It provides a visual interface for document management and product structure browsing. Instead of looking at a list of text-based bills of materials (BOM), users can see the "eBOM" (Engineering BOM) and "mBOM" (Manufacturing BOM) visualized as a 3D product structure tree.
To understand the solution, it is helpful to understand its origins. SAP Visual Enterprise is the result of SAP’s acquisition of in 2011. Right Hemisphere was a leader in 3D visualization technology. SAP integrated this technology into their core ERP and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) suites to create a unified platform where visual data and business data coexist. sap visual enterprise
The software links 3D geometry to material masters. This means that within standard SAP transactions (like creating a sales order or a maintenance notification), a user can click a button to launch a 3D view of the product. It provides a visual interface for document management
Non-technical sales teams use interactive 3D models to demonstrate complex products (e.g., industrial pumps, conveyors) at trade shows or via web portals, reducing the need for physical prototypes. SAP Visual Enterprise is the result of SAP’s
This is the desktop authoring environment. It imports over 200 native 2D/3D CAD and raster formats, simplifies geometry (polygon reduction), and allows technical authors to create:
SAP Visual Enterprise transforms the ERP from a system of record into a system of visual engagement. It solves the "language barrier" between engineering (who speak in geometry and 3D) and the business (who speak in costs, part numbers, and logistics). By doing so, it accelerates time-to-market, reduces errors in manufacturing and maintenance, and enhances the sales process.
: Users report that time-to-market is significantly compressed because of more efficient design reviews and better collaboration with suppliers.
