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For many organisations, manual processes drain time, posing delays in delivering innovative solutions. Now is the time to enter a more unified solution to keep you out of the wheel.

What is SAP Build?

SAP Build is a low-code / no-code development platform on SAP BTP designed to help your organisation create applications, automate business processes, and build collaborative workspaces quickly.

It combines multiple capabilities into one development environment:
• SAP Build Apps – a drag-and-drop app builder to create enterprise mobile and web apps
• SAP Build Process Automation – workflow automation, RPA bots, and business rules
• SAP Build Work Zone – digital workplace and collaboration portal
• SAP Build Code – pro-code development environment for clean-core extensions

This unified environment enables both citizen developers and professional developers to collaborate on enterprise application development.

As an SAP Gold Partner, AG brings the expertise to help you make the most of SAP Build. Let’s make your processes smarter, faster, and more efficient. Speak to an expert today and discover how our SAP Build implementation services can redefine your business success.

A significant enhancement to the SAP Build ecosystem is SAP Joule Studio. Embedded within SAP Build, SAP Joule Studio enables you to extend Joule’s capabilities to organisation-specific workflows, develop custom skills using intuitive drag-and-drop tools, and integrate Joule seamlessly with third-party applications.

With Joule Studio in SAP Build, organisations can:

• Design custom Joule skills and AI agents
• Build AI-assisted business workflows
• Integrate AI insights into enterprise apps
• Automate decision-making using AI-driven workflows

Implementing SAP Joule enables teams to create custom AI agents directly within SAP Build, helping enterprises move from automation to autonomous business operations.

Finance

Maintenance and Operations

Sourcing and Procurement

Information Technology

Sales and Customer Service

Human Resources

Smart Management of Receivables

Automating invoice tracking and payment follow-ups to reduce outstanding debts.

Confirmation of Purchase Order

Auto-verifying supplier details and matching POs with invoices.

Efficient Financial Closing

Automating journal entries and reconciliations to accelerate month-end closing.

Streamlined Account Payable Processing

Automating invoice approvals and payment scheduling.

Validation of Supplier Invoice Status

Auto-checking supplier invoices for discrepancies before processing payments.

Business Partner Integration

Automating vendor onboarding and contract approvals.

Procurement of IT Equipment

Automating purchase requests, approvals, and vendor coordination.

Automation of Workflow Sign-offs

Enabling rule-based approvals for procurement workflows.

Generation of Purchase Requisitions

Automating requisition creation based on stock levels and demand.

Confirmation of Purchase Orders

Auto-matching POs with supplier invoices for accuracy.

Business Partner Integration

Automating vendor onboarding and contract approvals.

Procurement of IT Equipment

Automating purchase requests, approvals, and vendor coordination.

Automation of Workflow Sign-offs

Enabling rule-based approvals for procurement workflows.

Generation of Purchase Requisitions

Automating requisition creation based on stock levels and demand.

Confirmation of Purchase Orders

Auto-matching POs with supplier invoices for accuracy.

Implementation of Change Requests

Automating software update rollouts and approvals.

Procurement of IT Assets

Streamlining asset request approvals and tracking inventory.

Event Management

Automating IT event scheduling, notifications, and follow-ups.

Sales Order Generation

Automating order entry and validation from customer emails.

User Onboarding

Auto-provisioning new customer accounts and access credentials.

Automated Offer Letter Generation

Auto-creating and sending offer letters based on predefined templates.

Staff Induction

Automating training module assignments and document submissions for new hires.

Global Oil and Gas Operator

SAP Finance Month-End Automation

This leading Oil and gas business’s joint venture accounting (JVA) month-end was characterised by frequent delays, a problem aggravated by a recent change in the business environment. AG conducted a review of their SAP JVA solution design and processes and identified substantial opportunities within their SAP framework to streamline workflows through innovative RPA technologies.

Leveraging AG’s SAP and RPA expertise, the company deployed tailored RPA solutions across Finance, Supply Chain, and Maintenance functions. This significant move by AG helped the business to streamline SAP Finance Month-End, with individual steps reduced for more than 50% of use cases; +10 ’Live’ Automations fully operational - mostly autonomous ‘Unattended’ but also ‘Attended,’ and total current equivalent savings of 5+ FTEs.

European Energy Operator

SAP PO Closure Automation

A major European energy company was facing mounting challenges in managing open Purchase Orders (POs), particularly those with remaining balances or incomplete closures, issues that were hindering financial accuracy and operational efficiency. The AG team conducted a focused review of their SAP Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle and identified high-friction PO closure points that were ripe for automation.

By utilising AG’s deep SAP process knowledge and RPA capability, the organisation implemented a scalable bot-led framework that streamlined PO closure across categories. This automation now proactively identifies closure candidates based on configurable rules, verifies key business logic, and initiates closure workflows, dramatically cutting down manual intervention. The result? Over 1,200+ legacy POs were successfully closed, with ongoing automation in place to maintain real hygiene and 16 unique steps automated as a background process. The outcome has not only freed up procurement and finance teams but also improved reporting accuracy and compliance, while eliminating backlog-driven risks.

Global Exploration & Production (E&P) Operator

SAP Material Master Creation Automation

A leading independent Exploration and production company was struggling with delays and inefficiencies in its SAP material master creation process, particularly due to manual handovers between teams, duplicate entries, and time-consuming validations. AG conducted a targeted review of their SAP MM processes and collaborated with stakeholders to identify and eliminate pain points through RPA-driven enhancements.

Leveraging AG’s SAP and RPA expertise, the company deployed a custom automation solution that reduced manual intervention, ensured compliance with governance rules, and integrated seamlessly with their existing SAP workflows. The result: a 70% increase in efficiency for material master creation, significant reduction in processing time, and elimination of duplicate requests, streamlining operations and freeing up critical business resources in under 8 weeks.

SAP Build Apps (Low Code/No Code)

SAP Build Apps facilitates the creation of applications through a low code/no code approach, enabling users with varying technical expertise to design and develop apps efficiently.

SAP Build Process Automation

With SAP Build Process Automation, you can automate workflows, optimise processes, and enhance efficiency by leveraging its intuitive tools and integrations with other SAP solutions.

SAP Build Work Zone

The Work Zone within SAP Build is a collaborative space where teams can converge, ideate, design, and collaborate on projects, fostering a productive environment for project management and execution.

SAP Build Code (Pro-Code)

Our expertise with SAP Build Code enables us to create clean-core extensions on SAP BTP, safeguarding your core SAP systems for seamless updates and reducing ongoing maintenance.

AG Store (AG's Pre-Built SAP BTP Automations built using SAP Build)

AG Store is a repository or marketplace offering pre-built SAP automation ready-to-use solutions leveraging SAP Build's capabilities, providing agile and efficient solutions without starting from scratch.

Preserve a Clean Core Architecture by designing SAP Build extensions that integrate seamlessly with SAP S/4HANA without disrupting the core system.
Enable Citizen Development Safely through governance models that empower business teams to build apps while maintaining IT control and security.
Accelerate Development with Pre-Built Automation Assets including reusable workflows, RPA bot templates, and app components.
Integrate Workflows Across SAP and Non-SAP Systems to ensure seamless business process automation across the enterprise landscape.
Unlock Intelligent Automation with Joule AI by embedding AI-driven insights and decision support into SAP Build applications and workflows.

AG, as a SAP Gold Partner, stands ready to guide and support you on your SAP Build automation journey. We specialise in simplifying and accelerating your automation endeavours, particularly with SAP's robust Build portfolio. Leveraging our extensive experience and deep-rooted expertise in SAP and RPA, we're here to guide you through every process step, from conceptualisation to implementation.

Learn more about AG & SAP's Next-Level SAP Build synergy here:

1.

What is the purpose of SAP Build?

At AG, we see SAP Build as the bridge between business users and IT teams. Its purpose is to accelerate SAP Application Development and process automation using low-code tools on SAP BTP. With SAP Build Apps, Process Automation, Work Zone, and Build Code, organisations can rapidly create enterprise apps, automate workflows, and deliver new digital services faster.

2.

What is the difference between SAP Build and SAP BTP?

SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) is the overall foundation that brings together SAP Data Management, SAP Analytics, SAP AI & SAP Joule AI Copilot, and integration capabilities. SAP Build sits on top of BTP, giving business and IT users the tools to rapidly design, build, and deploy applications and automations without heavy coding. At AG, we help you unlock both: leveraging BTP as your digital backbone while tailoring SAP Build to deliver real business outcomes.

2.

What are the key differences among SAP Build, SAP Fiori and SAP BTP Extension Suite?

Platform	Purpose
SAP Build	Low-code app development, workflow automation, and digital workplaces
SAP Fiori	UX design system and UI framework for SAP applications
SAP BTP Extension Suite	Platform services for developing and integrating enterprise applications

In simple terms, SAP BTP provides the platform, SAP Build provides the development tools, and SAP Fiori provides the design experience.

3.

What does SAP Build do?

Simply put, SAP Build allows organisations to:
• Create enterprise applications using low-code tools
• Automate workflows using RPA and process automation
• Build digital workplaces with SAP Work Zone
• Extend SAP S/4HANA while maintaining a clean core

At AG, we help organisations use SAP Build to prototype faster, reduce costs, and achieve measurable ROI, whether you’re enhancing existing SAP systems or creating new digital services.

4.

How to get access to SAP Build Pricing, Licensing & Subscription?

SAP Build is available through SAP BTP subscription models or enterprise deployment.

If you’re exploring where to buy SAP Build software, our team can guide you with:
• SAP Build pricing quotes
• SAP Build license purchase
• SAP Build subscription planning
• SAP Build demo and evaluation

Licensing typically depends on:
• SAP BTP subscription plans
• Number of users and developers
• Automation usage
• Application runtime consumption

Organisations can start with SAP Build trial environment and SAP Build free trial on SAP BTP. Schedule a free 1:1 call with our experts!

5.

Is SAP Build free?

While SAP Build offers trial access through SAP BTP for learning and testing purposes, enterprise deployments typically require a subscription or license based on usage and services.

At AG, we help you evaluate the best approach to adoption, ensuring your investment in SAP Build delivers maximum business value. If you’d like, we can arrange a free SAP Build consultation to review your options and demonstrate SAP Build in action.

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