Literally translated, a roadmap means a "road map". The term is used differently in different areas of society, politics and business. In relation to standard software, such as SAP Business One, it is the plan that the further development of the software follows. In other words, it is the planning of which new versions and updates there will be in the future.
Overview of the SAP roadmap
SAP offers a roadmap for SAP Business One, but according to various sources this is perceived as imprecise. The road map is available to partners via the SAP Partner Platform. Customers can use their S-User to access it in order to realise planned functions - especially for the Web client - to view.
Development and co-design by partners
Partners have the opportunity to submit customer requests on the platform. These are prioritised based on the approval of other partners. The greater the support, the more likely it is that SAP will include the topic in development.
Focus on the web client
SAP is currently investing heavily in the further development of the Web clients and has provided considerable resources for this purpose. It is recommended that the web client is installed and tested in daily operation. This helps to identify missing functions and provide feedback to SAP at an early stage.
Outlook
SAP plans to launch the web client by the year 2026 in such a way that all important tasks can be completed entirely via it. Companies can already benefit from the ongoing improvements and prepare for the ongoing digitalisation of the platform.
Recommendation
In order to better evaluate the benefits of the web client, companies should:
- Install and actively test the web client.
- Document missing functions and forward them to SAP via your SAP partner.
- Regularly consult the roadmap to keep up to date with the latest developments.
With this approach, customers and partners can actively shape the further development of SAP Business One and optimally benefit from future functions.
The SAP Business One Roadmap and the good feeling
SAP Business One 2021
The future of SAP Business One from 2020
The SAP Business One strategy
