Why SAP License Managers need to act now
Are you preparing to migrate to S/4HANA or move to RISE with SAP? If so, you’re likely already facing the challenges—and uncertainty—of the new Authorization-Based Licensing (ABL) model.
The issue: SAP licensing is no longer based on actual usage—it’s based on the access a user could have.
That can inflate your required license counts by 50–150%, creating serious cost exposure in your next SAP audit.
The USU solution highlights for SAP License Managers: The new Authorization-Based Licensing Optimization capability in USU Software Asset Management automatically analyzes:
- roles and authorizations
- STAR classifications
- actual usage data
The result: a reliable licensing baseline you can use to make informed decisions—before contract negotiations or migrations.
New: Built-in contract & scenario modeling
With USU, you can run what-if scenarios for different licensing models and RISE options using your existing contract data. That way, you can identify the most cost-effective path early—and avoid expensive mistakes when it comes to:
- negotiating with SAP
- switching to new licensing metrics (e.g., FUE, ABL, DAAP)
- cloud migrations and system moves
Your benefits: greater transparency, better predictability, and a stronger strategic foundation for licensing decisions.
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