SAP(Basis)

SAP Basis is the IT structure that underlies an SAP system.

The task of SAP Basis is to ensure trouble-free, interoperable and portable (mobile) operation of SAP systems in the company. Interoperable means that independent and heterogeneous IT systems can work together.

Experts also refer to SAP Basis as the "operating system" for all SAP programs - including in particular the ERP solution SAP ECC and its successor SAP S/4HANA, whether on-premise or in the cloud.

However, it is not correct to refer to the SAP NetWeaver and SAP HANA platforms as SAP Basis. Both components are only parts of an SAP Basis architecture (see Structure of SAP Basis).