Every SAP customer — regardless of industry or regulation — faces growing pressure to tighten access controls, reduce audit pain, and manage risk in real time. During our SAP S/4HANA transformation, Jabil shifted from reactive, manual compliance efforts to a governance model designed for speed, transparency, and scalability. We embedded SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) and Access Violation Management (AVM) into our rollout to detect violations as they occurred — not weeks later. We also implemented structured User Access Reviews and Firefighter logging to ensure elevated access remained secure and accountable across the business. While compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) remains part of our global obligations, the tools and practices we’ve adopted are relevant to any organisation aiming to streamline audits, simplify controls, and secure their SAP environment from the inside out. Key Takeaways: - Built-In Governance: How we aligned SAP GRC with our S/4HANA program to reduce manual processes and compliance overhead - Real-Time Risk Mitigation: How AVM enabled proactive control over policy violations - Elevated Access Control: How structured Firefighter reviews and access logs reduced audit risk and improved accountability