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This page aims to assist you in comprehending essential choices you must make before embarking on your project, ensuring that your business is positioned for long-term success.

Recommended to: IT Contact, SAP BTP Administrators.

When: Prepare Phase 

Key outcomes

ResourceDescriptionWhy it matters
Interactive Value Journey for SAP BTP CockpitA digital platform designed to simplify and demonstrate the value of SAP's Business Technology Platform (BTP) offerings through interactive, scenario-based storytelling.Helps users understand the business benefits and key use cases of SAP BTP by mapping real-world challenges to relevant SAP solutions in an accessible, step-by-step journey format. 
Mission: Getting started with an SAP BTP Enterprise AccountIt provides an introductory tutorial explaining the basic concepts and capabilities of the SAP Business Technology Platform.It walks through foundational concepts, initial admin tasks, and the first configuration steps so you can actually start consuming SAP BTP services.
Log in to your SAP BTP CockpitLink to access BTP Cockpit.Confirm if you have access to your SAP BTP Cockpit.
Check out the Provisioning GuideInitial Access Checklist for provisioning, users & authorizations, support, and helppful links.It outlines the required prerequisites, configuration steps, and recommended sequence of tasks to correctly provision tenants, users, and related technical components in SAP BTP and connected services.
How to prepare for your 1:1 sessionChecklist of topics for BTP Cockpit Onboarding Session.Meet with an SAP BTP Onboarding Advisor. 
Fill out a request for to schedule a 1:1 sessionSchedule a 1:1 session here with one of our BTP Onboarding Experts!Meet with an SAP BTP Onboarding Advisor.

Plan your implementation

It is crucial to allocate sufficient time at the beginning of your project for thorough planning. This phase is essential for ensuring that all stakeholders are on the same page and that teams are actively involved. Develop a comprehensive plan during this phase that encompasses communication, training, and engagement.

Recommended to: IT Contact, SAP BTP Administrators.

When: Prepare Phase

Key outcomes

  • Establish platform governance
  • Determine your account model for each use case
  • Understand Suite Qualities
ResourceDescriptionWhy it matters
SAP BTP Cockpit Technical OverviewUnderstand how SAP setup and delivered the platform to you.Discover the key features and tools designed for Global Account Administrators in the SAP BTP cockpit with this technical overview. 
SAP BTP Directories – Entitlement and User ManagementUnderstand how directories in BTP allow administrators to organize subaccounts and manage resources at different levels.This blog provides a brief overview of each component in sub-accounts, tailored for beginners or anyone seeking a clear understanding.
SAP BTP Subaccount Technical OverviewUnderstand how a subaccount works and how to design and configure it correctly.This blog provides a brief overview of each component in sub-accounts, tailored for beginners or anyone seeking a clear understanding.
5 part seriesIntroducing the SAP BTP Onboarding Blog Series.Gain a clearer understanding of SAP BTP through our house analogy, designed to simplify complex business concepts.
8 part seriesTransforming into an intelligent sustainable enterprise with Suite Qualities powered by SAP BTP.Gain deeper insights from our 8-part blog series, where we explore the concept of an intelligent, sustainable enterprise through the analogy of a car.
   
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Take the opportunity to delve into the pillars of SAP BTP to ensure you are optimizing your investment. 

Recommended to: IT Contact, SAP BTP Administrators, Decision Makers.

When: Prepare Phase

Key outcomes

  • Understand the breadth of SAP BTP
  • Explore best practices and methodologies per SAP BTP pillar
  • Become Future-Ready
PillarSourceWhy it matters?
IntegrationIntegration Suite Onboarding Resource CenterTap the power of the Integration Suite, an integration platform-as-a-service (iPaaS), for connecting and automating business processes with pre-built integrations, APIs, connectors, and best practices.
Application Developement and AutomationApplication Development and Automation Onboarding Resource CenterDrive innovation with solutions including low-code and pro-code offerings for professional developers and business experts.
SAP Business Data CoudSAP Business Data Cloud Onboarding Resource CenterAccess insights wherever your data resides, foster trusted AI across your business, and reduce TCO by more than half across your technology stack with SAP Business Data Cloud. 
Artificial IntelligenceArtificial Intelligence Onboarding Resource CenterConnect finance, supply chain, procurement, sales and marketing, human resources, and IT with build-in AI for your core business processes.
AI GuideAI Capabilities​ | SAP Business Technology PlatformExplore AI capabilities for your solution.

Prepare to go live

Before launching your project, make sure you take advantage of all the valuable resources that SAP offers for free. Once your project is live, return to this page and explore additional use cases to further benefit from SAP BTP.

Recommended to: IT Contact, SAP BTP Administrators.

When: Prepare Phase

Key outcomes

  • Continue learning all SAP BTP has to offer
  • Learn about SAP BTP releases
  • Manage your expenses
Next stepsWhat that means?Resources

SAP Enterprise Support Value Maps

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Learn about SAP Enterprise Support benefits and sign up for Value Maps to access SAP experts, collaboration forums, targeted learning, and guided support—designed to help you succeed with SAP BTP and your digital transformation journey.
Learn About SAP Release Navigator One-stop hub for SAP BTP release information, bringing together curated, up-to-date resources in one place. It offers product-specific pages with tailored release content, plus general resources that apply across SAP BTP. A dedicated Get Assistance page connects you to key release guidance from across the SAP ecosystem. 
Understand Usage Analytics and how to manage expensesBefore go-live, it's important to understand how your SAP BTP entitlements are used and what costs may apply. SAP provides cost transparency through the SAP BTP cockpit, SAP for Me, and available services and APIs.
Additional LearningExplore further resources that will help you get started with SAP BTP in no time. 

Additional resources

SAP Discovery Center Mission - get Started with SAP BTP Enterprise Account

Guided, step-by-step instructions for implementing a specific SAP BTP business scenario, including an overview, architecture, required services, and learning resources.

Digital Library

Checklist for SAP Business Technology Platform initial access, outlining key steps for provisioning, user and authorization setup, and support, with helpful links for onboarding and getting started.