When developing interface software eligible for SAP integration certification, partners and ISVs must use SAP-endorsed integration technologies. SAP tests the interface software or connector for correct implementation of SAP-endorsed technologies or stability in an SAP software environment, depending on the type of certification.
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Certify Your Software
We help partners and ISVs support our customers by testing and certifying integration of solutions with SAP technologies.
SAP Integration and Certification Center (SAP ICC) provides services focused on third-party software integration with SAP solutions. The centre offers an open program for partners and independent software vendors (ISVs) that wish to have their solution or interface certified for the latest SAP technologies.
Why Certification Matters
SAP Certification is proof that your technology integrates smoothly with SAP solutions, giving customers total confidence in their investment decision.
The "SAP Certified" designation is not liberally awarded. Certified-solution providers must pass a stringent set of qualification procedures based on SAP-endorsed integration technologies before receiving SAP-certified status.
Benefits for customers
- Access to additional functionalities and services: SAP-certified solutions are listed in our online directory, where the public can find innovative, partner-built cloud applications powered by SAP HANA and solutions integrated with SAP Business Suite software from more than 1,000 ISVs and software partners.
- Reduced implementation effort: Pretested integration with SAP solutions enables customers to save on total cost of ownership and cut integration costs.
- Accelerated innovation: Certified solutions follow SAP standards for technical integration and, if recertified on a regular basis, support upgrades with minimal interruptions.
- Integration with SAP Solution Manager: Product and software component versions certified by SAP ICC are visible in SAP Solution Manager, speeding up support interactions.
Benefits for partners
- Direct prospects to the online directory listing of certified solutions so they can search and find your solution
- Join the SAP PartnerEdge program to take advantage of additional go-to-market opportunities
- Showcase products at SAP events, such as the SAP Sapphire and SAP TechEd conferences
- Use "SAP Certified" logos on marketing materials
Certification Scenarios
SAP offers certifications for a variety of applications deployed on SAP technology. SAP partners and ISVs use a wide range of integration scenarios.
Integration Assessment
Need advice on which scenarios or technologies to use? An integration assessment can put you on the right path toward certification.
Whether you're starting a new integration project, improving an existing integration, or migrating to a new technology, our integration assessment services can help design and develop concepts for new scenarios or advise if an existing scenario could still meet your needs.
Begin with a live virtual call with an SAP expert to discuss your integration requirements. Within 10 business days, you will receive a summary of recommendations for the best possible integration points.
This service is available for partners looking to integrate with on-premise and cloud solutions from SAP.
Apply for Software Integration Certification
To certify a new software integration or recertify an existing solution, please complete our application form.
Software integration certifications are valid for three years for most integration scenarios. Certification scenarios for cloud and SAP HANA integrations are valid for only one year, due to a high frequency of updates.
Begin a new certification
After your application is submitted and the certification contract is signed, you are ready to begin the certification process, which involves:
- Preparation: Your dedicated SAP consultant provides a test plan. Your engineers prepare the testing under the consultant's guidance and schedule a certification date.
- Certification testing: The SAP consultant monitors and logs the test results while your engineer conducts the actual testing, including the integration setup and data exchange.
- Post-certification promotion: You receive a detailed, confidential test report and a certificate that can be used to promote the endorsement to customers. The solution appears in our online directory within a few days. Certification is valid worldwide.
Recertify an existing solution
When you sign up for recertification, a consultant from SAP ICC discusses the latest technologies with you and provide input and recommendations.
Here are some of the reasons why you should consider keeping your certification up to date:
- Get the latest technology: As product versions change, so do SAP interfaces. Make SAP integration certification an integral part of your development plan to take advantage of the latest innovations that benefit your business, solution, and customers.
- Tap into our expertise: Let your developers focus on your core product while experts from SAP ICC handpick information relevant for you and provide the recommendations that can maximise returns from your development efforts.
- Faster sales cycles: Avoid the need for additional test demo sessions during the sales cycle by certifying your latest product release. Your engineers and sales teams can position your solution's certified integration so you can take advantage and align with SAP customer migration and upgrade paths and give customers the peace of mind that comes from an SAP endorsement.
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