SAP BPM

Integration

Definition

SAP Business Process Management (BPM) is a component of SAP NetWeaver that enables organizations to model, execute, and monitor business processes across applications and systems.

Detailed Description

SAP Business Process Management (BPM) is part of the SAP NetWeaver Process Orchestration suite. It provides tools and runtime environments for designing, executing, and monitoring business processes that span multiple applications, systems, and organizational boundaries. With SAP BPM, organizations can model processes using a visual designer, implement business rules, integrate services, and monitor process performance in real-time. It supports both human-centric and system-centric processes, enabling businesses to increase efficiency, agility, and transparency in their operations.

Key Features

Advanced task management and human workflow support
Business Rules Management integration
Integration capabilities with SAP and non-SAP systems
Process monitoring and analytics tools
Service orchestration
Support for both automated and manual tasks
Visual process modeling using BPMN 2.0 standards

Common Modules

SAP Business Rules Management (BRM)

A platform for defining, managing, and deploying business rules independently of application code.

SAP NetWeaver Process Orchestration

A comprehensive solution that combines SAP BPM, SAP BRM, and SAP PI to enable end-to-end process improvement.

SAP Process Integration (PI)

A middleware for enabling integration between SAP and non-SAP systems in a heterogeneous environment.

Popular Implementations

Automated Order Processing

Implementing SAP BPM to automate the order-to-cash process, integrating order entry, inventory management, and billing systems to reduce manual effort and errors.

Claims Processing in Insurance

Using SAP BPM to streamline the claims handling process in an insurance company, involving multiple departments and systems to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.