SAP Build is a comprehensive suite of low-code and pro-code tools designed to accelerate application development and automation with the power of generative AI. It is built on SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) from SAP that helps accelerate development and automation. SAP Build is an enabler for everyone no matter the skill level to create and enhance enterprise applications, process automations, and business sites, all with drag-and-drop simplicity.
Consisting of three components SAP Build Apps, SAP Build Process Automation and SAP Build Work Zone, it empowers more users to develop irrespective of their skill level thereby lessening the burden on professional developers.
SAP Build Code is a comprehensive application development environment tailored for developers working with Java and JavaScript. The turnkey solution combines runtime and design time capabilities with built-in enterprise solution integrations, DevOps, and Application Lifecycle Management. Joule, the AI copilot that understands your business, is available to assist with code generation.
In this blog, we are elaborating the assets which are available to provide foundational Support to customers as part of their SAP Enterprise Support cloud edition subscription to use the SAP Build portfolio to empower their digital transformation.
With SAP Enterprise Support, customers can:
- Receive guidance and realize value through AI-powered services, best practice content, remote quality checks, and assessment services.
- Empower your team to gain knowledge and skills and collaborate with experts for answers to support-related questions.
- Transform your end-to-end landscape with application lifecycle management solutions to deploy, operate, and optimize cloud and hybrid business solutions.
If you want to just gain an overview of the SAP Build portfolio we have provided this SAP Build Big Picture session. In this e-learning, you will gain an overview of the SAP Build portfolio including SAP Build Code. It discusses the importance of the Clean Core concept and explore the low code/no code tools available for building new applications. Additionally, a high-level overview of SAP Build Code application development, assisted by Joule, is provided. For more detail, we have provided all the overview sessions for the SAP Build portfolio in the learning program Learn to develop using low-code through SAP Build provided through the SAP Enterprise Support Value Map program.
Below we have listed the SAP Build components and the corresponding support provided to customers to get started:
SAP Build Process Automation
SAP Build Process Automation powers the automation of workflows and tasks with comprehensive workflow management, robotic process automation, and AI capabilities.
To gain an overview to SAP Build Process Automation we have created a Discovery Center mission on Foundational support to start with SAP Build Process Automation. This includes an introductory session which has a demo the tool in action. Also it includes a multi-day Expert Guided Implementation service on SAP Build Process Automation. The purpose of this EGI service is to ramp-up customers to understand and adopt SAP Build Process Automation. In the first step, we give an overview of process automation in the context of SAP Build. Afterwards we show case the capabilities of SAP Build Process Automation and customers learn how to create workflows, decision management, and task automation with powerful yet intuitive no-code capabilities through the configuration of a specific business process to approve Sales Orders automatically. Further information including how to register for the service is provided here.
SAP Build Apps
SAP Build Apps is an evolution of SAP AppGyver and it enables users to build web and mobile enterprise applications. With hundreds of templates and pre-built business logic components, you can jumpstart your application projects and reduce development time.
To gain an overview to SAP Build Process Automation we have created a Discovery Center mission on Foundational support to start with SAP Build Apps. This includes an introductory session. Also it includes a multi-day Expert Guided Implementation service on SAP Build Apps. The purpose of this EGI service is to ramp-up customers to understand and adopt SAP Build Apps. In the first step, we give an overview of application development in the context of SAP Build. Afterwards we show case the capabilities of SAP Build Apps and customers learn how to create mobile and web applications, connect to SAP systems, and deploy and run on SAP Business Technology Platform. Further information including how to register for the service is provided here.
SAP Build Work Zone
SAP Build Work Zone, brings the capabilities of SAP Launchpad and SAP Work Zone into one solution, facilitating the rapid creation of engaging and personalized business sites. It provides centralized access to business application information on any device.
To give an overview on SAP Build Work Zone, we have created the e-learning Explore the power of SAP Build Work Zone - SAP BTP Adoption Tutorial which provides a comprehensive Central Entry Point Digital experience. It encompasses an introduction to essential tools such as SAP Build Work Zone, SAP Task Center, and SAP Mobile Start. Key topics are discussed including the capabilities of SAP Build Work Zone, both standard and advanced editions and Identity and Access management through the SAP Cloud Identity Service. Also, we take a deep dive into the One Inbox suite quality of the SAP Task Center. and SAP Mobile Start as your native mobile entry point.
To provide further information for SAP Build Work Zone, we have created additional e-learnings. Firstly, we give an overview to integrate SAP Build Work Zone, standard edition and SAP Mobile Start. We walk you through the configuration process for the SAP Build Work Zone, standard edition ensuring you gain a comprehensive understanding of its setup and functionalities. Also, you will gain proficiency in integrating SAP Mobile Start with SAP Build Work Zone, standard edition.
Also, we have provided an e-learning for SAP Build Work Zone, advanced edition Deep Dive to effectively configure, deploy, and manage SAP Build Work Zone environments, leveraging its capabilities to enhance collaboration and productivity within your organization. The content shows how to set up SAP Build Work Zone, advanced edition with integration of IAS (Identity Authentication Service) and IPS (Identity Provisioning Service) for user access, the process of creating a workspace and adding content such as How-to documents and technical support access, developing a UI Card in SAP Business Application Studio and deploying it to the workspace and integrating the Launchpad service and adding exposed content from an SAP S/4HANA system.
SAP Build Code
Apart from the SAP Build Big Picture session which provides an overview to SAP Build Code, we are piloting a new Expert Guided Implementation service on Cloud Application Programming Development using SAP Build Co.... The purpose of this service is to empower customers with the knowledge of CAP development in SAP HANA Cloud and provide customers with the knowledge to develop and design in SAP HANA Cloud utilizing the SAP Business Application studio using SAP Build Code and the SAP AI co-pilot Joule. To find out more about this pilot through SAP Enterprise Support Advisory Council, please reach out directly.
The e-learning Clean Core with SAP Business Technology Platform offers valuable insights to understand how SAP Business Technology Platform can help cultivate a cleaner and more sustainable core for SAP systems. It offers insights into how SAP BTP can support the fundamental pillars of data, integration, and extensibility. It explores the topic of extensibility in-depth and how the various components of SAP Business Technology Platform support the building of extensions in line with clean core principles.
For customers, if you have issues accessing the above links, there may be an authorizations issue. Please note a one-time registration in SAP Learning Hub, edition for SAP Enterprise Support, is required for most of the above assets. A detailed step-by step guide to registration can be found here.
For internal colleagues, if you cannot access the above links, please use the following link, click on “Access” and use the above direct link once access has been granted.
We hope that this range of content and assets will support you in your digital transformation. For any queries in relation to any of the above assets, please reach out to us directly.
Thanks and Regards,
Robert Kelly
SAP BTP Lead Architect – SAP Enterprise Support
