Flexible and secure login to SAP
- Feb 26
- 2 min read
Challenge
Organizations using SAP cloud services, such as SAP S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, and SAP BTP, often face challenges around identity and access. Users already exist in directory services such as Active Directory or Entra ID, but the SAP environment often requires separate management of authentication and authorizations.
This leads to several practical problems:
Difficulties in implementing a unified MFA strategy across both SAP and other systems
Fragmented login where users need to manage multiple identities
Limited support for modern authentication methods and e-IDs
Complex integration between SAP and external identity solutions
Challenges in meeting regulatory requirements around strong authentication and traceability
The result is often increased administration, poor user experience, and a higher security risk.
Solution
By integrating SAP with Fortified ID Integrity as a central login service, the organization can create a cohesive and secure identity architecture.
Fortified ID acts as an external IdP that connects existing directory services with SAP's cloud services via standardized protocols such as SAML, OIDC, ADFS, etc.
This enables:
A unified authentication solution for both SAP and other systems
Implementation of strong authentication (MFA) based on risk and use cases
Support for established e-identifications such as BankID, Freja eID, SITHS, EFOS and Foreign eID
Single Sign-On (SSO) that simplifies the user experience and reduces the need for multiple logins
Protection against password-related attacks by reducing reliance on passwords
Impact on the business
By centralizing authentication and identity management, the organization gains better control over the entire identity flow.
This means:
More efficient management of users throughout the entire lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding
Reduced complexity by replacing multiple authentication solutions with a common platform
Improved security through consistent application of MFA and policies
Better traceability and auditability to meet requirements from, for example, GDPR and internal regulations
Flexibility to support both internal users and external parties
The graphical interface in the login flow can be customized according to the organization's profile, providing a unified experience for users.
Technical implementation
The integration between SAP and Fortified ID Integrity is done via standardized federation protocols, usually SAML. This allows the solution to be implemented without changing existing SAP applications.
Fortified ID acts as a layer on top of existing identity infrastructure and complements SAP's own functions with:
Strong authentication
Federated identity
Support for external eIDs
Central policy management
