SAP glossary · Commercial models

Cloud credits

What it is

Under the consumption-based model for SAP BTP, cloud credits are the prepaid monetary value customers spend on the cloud services they need.

Why it matters for executives

Unused credits are a sunk cost; overrun credits are a surprise. Treat them like a budget with an owner.

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