Localisation capabilities in SAP solutions

Realise your global potential with SAP’s product suite in over 1,000 local versions.
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Confidently global

SAP software delivers a global-ready local experience and enables compliance with a country’s local regulations by connecting core end-to-end business processes.

Local

Global and local processes are integrated, leading to a sustainable business outcome.

Compliant

Regulatory compliance for tasks such as tax, statutory reporting, and business-to-government interactions.

Everywhere

Geographic coverage in more than 130 countries with more than 1,000 local versions in over 40 languages.

Global map of local versions

Search local versions for solutions in regions and countries around the globe.

Disclaimer: Services in the Russian Federation are available only to multinational customers.

See how customers succeed using localised solutions from SAP

Hear how Microsoft is using localised solutions from SAP

Microsoft required a core HR system to engage the right talent in the right place at the right time which would be viable globally for the growing needs of Microsoft. Out-of-the-box localisation and extensibility were differentiating factors for SAP vs. the competition and Microsoft is now live in over 100 countries.

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Confidently global with SAP

Learn how localisation helps L'Oréal navigate the complexities of operating in 150 countries as the world's largest cosmetics leader.

Harmonising processes globally, complying locally

Accelleron standardises, processes with SAP Document and Reporting Compliance. Localisation as a self-service for SAP S/4HANA Cloud allows flexibility for specific country requirements.

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Modernising payroll to create localisation efficiencies

Discover how FARFETCH is using SAP solutions to automate payroll tasks—saving HR staff time, increasing efficiency, and ensuring compliance with Portuguese regulatory authorities.

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Scaling globally addressing legal regulations and mitigating compliance risks

Alter Domus enables improved decision-making across its business with results that deliver continuous updates on new and changing regulations and successfully implement country-specific localisation requirements.

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What's new

SAP Translation Hub expands language support

Experience LLM-based translation with over 2,800 language combinations and support for non-SAP-related content through SAP Translation Hub.

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Localisation event calendar

Mark your calendar with upcoming webinars, conferences, and onsite meetups in your region and country.

View events about localisation 

SAP is a 2024 Gold Stevie® award winner

SAP Document and Reporting Compliance won the top premier business award for compliance solutions out of 3,600 nominated organisations worldwide.

Read more about the award 

Resources

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SAP Community for localisation

Engage with other customers, partners, and SAP experts on localisation-related topics.

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SAP’s regulatory change manager

Our free tool evaluates regulatory changes and provides information about potential impacts to SAP software so your business can stay compliant and avoid disruption.

Explore the tool 

Improve your global reach with SAP Translation Hub

Efficiently translate content in applications, extensions, and documentation through intelligent data reuse and AI-driven machine translation.

Explore SAP Translation Hub 

Localisation road map

Learn about upcoming localisation capabilities in SAP solutions.

View SAP Road Map Explorer 

Localisation as a self-service for SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Explore content about localisation-relevant extensibility for SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition to implement country-specific requirements through self-service.

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Frequently asked questions

SAP believes software localisation enables customers to get value from their core business applications across geographies and involves modifying business processes to reflect the local laws and regulations for the country in which you operate

 

Localisation at SAP encompasses common business scenarios and addresses local business needs around tax and statutory reporting.

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition for Japan is localised in Japanese and complies with Japanese laws and regulations. It also includes support for Japanese business practices.

 

SAP offers more than 1,000 localised solutions for over 130 countries and regions around the world. For more information, please ask questions on SAP Localisation Community page.

A company that operates in multiple countries can use SAP localised solutions to follow standardised processes globally while ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations eliminating the need for multiple-point solutions and vendors.

Localised ERP at SAP is in the process of adapting SAP ERP to meet the specific needs of a particular country or region. This includes adapting the product to comply with local laws and regulations.

 

SAP offers a wide range of localised ERP solutions, including:

  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition: This is the next-generation SAP ERP public cloud solution. It is available in 55 countries and supports 32 languages.

  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition: This is the private cloud offering for our next-generation ERP SAP S/4HANA. It is available in 63 countries and 39 languages

  • SAP ERP Central Component (ECC): This offering is available in 65 countries and supports 39 languages.

Localisation can be achieved via standard SAP-delivered local versions, business configuration, or extensibility. By offering extensibility, SAP creates the flexibility to provide for our customers’ growing business needs. In many cases, that flexibility is facilitated by partners.

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