SAP GRC 12: Unveiling the Latest Enhancements in Governance, Risk, and Compliance

SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions are designed to streamline risk management and compliance across the enterprise. SAP GRC 12.0 introduces significant advancements, further augmenting this powerful suite of tools. Let’s dive into the most notable features:

1. Fiori-Based Risk Analysis

• SAP GRC 12 enables you to conduct risk analysis directly on Fiori applications within S/4HANA On-premise systems.
• This facilitates real-time, integrated risk assessment within your core business processes.

2. Enhanced Mobile Access

• GRC 12 boasts improved mobile accessibility with a revamped user interface based on SAP Personas.
• Essential tasks and functions are now easier to use from mobile devices.

3. Cloud & SAP Product Integration

• The SAP Cloud Identity Access Governance (IAG) component serves as a bridge, allowing seamless integration of cloud platforms like:
  • SAP Ariba
  • SAP Concur
  • SAP SuccessFactors
  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud
• This opens the door to unified governance and risk management across cloud and on-premise environments.

4. Optimization of Synchronization Tasks

• Resource-heavy synchronization processes have been streamlined and are essential across various GRC functions (e.g., UAR, LDAP synchronization).
• Performance and time-efficiency gains are expected.

5. SAP Identity Management Integration

• Deeper integration with SAP Identity Management streamlines identity lifecycle management and helps maintain a consistent security framework.

6. Business Role Enhancements

• SAP GRC 12’s new business role concept facilitates integration with SAP Identity Management.
• Expect simplified role management, where technical roles defined in SAP Identity Management can be imported into GRC, and business-focused roles can be synchronized back.

Key Improvements in GRC Components

Let’s explore some noteworthy changes in specific GRC components:

SAP Process Control

• Enhanced Testing: Efficiency improvements for test creation and execution.
• Expanded Control Coverage: Broadened coverage to include more SAP solutions.

SAP Risk Management

• Fiori Rule Set Integration: Deeper analysis of risks associated with Fiori applications.
• Data Model Simplification: Streamlined data models for more straightforward configuration.

SAP Access Control

• Business Role Integration: Smoother integration with SAP Identity Management for consolidated role management.
• Emergency Access Management for Web Apps: Extends Emergency Access Management abilities to web applications for improved crisis response.
• UI Enhancements: New non-Flash-based dashboards and user interface improvements.

Getting Started with SAP GRC 12

If you are an existing SAP GRC user, careful planning is crucial for upgrading to version 12. Take advantage of extensive resources like SAP Help documentation and community forums to take advantage of GRC 12’s advancements.

The Future of GRC

SAP GRC 12 focuses on cloud integration, improved usability, and process optimization, laying a robust foundation for future compliance and risk management innovation. This new version positions SAP GRC as a central pillar of ensuring business integrity and effective risk mitigation in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.