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Export guide

How to export your SAP data

Last verified: 2026-10-09 · Menu names change between plans and versions; check the vendor documentation below, and we confirm exact steps with you once you qualify.

Short answer

SAP (ERP) holds orders, procurement records and workflows. You run the export yourself, from the app or through its API, after removing personal and confidential details. Nothing leaves your company until you approve it.

Export from the app

  1. Step 1

    Open Fiori app

    Log on to S/4HANA and open a table-based application such as 'Manage Journal Entries' or 'Manage Purchase Orders'.

  2. Step 2

    Select export option

    Click the 'Export As' button in the table toolbar and select 'Export to Microsoft Excel' or 'Cloud' for Google Sheets.

  3. Step 3

    Save file

    Verify the column selection and download the historical data to your local machine or cloud storage.

  4. Step 4

    Check the file before sharing

    Open a sample of the export, confirm the date range and record count, and flag anything personal or confidential. Don't send anything yet — we review the package together first.

Export through the API

  1. Step 1

    Create a read-only key

    In Communication Arrangements → Inbound Services, create an API token or app with read-only scopes. Keep it inside your company; never send it to SourceX.

  2. Step 2

    Use OData APIs

    Query historical records via the SAP API Business Hub using OData services like API_SALES_ORDER_SRV or API_PURCHASEORDER_PROCESS_SRV.

  3. Step 3

    Pull history in batches

    Page through records by date range, respecting rate limits. Save raw JSON to your own storage. Large histories can take several days.

Plan limits and formats#

  • Limits and formats depend on your plan and are confirmed with you after qualification.

What to leave out#

  • Names, emails, phone numbers and addresses of customers and staff
  • Passwords, API keys, tokens and other credentials
  • Payment card and bank details
  • Attachments you haven't reviewed (they often hold IDs or contracts)
  • Records covered by client NDAs, privilege or contracts that limit reuse
  • Anything you mark confidential, such as pricing or strategy

Terms to check first#

  • Your content is usually yours, but plan terms can limit bulk export, API use or automated access.
  • Check whether your plan includes the export or API features you need before starting.
  • Respect API rate limits; large exports may need to run in batches over several days.
  • Don't share admin logins. You run the export yourself, with our guidance.

Vendor documentation

What happens after the export

See what your SAP records are worth to AI buyers and how licensing works, step by step.

Read the SAP licensing guide

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