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🚨 Still on SAP ECC? Time isn’t the only thing running out—so is opportunity. Upgrading to SAP S/4HANA isn’t just about compliance with SAP’s roadmap. It’s your gateway to modernized business processes, cleaner data, and scalable innovation. But without a strategy, transformation can quickly become turbulence. 🌱 Greenfield or brownfield? Hybrid? 📊 What about custom code? Data debt? 🎯 Are your teams ready—technically and mentally—for what’s ahead? This blog post goes beyond surface-level advice to help you unpack the complexities of an SAP S/4HANA migration—with a clear view of how to reduce risk, avoid common pitfalls, and unlock long-term value. 💡 In this post, you’ll learn: How to assess your current SAP ECC landscape and plan your S/4HANA path Why simplification is powerful—but disruptive What to expect across testing, training, and change management And why doing nothing might be the most expensive choice of all The time to move isn’t just coming—it’s now. Let this blog help you take the first step confidently. #SAPS4HANA #SAPMigration #DigitalTransformation #SAPITStrategy #SAPPRESSBlog #SAPPRESSInfographic 🔗 Read the full blog post here: https://hubs.la/Q03L2Py_0

𝐒/4𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐓 𝐮𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞—𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬-𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 🚨 Migrating from SAP ECC to S/4HANA isn’t just a technical project—it’s a business transformation. From data migration risks to change management hurdles, organizations face multiple challenges that can derail success if not addressed early. In our latest blog, we explore the top challenges in S/4HANA migration and share insights on how to overcome them with confidence. #S4HANA #SAPMigration #DigitalTransformation #DataGovernance #SAP Yogi Kalra Varun Madhok Alok Ranjan Michael J. Allan Wouter van Heddeghem Rinku Tilva Liana Earlene Arianna Montilla Satya Ajith Pulletikurthi Chirag Sethi chandrika enumula Tejaswini Burre Bharani Bathula Thanuja Golla

What should be the main focus during the transition from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA? I’ve heard this question many times, and I would like to specify some of the main points from my perspective. In my view, the key success factors in an S/4HANA transformation include focusing on business process optimization rather than a purely technical migration, ensuring high data quality and readiness, and driving strong change management to secure user adoption. Ultimately, success depends on aligning people, processes, and technology to deliver tangible business value. #ERPtransformation #S4HANA #ChangeManagement

During an SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration, focusing on key areas is crucial for a successful transition. Here are the top 5 most important things to prioritize: 1. Define a Clear Business Case & Roadmap: - Align the migration with strategic goals. - Secure executive sponsorship early for expected benefits like process simplification and real-time insights. 2. Choose the Right Migration Approach: - Evaluate Greenfield (fresh implementation), Brownfield (system conversion), or Hybrid (selective transformation) based on cost, risk, and innovation considerations. 3. Data Readiness & Cleansing: - Initiate data profiling, archiving, and cleansing early to ensure data quality. - Establish master data governance processes for a clean and reliable new system. 4. Custom Code & Process Simplification: - Analyze custom code using tools like SAP Readiness Check. - Simplify processes and eliminate outdated customizations to adhere to best practices. 5. Change Management & Training: - Invest in change management and user training for a smooth transition. - Prepare users for the new Fiori-based user experience to enhance adoption and ROI. In conclusion, an S/4HANA migration is a transformative business journey that requires meticulous planning and attention to detail in these critical areas. By focusing on these aspects, organizations can minimize risks and maximize the value of their digital transformation. #SAP #India #USA #Europe #S4Hana #Brownfiled #Singapore #DataMigration Wouter van Heddeghem Chirag Thakkar↗

Legacy SAP code can quietly slow projects down and drive costs up. I’ve heard how much smoother S/4HANA migrations go when teams take time to clean up custom code early. TotalTek’s Custom Code Assessment helps identify what to keep, refactor, or retire so your migration stays efficient and stress-free. Learn more ➡️ www.totaltek.com #sapmigration #s4hana #itconsulting #efficiency

💡 Many organizations are finding that upgrading to SAP S/4HANA is harder than expected. Common challenges I hear from customers include: ⚠️ Legacy custom code slowing migration ⚠️ Data quality issues in material masters and BOMs ⚠️ Business processes not mapping 1:1 into S/4HANA ⚠️ Limited testing and cutover rehearsals ⚠️ Pressure on skilled resources These issues don’t just delay the project — they risk business disruption if discovered too late. 🌍 We are always interested to hear how others are approaching their S/4HANA journey. What’s been the biggest challenge in your upgrade so far? #SAP #S4HANA #ERP #DigitalTransformation #Cutover #DataMigration #Piterion

What happens after your Systems Integrator (SI) leaves?.... Too often, companies rely entirely on their SI’s expertise to guide an SAP S/4HANA transformation - and when the project ends, so does the knowledge. That’s why building an internal SAP knowledge base isn’t optional. It’s essential. Your internal team should: ↳ Understand key design decisions and why they were made. ↳ Know how business processes were mapped to SAP. ↳ Be able to manage future enhancements, not just today’s go-live. When your SI moves on, your team should still have the blueprint - not just the deliverables. At Local World, we help organizations build lasting SAP capability from within - creating a knowledge foundation that guides the project today and supports the business for years to come. Because a successful SAP transformation isn’t just about go-live. It’s about what stays behind. #SAP #S4HANA #DigitalTransformation #HireBetter #TransformationSuccess #LocalWorld

How to Leverage SAP BTP in Your Transition to S/4HANA: Migrating to S/4HANA is the perfect moment to rethink your architecture, and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) plays a key role in enabling a clean core, faster innovation, and long-term flexibility. At principal33, we support German enterprises in using SAP BTP to: • Extend S/4HANA without modifying the core • Integrate SAP & non-SAP systems • Build custom apps and automate processes • Accelerate innovation with real-time data & analytics In our latest blog post, we share practical use cases, lessons learned from client projects, and best practices to get started with BTP, early and strategically. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dBSicGKb #SAPBTP #S4HANA #principal33 #DigitalTransformation #SAPInnovation

In SAP S/4 HANA transformations, missing people = multiplying risk..... Here are the facts: ↳ One missing integration architect can delay five workstreams. ↳ One unfilled data migration lead can stall the entire cutover. ↳ An absent change lead can undo months of progress post go-live. SAP S/4 HANA projects are interconnected. Leaving roles open doesn’t just create a gap - it creates a chain reaction. That’s why successful programs invest early in securing the right people for the right seats. Your system integrator builds the system. Your people make it work. #SAP #S4HANA #TransformationSuccess #HireBetter #LocalWorld

📅 SAP ECC Support Ends in 2027 - Are You Ready? With support for older SAP systems ending soon, the clock is ticking. Yet, only 27% of organisations have fully migrated to SAP S/4HANA. The transformation isn’t just an upgrade; it’s a strategic transformation toward real-time insights, agility, and a modern enterprise architecture. 🚀 Start your transformation journey now. At EMPA, we’ve seen that the most successful transformations share a few common principles and an aligned, business tailored migration approach. Thinking about S/4HANA transformation? Get in touch with our specialists Dexia O'Shea & Rafael Bas and shape the future of your enterprise with confidence to realise the full potential of SAP S/4HANA. #SAP #S4HANA #DigitalTransformation #EMPA #EnterpriseArchitecture #ERPModernisation #BusinessAgility #FICO #FinanceTransformation