What are the pros and cons of integrating contract management APIs directly with SAP BTP versus using third-party middleware platforms like MuleSoft?

mike_solver
Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:45:00 +0000

We’re evaluating integration platforms for connecting our contract management module in SAP S/4HANA 1909 with external procurement and legal systems. The main contenders are SAP BTP native integration versus third-party middleware platforms like MuleSoft or Dell Boomi.

SAP BTP offers native connectivity and is positioned as the strategic platform, but I’m concerned about vendor lock-in and whether it has the maturity and flexibility of established middleware platforms. Third-party middleware brings proven enterprise integration patterns but adds another vendor relationship and potentially higher costs.

What’s the real-world cost-benefit analysis between SAP BTP native integration versus middleware platforms? How significant is the vendor lock-in risk with BTP, and does it actually deliver on the promise of seamless SAP integration? Looking for experiences from teams who’ve made this decision for contract management or similar modules.