Localization capabilities in SAP solutions

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Confidently global

SAP software delivers a global-ready, local experience, and enables compliance with a country’s local regulations by connecting core end-to-end business processes. 

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  • Local: Global and local processes are integrated, leading to a sustainable business outcome.

  • Compliant: Regulatory compliance for tasks such as tax, statutory reporting, and business-to-government interactions.

  • Everywhere: Geographic coverage in more than 130 countries with more than 1000 local versions in over 40 languages.

See how customers succeed using localized solutions from SAP

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Hear how Microsoft is using localized solutions from SAP

Microsoft required a core HR system to engage the right talent in the right place at the right time which would be viable globally for the growing needs of Microsoft. Out-of-the-box localization and extensibility were differentiating factors for SAP vs. the competition and Microsoft is now live in over 100 countries.

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Confidently global with SAP

Learn how localization helps L'Oréal navigate the complexities of operating in 150 countries as the world's largest cosmetics leader.

What's new?

Gain complete global coverage

SAP empowers customers to extend SAP delivered local versions and to implement unique country-specific requirements for Localization as a Self-Service for SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.

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Stay up-to-date with regulatory change manager

Regulatory change manager evaluates regulatory change around the world, putting the changes into context for a customer’s business and their SAP solutions, helping customers be compliant and run their day-to-day business without disruption.

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SAP Document and Reporting Compliance wins again

SAP Document and Reporting Compliance is a Gold winner of the 2024 Stevie® Awards, amongst more than 3,600 nominations across 62 countries.

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Global Map of Local Versions

Search local versions for solutions in countries around the globe.

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SAP Road Map

Learn more about future localization capabilities in SAP solutions.

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SAP Community for Localization

Engage with other customers, partners and SAP experts on localization related topics.

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Frequently asked questions

SAP believes software localization enables customers to get value from their core business applications across geographies and involves modifying business processes to reflect the local laws and regulations for the country in which you operate

 

Localization at SAP encompasses common business scenarios and addresses local business needs around tax and statutory reporting.

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition for Japan is localized in Japanese and complies with Japanese laws and regulations. It also includes support for Japanese business practices.

 

SAP offers more than 1000 localized solutions for over 130 countries and regions around the world. For more information, please ask questions on SAP Localization Community page.

A company that operates in multiple countries can use SAP localized solutions to follow standardized processes globally while ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations eliminating the need for multiple-point solutions and vendors.

Localized ERP at SAP is in the process of adapting SAP ERP to meet the specific needs of a particular country or region. This includes adapting the product to comply with local laws and regulations.

 

SAP offers a wide range of localized ERP solutions, including:

  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition: This is the next-generation SAP ERP public cloud solution. It is available in 55 countries and supports 32 languages.

  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition: This is the private cloud offering for our next-generation ERP SAP S/4HANA. It is available in 63 countries and 39 languages

  • SAP ERP Central Component (ECC): This offering is available in 65 countries and supports 39 languages.

Localization can be achieved via standard SAP-delivered local versions, business configuration, or extensibility. By offering extensibility, SAP creates the flexibility to provide for our customers growing business needs. In many cases, that flexibility is facilitated by partners.