SAP Partner Code of Conduct
Integrity and transparency constitute a cornerstone for the way in which SAP does business. SAP expects you,as a Partner, to do business in the same manner. The following guidelines set forth the framework of acceptableconduct SAP expects from its Partners. Download the DocumentVersion 4.0 (May 2025)
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SAP Partner Code of Conduct
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SAP Partner Code of Conduct
1 Compliance with Laws, Rules,
Regulations, and Policies 5
1 1 General 5
1 2 Anti-Corruption Laws 6
1 3 Offering/Accepting Business Courtesies 7
1 4 Anti-Trust and Competition Laws 8
1 5 Export Laws 9
1 6 Controversial Weapons Policy 9
1 7 Securities and Insider Trading Laws 10
1 8 Valid Due Diligence Status 10
2 Business Conduct 11
2 1 Financial Integrity 11
2 2 Conflicts of Interest 11
3 Human Rights and Labor Standards 12
4 Environmental Protection 13
5 Compliance Management System 14
6 Responsibility for Company
Resources 15
6 1 Confidential Information 15
6 2 Trademarks 15
6 3 Data Privacy 16
6 4 Communication 16
6 5 Monitoring 16
7 Reporting Concerns and Raising
Questions 17
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Regulations, Policies
2 Business
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3 Human Rights,
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4 Environmental
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5 Compliance
Management System
6 Company
Resources
7 Reporting Concerns,
Raising Questions
Regulations, and Policies 5
1 1 General 5
1 2 Anti-Corruption Laws 6
1 3 Offering/Accepting Business Courtesies 7
1 4 Anti-Trust and Competition Laws 8
1 5 Export Laws 9
1 6 Controversial Weapons Policy 9
1 7 Securities and Insider Trading Laws 10
1 8 Valid Due Diligence Status 10
2 Business Conduct 11
2 1 Financial Integrity 11
2 2 Conflicts of Interest 11
3 Human Rights and Labor Standards 12
4 Environmental Protection 13
5 Compliance Management System 14
6 Responsibility for Company
Resources 15
6 1 Confidential Information 15
6 2 Trademarks 15
6 3 Data Privacy 16
6 4 Communication 16
6 5 Monitoring 16
7 Reporting Concerns and Raising
Questions 17
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Regulations, Policies
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Labor Standards
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5 Compliance
Management System
6 Company
Resources
7 Reporting Concerns,
Raising Questions
Integrity and sustainability constitute
a cornerstone for the way in which
SAP does business SAP expects you,
as a Partner, to do business in the
same manner
The following guidelines set forth
the framework of acceptable
conduct SAP expects from its
Partners
These guidelines are based on SAP’s commit-
ment to integrity and sustainability as expressed
in our internal Global Code of Ethics and Busi-
ness Conduct, which is mandatory for all our
employees. All business transactions through
a member of the SAP ecosystem must not only
be in full compliance with this SAP Partner
Code of Conduct and all applicable laws,
rules, regulations, and policies but also go
beyond purely legal requirements.
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Management System
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7 Reporting Concerns,
Raising Questions
a cornerstone for the way in which
SAP does business SAP expects you,
as a Partner, to do business in the
same manner
The following guidelines set forth
the framework of acceptable
conduct SAP expects from its
Partners
These guidelines are based on SAP’s commit-
ment to integrity and sustainability as expressed
in our internal Global Code of Ethics and Busi-
ness Conduct, which is mandatory for all our
employees. All business transactions through
a member of the SAP ecosystem must not only
be in full compliance with this SAP Partner
Code of Conduct and all applicable laws,
rules, regulations, and policies but also go
beyond purely legal requirements.
3 / 181 Laws, Rules,
Regulations, Policies
2 Business
Conduct
3 Human Rights,
Labor Standards
4 Environmental
Protection
5 Compliance
Management System
6 Company
Resources
7 Reporting Concerns,
Raising Questions
SAP is depending on Partners with a reputation
as serious business professionals who behave
fairly, ethically, and correctly in all business
activities. For Partners that have employees
contracted to work directly on SAP products
and projects, these guidelines must be reviewed
with all employees and subcontractors working
on SAP matters.
We expect our employees and our Partners to
conduct themselves in a safe manner, to refrain
from any action that may be considered a conflict
of interest, and to treat others with respect and
fairness while working on behalf of SAP. We regard
our Partner base as a critical and necessary
extension of our operations and future success,
and we thank you for continuing to make integrity
and sustainability a top priority as you work
with SAP.
Definitions
The term “Partner” as used in the following policy
document comprises all technology; solution;
service (consulting, implementation, system
integration, hosting, education); channel (value-
added reseller, distributor, and other reseller);
and all other partners.
These partners are collaborating with SAP and
are part of any SAP Partner program after having
been both:
∙ Offered global or local partnership by SAP in
any strategic business area or for any customer
need in all market segments
∙ Nominated as a Partner by SAP
The term Partner also includes employees
of the Partner.
Third parties that deliver goods and services
to SAP (“Suppliers”) are not subject to this
SAP Partner Code of Conduct, but to the
SAP Supplier Code of Conduct.
The term “SAP” as used in the following policy
document refers to SAP SE and all international
SAP subsidiaries that act as local contracting
party for agreements with Partners.
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Management System
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Raising Questions
as serious business professionals who behave
fairly, ethically, and correctly in all business
activities. For Partners that have employees
contracted to work directly on SAP products
and projects, these guidelines must be reviewed
with all employees and subcontractors working
on SAP matters.
We expect our employees and our Partners to
conduct themselves in a safe manner, to refrain
from any action that may be considered a conflict
of interest, and to treat others with respect and
fairness while working on behalf of SAP. We regard
our Partner base as a critical and necessary
extension of our operations and future success,
and we thank you for continuing to make integrity
and sustainability a top priority as you work
with SAP.
Definitions
The term “Partner” as used in the following policy
document comprises all technology; solution;
service (consulting, implementation, system
integration, hosting, education); channel (value-
added reseller, distributor, and other reseller);
and all other partners.
These partners are collaborating with SAP and
are part of any SAP Partner program after having
been both:
∙ Offered global or local partnership by SAP in
any strategic business area or for any customer
need in all market segments
∙ Nominated as a Partner by SAP
The term Partner also includes employees
of the Partner.
Third parties that deliver goods and services
to SAP (“Suppliers”) are not subject to this
SAP Partner Code of Conduct, but to the
SAP Supplier Code of Conduct.
The term “SAP” as used in the following policy
document refers to SAP SE and all international
SAP subsidiaries that act as local contracting
party for agreements with Partners.
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Management System
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Resources
7 Reporting Concerns,
Raising Questions
1 Compliance with Laws, Rules, Regulations, and Policies
1.1 General
As a Partner, you agree to abide by the terms
of this Code and acknowledge that compliance
with this Code is required to maintain your
status as an SAP Partner. You agree that all
business conducted on behalf of SAP shall
be accomplished in full compliance with appli-
cable laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
Non compliance with the Code may result in
consequences including but not limited to
fines, penalties, claw backs, suspension and
terminations. If local laws are less restrictive
than the principles set forth in this Code;
Partners are expected, at a minimum, to
comply with the Code. If local laws are
more restrictive than this Code, Partners
are expected, at a minimum, to comply
with applicable local laws.
Integrity and sustainability constitute a cornerstone for
the way in which SAP does business. SAP expects you,
as a Partner, to do business in the same manner.
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Regulations, Policies
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Management System
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Resources
7 Reporting Concerns,
Raising Questions
1.1 General
As a Partner, you agree to abide by the terms
of this Code and acknowledge that compliance
with this Code is required to maintain your
status as an SAP Partner. You agree that all
business conducted on behalf of SAP shall
be accomplished in full compliance with appli-
cable laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
Non compliance with the Code may result in
consequences including but not limited to
fines, penalties, claw backs, suspension and
terminations. If local laws are less restrictive
than the principles set forth in this Code;
Partners are expected, at a minimum, to
comply with the Code. If local laws are
more restrictive than this Code, Partners
are expected, at a minimum, to comply
with applicable local laws.
Integrity and sustainability constitute a cornerstone for
the way in which SAP does business. SAP expects you,
as a Partner, to do business in the same manner.
5 / 181 Laws, Rules,
Regulations, Policies
2 Business
Conduct
3 Human Rights,
Labor Standards
4 Environmental
Protection
5 Compliance
Management System
6 Company
Resources
7 Reporting Concerns,
Raising Questions