SAP test automation in cloud ERP: the decisive tool choice for efficiency, stability and future-proofing

Test automation is therefore no longer a “nice-to-have”, but a strategic necessity. It saves time, reduces manual errors and ensures that innovations go live quickly and reliably. Automation is the key to stability and agility, especially in dynamic cloud environments where changes can occur on a weekly basis.

Companies that automate their test processes at an early stage not only benefit from greater speed, but also from improved transparency and traceability of their quality assurance. Automated regression tests become an insurance policy for digital operations – and a key success factor for any cloud transformation.

But the central question is:
Which tool is the right one – SAP Test Automation Tool (TAT) or Tricentis Test Automation (TTA)?

Two approaches, one goal: quality assurance in SAP processes

Axians has analyzed and compared two central SAP test solutions in the current white paper:

• SAP Test Automation Tool (TAT) – the integrated, native tool for standard processes in S/4HANA Cloud.
• Tricentis Test Automation (TTA) – the platform for complex, hybrid scenarios across SAP and non-SAP systems.

Both tools pursue different strategies to achieve a common goal:
high process quality and maximum automation efficiency.

While TAT primarily stands for standardization, simplicity and seamless integration, TTA offers more flexibility and scalability in complex system landscapes.
The decision is therefore not just a technical question, but also an organizational one: how much individuality, how much integration, how much control do you need?

SAP test automation with TAT or Tricentis? A question of landscape

The choice of the right tool depends largely on how your system landscape is structured – and which test strategy you are pursuing.

• SAP Test Automation Tool (TAT):
  Ideal for companies with standardized SAP processes in the public cloud. It is included in Enterprise Support, fully integrated and ready for immediate use – without additional license costs or implementation effort. TAT is particularly suitable for organizations that base their processes closely on SAP best practices and do not require complex integrations to third-party systems. The tool scores points with its ease of use, automatic test update after new releases and low maintenance complexity.
• Tricentis Test Automation (TTA):
  Developed for complex end-to-end scenarios that go beyond SAP. TTA offers powerful functions for API, interface and integration tests in heterogeneous system environments – ideal for companies with mixed landscapes of SAP, non-SAP and legacy systems. Thanks to model-based test approaches and reusable test objects, tests can be efficiently maintained and quickly adapted when processes change.

So if you need broad test coverage and high flexibility, Tricentis is strategically better positioned.

Why this decision is strategic – not just technical

Many companies initially view test automation as a purely operational issue – a means of carrying out tests more quickly.
In reality, however, the tool decision shapes fundamental aspects of the corporate strategy:

• Release speed: How quickly can new features or upgrades go live?
• Quality of business processes: How stable are your core processes after each SAP release?
• Total costs of the SAP landscape: How much effort is required to maintain, service and scale the test infrastructure?

A wrongly chosen tool can increase costs and complexity for years – while a strategically smart decision forms the basis for sustainable efficiency.
Especially in the cloud, where change is continuous, test automation becomes an enabler for innovation and business agility.

Axian’s recommendation: Strategy first, tool second

Our SAP experts recommend:
Don’t choose the tool first, but develop a clear test strategy.

Axians supports you in this,

• assess the maturity of your test processes,
• build a scalable test architecture,
• and integrate the right automation solution into your SAP roadmap.

The focus is not on the tool, but on your business objective: How can quality assurance be designed to actively support your digital transformation?

Axians supports companies from strategic design through to operational test management – securely, efficiently and with an eye to the future.

Proven frameworks and best practices not only automate test processes, but also optimize them sustainably.

Conclusion: Strategy is crucial in SAP test automation

The future of SAP test management lies in automation – but
but not every tool is suitable for every landscape.
With a clear strategy, the right tools and an experienced partner like Axians, you can ensure efficiency, stability and innovation in your S/4HANA cloud.

Test automation is not just a technological step,
but a strategic lever for quality, speed and competitiveness.