Jump to content

SAP Business One

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
SAP Business One
DeveloperSAP SE
Initial releaseApril 2002
Stable release
10.0 / May 2020
Operating system
PlatformSAP HANA, Microsoft SQL Server
Available in27 languages, 43 localizations
TypeEnterprise resource planning
Websitewww.sap.com/products/business-one.html

SAP Business One (commonly abbreviated as SAP B1) is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software application developed by SAP SE. It is designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to manage accounting, purchasing, inventory, sales, and customer relationships. The system integrates financial, operational, and management functions into a single platform that can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud, running on either SAP HANA or Microsoft SQL Server databases.[1]

History

[edit]

SAP Business One originated in Israel in 1996 as a product called Menahel (“Manager”) or TopManage for international markets. It was developed by Reuven Agassi (CEO) with Shai Agassi and a development team led by Hilla Mazinter. In 2002, SAP SE acquired TopManage and rebranded the system as **SAP Business One**, integrating it into SAP’s portfolio to reach the small and midsized business segment. Reuven Agassi and Gadi Shamia, the founders of TopManage, joined SAP following the acquisition.[2]

Product releases

[edit]

Since its global launch in 2004, SAP Business One has undergone regular updates. Version 10.0 (released 2020) introduced a web client based on SAP Fiori, integration with Microsoft 365, and new project management and analytics features.[3]

Features

[edit]

SAP Business One consists of multiple functional modules covering typical business processes:

  • Administration – configuration and settings
  • Financials – general ledger, journals, and budgets
  • Sales and Purchasing – order and invoice management
  • Inventory and Production – materials management and production orders
  • Project Management – planning and tracking of project activities
  • Service Management – contract and customer service tracking
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) – sales opportunities and customer data
  • Human Resources – employee records and organizational roles

The system supports analytics and mobile access via the SAP Business One Mobile App for iOS and Android.[4]

Architecture

[edit]

SAP Business One follows a client–server model architecture. The client software runs on Windows and connects to either a Microsoft SQL Server or SAP HANA database. Mobile applications for iOS and Android provide a subset of features aimed at sales and field operations.

Integrations and regional presence

[edit]

SAP Business One integrates with various third-party systems, including ERP extensions, payment services, and marketplace connectors. Regional implementers in Latin America have developed local tax and compliance adaptations.[5] In the Latin American market, independent developers such as CommerceUp by SourcingUp, based in Buenos Aires, offer B2B e-commerce and marketplace integrations that connect directly with SAP Business One for wholesale operations.[6]

Extensibility

[edit]

Custom extensions for SAP Business One are developed using the SAP Business One SDK, which includes:

  • Data Interface API (DI-API) – for creating business objects compliant with SAP logic
  • User Interface API (UI-API) – for modifying or extending the graphical client
  • Integration Framework (B1i) – for XML/XSLT-based business flows
  • Service Layer (OData) – for RESTful API access on HANA and SQL Server versions[7]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Kofalt, James (2020-04-02). "SAP Business One overview: features and benefits". TechTarget. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  2. ^ "SAP buys Israeli accounting software company TopManage". Globes. 13 March 2002. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  3. ^ "The history of SAP Business One". Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  4. ^ "SAP Business One mobile and AI services". 9 May 2024. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  5. ^ "Integraciones ERP con eCommerce y más". Contabilium. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  6. ^ "CommerceUp by SourcingUp – Company profile". F6S Network. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  7. ^ "Service Layer for SAP HANA". 2 December 2014. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=SAP_Business_One&oldid=1320001605"