SAP Consulting Services From Vision to Value: Your SAP Journey, Realized As digital transformation accelerates, organizations must modernize legacy platforms and unlock data-driven insights while staying ahead of compliance demands. With the need to stay ahead of the competition and modernize business applications, the time to act is now.Protiviti supports clients through every phase of SAP S/4HANA transformation. From strategy to execution to managed support, we deliver tailored solutions that reduce risk, accelerate value, and ensure long-term success.Our proven track record across diverse industries, deep expertise, client centric focus, business acumen and agile delivery model make us the trusted partner to lead your SAP journey, no matter where you are starting.Connect with our experts | Subscribe to the SAP newsletter | Read our Tech Insights blog | View our SAP Solutions What’s Trending Now Empowering Mid-Market Manufacturers Through Technology Transformation Mid-market manufacturers are navigating an increasingly complex landscape. From rising costs and labor shortages to supply chain disruptions and cybersecurity threats, the challenges are mounting. For many, adopting modern ERP systems like SAP S/4HANA Cloud represents a critical step toward streamlining operations, enhancing resilience and driving growth. Read More SAP Cloud ERP Simulation Register now for this virtual event to learn how SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP can help your business make more strategic decisions and become more profitable. During this interactive session curated for both IT and business leaders, you’ll be able to:Interact directly with SAP S/4HANA Cloud through our cloud ERP simulation game.Experience the power of real-time analytics, AI, and standard business processes to envision how your organization can grow without limitsCompete in a... Register Now ERP Transformation: How High-Performing Organizations Align Business & Tech As organizations implement enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, it is critical for all business functions to understand their roles and align on transformation goals. In this panel discussion, technology and finance leaders will share how to achieve successful ERP outcomes through business alignment, transformative strategies, and modern solutions. Learn how proactive leadership can drive operational excellence, reimagine processes, and harness analytics and AI for smarter decision... Watch the webinar Our SAP Capabilities Protiviti’s SAP capabilities help organizations modernize their enterprise systems, unlock data-driven insights, and strengthen compliance – all while accelerating business value. Our offerings span three core areas: End-to-End SAP S/4HANA Transformation Data, Analytics & AI Enablement Security, Compliance & Risk Management SAP by Industry End-to-End SAP S/4HANA Transformation End-to-End SAP S/4HANA Transformation S/4HANA Strategy & Roadmap: Define your path to S/4HANA with clarity and confidence. We assess your current landscape, evaluate readiness, and build a value-driven roadmap that aligns business priorities with technology transformation goals.S/4HANA Governance & Value Realization – Our governance and embedded assurance framework drives alignment, accountability, and measurable outcomes across your transformation. We ensure strong program governance, executive alignment, and proactive management of controls, security, and risks—linking delivery to your business case to accelerate value realization and ensure a secure, compliant and well-governed transformation journey.Implementation, Conversion & Transformation Delivery: Execute your S/4HANA journey—whether through a greenfield deployment, brownfield conversion, or selective data transition. Our proven methodologies, automation tools, and accelerators reduce risk and downtime while preserving data integrity and optimizing process performance. We manage the full lifecycle—design, build, test, deploy, and stabilize—for faster, predictable outcomes.Business Process Optimization: Unlock efficiency across your enterprise with targeted optimization of key SAP ERP modules and processes, including:Finance (FI/CO): Streamline financial close, real-time reporting, and profitability analysisProcurement (MM): Automate sourcing, approvals, and supplier collaborationSales & Distribution (SD): Accelerate order-to-cash and improve customer fulfillment visibilityManufacturing (PP): Enable real-time production planning, capacity management, and quality controlSupply Chain (IBP/WM/EWM): Optimize inventory, logistics, and demand forecastingHuman Capital Management (HCM): Integrate people, process, and analytics for a smarter workforceIntegration & Extension: Connect S/4HANA seamlessly with SAP BTP, SAP Analytics Cloud, and third-party platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Our architectures enable scalable integrations, data consistency, and continuous innovation across your enterprise.Change Management & User Enablement: Ensure adoption and productivity through structured change programs, tailored communications, and hands-on training. We prepare business users to embrace new ways of working and fully leverage S/4HANA capabilities.Post-Go-Live Optimization & Managed Support: Our commitment extends beyond go-live. We deliver performance tuning, system enhancements, and managed services that keep your SAP landscape environment stable, secure, and evolving with your business needs. Data, Analytics & AI Enablement Data, Analytics & AI Enablement Strategy & Roadmap: Define your analytics vision and build a business case for value including designing KPIs, operating models, and ROI-driven strategies that align SAP data with enterprise goals.Data Architecture & Engineering: Design and implement modern SAP data architectures—including SAP HANA Cloud, SAP Business Data Cloud, and SAP Data Warehouse Cloud.Analytics Implementation: Deliver powerful insights through SAP Analytics Cloud (planning, BI, and predictive), embedded analytics in S/4HANA, interactive dashboards, and self-service reporting.Integration & Multi-Platform Data: Unify SAP and non-SAP data using proven integration patterns and data fabric designs. We connect your enterprise data across platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, and Azure for a 360° business view.AI & Generative AI: Embed intelligence across your SAP landscape with SAP Business AI and generative analytics. From automated insights to predictive planning and anomaly detection, we bring advanced analytics to everyday decisions.Data Governance, Quality & MDM: Establish trust in your data. Our governance and master data services deliver clean, consistent, and compliant information across your SAP ecosystem. Security, Compliance & Risk Management Security, Compliance & Risk Management Security Strategy & Risk Assessment: Build a security roadmap aligned with your business objectives. We assess your current SAP security posture, identify vulnerabilities, and design strategies to strengthen protection across your SAP landscape.Identity & Access Management (IAM): Implement robust access controls that balance security and usability. Our services cover role design, Segregation of Duties (SoD) remediation, access provisioning automation, and integration with enterprise identity providers.Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Enablement: Deploy and optimize SAP GRC solutions—including Access Control, Process Control, and Risk Management—to streamline audits, enforce policies, and proactively manage compliance obligations.Application & Infrastructure Security: Secure every layer of your SAP environment—from S/4HANA applications to SAP Cloud Platform and underlying infrastructure. We provide hardening, patch management, and continuous monitoring for both on-premise and cloud deployments.Continuous Controls Monitoring & Automation: Automate key financial and operational controls using SAP GRC and analytics tools. Our frameworks provide real-time insight into control performance, compliance exceptions, and emerging risks.Data Privacy & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with GDPR, SOX, HIPAA, and other regulations. We help you manage sensitive data, implement privacy-by-design, and align SAP processes with global regulatory standards. SAP by Industry SAP by Industry We bring deep SAP expertise across a broad range of industries, tailoring our solutions to meet each sector’s unique challenges and business processes. Our experience spans:Aerospace & DefenseConsumer Products & RetailGovernmentLife SciencesManufacturing & DistributionOil & GasPrivate EquityTechnology, Media & TelecommunicationsOur cross-industry SAP expertise allows us to combine best practices, process optimization, and technology innovation to deliver measurable business value, no matter the sector. Partnership Highlights Pro Document Consent Award-Winning Expertise Protiviti has been honored with the SAP Alliance Excellence Award and SAP ACE Award and is a proud seven-time SAP Partner of the Year. Pro Document Files SAP Qualified Partner-Packaged Solutions With our Rapid Deployment Packages for SAP, Protiviti offers accelerated industry solutions that combine SAP software with industry expertise, services, and customizations, delivered at predefined price points to support the unique needs of midsize companies. Pro Document Stack Global Network, Flexible Solutions Protiviti serves 80% of Fortune 500® companies across 90+ offices in 25+ countries, with flexible delivery models and access to nearly 14 million contract professionals through Robert Half to quickly scale teams and drive transformation. Our proprietary IP, accelerators, and methodologies—including S/4HANA Conversion Factory, SAP AI Data Studio Agent, AI Role Descriptor Generator, InsightsViews, Assure Suite and SAP Datasphere Migration Tool—enhance delivery speed and impact, helping clients overcome complexity. Trusted SAP Partner Protiviti is a globally recognized consulting firm and SAP Gold Partner, trusted by companies to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant SAP-enabled business solutions. Backed by a proven track record, certified professionals, and an agile delivery model, we are the partner of choice for organizations navigating complex SAP transformation journeys. Our close partnership with SAP provides access to exclusive partner programs and benefits, ensuring that we deliver faster time-to-value and long-term transformation success. Client Credentials 35 % FASTER CLOSE Helped a healthcare client shorten their financial close cycle by 35%. 30 % COST REDUCTION Enabled a financial services firm to reduce operational costs by up to 30%. 40 % EFFICIENCY GAIN Improved process efficiency by 40% for a consumer products company. Featured insights BLOG Accelerating Product Development with SAP 3 min read Product development is a critical engine of growth for companies across industries, from manufacturing and pharmaceuticals to software and consumer goods. Yet many organizations continue to struggle with fragmented processes, manual workflows and... WHITEPAPER Transforming the Enterprise: How to Guide an ERP Implementation to Success 23 min read ERP systems are the backbone of enterprise operations, supporting critical functions like finance, operations and HR. But they are more than that — modern, cloud-based ERP systems can be truly transformational to business, allowing it to work in ways... BLOG How Transformation Assurance is Key to a Successful SAP S/4HANA Implementation 5 min read A successful SAP S/4HANA implementation is crucial for organizations striving to meet their objectives and stay ahead of the curve. While many factors contribute to the success of a project, one element that often gets overlooked is transformation... BLOG A Client’s FP&A Transformation: The Shift from BPC to SAP Analytics Cloud Planning 5 min read At this year’s 2025 SAPinsider conference, we talked with organizations who are leveraging SAP Analytics Cloud Planning (SACP) to transform their financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes. We were honored to present one client story that... BLOG Successfully Navigating Security in SAP S/4HANA Upgrades 6 min read As SAP customers plan their transition from ECC to S/4HANA or upgrade to the latest versions of S/4HANA and Fiori, important security aspects must be considered as part of the upgrade plan. An upgrade presents an opportunity to strengthen system... SURVEY 2025 Global Finance Trends Survey 6 min read Finance trends 2025 report outlines CFO priorities, AI adoption in financial services, and finance transformation driving the future of finance. Previous Article Pagination Next Article Featured client stories One A&D Leader’s Strategic Risk Approach to S/4HANA SoD Remediation 6 min read A leading aerospace and defense organization faced a critical challenge during its SAP S/4HANA implementation: excessive user access and unresolved segregation of duties (SoD) conflicts. These issues emerged due to compressed project timelines and... Global Oilfield Leader Boosts Access Controls with SAP Cloud IAG 6 min read Our client, a leading oilfield services provider, faced mounting concerns over automation and the ability to implement financial controls to manage sensitive SAP access and segregation of duties (SOD). Recognizing the urgency to strengthen its access... 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Streamline analytics, automate processes, and empower your team for future growth.... Previous Article Pagination Next Article Leadership Aric Quinones Aric is a Managing Director in the Technology Consulting practice in Atlanta and leads the SAP Practice Protiviti. He is also the leader of Technology Consulting Practice for the East which covers areas including Data & Analytics, Cloud, Business Applications ... Learn More Chris Hanson Chris is a Managing Director with Protiviti in our Business Platform Transformation group in the Pacific Southwest. He has worked in both industry and consulting implementing a variety of technologies including several leading ERP applications. Chris worked with a ... Learn More Frequently Asked Questions + EXPAND ALL How does Protiviti’s SAP consulting services support both technical and strategic needs? + Protiviti’s SAP consulting services go beyond technical implementation. They include strategic planning, system architecture design, and integration with existing processes. This dual approach ensures that SAP solutions not only function correctly but also deliver long-term business value. What methodologies does Protiviti use in their SAP consulting services? + Protiviti applies proven methodologies such as agile project management, risk-based assessments, and best practices for SAP governance. These approaches ensure efficient delivery, reduced risk, and alignment with your organization’s objectives throughout the SAP lifecycle. How can Protiviti’s SAP consulting services improve ROI for my organization? + By optimizing SAP systems for performance and compliance, SAP consulting services reduce operational costs, improve process efficiency, and enhance data-driven decision-making. This leads to measurable ROI through cost savings, productivity gains, and improved business agility. What makes Protiviti’s SAP consulting services different from other providers? + Protiviti combines deep SAP expertise with industry-specific knowledge and a focus on governance, risk, and compliance. Our SAP consulting services are tailored to your unique business needs, ensuring sustainable solutions that drive growth and resilience.
