Executive Clarity · SAP Contract Terms

Price Protection

MovableMoves with pressure, volume, timing or escalation. Expect a fight, expect to win something.

What it governs

A ceiling on future pricing for additional quantities or renewals.

Why SAP moves on it — or doesn't

Without it, the discount won on the first purchase applies only to the first purchase, and growth is priced at whatever the day allows.

The lever

Secure the same discount level for additional quantities for a defined period. This is frequently granted and rarely asked for.

Before you rely on this. A judgement, not legal advice. SAP's standard terms change — verify the current wording of this term in the standard documents published at the SAP Trust Center before using it in a live negotiation.
Also rated movable
  • Audit — SAP's right to verify licence compliance, the notice required, frequency, and who bears cost.
  • Conversion Credit — Credit granted for terminating existing licences, applied against a new purchase; the terminated licences' maintenance base is removed.
  • Digital Access — SAP's document-based licensing model for indirect scenarios, charging by documents created rather than by users.
  • Fee Increase — SAP's right to raise support or subscription fees at renewal, usually capped by reference to a published index.

This entry was generated with AI assistance from SAP contract vocabulary that is publicly available through search, and reviewed for plausibility, not completeness. General guidance only — verify the current wording and your own position before relying on it.