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If you’re navigating SAP S/4HANA Cloud adoption, understanding the RISE with SAP licensing model is critical.
SAP’s Full Usage Equivalent (FUE) model offers flexibility by allowing customers to allocate licenses across different user types — from self-service to advanced use — helping reduce shelfware and optimize cost.
Key Highlights:
Full Usage Equivalent (FUE) is SAP’s unit-based licensing model that replaces the old Named User structure. Instead of purchasing licenses for each individual user type, organizations now convert various user roles into FUEs using predefined ratios.
This model applies to both SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition and Private Edition under the RISE with SAP offering.
The 4 Dimensions of S/4HANA Cloud Licensing (subscription):
FUE Conversion Ratios
User Type | FUE Conversion Ratio | Description |
Advanced Use | 1 FUE = 1 Advanced User | Full access to all solution capabilities |
Core Use | 1 FUE = 5 Core Users | Limited access to specific modules |
Self-Service Use | 1 FUE = 30 Self-Service Users | Very limited access (e.g., time entry, approvals) |
Developer Access | 2 FUE = 1 Developer Access | Access to development tools and environments |
These ratios allow organizations to mix and match user types while maintaining a predictable cost structure.
Strategic Considerations
For example:
Let’s say your organization has:
Total FUEs required: 84
This model helps you right-size your investment and avoid paying for unused capacity.
Key Takeaways
Strategic Benefits of FUE
What’s Included in RISE with SAP?
RISE with SAP is a bundled offering that includes:
Minimum Purchase Requirements
Offering | Minimum FUEs |
RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud | 35 FUEs |
RISE with SAP + Experience Mgmt | 500 FUEs |
RISE with SAP S/4HANA Private Edition | 40 FUEs |
Cloud Extension Policy
SAP’s Cloud Extension Policy allows customers to convert on-prem licenses into cloud subscriptions, protecting existing investments while enabling innovation. Key benefits include:
Mapping Classic Users to FUE
Role | Classic License Type | FUE Use Type |
Chief Accountant | SAP Professional User | Advanced Use (1 FUE) |
Production Worker | SAP Worker User | Self-Service Use (1/30 FUE) |
R&D Project Manager | SAP Project User | Core Use (1/5 FUE) |
Developer | SAP Developer User | Developer Access (2 FUE) |
If you’re planning your RISE with SAP journey or evaluating your licensing strategy, let’s connect. We would be happy to share insights from recent implementations and help you build a future-ready roadmap.
Have questions about optimizing your SAP licensing strategy or planning your FUE allocation? Let’s connect — we would be happy to share insights from recent implementations and help you build a future-ready roadmap.
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