When it comes to ERP automation, most companies share the same story: they tried speeding up processes with Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and while it brought value, they also discovered its limitations.
A new generation of solutions is needed — cloud-first, API-based, and designed for real business users. That’s exactly where Sherpace comes in. We spoke with Erkan Kopuz, one of the minds behind Sherpace, about why this solution is different and how it changes the way companies work with ERP systems like SAP S/4HANA Cloud.
Q: Erkan, many companies have experimented with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for ERP tasks. What did we learn from that?
Erkan Kopuz: “RPA has definately helped companies take their first steps in automation and reduce manual work. But what we see in practice is that it can also bring new challenges. Finding the right resources is often difficult, and development usually sits with one or two specialists — which creates a big dependency and risk. On top of that, the technology behind many RPA tools is based on screen scraping or screen recording that’s translated into scripts. That approach works, but it’s harder to maintain and increasingly outdated. In fact, in today’s market we often see old techniques being rebranded in new packaging. Sometimes, screen recorders are even used just to identify the right API call — which feels extremely inefficient. SAP itself is pushing towards more robust, API-driven automation, and that’s exactly the direction we believe in.”
Q: How does Sherpace address these challenges differently?
Erkan: “We took those lessons to heart when designing Sherpace. Instead of recording user actions, we built a no-code, API-based solution. That means our automation is fast, reliable, and doesn’t collapse after an update. With Sherpace, you’re not maintaining fragile bots — you’re using tested templates that work out of the box.”
Q: What does that mean for ERP users on a daily basis?
Erkan: “It’s very simple: Sherpace allows users to upload and transform data — like articles, suppliers, or customers — with just a few clicks. Minimum user training, no installation, no technical setup. The system validates and improves the data automatically, so it’s not just faster, it’s also higher quality. In fact, our customers see data loading that’s up to 90% faster than manual work.”
Q: Security and future readiness are hot topics in ERP. How does Sherpace fit in?
Erkan: “Security was non-negotiable for us. Sherpace doesn’t store data at all, so customers keep full control. And because we built it on modern API technology, it’s future-proof. Today we support SAP S/4HANA Cloud, but the architecture is ready to connect to other ERP systems as well. We wanted a solution that grows with our customers, not one that locks them in.”
Q: If you had to summarize the unique value of Sherpace in one sentence?
Erkan: “Sherpace brings the best of automation and ERP consulting together: it’s simple, fast, and reliable — built for business users, but with the robustness that IT demands.”
Ready for the new kid in town?
Sherpace is a fresh player in the ERP automation space — but with deep roots in ERP consulting and a sharp focus on simplicity. If you’re ready to leave fragile RPA bots behind and move to future-proof, no-code automation, Sherpace is here to help.
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