TECHNOLOGICAL CAPABILITIES OF SAP CLOUD PLATFORM FOR INTEGRATION OF AUTOMATED SOLUTIONS IN THE ENERGY SECTOR

Abstract

The energy sector in Ukraine requires modernization of information management systems to ensure efficiency and competitiveness. Most energy enterprises continue to use the outdated ERP system SAP ECC 6.0, which has limited integration capabilities with modern digital technologies. The article investigates the technological capabilities of SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) for creating hybrid architecture that combines traditional SAP ECC 6.0 systems with cloud solutions. An architectural integration model is proposed based on the use of SAP Integration Suite, SAP Data Intelligence, SAP IoT, and SAP HANA Cloud to ensure continuous data exchange, analytics, and IoT device management in the energy sector.

The research methodology includes analysis of SAP BTP components, hybrid integration architecture design, and assessment of potential benefits for energy enterprises. The results show that SAP BTP implementation allows for increased operational efficiency, infrastructure scalability, and foundation for gradual migration to SAP S/4HANA without critical changes to business processes. Special attention is paid to secure data exchange mechanisms through SAP Cloud Connector and process automation capabilities using SAP Build Process Automation.

The proposed architectural model can be used by energy companies for digital transformation planning with risk minimization and preservation of investments in existing IT infrastructure. The research results open prospects for further study of hybrid solutions' effectiveness in the context of specific requirements of Ukraine's energy sector.