SAP Source to Pay
SAP Source to Pay (S2P) is an end-to-end strategic procurement process framework that connects supplier qualification, e-sourcing, contract lifecycle management, operational purchasing, goods receipt, invoice processing, and payment disbursements into a unified digital ecosystem across SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba.
Key characteristics and components of SAP Source to Pay include:
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Supplier Lifecycle & Performance Management:
- Onboarding suppliers, managing risk profiles, and evaluating ongoing delivery performance metrics.
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e-Sourcing & Contracting:
- Running electronic RFX events, reverse auctions, and establishing legally binding digital contracts.
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Operational Procure-to-Pay (P2P):
- Catalog purchasing, requisition approval, order dispatch, and physical receiving logs.
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Invoicing & Payment Settlement:
- Digital supplier invoice submission via Business Networks, automated matching, and payment execution.
Recommended prerequisites include:
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Procurement Fundamentals:
- Understanding strategic sourcing cycles, buyer-vendor relations, and procure-to-pay operational steps.
Skills gained include:
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End-to-End Process Integration:
- Configuring strategic sourcing events, contract repository links, purchasing workflows, and accounts payable clearing in SAP.
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