The Full Story

We strongly recommend initiating your migration project as soon as possible for several reasons:

• The transition to S/4HANA can take several months to complete.
• S/4HANA is one of SAP’s most advanced solutions, offering enhanced technical capabilities, particularly in Business Intelligence (delaying until 2027 means missing out on these advantages!).
• Expert SAP consultants are in limited supply. If you wait until the last moment to secure assistance,
  your SAP ECC ERP maintenance may expire before migration is complete,
  which could negatively impact your business operations.

Key Advantages of S/4HANA Over SAP ECC

Discover the innovative features that S/4HANA brings to your business:

• Advanced analytics and machine learning for deeper data insights.
• Optimized intelligent workflows powered by cutting-edge technologies and the SAP HANA database.
• In-memory database (SAP HANA), enabling real-time OLTP and OLAP processing from a unified data model.
• Streamlined data structures with significant advantages: integrated analytics and transactions, reduced reconciliation efforts, minimized bottlenecks, and lower maintenance costs.
• A modern, user-friendly, and highly customizable interface.
• Integration of digital assistants with voice recognition capabilities.
• Flexible deployment options: on-premise, cloud, or hybrid (unlike ECC, which is only available on-premise).
• Guaranteed support for S/4HANA until 2040.

The Greenfield Approach

The Greenfield strategy entails a fresh implementation of SAP ERP from the ground up. This presents an opportunity to reassess your database’s operational workflows and ensure they align with your current business and technical requirements. It is the best way to maximize the benefits of SAP S/4HANA without being constrained by legacy systems.

The Brownfield Approach

The Brownfield method is a system upgrade that builds upon your existing SAP ECC infrastructure. It allows for a smoother transition by retaining essential configurations, but requires adjustments to processes, significant updates, and thorough data migration.

The Value of a Scoping Strategy for Your Migration

Ifnilink can be a game-changer for your S/4HANA migration, providing:

• Significant time savings: a clear roadmap of all conversion steps.
• A comprehensive project overview: enabling informed decisions about S/4HANA implementation and its features.
• A transparent budget estimate for the migration.

A scoping strategy typically spans up to 20 days and is structured into three phases.