Features & Capabilities
How does reporting and analytics improve in next-gen SAP Ariba?
Short answer
Because next-gen SAP Ariba keeps source-to-pay data on one SAP BTP foundation, reporting is more consistent and closer to real time. Users can also ask Joule for insights in plain language instead of building reports manually.
What improves
- One version of the truth: sourcing, contract, PO and invoice data line up.
- Real-time insight: less waiting for batch extracts.
- Conversational analytics: ask Joule questions about spend or suppliers.
- Better AI: agents use the same clean data.
Useful reports to set up early
- Spend by category and supplier.
- Spend under management and contract coverage.
- Sourcing savings and cycle time.
- Invoice exceptions and touchless rate.