An ERP for energy supply – such as SAP S/4HANA Utilities (IS-U) – is specially tailored to the requirements of the energy sector. In contrast to general ERP systems, it not only covers standard processes such as finance, purchasing and HR, but also includes ready-made functions for grid management, market communication, meter data collection, consumption billing and tariffing. It supports various market roles (e.g. grid operator, supplier, metering point operator) and maps industry-specific requirements such as grid usage billing, feed-in management and subsidies directly in the system – without the need for extensive customizing projects.

Yes, the solution is designed to map regulatory requirements reliably and in an audit-proof manner. SAP Utilities supports legal requirements such as the Energy Industry Act (EnWG), GeBüV, data protection guidelines (GDPR), the Metering Point Operation Act and country-specific reporting obligations. Electronic market communication is also directly supported by standardized processes (GPKE, GeLi Gas, MaBiS, etc.). Continuous further development ensures that the solution remains up-to-date even when the legal framework changes.

Yes, SAP Utilities allows intelligent metering systems (smart meters) to be connected directly to the ERP system. The metering data – such as consumption values, load profiles or feed-in quantities – is automatically transferred to the system, processed and used for billing processes, consumption analyses and forecasts. In combination with the SAP Business Technology Platform, external data such as weather information or grid conditions can also be integrated in order to create load forecasts or energy flow models, for example.

Yes, SAP S/4HANA Cloud is modular and scalable. This means that even smaller municipal utilities, energy supply companies or regional providers can benefit from the industry-specific functions without having to integrate unnecessary complexity. Thanks to preconfigured best practice processes and flexible licenses, efficient implementation is possible even with a limited budget and IT resources – including later scalability in the event of growth or functional expansion.

AGILITA accompanies the entire process as a partner: from strategic needs assessment and system architecture to implementation, go-live and beyond. We work with a tried-and-tested process model that takes industry-specific templates, regulatory requirements and your individual processes into account. During implementation, we pay particular attention to data migration, interface management, training and go-live validation. Even after the project has been completed, we provide support, optimization and innovation consulting – for the long-term and secure digitalization of your energy supply.