We’re excited to announce that Cycle 1 of the SAP Customer Engagement Initiative for 2026 is now live!
This cycle features 56 new projects, offering SAP customers and partners the opportunity to gain early insights into upcoming product developments and collaborate directly with SAP teams to shape the next generation of SAP solutions.
🗓Registration is open until March 13, 2026.
In a rapidly evolving business environment, early involvement can make a meaningful difference. Through the SAP Customer Engagement Initiative, you can work directly with SAP product managers and developers, sharing your feedback on concepts, prototypes, and plans while they are still in the early stages.
To help you explore all available opportunities, we’ve prepared a complete overview of the projects.
View the full list here, or browse the links below to discover the topics most relevant to you.
SAP Ariba
Reporting and Analytics in SAP Ariba Invoicing
SAP Business Technology Platform
AI-powered Code Upgrade AutomationBPTX Early InsightsCustomize SAPUI5 apps for business users – provide feedback on new and planned featuresSAP BTP Developer’s GuideSAP BTP: Improving the Admin’s and Solution Architect’s ExperienceSAP Integration SuiteValidate MCP Hub
SAP Concur
Intelligent Audit Evolution: Accelerating Audits with Automation and AINew User Onboarding Experience in SAP ConcurReimagining Travel & Expense with SAP Concur-embedded virtual cards experienceSAP Concur – User Profile ManagementSAP Concur Expense: Streamlining Corporate Card AdministrationSAP Concur: Travel and Expense Intelligence (Reporting) – Data PlatformSAP Concur: Travel and Expense Intelligence (Reporting) – RecommendationsTrip Extras – Connecting suppliers to business travelers when it matters most.Verify: Shaping the Future of Auditing and Compliance
Data & Analytics
Exploring BDC Web & Mobile Experiences to drive user relevancy and adoptionProduct Insights / Product 360SAP HANA Database Migration to SAP HANA Cloud (XSC,XSA,CAP)
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
A modern Output Management experience in ERP Suite Agentic AI – Analytical Business Insights Agentic AI Smart Billing AssistantAI Agent with Financial CorrespondencesAI Assisted SAP Workflow ManagementAI assisted use cases for Embedded AnalyticsAI-assisted task automationAI in Core Logistics (HUM, SN, BM, MM-IM, Kanban)Business Partner and Product Master in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public EditionConcept for Harmonized Period ControlConfiguration experience of Situation Handling in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public EditionCustomer returns user experienceE-mails in business context with integrated business communications for SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private EditionEmbedded AI and Joule for S/4HANA Cloud Private EditionEnhanced Payment Order Management in Automatic Payment Run ProcessFarmer Collaboration and EngagementGenerate Settlement RulesIdentity and Access Management: Upgrade and Change HandlingIFRS 9- Credit-Risk Based Impairment for Trade Receivables using Advanced ValuationImproving Sanction Party List screening with AIImproving the Usability of Task and Application Logs in Group ReportingLimit Management Modernization (Credit Risk Analyzer)Material Long Texts – Automated Content Generation for Product Master Parallel Unit of MeasureProject staffing, consider dependencies & provide smart staffing across different roles of projectsSAP S/4HANA Business Partner Master Data Analytics DashboardSimplify and Improve the Intrastat Declaration Process with AITask Center (One Inbox) experience evaluation in SAP Business SuiteUnderstanding Payment Reconciliation Processes and Automation Barriers in Bank StatementsUnlock more flexible Margin Analysis in SAP Cloud ERP
SAP Globalization
AI Agents for SAP Translation HubAI Assisted E-Document Error Handling : Continuous Adaptation
Others
Agentic AI Operations with SAP Automation PilotHow Designers and Developers Use SAP Design System ResourcesIntegrated Planning in DairyResearch into an Intelligent Spare Parts Request Processing AgentSAP Reference Architecture
Let’s shape the future together!
Innovation happens through collaboration. By participating in the SAP Customer Engagement Initiative projects, you help SAP create better, more relevant solutions for businesses like yours. This is your chance to influence what comes next.
Don’t miss out – sign up today at influence.sap.com and be a part of the SAP Customer Engagement Initiative Cycle 1 in 2026!
Warm regards,
Your SAP Customer Engagement Initiative Team
Follow-up after registration: When you register for a project, you will be invited to an introductory call with the SAP project lead. At this point further participation is optional. Typically, all activities are governed by the Feedback Agreement with SAP.
We’re excited to announce that Cycle 1 of the SAP Customer Engagement Initiative for 2026 is now live!This cycle features 56 new projects, offering SAP customers and partners the opportunity to gain early insights into upcoming product developments and collaborate directly with SAP teams to shape the next generation of SAP solutions.🗓Registration is open until March 13, 2026.In a rapidly evolving business environment, early involvement can make a meaningful difference. Through the SAP Customer Engagement Initiative, you can work directly with SAP product managers and developers, sharing your feedback on concepts, prototypes, and plans while they are still in the early stages.To help you explore all available opportunities, we’ve prepared a complete overview of the projects.View the full list here, or browse the links below to discover the topics most relevant to you.SAP AribaReporting and Analytics in SAP Ariba InvoicingSAP Business Technology PlatformAI-powered Code Upgrade AutomationBPTX Early InsightsCustomize SAPUI5 apps for business users – provide feedback on new and planned featuresSAP BTP Developer’s GuideSAP BTP: Improving the Admin’s and Solution Architect’s ExperienceSAP Integration SuiteValidate MCP HubSAP ConcurIntelligent Audit Evolution: Accelerating Audits with Automation and AINew User Onboarding Experience in SAP ConcurReimagining Travel & Expense with SAP Concur-embedded virtual cards experienceSAP Concur – User Profile ManagementSAP Concur Expense: Streamlining Corporate Card AdministrationSAP Concur: Travel and Expense Intelligence (Reporting) – Data PlatformSAP Concur: Travel and Expense Intelligence (Reporting) – RecommendationsTrip Extras – Connecting suppliers to business travelers when it matters most.Verify: Shaping the Future of Auditing and ComplianceData & AnalyticsExploring BDC Web & Mobile Experiences to drive user relevancy and adoptionProduct Insights / Product 360SAP HANA Database Migration to SAP HANA Cloud (XSC,XSA,CAP)SAP S/4HANA CloudA modern Output Management experience in ERP Suite Agentic AI – Analytical Business Insights Agentic AI Smart Billing AssistantAI Agent with Financial CorrespondencesAI Assisted SAP Workflow ManagementAI assisted use cases for Embedded AnalyticsAI-assisted task automationAI in Core Logistics (HUM, SN, BM, MM-IM, Kanban)Business Partner and Product Master in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public EditionConcept for Harmonized Period ControlConfiguration experience of Situation Handling in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public EditionCustomer returns user experienceE-mails in business context with integrated business communications for SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private EditionEmbedded AI and Joule for S/4HANA Cloud Private EditionEnhanced Payment Order Management in Automatic Payment Run ProcessFarmer Collaboration and EngagementGenerate Settlement RulesIdentity and Access Management: Upgrade and Change HandlingIFRS 9- Credit-Risk Based Impairment for Trade Receivables using Advanced ValuationImproving Sanction Party List screening with AIImproving the Usability of Task and Application Logs in Group ReportingLimit Management Modernization (Credit Risk Analyzer)Material Long Texts – Automated Content Generation for Product Master Parallel Unit of MeasureProject staffing, consider dependencies & provide smart staffing across different roles of projectsSAP S/4HANA Business Partner Master Data Analytics DashboardSimplify and Improve the Intrastat Declaration Process with AITask Center (One Inbox) experience evaluation in SAP Business SuiteUnderstanding Payment Reconciliation Processes and Automation Barriers in Bank StatementsUnlock more flexible Margin Analysis in SAP Cloud ERPSAP GlobalizationAI Agents for SAP Translation HubAI Assisted E-Document Error Handling : Continuous AdaptationOthersAgentic AI Operations with SAP Automation PilotHow Designers and Developers Use SAP Design System ResourcesIntegrated Planning in DairyResearch into an Intelligent Spare Parts Request Processing AgentSAP Reference ArchitectureLet’s shape the future together!Innovation happens through collaboration. By participating in the SAP Customer Engagement Initiative projects, you help SAP create better, more relevant solutions for businesses like yours. This is your chance to influence what comes next.Don’t miss out – sign up today at influence.sap.com and be a part of the SAP Customer Engagement Initiative Cycle 1 in 2026!Warm regards, Your SAP Customer Engagement Initiative Team Follow-up after registration: When you register for a project, you will be invited to an introductory call with the SAP project lead. At this point further participation is optional. Typically, all activities are governed by the Feedback Agreement with SAP. Read More Technology Blog Posts by SAP articles
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