#CIO - How to manage your SAP S/4HANA migration. The migration's challenges.

#CIO, How to manage your SAP S/4HANA migration

The migration to SAP S/4HANA requires prior planning, knowledge of best migration approaches, and the application of best practices to make the transition a successful project.

Migrating to SAP S/4HANA involves moving from an older SAP ERP system, such as SAP ECC on-premise, to SAP S/4HANA, which can be hosted either on-premise, in the cloud, or in a hybrid form. Migrating all your data and operations to SAP S/4HANA is easier said than done. Nevertheless, it's a decision every SAP ERP customer will have to make.

What are the challenges of migration?

Migration to a new ERP system is not a typical IT project but rather a fundamental system change; its implementation comes with certain challenges. The main obstacles to migration include:

• Complex existing IT mappings
• Unclear master data
• Company-specific ABAP code incompatible with S/4HANA
• Creation of inconsistent business processes that need to be harmonized before migration
• Change management lacking the expertise to develop the right strategy
• Migration process slowed down or blocked by individual stakeholders

One of the biggest challenges companies face during migration to SAP S/4HANA is demonstrating the long-term value that can be generated. Therefore, presenting strong arguments in favor of migration is essential.

• Creating a business case for migration?
• Approaches to S/4HANA transformation
• How to choose the right migration approach to SAP S/4HANA?

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