As organizations prepare for the transition to S/4HANA or RISE with SAP®, accurately estimating and managing SAP® license consumption becomes a strategic imperative. SAP®’s S/4HANA Trusted Authorization Review (STAR) provides a predefined analysis model that estimates future user license needs based on existing authorizations. However, this method often overlooks optimization potential and can lead to over-estimation of license requirements.
This whitepaper explores the purpose, benefits, and limitations of the STAR approach. It introduces a more strategic path forward: combining STAR with usage-based analysis and license optimization using samQ License Optimizer for SAP® Software by VOQUZ Labs. The goal is to equip SAP® customers with the tools and insights needed to take control of their licensing position, reduce costs, and ensure compliance in their S/4HANA journey.
