SAP glossary · Commercial models

Commit to Consume

New in SAP's February 2025 glossary edition.

What it is

A commercial model that combines a fund and overage: the customer commits to a fixed spend for the contract term and uses the included list of services flexibly, paying overage beyond the fund.

Why it matters for executives

Consumption models shift risk. They reward accurate usage forecasts and penalise optimistic ones.

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