SAP S/4HANA Adoption Support for a Malt Producer

LeverX helped a malt production plant adapt SAP S/4HANA for a new regional market, aligning the system with local legal, accounting, and business requirements.

Client

The client specializes in the production and sale of malt and is also involved in wholesale trading of grain, seeds, animal feed, pesticides, and other agrochemical products. A majority stake in the company is owned by a French company that also manages the production facility.

Challenge

The French company implemented a corporate SAP S/4HANA system under European requirements, and the client was looking for professional support in a regional market that was new for the French company.

LeverX helped the client validate system changes according to local legislation, business processes, tax and accounting regulations, printed forms, and electronic document management. 

Throughout the project, we facilitated a close collaboration with the international IT team, management in France, and the local plant team.

LeverX became the client’s SAP consulting partner based on:

• A strong reputation in the European SAP market.
• Presence of our offices in Europe and in the client’s region.
• Proven experience in multinational SAP projects.
• Ability to work fluently in English and Russian, which was crucial for the local market.

Solution

The LeverX team evaluated and tested the SAP S/4HANA system in use and delivered recommendations for adjusting it to local regulatory and business requirements, while following SAP best practices.

With the help of our strong localization expertise, use of proven SAP solutions, and fruitful collaboration with the client’s international teams, the system adaptation and fine-tuning were completed in just three months.

We also provided consulting support for adapting standard SAP functionality to meet local business and regulatory requirements. These capabilities support the client’s core business processes used by accounting, procurement, and sales teams.

Technology Stack

Central ERP system: SAP S/4HANA

SAP S/4HANA lies at the heart of prompt data processing and analytics. The system was implemented according to European standards applied in the headquarters, and needed further adjustments to the needs of the local market.

SAP modules involved: SAP MM, SAP FI, and SAP SD

• SAP Materials Management (SAP MM): Supports such processes as inventory management, procurement, and supplier collaborations. When implemented correctly, the module helps its users maintain the availability of the right resources. 
• SAP Finance (SAP FI): Simplifies the complexities of accounting and tax reporting, while ensuring confidence for acting in compliance with local legislative standards. The main objective of the module is to achieve financial integrity.
• SAP Sales and Distribution (SAP SD): Streamlines order management, dynamic pricing strategies, and delivery cycle optimization. SAP professionals recommend the module for maintaining commercial excellence.

Results

The LeverX team facilitated the successful system acceptance and launch in the local market, securing compliance with local requirements.

The stakeholders gained centralized visibility into plant data, while local business units became fully integrated into the global corporate SAP ecosystem. This enabled the client to expand SAP usage and phase out parallel systems gradually.