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Anna Bondarenko
SAP CX Consultant

Creating Business Applications Without Extra Costs or SAP Build Apps in Action 

Have you ever felt annoyed trying to access important data from SAP ERP, Sales Cloud or SuccessFactors on your mobile phone? Are you irritated by inconvenient interfaces and slow performance? You're not alone. Many business users face these problems every day.

But there's good news – with SAP Build Apps, part of the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), you can solve these problems. This innovative tool allows you to create your own mobile and web applications quickly, easily, and efficiently. 

Why might a business need individual applications? 

Users of business systems often complain about interface overload, a large number of unnecessary functions, and complex navigation. Employees often use only 2-3 functions of a large ERP system but must pay for a full license.

Many companies still do not use the potential of mobile applications to optimize their business processes. hey continue to rely on outdated user interfaces and inefficient workflows because, previously, developing mobile applications for business was complex and costly.

In the past, creating applications demanded highly skilled developers, considerable time, and large investments. However, today, even "citizen developers" – those without in-depth technical skills – can develop powerful applications through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. This approach is similar to using Lego bricks. Moreover, you can choose to create a native mobile application, use the standard SAP Start application to deploy your applications or simply work through a web page. 

With Build Apps, you can: 

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    Extend the capabilities of implemented SAP solutions. 

    Create your own extensions for systems such as S/4HANA, Sales Cloud, SuccessFactors, etc., to meet the specific needs of your business. 

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    Optimize licensing costs.

    Instead of a full license for users who only need limited access to SAP ERP, SuccessFactors, Sales Cloud, or other SAP systems, you can create custom mobile or web applications with the necessary functionality. This significantly reduces licensing costs and provides a more optimal interface for users. 

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    Create applications for individual departments.

    Create local solutions for HR, finance, and procurement to automate processes and increase efficiency. In addition, one application can contain functions from different systems. 

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    Create mobile workspaces.

    Develop mobile applications to optimize asset management, inventory management, field service operations, sales processes, and employee self-service tasks. 

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    Create prototypes and innovations.

    Quickly create prototypes of new application ideas and test them with users before starting the implementation project budgeting. 

What makes SAP Build Apps so cool? 

I'm personally excited about how much easier Build Apps makes the development process. Here are just a few of the things that make it particularly valuable in your SAP landscape: 

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    Accelerate development and adapt to changes:

    Create applications up to 10 times faster than with traditional coding methods. Quickly adapt to changing business needs with prototyping and iterative development. 

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    Deployment flexibility: 

    Deploy applications on various platforms, including web and mobile devices. 

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    Collaboration capabilities:

    Work together with business users and IT teams in real-time on the same project using a collaborative visual development environment. 

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    Reduce development costs: 

    Minimize the need for specialized developers and reduce overall project costs. 

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    Intuitive interface:

    Drag and drop components, customize logic and create beautiful interfaces without any code. 

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    Pre-built components: 

    Use a large library of pre-built components, themes and functions to accelerate development and meet business requirements. 

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    Integration with SAP and other systems:

    Easily connect to various data sources, including SAP systems, APIs, and databases. 

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    Scalability and security: 

    Use the reliable SAP BTP infrastructure for secure and scalable deployment of applications..

Mobile Application Example: Lead Creation with SAP Sales Cloud Integration 

Our company has experience utilizing Build Apps to create mobile applications integrated with SAP systems. One example is a mobile application designed for lead management and Sales Cloud integration. This application enables external agents to quickly add new leads directly from their mobile devices for further processing by the sales team. Moreover, it can serve as a self-service terminal at trade shows, simplifying contact gathering during events. 
The following SAP BTP services were used to create this application:• SAP Cloud Identity Services (доступ користувачів) • SAP Build Apps (створення інтерфейсу додатку)• SAP Build Workzone (забезпечення робочого простору)• SAP Mobile services (управління мобільними додатками та безпекою)

Key Development Stages: ● Concept Development. I believe this is a fundamentally important step, and it's essential to complete it before beginning any development in SAP Build Appss. At this stage, it is important to agree with the customer on the key functions of the application, determine use cases and which systems and objects will be integrated It's at this point that a basic understanding of the interface, fields, and buttons for the MVP (minimum viable product) is formed. ● Setting up developer access to SAP BTP. Currently, a free 90-day trial version is available, which is definitely enough to create an application prototype and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution. ● Developing the application interface. UI/UX design focused on user experience. ● Setting up integrations (SAP system, AI, etc.) ● Configuring application workflow logic and user authentication.● Testing and quick application publication.

Let's take a closer look at an example of a solution implemented based on SAP Build Apps: BTP_eng_1080.mp4  

As mentioned earlier, SAP Build Apps is additionally available under a free license, which allows you to explore its capabilities and create your first applications without any initial costs. Further, you will determine with the business which type of licensing is suitable for you. Numerous guides, training resources, and community forums are available to help you get started. With SAP Build Apps, you can unlock the potential of your business and provide users with the best mobile application experience.

Don't wait, start creating your own applications today! 

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