4 Most Common Myths About SAP Business One
- Actran Systems
- 9 minutes ago
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Think SAP is just for large enterprises? Think again.

While SAP is known as a leading provider of ERP software for global leading companies, they’re also a leader in the small to mid-size market. SAP’s mid-market solution, SAP Business One, allows small businesses to streamline operations, improve financial management and boost efficiency by connecting various functions such as finance, supply chain management, production and sales - in a single system.
However, we’ve heard that "SAP is too big for us", This is simply not true. So, here are some of the most common myths about SAP to demonstrate you how SAP works for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Myth #1: SAP is only for large companies
SAP is often associated with large enterprises, but it can also be beneficial for small and mid-sized businesses. Approximately 80 percent of SAP customers are small to mid-size businesses. In fact, they have a dedicated ERP product for the needs of SMEs. SAP Business One offers a range of features including financial management, sales and customer management, and inventory and production management.
SAP Business One isn’t just a large enterprise software. It's been specifically designed to integrate the features and functionality that SMEs need, without the added complexity.
Myth #2: SAP is too complex for small businesses
SAP Business One ERP is designed to simplify your business, not make it more complicated. Integrating your business data into a single system eliminates a lot of the complexity that comes with running multiple systems.
Your data stored in a centralized database, your entire team has access to the most up-to-date information and can make more informed decisions.
Not only that but SAP Business One is designed to streamline workflows based on industry best practices, reducing the manual effort in your processes. You can get your team up-to-speed quickly. SAP Business One has an intuitive interface that makes it simple to navigate and easy for your team to use.
Myth #3: SAP is slow to implement
There’s no doubt, large enterprise ERP implementations can take over a year. But the SME space is different. On average, an SAP Business One implementation only takes about 4-6 months.
And with SAP Business One’s built-in flexibility, you can implement functionality in stages to speed up the implementation and spread out the costs. During the initial stage of your project, you'll work with a certified SAP partner to prioritize your business needs and design the software to meet those needs.
Myth #4: SAP is too expensive for SMEs
SAP Business One is an affordable solution with a well-defined cost of ownership for small and mid-size businesses. While the costs of your implementation project can vary based on several factors.
Conclusion - SAP Business One is built for small and mid-size businesses
With 80,000+ customers worldwide, SAP Business One is a leading ERP solution for small to mid-size businesses. It’s a flexible solution that offers robust functionality to support your growing business on a single platform. Connect the data from every department in your company to streamline operations, gain visibility into performance and make more informed decisions.
In addition to the core ERP functionality, SAP Business One can be integrated with third-party solutions that extend the capabilities of your solution, including more advanced manufacturing and distribution functionality. It’s a flexible solution that you can expand and customize as your business grows.
As one of the leading Thailand SAP Business One partners, ACTRAN Systems knows deep knowledge of the system. We’re ready to guide you through the process, from assessment through implementation and beyond.
Book a demo with our team today to learn the benefits of SAP Business one for your business. If you would like more information about SAP Business One, please contact us at email : sales@actran.co.th or call +66 (0) 2679-1668 for consultation and to learn more about the SAP Business One system.
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