What is the SAP Web Client?

Learn what an SAP web client is and its main functions.

The web client for SAP Business One is an option for SAP ERP users that offers an alternative interface for use on both PCs and mobile devices.

The user interface is an independent development in terms of operational concept and customization capabilities and is available for the HANA version of SAP Business One.

The Web Client runs directly on the MS SQL Server database and, in SAP HANA database technology, is integrated into a new user experience based on the SAP Fiori design.

The Web Client offers you the possibility of having all the most important information about your business in detail and from there having control of your documents, notifications, creating and managing customer orders, business partners, and commercial contacts, and products, with advanced analytics to have all the information you need to take your business to the top of success.

The priority of the SAP web client is: usability

SAP Business One 10.0 has focused on the user experience, offering a more intuitive and personalized interface thanks to the web client. As we mentioned before, it is inspired by the design principles of SAP Fiori.

This tool allows users to access information and perform tasks much more efficiently and best of all: without compromising the security of the database.
With this tool, local installations are no longer needed and it also has compatibility with multiple devices. It is a more versatile and adaptable solution to the needs of modern companies that want functionality and a good visual experience.

Different interactions

The interface offers an intuitive and agile experience that has the ease of completely personalizing each user's work environment.

Thanks to its flexible configurator, the main panel can be adapted to the needs of the worker; these improvements help the user to create customized views and modular groupings, ideal for greater efficiency in processes.

In addition, the notification area centralizes all relevant information ranging from alerts and appointments to system notices, approval processes, and other notices that help you with daily tasks.

The SAP Web Client desktop application is completely redesigned with the 'Belize Deep' aesthetic, so you will see all the data clearly and with fully organized functions.

Both the web application and the desktop application are available at no additional cost to all users with a standard SAP license.

Other improvements of the SAP Web Client

SAP Business One 10 of the Web Client, improved its ability to offer a very intuitive and personalized user experience; it has total ease of use with the incorporation of lists of analysis tools.

These tools help users find the information they need quickly and also offer the possibility of creating customized lists that help fulfill daily tasks. An ideal option for small and medium-sized companies, although also for large corporations that use web clients.

There is an analytics section designed to leverage HANA's capabilities, offering a cube interface that makes it easier to explore complex data. Users can create reports and visualize results clearly; they can also create charts and diagrams that suit their needs.

The SAP web client has evolved from being a sales-focused tool to becoming a solution that comprehensively connects different areas of the company. It has been effectively integrated over time with modules such as CRM, accounting, and finance, offering a unified view of operations.

The tool currently has available:

• Creation, processing, and updating of main documents (quotes, orders, deliveries, and invoices).
• Creation and updating of items, customers, activities, and notifications.
• Document printing.
• Advanced analytics and editor (SAP HANA)
  • Advanced enterprise search (SAP HANA)
  • Sales analysis and charts by rows and documents.
  • Analysis of customer and supplier balances.
  • Financial analysis.
  • Inventory statements. etc.

• Authorizations and data ownership.
• Approval process and drafts.
• Support for 28 languages.
• Single Sign On (SSO) support

The SAP Business One web client is a versatile solution offered to improve work within the platform, and its effectiveness goes beyond simple sales management.

As we have seen, it has a great capacity for integration in multiple business areas, so its focus is entirely on a fully useful customized design.
It is undoubtedly a powerful tool for companies of any size, as it allows them to have total control over business management.

If you have any questions about using the SAP web client, remember that our Xamai consultants are always at your disposal to guide you in all your doubts.

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