Types of SAP Named-Uer Licenses
SAP offers various Named User Licenses, each designed for specific roles within an organization. Understanding these different types of licenses is crucial for managing SAP Licensing costs and ensuring compliance.
Developer
A Developer Named User License is designed for individuals involved in software development activities.
This includes tasks such as coding, testing, and debugging. Developers often need Access to a wide range of SAP software functionality, making this license one of the most comprehensive.
Professional
A Professional Named User License is designed for individuals who perform operational-related and system administration roles.
This includes configuring and managing the SAP system, performing business processes, and generating reports. Professionals often need access to a wide range of SAP software functionalities, making this license one of the most comprehensive.
Limited Professional
A Limited Professional Named User License is designed for individuals with limited operational roles. This includes tasks such as data entry, viewing reports, and performing specific business processes.
Limited Professionals have Access to a subset of SAP software functionality, making this type of license less comprehensive than the Professional Named User License.
Employee
An Employee Named User License is designed for individuals who perform basic tasks such as viewing reports and entering data.
Employees can access a limited range of SAP software functionality, making this license type less comprehensive than the Professional and Limited Professional Named User Licenses.
Employee Self-Service (ESS)
An Employee Self-Service (ESS) Named User License is designed for individuals who perform self-service tasks such as viewing their data, submitting time-off requests, and accessing payroll information.
ESS users have Access to a minimal range of SAP software functionality, making this license one of the least comprehensive.
Worker User
A Worker User Named User License is designed for individuals who perform specific operational tasks such as data entry and report viewing.
Worker Users have Access to a limited range of SAP software functionality, making this type of license less comprehensive than the Professional and Limited Professional Named User Licenses.
Logistics User
A Logistics User Named User License is designed for individuals who perform logistics and supply chain management tasks.
This includes managing inventory, processing orders, and planning deliveries. Logistics Users have Access to a specific range of SAP software functions related to logistics and supply chain management.
Management Self-Service User (MSS)
A Management Self-Service User (MSS) Named User License is designed for managers who perform self-service tasks such as approving time-off requests, viewing team data, and generating reports. MSS users can Access a specific range of SAP software functions related to management tasks.
Project User
An SAP Project user is named with limited usage rights, including project management and collaboration rights.
Read Only
A Read Only Named User License is designed for individuals who only need to view data and reports. Read Only users have Access to a minimal range of SAP software functionality, making this license one of the least comprehensive.
Service User
A Service User Named User License is designed for individuals who perform specific service tasks such as processing service requests, managing service contracts, and tracking service performance.
Service Users have Access to various SAP software functions related to service tasks.
