An Inefficient SAP Purchase Release Process is Costing Your Business

Releasing a purchase document in SAP seems deceptively simple – just a tick of a checkbox. However, this convenience comes with a significant cost.

There is no mandatory review of key factors such as Price, Budget, Delivery, Vendor Relationship, or even whether the purchase is necessary, leaving critical controls unchecked.

SAP’s inherent lack of user-friendliness means that reviewers often approve documents, assuming the need has already been fully verified.

Meanwhile, delays in the release lifecycle – caused by busy schedules or employee absences – lead to extended approval times, which can result in costly business interruptions and customer dissatisfaction.

Furthermore, the SAP release strategy interface doesn’t easily reveal whether all conditions have been met. An inefficient strategy could allow purchases to bypass proper oversight, compounding cost inefficiencies.

Over time, these shortcomings erode procurement integrity and trust, ultimately undermining confidence in SAP itself.

Standard SAP is not up to the task.

The Answer:

Our Purchase Document Release app – an intuitive web/Fiori solution optimised for mobile devices – addresses these issues with SAP.

It offers a clear pathway to massive cost savings, improved business continuity, better customer relations, and greater confidence in your SAP purchase release process.