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What Is SAP HANA Cloud?

SAP HANA Cloud activates your organization to build data solutions by leveraging cloud-native scalability, speed, and performance. Trust business-ready information when connecting data from a single solution, while enabling security, privacy, and anonymization with proven enterprise reliability.

Who Uses SAP HANA Cloud?

Designed for businesses of all sizes and industries, SAP HANA Cloud is a fully managed cloud-native database-as-a-service that enables users to build business applications and analyze business data.

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Reviews of SAP HANA Cloud

Average score

Overall
4.5
Ease of Use
3.8
Customer Service
4.3
Features
4.6
Value for Money
4.0

Reviews by company size (employees)

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  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001

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Issac
Issac
Officer in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Automotive, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

A powerful upgrade for SAP B1 USERS

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: Has overall improved user efficiency as data access speed has improved and unwanted features have been removed and the ui has overall recieved a graphical cleanup helping the users take more informed decisions

Pros:

The gui has received major updates and makes it a visual treat to use Faster data access using improved database structuring improves overall user experience

Cons:

Needs to check on reducing overall product costs Developer function should be further improved so that users can get a better leverage on the product and reform the application for individual product use basis application

Alfonso
Senior Pricing Manager in US
Consumer Goods, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

SAP Hana is a solid integration tool

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: SAP Hana allows you to drill down into the data and get really granular by going to the individual transactions. Interfacing with Tableau and Excel gives you the ability to take the data and create some visualizations that can tell a story to leadership and decision makers.

Pros:

I love that this software easily interfaces with Tableau, Excel, etc. We deal with hundreds of thousands of lines of data so it is important to be able to interface with other applications.

Cons:

Sometimes the connection between SAP Hana and our other applications becomes unstable so we have downtime where we can't use it.

Andre
Service Planning Lead in Australia
Utilities, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source
Source: SoftwareAdvice

A user's perspective

3.0 2 years ago

Comments: frustrating and very slow to learn and easy to forget when you don't use regularly.

Pros:

The reporting functionality seems powerful, but very hard to get quality data into the system to report.

Cons:

Not a single screen I have come across from purchaings, to time sheeting to project management (EPPM) can be navigated or used without specialist training. It is completely unintuitive to use, with standard OK or Cancel buttons randomly appearing in different locations, no limits to the size of drop boxes, obscure acronyms and crazy numbering systems with alpha numeric codes often having 3, 4,5 or 6 zeros in the middle and no two codes will have the same length - some are 9-digit, some 6 and some are 5-digit.

NIGEL
CSR in Canada
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Perfect tool for time entry, payroll information and other essentials

5.0 3 months ago

Pros:

The fact we can do so much with one product really helps eliminate the need for multiple logins and duties when it's a one stop shop.

Cons:

There is nothing I have encountered that I would say detracts from the product.

Balaji
Data Analyst Lead in US
Chemicals, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

sap hana cloud review

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: Overall this software has been a good option for the company running on SAP ERP. The process of loading the data to warehouse has been faster in HANA cloud than other tools

Pros:

The best thing about this application is it is on the cloud, which has saved a big in maintenance costs. The Data extraction of the data for reporting from this application is very fast.

Cons:

Compared to other competitor tools like Azure or Snowflake. This seems to be little expensive. The only least thing about the software

Caroline
SAP B1 Consultant in Canada
Accounting, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

SAP HANA Cloud is a very Powerful Database Server Option

5.0 last year

Comments: Overall, SAP HANA Cloud is one of the most powerful database options in the market. If a company can afford it, it will definitely be value for money.

Pros:

As a SAP Consultant, I have had the opportunity to work with various database options. In the SAP ecosystem, the two major database options for SAP ERP's are Microsoft SQL server and SAP HANA. My opinion is, Microsoft SQL server has nothing on SAP HANA. SAP HANA is an in memory database, a feature that makes it very fast and gives it ability to support multitudes of data without slowing down the system.When it comes to Data analysis options, SAP HANA is way much better that Microsoft SQL. It gives you the ability to view your data summary in dashboards and KPIs, helping you makes better decisions in a timely fashion. Searching within a SAP HANA database is google like, helping you find the much needed information very quickly.SAP HANA Cloud can be integrated with Excel so data can be pulled from the database and viewed in Excel to make further analysis to the data, considering that most users are more familiar with Excel.

Cons:

SAP HANA is expensive and has a steep learning curve to successfully implement and manage. It is therefore not a viable option for smaller companies.

Zahid
Procurement Buyer in Saudi Arabia
Oil & Energy, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

SAP HANA Cloud review

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: overall i have very good experience with SAP HANA cloud.

Pros:

in-memory computing, advanced analytics, yes it is easy to use

Cons:

SAP HANA cloud include its complexity, cost, and need for specialized skill to manage and maintain

Pavithra
IT Digital Officer in Australia
Automotive, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

SAP Hana Cloud usage

5.0 6 months ago

Pros:

Having the ability to restore data if deleted by mistake.

Cons:

Bit of a learning curve for anyone who is not aware of it.

Gabriel
Gabriel
SAP Developer in Mexico
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

An in-memory database that will accelerate your ABAP programs

5.0 3 years ago

Pros:

It has a learning curve from an ABAP developer standpoint, but once you know your way around them it is a very powerful tool. The introduction of CDS and its execution within HANA will allow you to create complex data models easily and the extraction of the data is lightning fast compared to previous iterations of the SAP application that used other databases. Also, using it on cloud will make it easier to work with the database as you don't have to worry about the high end hardware requirements.

Cons:

I don't have any complains about the performance from S/4, but I've heard colleagues mention that analytics don't always perform as promised/expected.

Eduardo
Eduardo
Corporate Procurement in Mexico
Verified LinkedIn User
Construction, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

SAP is the most powerful ERP in the world and with HANA they are moving in the right direction

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: SAP has always been good when trying to emulate your needs as a company to an ERP. All the configuration, Z programs and setups are so broad that you can practically do anything with SAP, but switching to HANA was mostly to take advantage of it's new database and the cloud option.

Pros:

With SAP HANA we are moving to the future of our company switching from the previous version SAP ECC. This new system has improved from the last version specially when reporting. Becuase all fields are indexed, extracting info and running reports are really fast and some fixing in the security side has solved problems of roles and object we had before.

Cons:

The Business partner transaction "BP" is something I still don't understand its reasoning. The complications of having customer, suppliers, employees, contacts, etc in one single transaction has complicated things for us but I guess is just matter of getting acquainted to it.

Musfir
Manager in India
Consumer Goods, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

SAP HANA Review

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: it was a good software as it give clear picture of everything by just sitting in front of your computer/laptop.You don't need to ask call or run anywhere. system will tell you correct and exact picture of everything.

Pros:

Data management is prefect for this software.Easy to access.This is also flexible as it can be customized as per the requirement/need of user.

Cons:

T-codes are difficult to remember.The screen get cut whne not touched for few minutes so in case if any report is running in backend and if you do not download within few mins it will get cut and again you have tp start the process of downloading it.

Rakesh
IT ANALYST in India
Information Technology & Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Read My Review on SAP HANA

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: My Overall experience with SAP HANA us very good interms of implementation , functionality , Data handling , Transport , user friendly UI , Strong database , multi core multiprocessor. This is a good software for companies looking for.

Pros:

This Database can handles massive data with very ease and it's very user friendly and easy to implement .

Cons:

Some inbuilt windows function can be added and more nodes can be given in default so that the no code approach can be more acheviable .

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Oil & Energy, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Great Database Management Tool

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: I work with SAP HANA on the daily in order to perform ad hoc investigations and it works perfectly. All our data sources, schemas, models, and repositories are there. Plus it's integrated with our SAP business operations.

Pros:

I like that HANA is very easy to use for navigation or development purposes alike. HANA allows for the creation of materialized views which speeds up performance a LOT

Cons:

In some cases, literally if you don't have a materialized view it's impossible to preview a model without it taking over 10+ mins to query on ONE single object. The issue is that, materialized views are a transaction and cost storage. To me, MVs shouldn't have to cost extra.

Akhil
Supply Chain analyst in US
Information Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great application. SAP never disappoints

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Overall a great application. I use it mainly for supply chain management. It took time for integration but the waiting paid off. My system is much more streamlined from previous. If you need swift data processing this is the best tool.

Pros:

The application is very flexible and easy to use. The data security is amazing. Data accessibility processing is very convenient as well. My experience with reporting is also satisfactory.

Cons:

The application is very expensive. The integration process is also very time consuming. The licensing is also super expensive.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Industrial Automation, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Hana review by hybris lead

4.0 2 years ago

Pros:

On premise integration with SAP cloud for customers with minimal effort. Easily available blob storage.

Cons:

Requires complex queries to fetch the data stored as blob.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Biotechnology, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Management does not get better than this - SAPA HANA Cloud

5.0 3 years ago

Pros:

This product is incredibly comprehensive i.e. contains modules that is capable of developing platforms for management of everything company related from attendance, training, payment to warehouse and inventory management.

Cons:

This software or modules can be overwhelming to use for newcomers and relies heavily on the lan/internet connection.

Vicente
Vicente
Data Analyst in Spain
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

recommended

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

It seems to me an application that brings together all the facilities to carry out your work in an orderly manner

Cons:

the application has few flaws since it is always updated

Godfrey
Godfrey
Technical Quality Manager in Malawi
Verified LinkedIn User
Tobacco, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

SAP HANA Cloud Review

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: You may link a variety of data sources to SAPA HANA Cloud for real-time analytics.

Pros:

Quicker global access to DB and network, resulting in faster business transactions simple to handle and maintain

Cons:

Having a client, suppliers, staff and connections all in one transaction is tough for me to manage effectively.

Burak
Burak
Accounts Payable Analyst in UK
Verified LinkedIn User
Consumer Goods, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Greater connectivity and Greater flexibility...

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

Parallel database processing with graphs and spatial processing and having responsive web applications are the best features... Robust security and disaster recovery which I have heard is also important for everyone.

Cons:

It does not run with ERP software, only goes with SAP products. And to do that SAP Integration Suite might be needed.

Rajneesh
CMO in India
Automotive, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Excellent E2E Application

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: Excellent Experience

Pros:

It will provide E2E track and monitor our business

Cons:

Not getting the Standalone reports for finance

Aleksandrs
Senior Business Analyst in UK
Computer Software, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

SAP HANA Cloud is a good data management/financial platform.

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Good, reliable platform

Pros:

- It's a good data management platform - easy to integrate with upstream and downstream systems -secure and reliable - works well for big companies

Cons:

- configuration has some limitations when to try to configure it for multiple business units - transactions volume impacts on performance - can be costly for small and mid size businesses

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Pharmaceuticals, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source
Source: GetApp

SAP becomes a sine qua non for corporations

5.0 6 years ago

Pros:

The amount of possibilities of implementations using SAP Hana Cloud Platform is enormous. I consider it as a must-have for enabling the steady growth of a company.

Cons:

The SAP prices are high - not only in terms of using the system, but mostly in terms of any developments - Business Process Architects are highly demanded on market which makes it pricey to develop new functions (IT as well), but the highest price is the consultants, especially from SAP. This all sums up to a very high cost for a great software.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

No CIO/CTO ever got fired for purchasing software SAP

4.0 3 years ago

Pros:

High level of customization and configuration Lots of features and add ons

Cons:

Worst possible Usability Slow and clunky

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

SAP HANA Cloud

5.0 4 years ago

Pros:

Great software, everything enterprises need ERP needs

Cons:

Not easy to install, requires specialist teams to implement

Aniket
Aniket
Engineer in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Education Management, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Review for SAP HANA

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: Overall it's a good software. Worth using and highly recommended.

Pros:

Multiple features to work with relational data, performing operations, creating calculation views visualization etc. So many features makes it cool.

Cons:

It's complicated to use. Need to learn about it before using. Prodessional version is expensive to afford.