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What is SAP Build? A Complete Guide for Everyone

What is SAP Build? A Complete Guide for Everyone
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Are you seeking to enhance your business with innovative, custom-built applications while avoiding the burden of slow and costly IT projects?

Explore SAP Build, the ground-breaking low-code platform revolutionising business operations. This blog delves into its essential elements, highlighting its main features and advantages, its application across various key business processes, and straightforward ways to integrate it into your business.

Read on to learn more about SAP Build's capabilities and how to effectively use this transformative technology for your organisation.

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What is SAP Build?

SAP Build is a comprehensive low-code development platform that empowers businesses to rapidly create and deploy innovative applications. It leverages a user-friendly interface and pre-built components to accelerate application development, enabling both citizen developers and professional programmers to build solutions efficiently. It also helps users to visually design applications, integrate with SAP and non-SAP systems, and seamlessly optimise business operations.

Major Components of SAP Build

The SAP Build portfolio is built on the SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), which unifies data and analytics, artificial intelligence, application development, automation, and integration. This cohesive environment allows users to seamlessly connect and extend business processes, facilitating the creation of personalised experiences and efficient workflows. 

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SAP Build Apps

  • A low-code platform that focuses on creating mobile and web applications with a drag-and-drop interface, enabling rapid app development.
  • It offers pre-built templates, integrations with various data sources, and features like offline capabilities and AI-powered assistance.

SAP Build Process Automation

  • This component helps automate business processes, such as approvals, data entry, and document processing.
  • It utilises Robotic Process Automation (RPA) capabilities to automate workflows, create bots, and integrate AI-driven decision-making for streamlining key business operations.
  • It also integrates with other SAP and third-party systems.

SAP Build Work Zone

  • A unified workspace for employees to access applications, data, and content to facilitate collaboration, knowledge sharing, and personalised user experiences within an organisation.

Key Features of SAP Build

Low-Code Development

Simplifies application development with a visual, drag-and-drop interface and pre-built components, with no extensive coding.

Integration Capabilities

Seamlessly integrates with various SAP and third-party systems, including databases, cloud services, and on-premise applications.

Pre-Built Templates

Leverage industry-specific templates to accelerate development for both citizen developers and seasoned professionals.

Rapid Application Delivery

Accelerates the development lifecycle, enabling businesses to quickly respond to changing market demands.

AI-Powered Assistance

Leverages AI capabilities to enhance development productivity, such as code suggestions, automated testing, and predictive analytics.

 

Key Benefits of SAP Build

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Increased Agility and Innovation

Facilitates businesses in swiftly adjusting to evolving market dynamics and launching new products and services.

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Improved Efficiency and Productivity

Automates business processes, reduces manual tasks, and streamlines workflows.
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Reduced Development Costs

Lowers development costs and time-to-market for new applications.
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Data-Driven Decision Making

Provides valuable insights into business processes and performance through data analytics and reporting capabilities.


Why should you choose SAP Build for Enterprise Application Development?

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      Rapid Prototyping

      Quickly experiment with new ideas and iterate on designs to meet evolving business needs.

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      Intuitive Interface

      Create user-friendly applications with a focus on intuitive design and a seamless user experience.

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      Pre-built Components and Templates

      Leverage ready-to-use components and templates to jumpstart development and significantly speed up time-to-market.


Who is SAP Build for? 

SAP Build is suitable for a wide range of users.

Citizen developers

Business users/ non-technical employees with limited coding experience who can create simple applications to automate tasks.

Professional developers

Experienced developers who can leverage the platform to accelerate development and build complex applications.

IT professionals

IT teams can use SAP Build to streamline application development and management processes.

Business analysts

Business analysts can use SAP Build to model and automate business processes.


How to Integrate SAP Build into Your System

As an esteemed SAP Gold Partner, AG provides expert guidance and support to companies of all sizes in successfully implementing and leveraging the power of SAP Build. We work closely with our clients to ensure a smooth and efficient implementation process, maximising the value of this innovative low-code platform.

"We found AG Consulting to be extremely responsive and very capable of developing a working solution in a short timeframe."

Simon Potts, Product Portfolio Lead
Lloyd’s Register

 

Needs Assessment & Strategic Planning:

AG conducts thorough assessments to understand specific business requirements and objectives. Our seasoned experts then help develop a tailored implementation strategy, considering the company's size, industry, and existing IT infrastructure.

Subscription Guidance & Optimisation:

We help in selecting the optimal SAP Build subscription plan based on the company's usage needs and budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and scalability.

Expert-Led Design and Development:

We leverage our expertise in low-code development to guide clients through the design and development process, ensuring adherence to best practices and maximising the value of SAP Build.

Rigorous Testing and Quality Assurance:

We conduct rigorous testing throughout the development lifecycle to identify and address potential issues, ensuring the stability and reliability of the final application.

Ongoing Support and Maintenance:

We provide ongoing support and maintenance services, including regular updates, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting, to ensure the long-term success and optimal performance of SAP Build applications.

The Future of Business with SAP Build

SAP Build is a game-changer for businesses looking to streamline operations, reduce IT dependency, and accelerate digital transformation with intuitive low-code/no-code tools.

As an SAP Gold Partner, AG empowers businesses to maximise SAP Build’s potential through expert implementation and tailored automation solutions.

To help you get started, try AG AutoWizard now to assess your automation readiness in minutes for FREE! This assessment will take your automation strategy to the next level!

In just a few clicks, you'll receive actionable insights, technology recommendations, and tailored guidance to take the next step in automation.

If you'd like to learn about our automation solutions and related SAP services, please make sure to check out here.

 

FAQ

Is SAP Build a new solution?

Although SAP Build is a relatively new offering within the SAP Business Technology Platform, it is an evolution of existing SAP technologies, combining and enhancing various low-code development tools.

What is the use of SAP Build?

SAP Build can be used for various purposes, such as:

  • Developing mobile and web applications
  • Streamlining business processes
  • Enhancing employee experience
  • Connecting with other SAP and third-party systems
Is there a trial version for SAP Build?

Yes, SAP offers a trial version of SAP Build, allowing you to explore its features and capabilities. Check with our SAP experts to learn more about using a free trial suitable for your business landscape.

What is the difference between SAP Build and SAP BTP?

SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) is a broader suite of technologies for data management, AI, and analytics, while SAP Build is a specific low-code/no-code development tool within BTP.

SAP Build vs. SAP Focused Build - Are they the same or different?

While SAP Build is a low-code/no-code development tool, SAP Focused Build is a set of tools designed for managing large-scale SAP implementation projects and solution documentation. Get in touch with our SAP experts to help you in selecting the most suitable tool for implementation within your organisation.