Application Readiness Check Guide
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Application Readiness Check Guide
Partner solution review details
Date: July 2025
Application Readiness Check Guide
Partner solution review details
Date: July 2025
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................3
OBJECTIVE .........................................................................................................................................................3
PROCESS ............................................................................................................................................................3
CRITERIA .............................................................................................................................................................4
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ................................................................................................5
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................3
OBJECTIVE .........................................................................................................................................................3
PROCESS ............................................................................................................................................................3
CRITERIA .............................................................................................................................................................4
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ................................................................................................5
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INTRODUCTION
This guide outlines the criteria for SAP partners1 to successfully pass SAP’s partner solution review, also known as
Application Readiness Check (ARC).
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of the solution review process is to ensure that the partner solution meets minimum SAP
requirements and compliance criteria as stipulated in relevant SAP partner agreements as well as this guide.
PROCESS
A prerequisite for starting the solution review process is that the partner solution is ready to go to market, i.e.
solution development has been completed.
The solution review process consists of two steps:
1. Partner provides solution details by answering a questionnaire.
2. SAP reviews solution details provided by the partner.
Once a partner has submitted the questionnaire, SAP reviews the submission against the criteria listed in the next
chapter. If the criteria are met, the solution details are approved. If one or more criteria are not met, the partner is
requested to provide clarification.
The solution review has three possible outcomes:
• Completed – the solution details have been assessed and approved.
• Clarification Required – SAP requires more information to evaluate the partner solution.
• Rejected – the solution does not meet SAP’s requirements or compliance criteria.
The solution review process applies to SAP PartnerEdge – Build partners as well as SAP OEM partners.
SAP PartnerEdge – Build partners
Completing the solution review (aka Application Readiness Check) is an entry requirement of the SAP
PartnerEdge – Build track. Please refer to the SAP PartnerEdge program guide for more information on program
requirements. The SAP PartnerEdge Open Ecosystem – Build specialization is the entry tier to SAP PartnerEdge –
Build, allowing partners to avail of resources such as test and development licensing services required to
complete solution development.
New partners that want to join SAP PartnerEdge – Build need to provide details about their solution and answers
to the questionnaire in the application form accessible via sap.com.
Existing SAP PartnerEdge – Build partners can start the solution review/ARC process using SAP Solution Hub.
SAP OEM partners
The solution review is mandatory for SAP OEM partners wanting to list and transact their solution on SAP Store.
1 In context of this guide, 'SAP partner’ either refers to an entity having an active SAP partnership agreement or
aspiring to sign one
INTRODUCTION
This guide outlines the criteria for SAP partners1 to successfully pass SAP’s partner solution review, also known as
Application Readiness Check (ARC).
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of the solution review process is to ensure that the partner solution meets minimum SAP
requirements and compliance criteria as stipulated in relevant SAP partner agreements as well as this guide.
PROCESS
A prerequisite for starting the solution review process is that the partner solution is ready to go to market, i.e.
solution development has been completed.
The solution review process consists of two steps:
1. Partner provides solution details by answering a questionnaire.
2. SAP reviews solution details provided by the partner.
Once a partner has submitted the questionnaire, SAP reviews the submission against the criteria listed in the next
chapter. If the criteria are met, the solution details are approved. If one or more criteria are not met, the partner is
requested to provide clarification.
The solution review has three possible outcomes:
• Completed – the solution details have been assessed and approved.
• Clarification Required – SAP requires more information to evaluate the partner solution.
• Rejected – the solution does not meet SAP’s requirements or compliance criteria.
The solution review process applies to SAP PartnerEdge – Build partners as well as SAP OEM partners.
SAP PartnerEdge – Build partners
Completing the solution review (aka Application Readiness Check) is an entry requirement of the SAP
PartnerEdge – Build track. Please refer to the SAP PartnerEdge program guide for more information on program
requirements. The SAP PartnerEdge Open Ecosystem – Build specialization is the entry tier to SAP PartnerEdge –
Build, allowing partners to avail of resources such as test and development licensing services required to
complete solution development.
New partners that want to join SAP PartnerEdge – Build need to provide details about their solution and answers
to the questionnaire in the application form accessible via sap.com.
Existing SAP PartnerEdge – Build partners can start the solution review/ARC process using SAP Solution Hub.
SAP OEM partners
The solution review is mandatory for SAP OEM partners wanting to list and transact their solution on SAP Store.
1 In context of this guide, 'SAP partner’ either refers to an entity having an active SAP partnership agreement or
aspiring to sign one
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CRITERIA
The questionnaire asks for solution details covering various categories:
• Solution Name & Type – the name of the solution and whether it’s a standard solution or a package
solution. (see SAP Naming Guidelines for details).
• Basic Information – From a dropdown list, select the SAP components used by the partner solution,
upload architecture diagram2 and select the contractual engagement with SAP the solution is to be sold
under.
• Business Value – A brief description of the solution, what it does and the value it offers customers. Upload
a solution demo and any relevant marketing material.
• Compliance – Answer a series of questions to confirm the solution is ready to be sold, that the partner is
the IP owner of the solution, if the customer can bundle SAP cloud services independently from the
partners solution, if the solution requires an AIR Key, if the solution requires ICC certification.
• Self-declaration – Partner must declare that they are the owner of the IP, provide details of the support
options they offer and confirm that the solution is ready to be sold on the market.
• Support – Provide the support options available for the solution such as e-mail address, hotline number
or website address.
SAP Certification Information
SAP Integration and Certification Center (ICC) provides certification services at an additional fee. This is a separate
process to the solution review. However, it is important to note that there are some specific development
scenarios where ICC certification will be required to complete the solution review.
Mandatory certification is required for the following scenario:
• If a partner is delivering a solution that integrates with the SAP digital payment add-on. The certification will
be limited to the partner solutions’ functions that have been implemented for use with the SAP digital
payments add-on.
For more information about solution certification, please see the ‘Certification Scenarios’ section on SAP
Integration and Certification Center website.
Please note, beyond the scenario above, SAP reserves the right to require a certification where and when deemed
necessary.
Existing certification: If a partner solution is already certified by SAP ICC and is in good standing with a valid
certificate, the partner is still required to fill-out and submit the solution details questionnaire to ensure proper
solution registration as outlined above.
New certification: A partner can pursue a new certification at an additional fee. More information on SAP
certifications can be found on the SAP Integration and Certification Center website or SAP Partner Portal page.
2 Refer to the SAP Business Technology Platform Use Cases for sample architecture diagrams and see this blog
post for further information on using official icons.
CRITERIA
The questionnaire asks for solution details covering various categories:
• Solution Name & Type – the name of the solution and whether it’s a standard solution or a package
solution. (see SAP Naming Guidelines for details).
• Basic Information – From a dropdown list, select the SAP components used by the partner solution,
upload architecture diagram2 and select the contractual engagement with SAP the solution is to be sold
under.
• Business Value – A brief description of the solution, what it does and the value it offers customers. Upload
a solution demo and any relevant marketing material.
• Compliance – Answer a series of questions to confirm the solution is ready to be sold, that the partner is
the IP owner of the solution, if the customer can bundle SAP cloud services independently from the
partners solution, if the solution requires an AIR Key, if the solution requires ICC certification.
• Self-declaration – Partner must declare that they are the owner of the IP, provide details of the support
options they offer and confirm that the solution is ready to be sold on the market.
• Support – Provide the support options available for the solution such as e-mail address, hotline number
or website address.
SAP Certification Information
SAP Integration and Certification Center (ICC) provides certification services at an additional fee. This is a separate
process to the solution review. However, it is important to note that there are some specific development
scenarios where ICC certification will be required to complete the solution review.
Mandatory certification is required for the following scenario:
• If a partner is delivering a solution that integrates with the SAP digital payment add-on. The certification will
be limited to the partner solutions’ functions that have been implemented for use with the SAP digital
payments add-on.
For more information about solution certification, please see the ‘Certification Scenarios’ section on SAP
Integration and Certification Center website.
Please note, beyond the scenario above, SAP reserves the right to require a certification where and when deemed
necessary.
Existing certification: If a partner solution is already certified by SAP ICC and is in good standing with a valid
certificate, the partner is still required to fill-out and submit the solution details questionnaire to ensure proper
solution registration as outlined above.
New certification: A partner can pursue a new certification at an additional fee. More information on SAP
certifications can be found on the SAP Integration and Certification Center website or SAP Partner Portal page.
2 Refer to the SAP Business Technology Platform Use Cases for sample architecture diagrams and see this blog
post for further information on using official icons.