SdbHub for SAP EHS
Chemical data, fully integrated. Automated Safety Data Sheet processing for SAP EHS – precise, seamless, and secure.
Benefits of Our SAP EHS Integration
Current Challenges in Processing Safety Data Sheets within SAP EHS
- High manual effort – Relevant data must be manually extracted from PDFs and entered into the system — time-consuming and error-prone.
- Prone to input errors – Manual data transfers often lead to inconsistencies and incorrect entries in the property tree.
- Process delays – Media breaks and manual validation slow down workflows and delay approvals and project timelines.
The Consequences: SAP EHS Without SdbHub
- Compliance risks – Data errors or inconsistencies in the property tree can result in incorrect substance information and regulatory violations.
- Resource waste – Experts spend valuable time on repetitive data tasks instead of evaluation and approval activities.
- Project delays – Slow workflows and delayed approvals hinder development, production, and sales processes.
- Inefficient operations and rising costs – Insufficient systems make processes costly, unstable, and difficult to scale.
Automation for SAP EHS with smart-plm and SdbHub
- Upload – The Safety Data Sheet is uploaded to the system, creating a corresponding document record in the DMS.
- AI-based analysis & conversion – The PDF is transmitted via web service to SdbHub, where relevant data is extracted and converted into a structured format (e.g., SDScom XML or JSON).
- Automated return & centralized storage – The converted data is automatically sent back to SAP and stored centrally in the document info record — no manual steps required.
- Intelligent interpretation & posting suggestions – The structured data is cross-checked with the SAP EHS substance database. Posting suggestions are created and can be reviewed and confirmed with just a few clicks.
- Automatic SAP update – After approval, new or modified information is automatically posted in the SAP EHS property tree.
Discover how SdbHub and smart-plm brought AI-driven Safety Data Sheet (SDS) processing to SAP EHS.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has the integration been in use?
The joint solution has been successfully implemented for over three years. It has proven its reliability across multiple projects and continues to evolve to meet new corporate and regulatory requirements.
What makes this solution unique?
smart-plm is a recognized expert in SAP PLM, with deep insight into SAP processes and structures.
SdbHub contributes extensive know-how in Safety Data Sheet automation.
Together, these strengths create a solution that’s both technically seamless and precisely aligned with the specialized needs of hazardous substance management.
Can my internal SAP development team or an external SAP dev team integrate SdbHub without smart-plm?
Yes. Thanks to the standardized interface, an any SAP team can handle the integration independently.
However, based on our experience, we recommend an initial consultation with us and smart-plm. Our proven best practices from numerous projects often make the integration faster, smoother, and more sustainable.
Is the solution on-premises or cloud-based?
It’s a hybrid solution.