Bowline®
Lighthouse — Bowline® – the SAP-native suite for training and professional development
LIGHTHOUSE Management Consulting + Software GmbH has developed Bowline®, a modular, SAP-native suite for training and development management, including resource management and accommodation. The solution supports end-to-end processes from planning through execution to evaluation, runs on S/4HANA/H4S4, and meets role, authorization, and data protection requirements in accordance with SAP standards. It is used by well-known companies and public institutions in the DACH region.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
Not specified.
Data & Hosting
Data residency
EU
Feature Scope
SAP-compliant architecture: Development and data models based on SAP standards; core functions integrated into SAP Core/ERP (including S/4HANA). Compatible with S/4HANA and H4S4; runs with or without H4S4. Flexible master data integration: SAP HCM, Ministamm, SuccessFactors, or third-party products. Migration-friendly: No time-consuming reimplementation when switching to S/4HANA; fast time-to-value. Interface-free use for existing HCM customers. Reduced licensing/package costs by eliminating additional HCM components. Security (implicit through SAP operation): uses SAP core controls. Integrations: Deep integration with SAP ERP/S/4HANA; master data from SAP HCM/SuccessFactors/third-party systems. Source: https://lighthouse-mcs.de/technologie-und-grundlagen/
Pricing hints: Reference to reduced licensing and package costs by foregoing additional HCM components; Source: https://lighthouse-mcs.de/technologie-und-grundlagen/
Security hints: Inference: Operation within the SAP core suggests the use of SAP security mechanisms (RBAC/SSO). Source: https://lighthouse-mcs.de/technologie-und-grundlagen/
Compliance hints: Source: https://lighthouse-mcs.de/technologie-und-grundlagen/
Implementation hints: Emphasizes fast time-to-value; no complex reimplementation required during the S/4HANA migration; continues to be usable and can be integrated without interfaces for HCM customers. Source: https://lighthouse-mcs.de/technologie-und-grundlagen/
Support hints: General contact link available. Source: https://lighthouse-mcs.de/technologie-und-grundlagen/
Integration hints: SAP S/4HANA/H4S4; SAP Core/ERP; master data from SAP HCM, Ministamm, SuccessFactors, or third-party products; interface-free integration for HCM customers. No separate API/webhook details provided. Source: https://lighthouse-mcs.de/technologie-und-grundlagen/
Features at a Glance
Core HR
- Roles & permissions
Security & IT
- RBAC
Support
Phone · Web form · Help Center
Integrations
SAP HCM
HRISSAP SuccessFactors
HRISSAP S/4HANA
Other