Migration to SAP S/4HANA

When migrate to SAP S/4HANA? Now!

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Now is the time to accelerate digital transformation

SAP S/4HANA is an innovative ERP system that has replaced SAP ERP. Provision of support to the latter will expire in 2027, so if you want to turn your business into a sustainable, intelligent enterprise with transparent and efficient processes, it's time to start moving to next-generation ERP.

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

SAP ERP system support expires in 2027

You might have thoughts that there are still 5 years ahead! However, migrating to SAP S/4HANA is a long-term project that, according to SAP estimates, could take from 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 7 months.

The longer you wait, the fewer resources left

If companies using SAP ERP decide to start the migration process at the same time, it will be difficult to find experienced integrators and experts who would not be involved in other projects. Starting a project today means doing it with a reliable integrator, in no hurry, and without a need to choose between the processes that require migration in the first place.

Be one step ahead of the competition

SAP S/4HANA and its innovative solutions help enterprises to 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 2022

Project preparation

Definition of system requirements and planning

The 1st quarter of 2022

Analysis and design

Preliminary check
Custom code transfer

The 1st and the 2nd quarter of 2022

Implementation

System installation
Fiori customization
Financial conversion
Post-conversion work

The 3rd quarter of 2022

Launch

User training

The 4th quarter of 2022

Exploitation

Monitoring and support

The 4th quarter of 2022

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 the company development are in priority

Flexibility and scalability

The system maintains highly efficient 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

Simplicity

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

Availability

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

Optimization

Users can access many useful features, including notifications, corporate search, personalization, and a digital assistant. All of them make the work of employees easier.

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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 are 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 to 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?

ASK OUR EXPERTS!

We go through all the stages of the SAP Activate methodology

Definition
Project preparation
Analysis
Implementation
Launch
Exploitation

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

Migration planning

You get a clear transition plan with functional analysis.

Innovation route map

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

Value identification and implementation strategy development

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

Workshop №1: Introduction to SAP S/4HANA

The 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.

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.

Checking the system's technical readiness

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

Client code management

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

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.

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).

Workshop №2: migration planning

The workshop includes a detailed analysis of the planning issues and checking the system readiness for the transition. Based on the results, you will receive a step-by-step plan describing all the required activities for the migration.

Analytics development

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

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.

Prototyping

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

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LeverX team is your trusted partner on your way to the intelligent enterprise

LeverX is a Certified SAP Partner and Preferred Service Provider

Our cooperation with SAP lasts for more than 18 years. The accumulated expertise includes a full range of necessary services - from the development and implementation of SAP solutions to replication of systems, their maintenance, and support.

Turnkey solution provider

You can entrust all project tasks to LeverX experts and be confident that they will be completed with high quality and on time.

550+ completed projects

Hundreds of successful projects have helped us gather in-depth expertise in working with the latest SAP technologies in various business areas.

800+ experts in SAP solutions

Our team consists of certified SAP consultants and technical specialists who constantly improve their expertise in SAP solutions both on projects and in workshops.

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