SAP RISE Licensing — Contract Negotiation, Cost Management & Risk Advisory

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At Redress Compliance, we help SAP customers navigate RISE licensing and contract risks — ensuring flexibility, cost control, and negotiation leverage.

Introduction

RISE with SAP is SAP’s cloud-first offering — combining S/4HANA, infrastructure, managed services, and support into one subscription.

But SAP RISE contracts often favor SAP — not the customer. Key risks with RISE include:

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Lack of pricing transparency

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Long-term cloud commitment without flexibility

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Licensing lock-in

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Complex scope definitions

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Difficult exit strategy

What Do We cover?

Our SAP RISE Licensing Advisory Covers

RISE Licensing Strategy & Assessment

What’s Included — And What’s Not In RISE Deals

RISE vs Traditional SAP Licensing Cost Comparison

Cloud Subscription Metric Analysis (FUE, HANA DB)

RISE User Licensing Optimization Strategy

Hybrid Licensing Scenarios (RISE + On-Prem Integration)

RISE Contract Negotiation Support

Key RISE Contract Clauses To Negotiate Or Avoid

Price Increase Cap Negotiation Strategy

Cloud Exit & Transition Clauses

Renewal Rights & Flexibility Terms

Managing Infrastructure Cost Pass-Through Risks

RISE Cost Management & Optimization

Forecasting Multi-Year RISE Spend

Usage Reporting & License Consumption Tracking

Cloud Sizing Best Practices

Managing Over-Consumption Penalties

Aligning RISE Costs With Business Roadmap

RISE Risk Management & Audit Defense

Internal Licensing Compliance Reviews Before Signing

Managing S/4HANA Indirect Access Risks Under RISE

Future Product Expansion Cost Analysis

Shelfware Identification & Usage Optimization

Audit Protection Clauses For RISE Agreements

SAP RISE Templates & Tools Provided

RISE Licensing Inventory & Scope Review Templates

Contract Clause Library For RISE Negotiations

Multi-Year RISE Cost Forecasting Tools

Internal Compliance Review Checklists

RISE Exit Strategy Planning Templates

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 Exclusively For Customers

Real-World RISE Contract Negotiation Experience

Independent SAP Advisory — No Reselling Or SAP Partnerships

Proven Strategies To Reduce RISE Licensing Costs & Risks

Trusted By IT Procurement, SAM Managers & CIOs

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