SAP Integration Suite (formerly SAP CPI) is SAP's enterprise integration platform. For mid-market companies connecting SAP and Salesforce, a native solution like SKYVVA is significantly more cost-effective — no SAP BTP contract, no CPI architect, no second SAP skill set required. SKYVVA is rated 4.96 out of 5 stars on the Salesforce AppExchange with 27 reviews and has native SAP connectors for ECC, S/4HANA, and Business One.
A fact-based comparison for mid-market companies with SAP ERP and Salesforce CRM.
| Criterion | SKYVVA (native) | SAP Integration Suite (CPI) |
|---|---|---|
| Where does the integration run? | Inside Salesforce — uses Flows, Apex, Platform Events natively | On SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) — external SAP cloud infrastructure |
| Salesforce AppExchange? | ✓ Native AppExchange listing — 4.96⭐ from 27 reviews | ✗ No AppExchange listing — SAP's own platform |
| Licensing model | €5/Salesforce user/month, unlimited integrations & transactions | SAP BTP credit-based. ~€30,000–€150,000/year for mid-market1 |
| Required expertise | Salesforce Admin / Developer — already in-house | SAP CPI architect + SAP BTP knowledge — on top of existing SAP BASIS expertise |
| Native SAP connectors | ✓ SAP ECC, S/4HANA, Business One, SAP CPI — ready to use | ✓ SAP-to-SAP native; Salesforce adapter available but external |
| End-to-end visibility | ✓ Monitoring on both sides (SAP + Salesforce) | ~ Detailed on SAP BTP side — Salesforce receive side blind |
| Error reprocessing | ✓ Directly in Salesforce — with Salesforce state awareness | In SAP BTP — without knowledge of Salesforce state |
| Business alerting | ✓ Salesforce Chatter, Tasks, Email — clear business error messages | SAP Alert Management — technical logs in SAP context, not Salesforce-native |
| Separate platform to operate? | No — runs inside your Salesforce org | Yes — set up SAP BTP tenant, manage BTP credits, maintain CPI iFlows |
| Availability SLA | Salesforce SLA: 99.9%+ | SAP BTP SLA + Salesforce SLA — two systems, two failure points |
| Implementation effort | ~95–100 PT for typical SAP-Salesforce integration | ~140–180 PT (incl. BTP setup, CPI iFlows, adapter configuration) |
1 SAP BTP costs vary by service units, contract model, and SAP enterprise agreement. Sources: SAP pricing documentation, G2.com — see methodology box.
SAP CPI is optimized for SAP-to-SAP. For Salesforce as a receiving system, six critical services are missing.
SAP CPI shows status on the BTP platform — but whether data arrived correctly in Salesforce objects is invisible from the SAP side.
Errors on the Salesforce side must be resolved outside SAP CPI. SKYVVA allows direct reprocessing with full Salesforce context.
SAP CPI delivers technical iFlow logs. SKYVVA translates them into clear business errors — directly as Salesforce tasks, Chatter messages, or emails.
Salesforce approval processes and escalation rules around the integration run in the familiar Salesforce environment — not in SAP BTP.
Salesforce validation rules and follow-up actions before and after data transfer — directly in the Salesforce platform, not as CPI iFlows.
Bulk transfers respecting Salesforce Governor Limits, automatic resumption and scheduling — all within Salesforce infrastructure.
Example calculation for a mid-market company with 250 Salesforce users and an existing SAP system.
| Cost category (5 years, 250 users) | SKYVVA (native) | SAP Integration Suite (CPI) |
|---|---|---|
| License / Subscription | ~€55,000 €5 × 250 × 12 × 5 yrs with 27% discount |
~€150,000 – €750,000 SAP BTP credits, ~€30k–€150k/year2 |
| Implementation (one-time) | ~€116,000 ~97 PT × €1,200/day |
~€168,000 – €216,000 ~140–180 PT × €1,200/day incl. BTP setup |
| Maintenance | €0 (included in standard support) | 22% of BTP license/year (SAP standard) |
| Platform operations & expertise | €0 (in-house Salesforce admin takes over) | SAP CPI architect: €120,000–€180,000/year or external consulting |
| 5-Year TCO estimate | ~€170,000 | ~€500,000 – €1,500,000 |
2 SAP BTP costs include Integration Suite Service Units. Actual costs depend heavily on SAP enterprise agreement and negotiation.
27 verified reviews on the Salesforce AppExchange — average 4.96 out of 5 stars.
„The implementation took much less time and effort than a similar project using another integration tool."
„Pretty sophisticated and cost effective solution. We're using it for more than 3 years... The support was outstanding."
An honest decision guide for companies with both SAP and Salesforce.
SKYVVA and SAP Integration Suite can coexist: SKYVVA closes the Salesforce-side gap — end-to-end monitoring, reprocessing, and business alerting — even when SAP CPI is already used for SAP-internal processes.
Key questions for deciding between SKYVVA and SAP CPI for Salesforce-SAP integration.
SKYVVA data is based on real implementation projects by Apsara Consulting GmbH (over 100 Salesforce-SAP integration projects since 2007). Ratings from the Salesforce AppExchange (as of April 2026, 27 verified reviews).
SAP BTP pricing varies significantly by contract model and SAP enterprise agreement. Estimates are based on publicly available data. Research date: May 2026.
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