Growing companies often ask whether they should start with SAP Business One or go straight to SAP S/4HANA. Both are capable ERP systems. The right choice depends on how complex your business is today and how it will look in five years.
When SAP Business One fits
- Small to mid-sized companies with straightforward processes
- A need to replace accounting software and spreadsheets quickly
- Limited internal IT staff
- One or a few legal entities
When SAP S/4HANA fits
- Larger or fast-growing organisations with complex supply chains or manufacturing
- Many entities, currencies or countries
- Advanced finance, controlling and compliance needs
- Plans to standardise processes across a group
Questions that decide it
- How many users, entities and countries will you have in three to five years?
- How complex are your production, logistics and pricing processes?
- What level of reporting and controls do your board, auditors and regulators expect?
- What total budget is realistic for implementation and running costs?
A short assessment of your processes and growth plans usually makes the answer clear. Choosing correctly the first time avoids an expensive re-implementation later.
Fixed scope
S/4HANA Readiness Assessment
A fixed-scope recommendation for your SAP S/4HANA path, with roadmap and effort.
See what's included
