SAP glossary · Commercial models

Subscription term

New in SAP's February 2025 glossary edition.

What it is

The initial subscription period of a cloud service, plus any renewal periods, as identified in the order form.

Why it matters for executives

Term length is one of the main commercial levers. The contract view on sapperment explains how.

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In the contract: how negotiable it is
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