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SAP Manufacturing Execution (Legacy)

bySAP
in Manufacturing Execution Systems
4.0

Overview

Product Information on SAP Manufacturing Execution (Legacy)

Updated 13th October 2025

What is SAP Manufacturing Execution (Legacy)?

SAP Manufacturing Execution (Legacy) is a software designed to manage, monitor, and control production operations on the shop floor. The software provides functionalities for tracking and documenting production processes, integrating with enterprise resource planning systems, and supporting real-time data collection from manufacturing equipment. It addresses business needs such as improving operational transparency, enforcing production compliance, and optimizing resource utilization. SAP Manufacturing Execution assists businesses in synchronizing workflows, managing production orders, and maintaining quality standards by connecting plant operations with overall business processes. The software helps reduce errors, support traceability, and streamline manufacturing tasks through automated data exchanges and process management capabilities.

SAP Manufacturing Execution (Legacy) Pricing

SAP Manufacturing Execution (Legacy) software is typically offered through a perpetual licensing model or a subscription-based model, depending on deployment preference. The software pricing generally involves an initial license fee, annual maintenance costs or support fees, and may vary according to the number of users, production sites, or other usage parameters. Customization, integration, and professional services are often priced separately.

Overall experience with SAP Manufacturing Execution (Legacy)

IT MANAGER
10B - 30B USD, Manufacturing
FAVORABLE

“great standard tool for manufacturing execution and management”

5.0
Mar 21, 2024
i suggest this product because it is among the most completed on the market, and has a great support but it is expensive
ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE MANAGER
50M - 250M USD, Consumer Goods
CRITICAL

“Great program, CMMS features IF you use all of it to its full ability.”

3.0
Oct 13, 2025
My overall experience was OK with this platform. It did take some time to get used to it compared to others I have used. Seemed like somethings took so long to achieve that should be a simple task.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 13th August 2025

SAP was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Walldorf, Germany. The company employs over 105,000 people globally and develops software solutions for enterprise resource planning (ERP) and related business functions. SAP’s early products, SAP R/2 and SAP R/3, were widely adopted for managing core business processes. Its current ERP platform, SAP S/4HANA, uses in-memory computing to support data-intensive operations and integrates capabilities such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. SAP offers a portfolio of software applications that support various business functions across industries. These applications are designed to operate on a unified digital platform. As of 2025, SAP reports over 230 million cloud users and provides more than 100 solutions. The company’s offerings are used by organizations to manage finance, human resources, procurement, supply chain, and other operational areas.

Company Details

Updated 13th August 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1972
Head office location
Walldorf, Germany
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.sap.com

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SAP Manufacturing Execution (Legacy) Likes & Dislikes

Like

i like the completeness of features offered by the system for all the manufacturing phases and department involved in the shop floor. i like the user interface which is basic, essential but complete, and easy to navigate through. i like the possibility to exchange information from/to the tool using the web service calls

Like

It had some good features that allowed you to tie in

Like

The fact that it integrates all processes to run our manufacturing site along with its in depth software, it handles everything from finance to finished good release. The drop down boxes for help provides an extra level of comfort when trying to figure out how to proceed with a transaction.

Dislike

it can be considered a standard off the shelf tool so better to avoid any type of customization because the price for development is extremely high and can jeopardize the future upgrades

Dislike

The software itself seemed like it had too many steps to achieve a certain feature. It could have been simplified a lot more like other programs that were used.

Dislike

It can be complicated to learn if you have never used a system like SAP before.

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SAP Manufacturing Execution (Legacy) Reviews and Ratings

4.0

(67 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
36%
4 Star
45%
3 Star
18%
2 Star
1%
1 Star
0%
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  • ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE MANAGER
    50M-1B USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    Great program, CMMS features IF you use all of it to its full ability.

    3.0
    Oct 13, 2025
    My overall experience was OK with this platform. It did take some time to get used to it compared to others I have used. Seemed like somethings took so long to achieve that should be a simple task.
  • ENGINEERING MANAGER
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    SAP's Production Visibility and Control: A Double-Edged Sword

    3.0
    Jul 17, 2024
    SAP provides a solid foundation for production visibility and control, however it can only be used effectively within a bespoke framework to meet each company's needs.
  • IT MANAGER
    10B+ USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    great standard tool for manufacturing execution and management

    5.0
    Mar 21, 2024
    i suggest this product because it is among the most completed on the market, and has a great support but it is expensive
  • SUPPLY CHAIN ASSOCIATE
    50M-1B USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    SAP is a complex but amazing system

    4.0
    Jan 23, 2024
    SAP is an amazing, almost overwhelming platform that handles all aspects of the business. With a single system, multiple departments are involved keeping track of all business needs.
  • ENGINEER
    50M-1B USD
    Energy and Utilities
    Review Source

    A Honest REview for SAP Manufacturing Execution

    2.0
    Jun 29, 2023
    Our experience with SAP is not one of the best. The implementation phase took more than twice the time planned. This was mainly because at every step we did we had to do one backwards. This complex software requires a lot of planning that you have to take into consideration that is very difficult to not have problems.
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