Seamless Integration of SAP S/4HANA Cloud Finance with Business Technology Platform
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https://doi.org/10.70112/ajcst-2025.14.2.4380Keywords:
SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), S/4HANA Cloud Finance, Integration Layer, Cross-module Automation, Enterprise SystemsAbstract
This technical article explores the powerful, native integration of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) with S/4HANA Cloud Finance, as well as the broader landscape of enterprise systems. We deconstruct BTP’s architectural components, specifically the SAP Integration Layer, SAP Cloud Extension Platform, and SAP Unified Data Management Framework, to demonstrate how they enable seamless cross-module automation. The paper addresses critical considerations for implementation, including technical choices, security requirements, and best practices. Furthermore, we analyze performance metrics and scalability to highlight BTP’s pivotal role in reshaping both ERP and financial process management. These claims are supported by empirical evidence drawn from multiple implementations, providing tangible data on BTP’s success in boosting operational efficiency, automating processes, and unifying systems across various organizational operating landscapes.
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