I’m on SAP RISE, But My Database Is Growing & Getting Expensive. What Now?

You’ve successfully transitioned to SAP RISE and taken that major step that modernizes your SAP environment and brings the promise of scalability, flexibility, and lower TCO. But there’s a problem: your database is growing rapidly, and so are your cloud costs.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

Many organizations experience a challenge when database growth continues unchecked after their move to RISE. When the space you bought is quickly filling up and the necessity for more is coming quicker, the fear of a significant price jump for a higher “t-shirt size” comes with it.

If data volume management wasn’t addressed prior to the migration, it can feel like you’re already behind. The good news is, it’s not too late. Whether you skipped archiving before the move or you’re already doing it manually, there are strategic steps you can take now to control growth, reduce storage costs, and protect your RISE investment.

Let’s explore these avenues for controlled database growth:

Didn’t Archive Before the Move? Start Now.

If archiving wasn’t part of your pre-migration checklist, you’re not alone. Many companies focus so heavily on getting to SAP RISE, that volume management takes a back seat. But you can start to implement archiving now and still experience the benefits.

Here’s why:

• Immediate cost relief in RISE storage usage.

• A bloated system = bigger bills. Organizations like Waters were able to achieve over $5M by archiving 55% of their database for their move to RISE.

• Better system performance by trimming unnecessary historical data, improving query speed and application response times, and enhancing the user experience across the board.

Pro tip: Start with a Data Volume Assessment to identify your high-volume objects and create a roadmap for archiving success.

Already Archived? Now It’s Time to Automate.

If you did implement archiving before or during the transition, you’re ahead of the curve; but manual archiving won’t keep your data growth in check for long. Automating your archiving process is essential to keeping growth flat and ensuring long-term control of your RISE environment.

Here’s what automation brings to the table:

• Consistent execution with scheduled jobs to run automatically, reducing the risk of missing key archiving windows.

• Cost predictability with routine archiving prevents spikes in database size, making your infrastructure and licensing costs more manageable.

• Operational efficiency by automating jobs, your IT and BASIS teams will be freed from repetitive manual tasks, allowing them to focus on innovation.

• Enterprises like Yeti were able to achieve 60% size reduction with 19% performance enhancement with automated archiving.

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At Auritas, we help organizations implement automation tools like Data ASSIST, which not only streamlines scheduling but also delivers intelligent insights, customizable dashboards, and ensures compliance. You’ll always know what’s archived, what’s not, and where action is needed.

Why Act Now?

If your organization is already on SAP RISE and hasn’t addressed data growth, you’re sitting on a ticking time bomb. While the RISE model delivers agility, scalability, and managed infrastructure, the reality is that unchecked data growth can quickly become a barrier for these benefits.

Every additional TB in your system translates into rising cloud storage costs that continue to grow month after month. Overloaded tables and the accumulation of outdated data also take a toll on system performance, leading to slower processing, frustrated users, and operational inefficiencies. On top of that, mismanaged retention timelines can expose you to serious compliance risks, particularly in regulated industries where data governance isn’t optional.

The longer you wait, the more your IT team gets bogged down in maintenance mode, putting off strategic innovation simply to keep the lights on. A reactive approach to data management delays progress and increases technical debt, the opposite of what RISE was designed to solve.

Now is the time to shift from reactive to proactive.

1. If you haven’t implemented archiving yet, begin with a Data Volume Assessment. This gives you a clear picture of your current footprint and identifies quick wins to reduce data loads before they start impacting performance.

2. If you’re already archiving but doing so manually, it’s time to automate. An automated archiving strategy ensures consistent, reliable execution, reduces manual labor, and helps keep database growth trends flat and predictable over time.

3. If you’re unsure where to begin or how to scale your efforts, partner with experienced SAP data archiving and ILM experts.

You’re already on RISE, that means you’ve committed to building a future-ready enterprise. Now it’s time to reinforce that investment by managing your data growth intelligently. By implementing or optimizing your archiving strategy today, you’re not just cutting costs; you’re laying the foundation for long-term scalable performance, compliance readiness, and strategic agility.

Take control of your data before it takes control of your budget.

Explore how this U.S. Utility organization was able to achieve over 80% database size reduction for their move to RISE.