Is your organization currently relying on SAP ECC to manage core business processes? Did you know that organizations depending on SAP ECC must migrate to SAP S/4 HANA as ECC approaches the end of support in 2027? SAP ECC is an enterprise resource planning software that helps organizations manage core business processes. However, it relies on traditional disk-based databases. On the other hand, SAP S/4 HANA is the next-generation ERP built on an in-memory database for faster processing.
Migrating to S/4 HANA future-proofs technology investment enables simplified data structure, deployment flexibility, automation, and business transformation. However, successfully navigating the transition from ECC requires careful planning and execution. This blog provides a step-by-step guide to help you navigate smoothly and effectively from ECC to S/4 HANA.
To understand SAP ECC to SAP S/4 HANA conversion, the foremost thing is to understand the basic difference between the two:
Migrating from SAP ECC to S/4 HANA is a complex undertaking that requires meticulous planning and execution. The key factors in opting for a migration approach suitable to your organization’s needs include organizational size, type and volume of business operations, volume and complexity of data/workloads to be migrated, and technical proficiency of IT personnel.
This guide covers the key phases in the migration journey to ensure a smooth transition:
2. System Landscape Design Objective
3. Infrastructure Setup Objective
4. Data Migration
5. Customization and Integration
6. Testing
7. Training and Change Management
8. Go-Live Support
Following this approach ensures that the migration from ECC to S/4 HANA delivers maximum value while minimizing disruption to business operations.
The migration from ECC to S/4 HANA is a monumental undertaking and an opportunity to transform digitally. Organizations can proactively anticipate these challenges and define mitigation strategies to ensure a smooth transition to S/4 HANA.
1. Greenfield Approach: The Greenfield approach allows the development of new procedures and systems, even for existing SAP users. This method aligns well with structural changes, offering the flexibility to migrate data gradually.
2. Brownfield Approach: The Brownfield implementation involves the migration of customizations and data to SAP S/4 HANA while preserving existing processes. People Tech’s SAP Readiness Check streamlines this process by identifying actions, saving time, and ensuring compatibility.
3. Hybrid Approach: People Tech’s SAP services introduce the Hybrid approach, seamlessly blending Greenfield and Brownfield methodologies. This flexible model empowers large businesses to revamp workflows while retaining crucial customizations. Automated software-centric transformation minimizes risks associated with transitioning to SAP S/4 HANA. Swift, automated transition.
The S/4 HANA platform provides a simplified data structure, unified systems, and real-time analytics that can redefine business processes through AI/ML. However, these benefits require meticulous planning and structured execution spanning infrastructure, integrations, custom code, etc.
Whether opting for the Greenfield, Brownfield, or Hybrid approach, organizations must align their chosen strategy with business objectives, ensuring a successful and future-ready transition. People Tech Group stands ready to guide enterprises through this evolution with a Buzz Session on SAP ECC to S/4 HANA Migration.
People Tech Group has the methodology and expertise to partner with organizations through the migration journey. The effort invested in structured migration to S/4HANA results in a future-ready digital core to drive innovation and growth.
Partnering with the experts at PeopleTech Group de-risks this transformation and unlocks the full potential of an organization’s investment in S/4HANA. Reach out to People Tech Group to discover how the right approach can help you seamlessly migrate from SAP ECC to S/4 HANA.
