Integrate DeepL with SAP S/4HANA: simple, fast, secure

Would you like to have consistent and accurate customer data in DeepL and SAP S/4HANA at all times without any IT projects? That’s exactly what MARINI is for.

Data integration made simple

With MARINI, the integration of DeepL and SAP S/4HANA is ready to use in just a few days and grows flexibly with your requirements.

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  • Simple: The intelligent no code interface makes integrations immediately transparent and controllable and includes logs, monitoring, and alerts.
  • Fast: Changes are synchronized in real time between DeepL and SAP S/4HANA. Your company benefits right away from consistent data.
  • Secure: EU based GDPR compliant hosting, ISO certified data centers, and governance mechanisms provide maximum reliability.

And the best part: we handle the integration for you. Our experts set up your DeepL SAP S/4HANA interface on your behalf or together with your team.

Important note: The video shows the integration of HubSpot with SAP C4C. Of course, connecting to DeepL with SAP S/4HANA and many other systems is also possible.

Is your SAP data ready for international markets?

DeepL is an AI-based translation service from Germany that automatically translates texts into over 30 languages. Special focus on data privacy: Data is processed exclusively in Germany and not stored. SAP S/4HANA is SAP’s intelligent ERP suite for Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Procurement with in-memory database and integrated AI capabilities.

The DeepL SAP S/4HANA Integration enables automated, GDPR-compliant translation of master data, documents, and communication directly from your ERP. Product descriptions, item texts, customer communication, or contract documents are translated in real-time into target languages without storing sensitive data. Data processing in Germany, integration flexibly controllable via MARINI workflows.

Which scenarios work with this integration?

The integration connects SAP master data and texts with DeepL’s AI translation: What is maintained in the ERP can automatically be translated into target languages.

Product descriptions for international markets. Item texts and product descriptions from SAP S/4HANA are automatically translated into target languages and synchronized to target systems like shops or PIM systems. New products are immediately available in all relevant markets without manual translation effort.

Translate customer communication in compliance with GDPR. Emails, quotes, or contract documents with personal data are translated via DeepL API Pro without storing texts. Data processing in Germany, end-to-end GDPR-compliant in combination with MARINI’s EU-only hosting.

Automatically localize documents and records. Quote and invoice texts, delivery notes, or technical documentation are translated into the language of international business partners. Customers receive documents in their working language without requiring manual intervention.

Material master data for multi-language shops. Category names, attributes, and characteristics from SAP are automatically translated into all shop languages. Your e-commerce team maintains product data once in SAP, translation happens automatically via workflow.

Internal communication for international teams. Notes, comments, or approval processes from SAP are translated for international teams. Employees from different countries work with understandable information without language barriers.

Glossary-supported technical terminology. DeepL supports glossaries for consistent translation of product names, brand terms, or industry-specific terminology. Once configured, your terminology is used consistently in all translations.

From Integration to Results

The use cases on this page are not theoretical, but implementing them requires experience. You can set up integration and data management yourself through MARINI’s no-code interface, or have our team configure it for you. For implementation in your systems, we work collaboratively with you and your service providers. If you don’t yet have a suitable service provider, we’re happy to recommend an appropriate partner from our network.

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Why this integration makes sense for C-level and executive management

For: C-level, Executive Management, Business Development

International expansion without overhead. Entering new markets typically means: having product catalogs translated, engaging external service providers, managing approval processes. With the DeepL SAP S/4HANA Integration, this overhead is eliminated. Item texts are automatically translated as soon as they are maintained in SAP. Time to market decreases, costs for translation agencies are largely eliminated.

Minimize GDPR risk with sensitive communication. As soon as personal data needs to be translated, the choice of provider is critical. DeepL as a German provider guarantees that texts are not stored. In combination with MARINI’s EU-only hosting, all data processing remains in Germany. No risk of data leaks with third-party providers, no uncertainty with international data transfers.

Scalability without personnel deployment. Translations are typically a manual bottleneck: texts must be collected, sent to translators, reviewed, and re-entered. The integration completely automates this process. A company can operate in ten countries without having ten translators on the team. Scaling without proportional increase in personnel costs.

What marketing, sales, and operations gain from this

For: Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, Operations

Multi-language campaigns without delay. Product launches or campaigns in multiple markets typically mean: waiting for translations. With the integration, texts are automatically translated into target languages as soon as they are created in SAP. Marketing teams can launch campaigns in parallel in multiple countries without waiting for external translators.

Sales communicates in the customer’s language. Quotes, contract documents, or technical specifications from SAP are automatically translated into the customer’s language. Your sales team doesn’t need to have documents manually translated or ask customers for understanding of German-language documents. More professional communication, shorter sales cycles.

Internationally consistent product data. Descriptions, category texts, or attributes are maintained once in SAP and automatically translated into all target languages. Glossaries ensure that product names and technical terms are used consistently in all languages. No inconsistencies between markets, no manual translation errors.

Immediately process customer inquiries from abroad. Incoming emails or support tickets in foreign languages are automatically translated and displayed comprehensibly in the CRM or ticketing system. Customer Success and Support can react immediately without relying on internal translators or Google Translate. Faster response times, more satisfied customers.

How IT, development, and admins use this integration

For: IT, Development, System Architects, Admins

No installation, no middleware project. DeepL is activated directly in MARINI: store API key, configure workflow, done. No software to install in the SAP system, no custom code extensions to write in ABAP. Just as easy for on-premises SAP S/4HANA as for cloud variants. MARINI handles orchestration between SAP OData APIs and DeepL REST API.

Precise control via workflows. You define which fields are translated when: only product descriptions, only for specific material groups, only on status changes. Target languages are configured per workflow step. Formality control allows adjusting tone depending on target audience (formal or informal). No blanket translation of all texts, but targeted deployment.

GDPR-compliant end-to-end. SAP On-Prem or Private Cloud plus DeepL API Pro plus MARINI EU-only hosting: the entire processing chain remains in Germany or the EU. Texts are processed for translation but not stored. ISO 27001 certified infrastructure at all levels. Audit trail via MARINI logs for compliance evidence.

Glossaries for consistent terminology. DeepL supports glossaries managed via the API key. Product names, brand terms, or industry-specific terminology can be defined once and used consistently in all translations. Integration of these glossaries happens through the DeepL account, MARINI automatically uses the configured terms.

Maximum Security and Stability

Business-critical data deserves maximum reliability. At MARINI, security isn’t an add-on—it’s our lived standard. Our security architecture at a glance:

  • GDPR-compliant and legally secured (including Swiss revDPA)
  • ISO 27001-certified data centers
  • Multiple daily backups across multiple locations
  • Incident response and recovery plans
  • Continuous monitoring and personal tech support

This keeps your central data infrastructure stable, protected, and scalable at all times. Together, we’ll find the right integration and tailor it precisely to your requirements.

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Frequently asked questions about the DeepL SAP S/4HANA Integration

DeepL is activated directly in MARINI: The DeepL API key is stored in the MARINI platform. Translation can then be flexibly controlled via MARINI workflows. No separate tool or additional software needed. Configuration takes just a few minutes.

MARINI workflows provide precise control over which fields are translated, into which target language, and under which conditions. This can include product descriptions, material master data, quote and invoice texts, email content, notes, or any other text fields from SAP S/4HANA. Control is done per workflow step.

DeepL is a German provider based in Cologne. When using DeepL API Pro, texts are processed exclusively for translation and not stored. In combination with MARINI’s EU-only hosting, this creates a comprehensively GDPR-compliant solution, ideal for translating sensitive or personal data. Data processing remains in Germany.

DeepL supports over 30 languages, including all major European languages as well as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Arabic. The target language is configured per workflow step in MARINI. Multiple target languages in parallel are possible, for example for multi-language shops or international sales teams.

SAP S/4HANA is frequently operated on-premises. MARINI supports all deployment variants: cloud, hybrid, and on-prem. Integration occurs via available APIs, typically OData. No installation in the SAP system required, MARINI orchestrates communication between SAP and DeepL.

DeepL supports glossaries for consistent technical terminology. Product names, brand terms, or industry-specific terminology can be defined once and used consistently in all translations. Glossaries are managed via the DeepL API key, MARINI automatically uses the configured terms in workflows.

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Marketing Data Analytics & Transformation Lead
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Co-founder Marini Systems and Professor for E-Commerce at Goethe University Frankfurt
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