Case Study: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin achieves faster, more efficient digital operations with SAP S/4HANA

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Cutting-edge Global Research in the Digital Age

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, a major German research university, faced the challenge of refreshing its outdated and siloed administrative systems. The university sought to integrate its core processes for finance, personnel, and facilities, and transition from cameralistic to commercial accounting. To achieve this, they partnered with vendor SAP to implement the SAP S/4HANA digital core.

With assistance from SAP and implementation partner Scheer, the university created a fully integrated SAP landscape. This solution standardized processes and enabled real-time analysis and control. The measurable results were significant, including a 50% reduction in data sources, reporting that runs 60% faster, and electronic invoice processing that saves an estimated 25,000 working hours annually. SAP's technology also helped the university cut paper consumption by 70% through automated workflows.

Humbolt-Universitat

Ludwig Kronthaler

Vice President for Budget, Personnel and Technology