Statement on SAP BW Migration Approach using ABAP
Legal and Technical Compliance in Data Transformation
At codbex, we ensure that our migration solutions adhere to strict legal and licensing boundaries when transitioning SAP Business Warehouse (BW) logic to modern, open platforms.
1. What We Do
✅ Permissible Use of SAP BW-Generated ABAP Code
- We only process ABAP code that is automatically generated by SAP BW based on customer-configured transformations (e.g., DTPs, mappings)
- This code is not manually authored or derived from SAP proprietary modules
✅ Independent Reimplementation of Logic
- We transpile (convert) SAP-generated ABAP into platform-neutral languages (e.g., JavaScript) without using SAP runtime components
- All external SAP API calls are replaced with custom implementations
✅ Data Structure Replication
- We reconstruct logical data models to ensure functional equivalence
- We do not copy SAP metadata or proprietary definitions
✅ Execution Outside SAP Ecosystems
- Transformed logic runs entirely in non-SAP environments
- No connection to SAP systems required post-migration
2. What We Do Not Do
❌ No Use of SAP Proprietary Code
- We do not embed, distribute, or reference any SAP-owned:
- ABAP libraries or runtime components
- Patented algorithms or internal logic
❌ No Interaction with SAP Systems
- Our solution never calls SAP APIs or accesses SAP servers
❌ No Usage of SAP-Owned Data
- All input comes from previously migrated, licensed datasets
- No extraction of SAP metadata during migration
3. Legal Safeguards
Risk Mitigation
| Potential Concern | How We Address It |
|---|---|
| SAP claiming ownership of generated ABAP | We rely on customer-configured logic |
| Derivative works claims | We reimplement functionality without copying SAP internals |
| Third-party tooling clauses | We avoid SAP runtime dependencies |
Open Legal Questions
Organizations should assess:
- Does their SAP license restrict ABAP transpilation?
- Are there undisclosed patents affecting logic?
- Could output equivalence be misconstrued?
4. Why This Matters
- No vendor lock-in - Migrate freely to modern platforms
- Full compliance - Avoid SAP licensing risks
- Business continuity - Unchanged report semantics
5. Disclaimer
This reflects codbex's interpretation of permissible practices. Not legal advice. Consult counsel for your specific agreements.