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Migration of SAP ECC systems to SAP S/4HANA

Migrating to S/4HANA involves moving from previous SAP versions (such as ECC or R/3) to this new platform. The process includes:

Initial assessment: Diagnosis of the current system and definition of objectives.

Approach selection:

  • Greenfield: Implementation from scratch.
  • Brownfield: Existing system conversion.
  • Hybrid: Combination of both.

Technical preparation: Data cleansing, review of customizations, module compatibility.

Migration execution: Use of certified tools to transfer data and processes.

Testing and Validation: Ensure that everything works correctly.

Post-migration support: Adjustments, training and optimization.

S/4HANA MIGRATION PLAN 

PHASE 1 
ASSESSMENT & PLANNING

•Define business objectives and reasons for migrating.

•Identify current systems and their status (ECC, R/3, etc.).

•Determine the migration approach: Greenfield, Brownfield, or Hybrid.

•Perform impact analysis: affected processes, customizations, critical data.

PHASE 2
TECHNICAL PREPARATION

•Update current systems to versions compatible with migration tools.

•Clean and purge data (archiving, removing duplicates, correcting inconsistencies).

•Evaluate add-ons, Z developments (custom code), and local adaptations.

•Enable appropriate infrastructure: on-premise, cloud, or hybrid.

PHASE 3
MIGRATION AND TESTING

•Use official tools such as SAP Readiness Check and Software Update Manager (SUM).

•Migrate data and key processes using technical conversions.

•Execute unit, functional, and integration tests.

•Validate results with key users.

PHASE 4
TRAINING AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT

•Train end users on Fiori and new processes.

•Establish internal communication and support channels.

•Manage resistance and adapt roles according to new capabilities.

PHASE 5
GO-LIVE AND SUPPORT

•Activate the S/4HANA production system.

•Monitor performance and resolve initial incidents.

•Perform post-implementation fine-tuning.

•Evaluate KPIs and benefits achieved.

WHY MIGRATE TO S/4HANA CLOUD?

Operational continuity: SAP will stop supporting ECC in 2027, so migrating ensures your company continues to receive updates and support.

PReal-time processing: Thanks to its in-memory architecture, S/4HANA enables instantaneous analysis and more agile decision-making.

Cost reduction: Companies that have already migrated have reported up to 30% lower operating costs.

Greater efficiency: The modern SAP Fiori interface can increase productivity by up to 50%.

Access from anywhere: By being in the cloud, you can manage your business from any connected device.

Automatic updates: You will always be up to date with the latest functionalities without the need for major upgrade projects.