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Migration to SAP S/4HANA

When is the best time to migrate to SAP S/4HANA? Now!

WHY DO YOU NEED TO START MIGRATING TO SAP S/4HANA TODAY?

SAP ERP system support expires in 2027

You might think that there are still five years ahead! However, migrating to SAP S/4HANA is a long-term project that, according to SAP estimates, could take 12 to 18 months. Also, before launching the project, it is necessary to conduct a technical analysis of the current system, and this can take up to seven months.

The longer you wait, the fewer resources you will have

If multiple companies using SAP ERP decide to start the migration process at the same time, it will be difficult to find available experienced integrators who are not involved in other projects. Starting a project today means doing it with a knowledgeable and reliable integrator who is dedicated to your project. You will not have to choose between processes because you will have time to implement all the options you wish to migrate.

Be one step ahead of the competition

SAP S/4HANA and its innovative solutions help enterprises outperform their competitors by increasing revenue by 20%, sales by 15-20%, automating business processes by 70%, and enhancing other indicators important to production.

Approximate migration schedule if you start the project in 2023

Project preparation

  • Definition of system requirements and planning

The 1st quarter of 2023

Analysis and design

  • Preliminary check
  • Custom code transfer

The 1st and the 2nd quarter of 2023

Implementation

  • System installation
  • Fiori customization
  • Financial conversion
  • Post-conversion work

The 3rd quarter of 2023

Launch

  • User training

The 4th quarter of 2023

Exploitation

  • Monitoring and support

The 4th quarter of 2023

Business benefits of migrating to SAP S/4HANA

Intelligent IT landscape

You get a transparent system with clear and understandable processes.

  • Company management processes regulated by business rules
  • Well-established business processes with a clear structure of user roles
  • Business scalability at no additional cost and with minimum risk
  • Promising areas of company development are prioritized

Flexibility and scalability

The system maintains high levels of efficiency with any changes in:

  • Sales area
  • Company staff
  • Functionality

Transparent processes

In such areas as:

  • Logistics
  • Sales
  • Use of funds
  • Analytical reporting and others

Take advantage of state-of-the-art UI

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Simplicity

You don't have to waste time finding the right button or wondering how to use this or that function.

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Availability

Smartphone, laptop, or tablet - SAP S/4HANA provides easy access to the system from any device.

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Optimization

Users can make their workload easier when they access many useful features, including notifications, corporate search, personalization, and a digital assistant.

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80%

of the world's population uses smartphones (Source: Ericsson & The Radicati Group report). That is why SAP S/4HANA focuses on the adaptability of the user interface and the availability of the system on any device.

Brownfield, Greenfield, or Bluefield — which migration option to choose?

Implementation from scratch (Greenfield)

This approach requires initial data loading and is suitable for enterprises that use legacy SAP ERP or have not previously worked with SAP solutions. Because Greenfield focuses on implementation from scratch, the scenario supports migration to both on-premises SAP S/4HANA and SAP S/4HANA Cloud.

System conversion (Brownfield)

If you’re already using SAP ERP in your enterprise and are satisfied with the existing SAP landscape, this approach is for you. It involves updating a live system using the Software Update Manager and the Database Migration Option.

Landscape transformation (Bluefield)

Are you using multiple SAP systems? The Bluefield scenario will help you combine them. As a result, you'll get the innovative SAP S/4HANA system with updated processes and a new data model.
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WHICH OPTION SUITS YOUR BUSINESS?
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We go through all the stages of the SAP Activate methodology

  • Definition
  • Project preparation
  • Analysis
  • Implementation
  • Launch
  • Exploitation
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What’s included in SAP Activate?

  • Development of a detailed project plan
  • Precise implementation map
  • Custom documents and templates

Step-by-step process of migration to SAP S/4HANA

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Migration planning

You get a clear transition plan with functional analysis.

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Innovation route map

Tailored SAP best practices and innovative strategies that perfectly fit your business needs.

3

Value identification and implementation strategy development

We determine the optimal scope of services, as well as the main improvements to the architecture and strategy for implementing SAP S/4HANA.

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Workshop №1: Introduction to SAP S/4HANA

This seminar lasts for 5-7 days and provides you with all the necessary information about SAP S/4HANA. LeverX experts assess the degree of your business readiness for transformation. We also discuss the project roadmap and next steps for the migration.

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Analysis of the legacy SAP system status

Our experts will compare your SAP ERP with the capabilities of SAP S/4HANA and prepare a list of necessary improvements.

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Checking the system's technical readiness

This review includes recommendations for system simplification, as well as an analysis of business functions, applications, and client code.

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Client code management

At this stage, LeverX specialists analyze the client code and work on its optimization and correction.

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Business process assessment

Based on the comparison of your SAP ERP with the capabilities of SAP S/4HANA, we will prepare a GAP analysis and offer you a “TO-BE” solution that will help eliminate all system shortcomings.

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Technical architecture

You receive a detailed description of the technical architecture and infrastructure of the system, as well as a detailed assessment of the required equipment (size and capacity).

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Workshop №2: migration planning

This seminar includes a detailed analysis of the planning issues and a system check to determine readiness for the transition. Based on the results, you will receive a step-by-step plan describing all the required actions for the migration.

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Analytics development

We develop a detailed analytical strategy for 3-5 years.

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Data migration model

Migration of data and business processes is based on approved migration scenarios and your business needs. If necessary, our experts will provide recommendations on data architecture.

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Prototyping

This step will help you understand the technical and business value of SAP S/4HANA.

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