SAP S4HANA on AWS Reviews and Pricing

SrinivasVadde

Finance Controller at kauvery

Apr 29, 2025

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Improved internal controls and expedited financial close process while supporting growth

Pros and Cons

"Overall, I am very satisfied with the solution, and it has proven to be highly beneficial to our organization."

"Currently, we have some integration areas like Concur and Ariba that could be improved. Having these integrations as a single source rather than working in silos would be beneficial for customers."

What is our primary use case?

We transitioned from being an existing Business One user to using SAP S4HANA on AWS because our business outgrew the previous solution. Our focus is on improving volume and accuracy.

What is most valuable?

We are able to improve our scale and deliverables. From the finance side, we have enhanced our internal controls and reduced the timeline for closing the month from a year to just two days. Additionally, governance and internal controls have improved.

What needs improvement?

Currently, we have some integration areas like Concur and Ariba that could be improved. Having these integrations as a single source rather than working in silos would be beneficial for customers.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using SAP S4HANA on AWS for the last two years.

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What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

The deployment took eight months. Although it normally should take four to six months, due to our business plans and service levels, we required more time to align our internal implementation and processes.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of the solution has improved over time. As a finance controller, we have seen improvements in finance deliverables, SLAs in payables, and reconciliation timelines.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

SAP S4HANA on AWS provides sufficient scalability and supports our growth needs.

How are customer service and support?

The support received from SAP has been intact and effective. We received the right support during our implementation and continue to benefit from it.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We were using Business One previously but switched to SAP S4HANA on AWS as our organization outgrew the former.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was smooth and we wanted to ensure it was done correctly the first time.

What about the implementation team?

The implementation involved aligning our internal processes, which prolonged the deployment but ensured a correct rollout.

What was our ROI?

Although our investment was higher compared to the previous ERP system, we are able to derive ROI from SAP S4HANA on AWS.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The initial setup required a higher investment, but the return on investment has justified the cost.

What other advice do I have?

If I had to rate SAP S4HANA on AWS on a scale of one to ten, I would give it a nine. Overall, I am very satisfied with the solution, and it has proven to be highly beneficial to our organization.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

Last updated: Apr 29, 2025