Joule & AI Agents
What is Joule in SAP Ariba?
Short answer
Joule is SAP's generative AI copilot. In next-gen SAP Ariba it is embedded across the suite, so buyers, requesters and category managers can ask questions in plain language and get answers – and next steps – from live procurement data.
What you can do with Joule
- Ask for spend, supplier, sourcing or contract information without building a report.
- Get summaries of long documents such as contracts or bids.
- Navigate to the right task or app by describing what you want.
- Work with AI agents that take on multi-step tasks, with you approving the outcome.
Joule across SAP
Joule is the same copilot used across SAP's cloud portfolio, including SAP S/4HANA and SAP SuccessFactors. That makes it easier for users who work across systems, and lets agents work on cross-application processes over time.
For step-by-step setup, see our Joule in SAP Ariba setup guide.