SAP HANA Licensing — Advisory for Cost Management, Compliance & Contract Negotiation

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Redress Compliance helps SAP customers manage and optimize their SAP Cloud & SaaS licensing — ensuring cost control, compliance, and contract flexibility.

Introduction

SAP HANA is at the center of SAP’s product strategy.

But SAP HANA licensing is complex — with different models for:

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Runtime vs Enterprise Edition

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Database Size Limitations

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Hardware Restrictions

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Indirect Usage Risks

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Cloud & On-Prem Licensing Challenges

Without expert guidance, SAP HANA licensing costs can escalate quickly — especially during S/4HANA migrations.

Redress Compliance helps organizations manage SAP HANA licensing across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments.

What Do We cover?

Our SAP HANA Licensing Advisory Covers

SAP HANA Licensing Models

Runtime vs Enterprise Edition Cost Impact

Memory-Based Licensing Strategy

SAP HANA Cloud Licensing Rules

S/4HANA Embedded HANA Licensing Considerations

Understanding HANA Database Restrictions & Metrics

SAP HANA License Optimization

Sizing Optimization For Cost Control

HANA Memory Usage Monitoring Best Practices

License Rightsizing Before S/4HANA Migration

Managing License Costs During Cloud Transitions

Hybrid Licensing Strategy For HANA (On-Prem + Cloud)

Contract Negotiation Support

SAP HANA Pricing Benchmarking & Discount Targets

Key Contract Clauses For HANA Licensing Flexibility

Support Renewal Cost Management

Managing SAP’s Indirect Usage Licensing Risks

Future-Proofing Your HANA Licensing Agreement

SAP HANA Compliance & Audit Defense

Internal License Compliance Reviews

Usage Reporting Templates For HANA

Audit Risk Mitigation For Database Usage

Shelfware Identification & License Reallocation

Managing HANA License Changes Post-Migration

SAP HANA Templates & Tools Provided

SAP HANA Licensing Inventory Template

Memory Sizing & Optimization Checklists

Contract Clause Library For HANA Negotiations

S/4HANA Migration Licensing Cost Forecasting Templates

HANA Audit Defense Playbook

Our Dedication

Why Clients Work With Redress Compliance

Working with Redress Compliance was a game changer for our company,” said a Global CIO.

“Not only did they help us achieve compliance and avoid significant audit fines, but I would also highly recommend working with Redress Compliance to any company looking to optimize their softeware licensing.”

– Head of IT Procurement

Your Independent Software License Expert

Our Objective—We bridge the gap between technology and business. Our mission is to help organizations navigate the complexities of Software licensing and optimize their IT investments.

SAP Licensing Experts Working For You

Real-World Experience Managing SAP HANA Costs

Independent Advisory — No Reselling Or SAP Partnerships

Proven SAP Licensing Optimization Frameworks

Trusted By SAP Customers Globally

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