SAP Utilities & more

Smart solutions for the energy and utilities industry

The energy and utilities industry is facing an increasing demand for automation and integrated data flows, as well as the need to comply with complex regulatory requirements. Our consulting expertise in SAP Utilities, especially SAP S/4HANA Utilities, can help you overcome these challenges.

Streamline your business processes, from efficient market communication to accurate consumption billing. Secure your company’s competitiveness and embrace digital transformation with our agile, innovative and customer-centric approach.

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Core services in the area of SAP for Utilities

How we support you specifically in key tasks and processes:

Smart metering systems and metering point operation

  • Advice on implementing the MsbG (legal requirements, processes)

  • Design and implementation of SAP IM4G

  • Support with rollout and project management

  • Ensuring data quality and compliance in metering point operation

Market communication and change processes

  • Implementation of regulatory requirements in accordance with GPKE, GeLi Gas (EDIFACT-MaKo)

  • Processes for transaction and master data

  • Change process in measurement technology (WiM)

  • Analysis and troubleshooting in market communication

  • Interface optimisation and process integration

Device management and workforce management

  • Consulting on optimising device management in
    SAP IS-U

  • Integration of mobile solutions for field staff and technicians

  • Digitisation of maintenance and repair processes

  • Master data management & process automation

  • Optimisation of interfaces and system integration

  • Optimal storage and logistics processes for all components and iMSys

VKK, MeMi and grid usage bill

  • Process automation and error analysis

  • Mapping regulatory requirements in IS-U

  • Process integration and interface management

  • Implementation and optimisation of: SAP FI-CA (VKK); Network usage billing in accordance with GPKE/GeLi Gas; Surplus/shortfall billing (MeMi)

Complementary services

The successful design and implementation of your SAP projects

Process and development expertise

S/4HANA technologies
  • Implementation of new data models and CDS views
  • Integration with SAP BTP and MacoCloud
  • Implementation of SAP Fiori apps
  • Machine learning (ML)
  • SAP Analytics Cloud and embedded analytics
  • New roles (utilities metering specialist/utilities billing specialist)
Processes and applications
  • Development of customer-specific applications (SAP IS-U)
  • Design of individual customer processes and solutions based on:
  • Common Layer Framework (CLF)
  • Application Process Engine (APE)
  • Individual enhancements (user exits, BAdIs, APIs)
  • Optimisation of existing in-house developments
Integration
  • Integration of market communication processes (GPKE, WiM, MaBiS) with SAP BTP or cloud integration
  • Integration of SAP S/4HANA IS-U with Smart Meter Gateway Administration (SMGA)
  • Connection of external customer portals and CRM solutions

Selective data migration

Selective data migration
  • Migration of billing-relevant master data (contracts, devices, systems, meter readings, etc.).
  • Transfer of historical consumption data for defined customer segments, data transfer from MaBiS and GPKE allocations for market roles 
  • Separation of network and sales processes (opt. Core) during migration
test data management
  • Provision of consistent and realistic test data, e.g. through object-oriented migration of partial data sets – including mapping of business scenarios such as device replacement, blocking, market communication or billing processes
  • Combination of synthetic data generation and anonymised production data for optimal test coverage.
  • Use of data scrambling, pseudonymisation and anonymisation techniques to protect personal data while ensuring data consistency.
  • Resetting defined test data states for repeatable test cycles.
  • Test data management as a central component of the test process – test case-driven, data protection-compliant and capable of automation.
  • Creation of consistent test customers with linked objects (BP, contract, device), compliant with data protection regulations and using standardised tools.
data protection
  • Implementation of data protection-compliant market communication (GPKE, WiM, MaBiS, MaKo 202x)
  • Design and implementation of deletion concepts for business partners and billing/consumption data 
  • Design and introduction of role-based authorisation concepts
  • Anonymisation and pseudonymisation of customer data

Control & Organisation

project management
  • Management of SAP IS-U rollouts and transformations

  • Coordination of IT, specialist departments and market roles

  • Traditional and agile project planning (Scrum, hybrid)

  • Schedule and budget monitoring in accordance with regulatory requirements

  • Risk management and escalation control

test management
  • Planning and execution of GPKE/WiM test cases

  • Test data generation (synthetic, anonymised)

  • Automated testing (e.g. CBTA, eCATT)

  • Coordination of end-to-end and integration tests

  • Documentation and evaluation of special regulatory cases

Cut-over management
  • Planning the system transition (e.g. S/4HANA, IM4G)

  • Securing data transfer (e.g. contracts, meters)

  • Cut-over schedule including market communication

  • Go-live simulation & departmental involvement

  • Fallback strategies & live support

Industry & project experience

With over 20 years' experience and a track record of successfully delivering projects in the energy and utilities industry, we are one of the leading SAP consulting firms in the utilities sector. From MeMi and market communication to network billing and eMobility, QUANTO Solutions offers tried-and-tested solutions, technological expertise and a commitment to partnership-based cooperation. We ensure your sustainable success through our commitment and expertise.

Implement MeMi in accordance with the law

We assist utilities in the efficient processing of volume measurement and balancing in accordance with current regulatory requirements.

Optimise network usage billing

Automated processing of consumption data, tariffs and network time models – especially for water and energy suppliers – regionally and nationally.

Integrating eMobility into SAP Utilities

Support for billing and control of charging points and processes – as part of smart grid solutions.

Integrate Makocloud solutions

We ensure smooth market communication through SAP-compliant cloud integration – scalable and future-proof.

Implementing Redispatch 2.0

Legally compliant control of generation plants through integrated processes in SAP – automated, secure, auditable.

Integrate smart meters and external systems

Secure connection of smart meter gateways, GIS applications and mobile devices to SAP IS-U.

How we can further support you

Our four pillars for your project success – sound advice, smart development, future-proof IT and excellent project management

SAP Business Consulting & SLO

Strategy consulting, process design and system landscape optimisation – we design your SAP target architecture and support you through transformations.

Development & Integration

Customised extensions, add-ons and interfaces: We develop individual solutions based on SAP BTP and integrate external systems into your SAP landscape.
 

Cloud & Data Services

From Fiori apps to system monitoring: we bring your processes to the cloud – with modern operating models, DevOps methodology and secure APIs.
 

Projekt Management

Whether classic or agile: we take on project management and ensure structured implementation, efficient communication and measurable results – from concept to go-live.

Contact QUANTO Solutions

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