SAP

SAP is a suite of enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer experience, and data management software developed by SAP SE. Fivetran offers a variety of connectors that integrate with different SAP platforms and support both analytics and operational use cases across the Fivetran-supported deployment models.

Fivetran SAP connectors

Fivetran offers multiple SAP connectors optimized for different use cases, ranging from deep integration through the SAP application layer to high-throughput direct database replication. Use the table below to identify the right connector based on your SAP environment and preferred Fivetran deployment model.

SAP System	Fivetran SAP Connector	Capabilities and Requirements	Fivetran Deployment Model
S/4HANA	SAP ERP on HANA connector	Performs initial sync and incremental updates using Fivetran's NetWeaver API using custom ABAP function modules and proprietary tracking logic Supports SAP S/4HANA on-premise and RISE deployments Replicates column-store tables using CDC and fully extracts data from row-store transparent tables and Core Data Services (CDS) views Requires a Fivetran Enterprise or Business Critical plan	SaaS and Hybrid
SAP ECC on HANA SAP BW on HANA SAP BW/4HANA	SAP ERP on HANA connector	Performs initial sync and incremental updates using Fivetran's NetWeaver API using custom ABAP function modules and proprietary tracking logic Replicates column-store tables using CDC and fully extracts data from row-store transparent tables and Core Data Services (CDS) views Requires a Fivetran Enterprise or Business Critical plan	SaaS and Hybrid
SAP ECC on Oracle (SAP application connection)	HVA SAP ECC on Oracle with NetWeaver connector	Performs initial sync by connecting to the SAP NetWeaver application layer Performs incremental updates using log-based CDC from Oracle redo and archived logs Extracts and unpacks SAP cluster, pool, and long text tables into transparent, query-ready tables in a destination Requires High-Volume Agent installation Requires installing the Fivetran AppConnect ABAP transport package in the SAP NetWeaver system Runs without direct database access (no database login required) Requires a Fivetran Enterprise or Business Critical plan	SaaS
SAP ECC on Oracle (database connection)	HVA SAP ECC on Oracle connector	Performs initial sync and incremental updates using log-based CDC from Oracle redo and archived logs Unpacks and replicates SAP cluster, pool, and long text tables into transparent, query-ready tables in a destination Requires High-Volume Agent installation Requires direct database access and authentication Requires an Oracle Enterprise license Requires a Fivetran Enterprise or Business Critical plan	SaaS
SAP ECC on SQL Server	HVA SAP ECC on SQL Server connector	Performs initial sync and incremental updates using log-based CDC from SQL Server transaction logs or backups Unpacks and replicates SAP cluster, pool, and long text tables into transparent, query-ready tables in a destination Requires High-Volume Agent installation Requires direct database access and authentication Requires a Fivetran Enterprise or Business Critical plan	SaaS

SAP licensing considerations

Fivetran's SAP database connectors access SAP data using two methods, each with different licensing requirements:

NetWeaver-based integration: Connectors such as SAP ERP on HANA and HVA SAP ECC on Oracle with NetWeaver interface with the SAP system through the NetWeaver application layer. This method typically aligns with standard SAP licensing that includes application-layer access.
Direct database access: Connectors such as HVA SAP ECC on Oracle and HVA SAP ECC on SQL Server extract data directly from the underlying SAP-managed database. This approach may require broader SAP usage rights that permit direct access to underlying application tables.

SAP licensing terms can vary. We recommend reviewing your SAP contract to confirm that your current license supports the access method used by your chosen connector.

Fivetran SAP application connectors

In addition to the SAP database connectors, Fivetran also offers cloud application connectors for several SAP cloud services. These connectors integrate with the SAP public APIs to extract structured business data such as employee records, expense reports, and business transactions.

To explore these connectors and their setup instructions, visit their respective overview pages:

SAP Business ByDesign – Syncs financial processes, CRM, and project data from the cloud ERP system.
SAP Business One (available on request) – Direct database extraction from SAP B1 on SQL Server or HANA.
SAP Concur – Extracts expense, travel, and invoice data.
SAP SuccessFactors – Syncs employee and organizational data using the SAP SuccessFactors API.