ASUG SAP Licensing Resource Center

Why are we covering licensing as a topic? Because it affects every SAP customer, whether SAP has been part of your enterprise architecture for a few years or more than 20. At ASUG, we believe it's important for customers to understand what's in their contracts, regardless of how long and complex they may be. So we've gathered some information here about how you can start to answer some of these questions at your organization.

You can start by reading this letter from our CEO, Geoff Scott, to hear about how ASUG has been representing the voice of the customer in conversations with SAP, as well as what you need to know about the recent changes to SAP's licensing model.

What's New on SAP Licensing

We have two new webcasts in 2019 featuring a conversation between ASUG CEO Geoff Scott and Ron Gilson, CIO of Johnsonville Sausage, about the state of SAP licensing today. ASUG Members are invited to join us for a live Q&A that will follow a Jan. 30 webcast on 2018 in review and a Feb. 6 webcast on interfaces and indirect access.

Share Your Licensing Questions

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at licensing@asug.com if you have questions or concerns. We want to hear from you and help you find the answers you need. We'll update this page regularly with the information you ask us to cover.

We've been getting a lot of good questions so far. Here's a blog post on the top six SAP licensing questions that customers have been asking.

How to Get Involved

The best way to stay connected is to fill out the form on this page so you can continue to receive ASUG updates on indirect use, SAP licensing, and the new SAP licensing model. SAP licensing is a particularly hot topic at the ASUG Executive Exchange. Our community of C-level leaders has been talking about licensing issues at its local and national gatherings since last year.

SAP Licensing Webcast Series

Before you decide what to do next about your SAP license, you should tune in to watch these webcasts. We've gathered voices from ASUG, SAP, and the community to discuss the finer points of the changes to the sales and audit process, along with the new licensing model.

ASUG's Licensing Webcast Series:

2018 in Review: What Happened with SAP Licensing?

Geoff Scott, CEO of ASUG, and Ron Gilson, CIO of Johnsonville Sausage, catch up on what we’ve learned from our conversations with SAP last year. Register now for this Jan. 30 webcast. [Open to ASUG Members only.]

What We’ve Learned About Interfaces and SAP Licensing

Of all the licensing questions we’ve received from SAP customers, the most common ones revolve around interfaces with SAP systems. Geoff Scott, CEO of ASUG, and Ron Gilson, CIO of Johnsonville Sausage, share what they've discovered from SAP licensing experts so you can understand any potential risks. Register now for this Feb. 6 webcast. [Open to ASUG Members only.]

What You Need to Know About the Sales and Audit Changes at SAP

Matthias Medert from SAP’s Global License, Audit, and Compliance team explains the separation of sales and audit activities, as well as what customers can expect from the audit process today. Listen now.

Tips and Best Practices from an SAP Licensing Management Expert

David Morrison applies the first-hand knowledge he gained as an SAP customer to his role at Snow Software. He offers best practices and indirect use scenarios to look out for. Listen now.

A License Management Expert’s Perspective on SAP’s New Licensing and Audit Practices

Sebastian Schoofs, Executive Director at VOQUZ, shares his tips for how customers can make sure to know what they own and be ready if the auditors come knocking. Listen now.

Perspectives from Industry Analyst Jon Reed

Longtime ERP analyst and co-founder of Diginomica Jon Reed joins us to deconstruct SAP’s document-based pricing model and compare it with other enterprise software pricing approaches. Listen now.

Perspectives from Industry Analyst Josh Greenbaum

Josh Greenbaum has been covering SAP since the launch of the R/3 enterprise suite. He offers context on how indirect use is challenging all enterprise software providers and how SAP is faring with its new model. Listen now.

How SAP’s Document-Based Licensing Model Works

Sonya Swann, Head of Pricing & Commercialization at SAP, joins us to explain the new document-based pricing model, how it works, and the value it can offer customers. Listen now.

Indirect and Direct Use Definitions

Geoff Scott and Ron Gilson get into the definitions that every SAP customer should understand about direct use, indirect use, and static read scenarios. Listen now.

The CIO's Perspective on Licensing Changes

Ron Gilson and Geoff Scott talk about what these changes might mean for CIOs and other tech leaders. Listen now. [Open to ASUG Members only.]