FUE consumption.

To assist businesses in grasping their current FUE usage, Soterion provides a complimentary evaluation of SAP license needs. This initiative helps companies identify optimization opportunities and sets a strong baseline before negotiations or management of their SAP Cloud ERP subscriptions.

Since its inception in 2011, Soterion has specialized in converting complex SAP access and authorization data into understandable formats, ensuring businesses can manage access risks effectively while optimizing their SAP licenses. As companies prepare for an evolving digital transformation landscape, tools like the SAP License Manager will be indispensable in achieving cost-efficient and compliant software usage.