Makes your organization using the SAP platform? And bent you are looking for a way to make your business processes extensively automate? Then the time to explore the possibilities of the UiPath Platform to explore. UiPath is THE leadinge Business Automation platform. Through the collaboration between UiPath and SAP can u Easily automate business processes. In this article, we tell you all about the integration capabilities and advantages of both platforms.

The UiPath Business Automation Platform

UiPath is a platform consisting of several components, such as UiPath Studio, UiPath Robot, UiPath Orchestrator and UiPath AI Center. With UiPath Studio allows you to workflows design and test workflows, which are then used by UiPath Robot are executed on your computer or in the Cloud. With UiPath Orchestrator allows you to manage your software robots scheduling and monitoring. En with UiPath AI Center you can existing or own Machine Learning models (AI) into your automations.

The SAP Business Technology Platform

SAP is a platform consisting of various applications, such as SAP ECC, SAO S/4HANA, SAP Business One, SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Ariba. With SAP, you can integrate, streamline and improve your business processes in finance, logistics, human resources, procurement and more.

Partnership UiPath and SAP

UiPath and SAP have formed a strategic partnership to help their customers with digital transformation. In 2018 SAP acquired the RPA software company Contextor, to put this under the rubric of SAP iRPA part of the SAP platform. Nevertheless, have UiPath and SAP have always worked closely together , and both parties have given this cooperation a major boost in 2023. This manifests itself in joint marketing, as SAP is also is authorized to sell UiPath licenses to existing SAP customers. To helping them automate repetitive, time-consuming business processes in SAP and other applications.

Integration capabilities UiPath and SAP

There are several integration opportunities between UiPath and SAP. Dhe choice depends on the process to be automated, and the existing SAP setup. The most common integration options are:

1. UI automation

This is the easiest and quickest way to use UiPath integrate with SAP. UiPath Studio is used to simulate a user’s actions on the SAP GUI, such as reading, entering and processing data.

2. API integration

This is a more advanced and robust way to use UiPath integrate with SAP. You can UiPath Studio to use the SAP Application Programming Interface (API), which gives you access to SAP’s business logic and data. You can also use the UiPath SAP Connector, which provides you with an easy and secure way to connect to SAP via the Remote Function Call (RFC) protocol..

3. Integration of UiPath and SAP BAPI.

BAPI is a technology used to exchange data between SAP systems and external applications. By BAPI integrate with UiPath, business processes can be geautomatiseerd and geoptimizeerd, without for that need to write or modify complex code. Also kan er through the BAPI be prevented from the UI from SAP must be used.

UiPath Offers solution for forced migration from SAP ECC to S/4HANA

UiPath offers a valuable solution for companies facing the forced migration from SAP ECC to S/4HANA. With SAP’s announcement in 2022 that all customers must operate in the Cloud starting in 2027, the need for this transition is becoming increasingly urgent. The majority of current SAP users are still working on SAP ECC, which means that a significant number of organizations face a significant challenge. An SAP migration project not only carries financial implications, but also puts significant pressure on the attention and time of the existing organization.

In this context, UiPath provides valuable support. First, UiPath can help automate time-consuming processes within SAP ECC, freeing up employees for other tasks and improving the overall efficiency of the organization. In addition, UiPath also offers support during the migration itself, using the UiPath Test Suite for SAP. This Test Suite enables organizations to make the migration smoother through automated testing of processes and operation of the application. With UiPath in-house, companies can transition to S/4HANA with greater confidence and efficiency.

Reusable SAP automations in the UiPath Marketplace

The UiPath Marketplace can be seen as a App Store variant for automations. There are out-of-the-box automations available for various applications, including ServiceNow, Jira, Coupa and SAP. In the UiPath Marketplace you can also publish and sell your own automations. View a complete overview of SAP automations in the UiPath Marketplace..

Free SAP training modules in the UiPath Academy

To build robust and secure UiPath automations in SAP, it is important to know the latest ins-and-outs. The UiPath Academy offers a solution. In this online, free environment, several SAP modules are available to enhance your knowledge. A few examples:

1. Get Started with SAP Automation with Studio (2 hours)
2. UiPath SAP Automation with Studio (3 hours)
3. SAP Automation with Studio Deep Dive (4 hours)
4. SAP Testing With UiPath (1 hour)

Want to know more?

We are frontrunner in the field of UiPath and SAP. We have in our group more than 15 years consulting and implementation experience with SAP. From Tacstone Consulting, we have helped dozens of organizations with complex architecture and implementation issues. From Tacstone Technology we have about 20 clients where we are successful with the UiPath and SAP platform work. We have developed our own approach, based on our extensive knowledge of both platforms. Whether it nu to the Purchase-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash of Record-to-Report proes goes: we have the practiceexperience and examples in the house.

Need help deploying UiPath and SAP?

Are you already working on the UiPath Platform, and looking for the ins-and-outs of integration with SAP? Or are you still at the beginning, and curious about the benefits of UiPath for your organization? If so, please contact Cees-Willem van Rooij.