SAP S/4HANA 2025
: What's New?
SAP S/4HANA 2025
An overview of the latest release
WithSAP S/4HANA 2025(released onOctober 8, 2025), SAP is introducing its most powerful and intelligent ERP system to date.
Numerous innovations inAI (SAP Joule), finance, manufacturing, supply chain, Clean Core, and sustainabilitydeliver greater efficiency, transparency, and automation.
With the latestFeature Pack Stack 01 (FPS01, March 2026),AIis becoming even more deeply integrated into core processes.
Why S/4HANA 2025?
With Release 2025, SAP continues itstwo-year update cycle(following 2021, 2022, and 2023). Thanks to7 years of mainstream maintenance, it remains stable in the long term—until the next major release,S/4HANA 2027(planned for Q4 2027).
Note: Many AI features (e.g., SAP Joule) are delivered via SAP BTP in the cloud; the functional, UX, and development enhancements are also available on-premises.
Key changes in 2025:
AI & SAP Joule(via SAP BTP/Cloud)
Joule as an embedded AI copilot in finance, procurement, supply chain, and HR
Agent-based AI: 40+ specialized AI agents with 2,400+ skills
AI-powered booking suggestions, period-end summaries, and anomaly detection
AI-powered ordering system, supplier matching, and expense analysis
“Joule for Developers”: AI Support in Development
Finance
Universal Journal: Faster month-end closing, automated reconciliations
Simplified fixed asset accounting & standardized journal views
Predictive Accounting & Real-Time Profitability
Improved Cash Flow Forecasting
Manufacturing (PEO)
Comprehensive rework and repair services—even after the order is completed and for purchased parts
More efficient production engineering & more flexible production processes
Supply Chain & Procurement
Advanced ATP (aATP): Automated STO System, Interactive BOP, Overprotection Resolution
Event-driven planner notification in the event of a supply-demand imbalance
EWM extensions (including batch-specific units of measure)
Closer integration with SAP IBP
Clean Core & Development
4-level expansion model (A–D)
ABAP Cloud as the recommended development model
Key User Extensibility: 1-Click Fiori Elements App & RAP Behavior Extensions
Focus on upgrade stability and code quality
UX & Sustainability
SAP Fiori with the Horizon theme & a personalized "My Home" home screen
SAP Mobile Start for mobile access
Accessibility in accordance with WCAG 2.1 AA
Green Ledger: CO₂ Accounting at the Document/Product Level (CSRD/ESG)
Release History of SAP S/4HANA
Until 2019, SAP used four-digit version numbers such as 1511, 1610, and 1709 —these represent the year and month of the release (e.g., 1511 = November 2015).
Since S/4HANA 2020, releases have been issued every two years and named after the calendar year (2020, 2021, …).
Feature Pack Stacks (FPS) provide additional functionality between major releases.
| Release | Publication | FPS01 | FPS02 | FPS03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1511 | 11.11.2015 | May 2016 | Aug 2016 | – |
| 1610 | 31.10.2016 | May 2017 | Aug 2017 | – |
| 1709 | 15.09.2017 | Feb 2018 | May 2018 | – |
| 1809 | 21.09.2018 | Feb 2019 | May 2019 | – |
| 1909 | 20.09.2019 | Feb 2020 | May 2020 | – |
| 2020 | 07.10.2020 | Feb 2021 | May 2021 | Aug 2021 |
| 2021 | October 2021 | Feb 2022 | May 2022 | Summer 2022 |
| 2022 | 12.10.2022 | Spring 2023 | Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| 2023 | 11.10.2023 | Q1 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2025 |
| 2025 | 08.10.2025 | March 2026 | planned for 2026 | planned for 2027 |
| 2027 | Q4 2027 (planned) | – | – | – |
What does S/4HANA 2025 mean for businesses?
S/4HANA 2025 delivers immediately noticeable improvements—with a clear focus on AI, automation, and future-proofing.
✔ Agent-based AI & Automation— Joule and AI agents handle recurring tasks in finance, procurement, and supply chain.
✔ More intelligence in the process— real-time anomaly detection, predictive accounting, and natural language processing help make more informed decisions.
✔ Clean Core & Upgrade Security— The A–D extension model and ABAP Cloud keep customizations clean and upgrades simple.
✔ Sustainability built in— Green Ledger and CO₂ accounting at the invoice level meet CSRD/ESG requirements directly within the system.
✔ Modern, fast UX— Fiori (Horizon), “My Home,” and SAP Mobile Start make your daily work easier.
✔ Investment security— 7 years of mainstream maintenance and a clear AI roadmap leading up to S/4HANA 2027.
What's next for SAP?
SAP is clearly positioning S/4HANA for the future:
1. AI-First Strategy
More and more processes are becoming intelligent, automated, and self-learning.
2. Joules everywhere
The AI co-pilot (hosted in the cloud via SAP BTP) will serve as the central gateway to the ERP system.
3. Clean Core & BTP
Customizations are made in a way that ensures compatibility with future upgrades via ABAP Cloud and SAP BTP.
4. Next release in 2027 + ongoing FPS
Continuous feature packs; the major S/4HANA 2027 release is scheduled for Q4 2027.
Further information and technical documentation:
— SAP's official "What's New" document.
— Getting Started/Upgrade Guide.
— Fiori & My Home.
— Joule & AI Innovations.
— Release and Maintenance Strategy.