SAP Business AI Q2 2025 Release Highlights Key Innovations
SAP Business AI Q2 2025 release introduces enhancements to Joule, AI agents, and new AI scenarios across finance, HR, supply chain, and more.
SAP has unveiled its Q2 2025 updates for SAP Business AI, focusing on high-impact AI innovations across its portfolio. The release emphasizes enhancements to Joule, SAP's AI assistant, and introduces new Joule Agents and AI scenarios embedded in various business functions.
Key Highlights
Joule Enhancements
- Joule for Consultants: Now generally available, this feature helps consultants understand ABAP code faster, reducing project execution time by up to 14% and saving 1.5 hours per consultant daily.
- Integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot: Joule is now available in Microsoft Teams and Copilot, enabling seamless task completion across SAP and Microsoft ecosystems.
- Analytical Insights: Users can ask Joule natural language questions (e.g., "Who were the top sales managers last month?") for instant, context-rich insights.
AI Agents
- Supply Chain Agents: Automate service order scheduling and maintenance planning, improving productivity by up to 50%.
- Finance Agents: The Accounts Receivable Agent reduces days sales outstanding (DSO) by 1% and write-offs by 2%.
- HR Agents: The Performance and Goals Agent prepares managers for employee reviews, reducing prep time by 50%.
Industry-Specific AI
- SAP Cell and Gene Therapy Orchestration: AI-assisted exception management helps supply chain managers handle disruptions, boosting productivity by 60%.
- SAP Document AI: Now supports file filtering and expanded language coverage, including regional dialects.
Developer Tools
- Generative AI Hub: Adds new models like Google Gemini 2.5 and OpenAI GPT-4.1, plus a prompt optimizer to reduce vendor lock-in.
- SAP Build Code: Features AI-powered SQL generation and migration tools for SAP HANA Cloud.
Business Impact
SAP aims to deliver 400+ AI scenarios by end of 2025, building on the current 240 scenarios and 1,600 Joule skills. Key benefits include:
- 30% faster error resolution in manufacturing.
- 50% fewer payroll help desk tickets with "Explain Pay" in SAP SuccessFactors.
- 70% time savings for recruiters summarizing interview feedback.
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