Integrating with SAP is Challenging – Let Us Do the Hard Work for You

Overcome Data Silos across your S2P Data with our SAP Integration Services

To stay competitive, finance and procurement leaders need accurate, real-time spend data. With this they can make quick, data-driven, strategic decisions that drive business growth. But, achieving a unified view of spend within SAP is often a significant challenge. Most businesses choose to have a Source to Pay (S2P) platform over the top. Integrating this platform with SAP can be a complex and time-consuming process. One that if done incorrectly can lead to:

• Inconsistent data that hinders informed decision-making
• Inefficient use of time and resources
• Bottlenecks in operational efficiency
• Lack of control over financial and procurement processes

If these challenges sound familiar, you’re not alone. Many organisations struggle with the complexities of data integrations.

The Reality:

• A third of business leaders lack confidence in the data they use to make crucial decisions. (source)
• 97% of organisations acknowledge issues with their data quality. With half of new data deemed unreliable. (source)
• Only 29% of businesses have successfully integrated their systems. (source)
• 94% of organisations find data integration to be a significant obstacle. (source)

Our expertise in integration can help you avoid these challenges. With our SAP integration you can get a single source of spend truth. Helping you to achieve complete control and visibility over your corporate spend.

Valtatech: Your SAP Integration Partner

We’ve seen how source to pay transformation projects can be undermined by integrations. Integrations are always more complicated than expected. They usually need a lot of time from your IT teams and can blow out your schedule and budget. Our Integration-as-a-Service (IaaS) takes the burden of integrating SAP systems off your shoulders.

Our team connects SAP and other systems to your S2P platform. Delivering you a single source of spend truth. This enables you to have complete control and visibility over your corporate spend.

Our integration experts have seen first-hand the challenges integrating with SAP. We’ve helped many businesses overcome challenges like these:

Managing Data Across SAP Modules

SAP systems often operate in silos due to its modular nature. Spend-related data is usually spread across different modules. Businesses may have data in modules like FI (Financial Accounting), MM (Materials Management) and SD (Sales and Distribution). Understanding the datasets and integrating these modules together is complex. You need a thorough understanding of both the source and target data structures.

Handling SAP’s Complexity

SAP is a comprehensive system with many different modules. Each module will have its own data model, workflows and interdependencies. In-house IT teams often struggle with the intricate details and integration points of these modules. This results in delays to integrations being completed and requires extensive, repeated testing.

Synchronising Data Across Platforms

Achieving a (near) real-time data flow between SAP and other systems is difficult. The complexity of SAP’s data and the sheer volume of data creates challenges. Businesses need sophisticated middleware and robust data pipelines to handle the high volume. In-house teams may not have the tools nor expertise to support this. If data is not synchronised across platforms, it impacts the usefulness of the data. Finance and procurement leaders need accurate, up-to-date information for decision-making.

Managing SAP Customisations

SAP is built for extensive customisation to meet unique business needs. This means that integrations need to be tailored to handle those customisations. Integrating with SAP to fit those unique business processes is resource-intensive. You need both business process and integration experts to get this right. The solution often requires custom coding and configurations. This can be overwhelming for in-house teams where resources are stretched across projects.

Transforming Data from One Platform to Another

SAP’s data is stored in specific proprietary formats and structures. These almost never match the S2P platforms data structure. This means that you need to convert data from SAP which can be very complex. You need to have detailed mapping and transformation rules to ensure cross-compatibility.

Minimising Data Integration Issues

Ensuring data integrity with integrations is challenging. It requires rigorous validation processes as part of the integration. Erroneous or invalid data from one platform to another can be a huge problem. Impacting confidence in data accuracy and speed of decision-making.

Effectively Managing Change

The impact of data integrations can require changes in business processes and workflows. To minimise business disruptions you need to know what downstream activities will change. Utilising expertise in integrations and S2P processes ensure you can minimise this risk.

A Trusted Integration Partner

We are a trusted integration partner for many leading organisations across the region.

“Valtatech has been an invaluable partner during the process of transforming our procure to pay (P2P) system. The project has helped us to reduce costs, identify risks, and improve value delivery across the business; while providing the visibility and insights my team and I require to improve risk mitigation, due diligence processes, and governance.” Hanaka Kato – Corporate HQ General Manager, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia

Our Technology Experience

SAP Integration-as-a-Service

Our Integration-as-a-Service (IaaS) takes the burden of SAP integrations off your shoulders. We integrate SAP and other critical business systems to your S2P platform. Here’s why leading businesses trust us to manage their SAP integrations.

Expert SAP Knowledge

Our team has deep expertise in SAP systems and how to integrate them effectively. This ensures that the integration delivers the value you expect.

Pre-built Connectors

We leverage our extensive library of connectors for quick and efficient integrations. This means we can get your integration up and running quicker, improving your time to value.

Custom Integration Expertise

Our team of integration experts can get any system integrated with your S2P platform. We’ve built many custom integrations and yet to find a platform we can’t integrate with. This means you’ll get spend data from all your systems, not just those that are easy to integrate with.

Predictable Pricing

Our simple and transparent subscription model ensures there are no hidden costs. Giving you confidence in keeping your project within budget.

Reduced IT Burden

We take on the integration work and free up your in-house IT resources. This means they can focus on strategic initiatives while we handle the integrations.

Continuous Monitoring and Support

Enjoy peace of mind with around-the-clock monitoring and guaranteed SLAs.

Security and Compliance:

At Valtatech, we know how important it is to keep your data safe. We protect your sensitive information with industry-leading security measures backed by relevant certifications. Here’s how we ensure your data stays safe and compliant:

• ISO 27001 Certified: We proudly hold ISO 27001 certification. This demonstrates our commitment to the highest standards of information security management.
• Cutting-Edge Integration Technology: We use best-in-class integration technology. This ensures flexibility whilst maintaining robust and secure data handling.
• Industry-Leading Security: Our integration technology is certified with SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. Your data is managed with the utmost care, complying with the most stringent security standards.

Case Study: Unlocking Complete Spend Visibility for a Leading Hospitality Group

We helped one of Australia’s top hospitality groups with their S2P transformation. With 12 different data sources holding source to pay data, integration was key to success. Our IaaS led them to a connected S2P ecosystem through our 4 step integration process:

Step 1: Design. We mapped out their systems to identify key data sources and stakeholders. This included aligning with their business priorities and budget.

Step 2: Extract. We configured our integration connectors to extract data from all their various systems.

Step 3: Transform. We defined and configured data transformation to align with the S2P platform format.

Step 4: Load. We loaded the transformed data into the S2P platform, ensuring full data integrity.

Results: A connected S2P process with complete visibility, integrated with all existing systems.

Why Choose Valtatech?

Focus on Business Value: We go beyond simply connecting systems. We work with you to define your goals and develop a strategy to deliver measurable value.

Partnership Approach: We believe in building strong, collaborative relationships with our clients. We are invested in your success and will work alongside you every step of the way.

Proven Source-to-Pay Expertise: Our team are S2P process experts. We bring best practices tailored to your organisation’s needs. Our integrations are designed to support and enhance your S2P processes.

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Schedule a Free Consultation Today!

Contact our team of experts today to discuss your specific integration needs. We’ll explain how our Integration-as-a-Service can help you integrate effectively with SAP ERP.

FAQs:

Q: How long does the integration process take? The timeline varies based on the complexity of your systems. But our pre-built connectors and experienced team ensure an efficient integration process.

Q: Can you integrate with legacy systems? Yes, our team has extensive experience integrating with a range of different systems. We develop custom integrations with your legacy systems to connect your spend data.

Q: What support do you offer post-integration? We provide 24/7 monitoring and support to ensure your systems run smoothly. Our team is always available to address any issues that may arise.