SAP Business One for Life Sciences: Compliance & Traceability Guide

Life sciences manufacturers — pharmaceuticals, medical devices, nutraceuticals, and biotechnology companies — face some of the most stringent regulatory requirements in any industry. SAP Business One, properly configured, provides the ERP foundation these companies need to maintain compliance while operating efficiently and profitably.

FDA
21 CFR Part 11 compliance
ISO 13485
Medical device QMS
GxP
Good Practice standards
100%
Lot traceability required

Regulatory Compliance Framework

RegulationRequirementSAP B1 Capability
FDA 21 CFR Part 11Electronic records and signaturesAudit trail, e-signatures, access controls
FDA 21 CFR Part 820Quality system regulationDocument control, CAPA, complaint handling
EU MDR / IVDRUnique Device IdentificationUDI data management in item master
ISO 13485:2016Quality management for medical devicesProcess-based QMS integration
cGMPCurrent Good Manufacturing PracticesBatch records, cleaning validation, in-process controls
DSCSADrug Supply Chain Security ActSerialization and track-and-trace

Electronic Batch Records

SAP Business One's production module can be configured to capture complete electronic batch records that meet cGMP documentation requirements.

Weigh & Dispense
Material verification
Compound
Process parameters
Fill/Package
Line clearance
QC Testing
In-process and release
Release
Authorized disposition

Lot Genealogy and Traceability

Life sciences manufacturers must maintain complete forward and backward traceability at the lot level. SAP Business One provides full lot genealogy from raw material receipt through finished goods distribution.

  • Vendor lot to internal lot mapping: Link supplier CoA data to receiving inspection records
  • In-process lot tracking: Maintain chain of custody through every production step
  • Expiry and retest date management: Track stability data and enforce expiry controls
  • Distribution records: Complete customer and lot linkage for product recalls
  • Sample and retain management: Track retention samples per regulatory requirements

Validation and Computer System Assurance

GAMP 5 Compliance

SAP Business One implementations in regulated environments must follow GAMP 5 (Good Automated Manufacturing Practice) guidelines. This includes risk-based validation, documented testing protocols, and ongoing system maintenance procedures. Synesis delivers full validation documentation packages as part of every life sciences implementation.

Quality Management Integration

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Document Control

Version-controlled SOPs, work instructions, and specifications integrated with SAP master data and production processes.

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Deviation Management

Track, investigate, and resolve deviations with full audit trail and CAPA linkage within SAP Business One.

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Complaint Handling

Customer complaint intake, investigation, and resolution tracking with automatic adverse event reporting triggers.

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Supplier Qualification

Approved supplier list management, qualification status tracking, and periodic re-evaluation scheduling.

Life Sciences Expertise

Synesis International understands the unique demands of life sciences manufacturing. Our team has implemented validated SAP Business One systems for pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotech companies, delivering compliant solutions that support both regulatory requirements and operational excellence.