SAP Document AI
SAP's unified intelligent document processing solution combining OCR, large language models, and pre-trained transformers for enterprise document automation across SAP's business application ecosystem.
Overview
SAP Document AI consolidates the former Document Information Extraction service into a comprehensive business document processing platform deployed on SAP Business Technology Platform. The solution uses blended AI methods including pre-trained transformers and large language models to minimize training data requirements.
In Q4 2025, SAP launched vision-enabled information extraction at general availability, expanding beyond text-only processing to handle visual elements including hazard pictograms, stamps, signatures, logos, charts, and labels. The platform achieved embedded integration with SuccessFactors Onboarding, automating ID document processing with 15% faster onboarding cycles and 30% improved validation accuracy.
SAP positions Document AI as an embedded solution within its enterprise application ecosystem rather than a standalone IDP competitor, leveraging deep integration with existing SAP infrastructure.
Key Features
- Vision-Enabled Extraction: Processes visual elements including pictograms, stamps, signatures, logos, charts alongside text
- Embedded Application Integration: Native integration with SuccessFactors, S/4HANA, and SAP ERP
- Multilingual OCR: 100+ languages with handwriting detection and barcode recognition
- Email Attachment Processing: Automated workflow triggers via inbound channels
- Enterprise Transport Management: Schema consistency across development environments
- LLM Integration: Large language model capabilities in Premium Edition
Use Cases
HR & Employee Onboarding
Automated ID document processing within SuccessFactors extracts ID type, number, and validity dates with validation prompts, delivering 15% acceleration in onboarding cycles.
Safety & Compliance
Vision-enabled extraction processes Safety Data Sheets and Compliance Declarations with hazard pictogram recognition and visual element identification.
Finance & Procurement
Pre-configured templates for invoices, purchase orders, and remittance advice with continuous learning from user corrections.
Public Sector
The City of Hamburg automatically classified 6 million documents for aid application processing.
Technical Specifications
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Deployment | SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) |
| AI Technology | Pre-trained transformers, LLMs, vision-enabled extraction |
| Languages | 100+ languages supported |
| File Formats | 35+ formats including PDF, images, Office documents |
| Visual Processing | Pictograms, stamps, signatures, logos, charts, labels |
| Integration | SAP S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, OpenText VIM |
| Workflow | Multistep automation with email attachment processing |
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Contact Information
SAP SE
Dietmar-Hopp-Allee 16
69190 Walldorf, Germany
Phone: +49 6227 7-47474
Email: info@sap.com
Website: https://www.sap.com
