Microsoft SAP Partner Community Kick-Off – Recap

Microsoft

Nov 13, 2025

Welcome to the Microsoft SAP Partner Community!
This collaborative hub is designed to help SAP partners leverage Microsoft technologies, accelerate SAP migrations to Azure, and drive business growth through shared resources and incentives. Rewatch the kick-off call or access the kick-off presentation.

Key Highlights from the Kick-Off

Community Purpose & Vision
- Foster collaboration among SAP partners to share knowledge, best practices, and innovative solutions.
- Streamline access to essential resources, including guides, incentive updates, training, and business tools.
- Empower partner growth through continuous learning and enablement opportunities.
Incentives & Programs
- Azure Accelerate Program: Financial support for SAP cloud migrations, including pre-sales funding, deployment support, and the 2.5% deal closure bonus (capped at $50K per deal).
- Demand Generation: New SAP Business Suite program aims to generate ~3,000 qualified leads for partners in the SME\&C segment.
- FY26 Partner Incentives: All Cloud ERP journeys included, with up to 30% of first-year Azure spend reimbursed for SAP migrations (cap $500K).
Skilling & Enablement
- Two new self-paced courses for partners:
  - Practice Development: Build a successful SAP practice on Microsoft Cloud.
  - Sales Ready: Modernize SAP on the Microsoft Cloud and deliver differentiated value.
- Updated specialization requirements, including a new RISE-focused alternative to the AZ120 exam.
Partner Resources
- Access the Microsoft SAP Partner Community for ongoing updates, discussions, and events.
- Explore the FY26 SAP on Azure Partner Incentives FAQ and Migrate SAP FY26 Partner Programs and Offers.