The time has come for SAP Build Apps—a technology that aligns perfectly with one of the most important digital transformation trends: fast, flexible, and highly tailored development of business applications. Embedded in the SAP Business Technology Platform, it enables the simple and intuitive creation of both mobile and web applications, without compromising on functionality or integration.
In an era where time to market and tool usability are becoming key sources of competitive advantage, SAP Build Apps can act as a catalyst for process modernization in any organization. The year 2026 may be the moment when companies take a decisive step forward—implementing solutions that not only accelerate daily work but also adapt to the real needs of users.
What Is SAP Build Apps?
SAP Build Apps is a modern low-code/no-code tool embedded in SAP Business Technology Platform that enables fast and intuitive development of mobile and web applications. Thanks to its drag-and-drop mechanism, building user interfaces becomes a visual and convenient process, while built-in automatic scalability ensures that applications adapt seamlessly—from small industrial terminals to large desktop screens.
Developers can easily add logic to individual components and, when needed, extend application capabilities with custom code to handle more complex business rules. Integration and security are built into the standard—SAP Build Apps works seamlessly with SAP Identity Authentication Service, allowing applications to be connected effortlessly to corporate authentication systems such as Microsoft 365, simplifying access and user management.
Integration with S/4HANA is just as straightforward, thanks to multiple integration options, including OData services configured via appropriate destinations in BTP. Finished applications can be published in SAP Work Zone—a launchpad for mobile and web applications—and integrated with other SAP tools such as SAP Build Code or SAP Business Process Automation.
Fortaco – A Step into the Future of RF Applications
An excellent example of such an implementation is our recent project for the Fortaco Group. At Fortaco, the decision to implement SAP Build Apps was a direct response to real user challenges. Previously used RF applications based on ITS Mobile technology supported basic scenarios but relied on an outdated and inflexible architecture.
Rigid screen dimension definitions meant that running the same application on devices with different resolutions resulted in scaling issues. Vertical and horizontal scroll bars appeared, and using the applications on smaller screens required additional clicks and scrolling, significantly slowing down work. In an environment where every second counts in production and logistics processes, this was a serious limitation.
The project team set out to create modern tools that would eliminate these constraints. SAP Build Apps running on the BTP platform was chosen for its immediate advantages—automatic UI scalability and rapid screen development from the very beginning. The project was divided into several phases: from analyzing warehouse and production processes, through creating mockups and prototypes, to deployment and testing in real operational conditions.
As a result, a suite of five applications was delivered, supporting key operations: production confirmation, stock transfers between warehouses, material issues to production, goods receipt, and inventory management. Each application was designed to require a minimal number of clicks, with the most frequently used functions available immediately after launch. Integration with SAP IAS was also implemented, enabling employees to log in using the same credentials they use in other corporate systems—eliminating the need to remember additional passwords.
After deployment, warehouse operators and production line workers gained tools that are fast and convenient to use, regardless of the device—whether an industrial scanner or a tablet. The execution time of individual operations was reduced, and workplace ergonomics improved significantly. Importantly, thanks to the low-code nature of SAP Build Apps, introducing changes and new features is much faster and easier than before, allowing organizations to respond to evolving business needs in real time.
SAP Build Apps is a technology designed for the needs of modern enterprises. It enables rapid deployments, combines the simplicity of low-code/no-code with the flexibility of custom code, ensures native integration with S/4HANA and the entire SAP ecosystem, and delivers excellent user experiences through automatic scalability. It is a solution that not only accelerates application development but also becomes a true engine of business innovation.
Author: Maciej Ołdakowski, SI-Consulting for Tech Trends Raport 2026
