I like the way SAP Business Network helps sign up suppliers at a very low cost, comparable to signing up for a social media account, which used to be an expensive and time-consuming process. I also appreciate having digital records for agreements, providing complete visibility and clarity. The system helps transition from a reactive to an automated workflow, particularly by smoothing the processes in supply chain, procurement, and logistics. The automation in SAP Business Network cuts costs and increases efficiency by 30%, addressing issues like missing invoices and other time-consuming tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would say the complexity of the portal sometimes kills the deal with suppliers. Some suppliers also view the volume-based fees as a tax on their growth with our company that sometimes makes it difficult and limited to certain suppliers and negotiating terms for a long run. From my suggestion, it would be easier if we had an AI to help change the invoices if they were done wrongly and also help the suppliers and new people hired to work around easily to solve the problems of complexity. Instead of having the fees changed on a 12-month period, if there was cost capping done it would provide a better understanding of how much would be required to get the supplier on-boarded and would help the purchasing company negotiate better in terms of the commitment. The initial setup was a rigorous process and we had to spend a lot of time working with it to get some experience, it took us around a week's time to get it set up and get everything up and running. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use SAP Business Network to engage and streamline transactions between buyers and suppliers. It serves as a central platform for procurement, supply chain management, and invoicing, which are all handled in one place. It makes manual hard labor jobs easier, as I can get more things done at once and ensure that both suppliers and the business have complete visibility of purchase materials as the company grows. Mismatches between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices used to take a lot of time to manually ensure they were correct, but SAP Business Network has solved that issue systematically, even on a larger scale. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When it comes to the new training, the user interface can be complex and time-consuming to study. Some suppliers may also feel the cost for onboarding requirements is a little high in perspective of their business. At the very beginning, it was difficult for all of us to get started with the SAP Business Network. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I guess once you knew the exact codes in SAP Business Network, it was easy to track everything. I also found value in the reporting tools. Once I made them and had them saved, I could just run them all the time, and it kinda spit out exactly what I needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly, it was kinda confusing. It seemed very outdated. Was hard to find things in the system unless you knew the exact codes. I think there is just a big learning curve. Just making it easier to search for things, save things, like, have a history of places you've been to. There'll be times where I would search for something that required a specific code or internal thing to look up. And it wouldn't save and if I didn't save it on a notepad, my own, I would forget it and would have to ask, and it was just kinda hard to navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really enjoyed the visibility and control SAP Business Network provides. Having procurement activities and supplier interactions in one place makes processes transparent, efficient, and easier to manage. The tool plays an important role in enabling supplier collaboration, standardizing sourcing processes, and improving visibility across the procurement lifecycle. It helps solve issues like lack of visibility, insufficient supplier communication, and manual processes by centralizing procurement activities, improving supplier collaboration, streamlining onboarding, and ensuring better compliance and audit tracking. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some parts can feel a little complex and not very intuitive so the user experience could be simpler. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find the transparency and real-time data updates of SAP Business Network extremely valuable. It allows me to track goods accurately, providing exact locations and durations, which helps ensure timely deliveries to vendors. The automation of invoicing and supply chain processes has significantly reduced errors and inbound supplier calls, freeing up more quality time for decision-making. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would say the complexity of using it at the very beginning and now our company sponsors the new users a crash course so that they can get a head start. It was a bit complex but the help from a professional team of experts helped in getting hands-on experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find SAP Business Network incredibly useful for handling a variety of transactions that are essential for different tasks in my job. It's an easier way of having everything in one place, which makes it faster to code invoices and send them for approvals. It helps the business run more smoothly. The initial setup for our team was also quite easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When there are any errors showing, SAP Business Network could help to provide a solution when it comes to resolving errors otherwise it can take a while to submit a ticket for a resolution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

“What I like best about SAP Business Network is that it connects buyers and suppliers in one platform, making procurement faster, more efficient, and transparent. It improves collaboration, provides real-time visibility, and reduces manual work through automation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One drawback of SAP Business Network is that it can be complex for new users and may require training to use effectively. The onboarding process can take time, and integration with existing systems may sometimes be challenging Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that SAP Business Network is pretty convenient and it plans all of my purchasing and logistics quite seamlessly. It helps me with my expenses and my team's expenses, making it easy to manage everything. I appreciate how it aids in ensuring all of my equipment and products are in stock, and it helps track their process, whether there's RDI needed, or if new parts are required for repairs. The logistics process is quite seamless, which is really good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think the sales procedure could have more features for events and stuff. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SAP Business Network stands out as a powerful B2B collaboration platform, connecting millions of companies worldwide and providing strong end-to-end visibility along with automation across procurement and supply chains. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Despite its strong capabilities in visibility and automation, the clunky UX and overall complexity are still major pain points in 2026. It often takes dedicated training and IT resources to fully unlock its value. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SAP Business Network is quite straightforward for me to use. As a UAT tester, when it comes to adding trading partners or tracking things like orders and shipments. I also find it easy to connect with other applications, so integration isn’t much of a hassle. The system offers a variety of features for managing both suppliers and customers, and most of these work right out of the box. Getting started was simple and didn’t require much training. Customer support is decent, sometimes a bit slow, but they usually manage to help. I use the platform almost every day and it has lots of features that makes my testing and regular work smoother. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a UAT tester, one thing that frustrates me about this tool is that the setup and integration process can sometimes take longer than necessary, particularly when I'm trying to connect new partners or access additional features. The menus can be confusing, requiring me to click through several screens just to find what I need. On a couple of occasions, I've also had to wait for customer support longer than I would have liked. Additionally, some features seem hidden, and I wish the tool were more straightforward for handling basic tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.