Streamlined Brownfield SAP S/4HANA Migrations with GyanSys
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Key Takeaways
⇨ The 'brownfield' migration strategy for SAP S/4HANA allows organizations to upgrade their existing systems while preserving vital data, configurations, and customizations, enabling continuity of business operations post-migration.
⇨ Implementing SAP S/4HANA is complex and requires deep knowledge of existing systems and may necessitate re-engineering to meet new business needs, highlighting the importance of careful planning and expertise.
⇨ GyanSys offers a speedy SAP S/4HANA conversion package that utilizes a specialized factory model to streamline the transition process, incorporating tools and methodologies that reduce time, costs, and risks associated with implementation.
In the context of SAP S/4HANA, “brownfield” is used to describe a migration strategy where an existing SAP system is upgraded and moved into the new SAP S/4HANA platform. This means the current system has been running long enough that there are more than likely custom features or specific settings that should be preserved in the migration. This type of approach does value the system data, configurations, and customizations through a process that allows running business as usual post-migration to SAP S/4HANA, so that organizations can still take advantage of some of their existing SAP investments.
However, implementing SAP S/4HANA irrespective of the approach is a complex process, and any misstep can lead to business disruptions, costly errors, and time-consuming fixes. For example, Brownfield SAP S/4HANA project needs in-depth knowledge of existing systems, services, and data, and often requires re-engineering large parts of the current environment to align with new business needs.
To ensure a smooth transition, companies need an experienced partner with a strong track record. GyanSys offers a solution with its speedy SAP S/4HANA conversion package, which uses a specialized factory model to streamline the process and reduce both time and expenses. GyanSys conversion packages are designed to use custom accelerators and the SAP Activate methodology that provides speed and flexibility in terms of package options. These packages also comprise capabilities and tools that enable streamline SAP S/4HANA transition and are driven by GyanSys’ unique factory approach.
GyanSys’ speedy solution simplifies the SAP S/4HANA conversion process through targeted assessment and conversion services, that are customized for the unique business needs. It prioritizes key activities to build a solid foundation for growth while ensuring a quick, low-risk implementation. To streamline this process, the solution comes with prebuilt SAP parts that assist in best practice workshops, code remediation, master data preparation, and a detailed software Bill of Materials. These tools allow risk minimization, cost reduction, and improve the ease of S/4HANA implementation. Additionally, GyanSys provides accelerators for tasks like custom code remediation and data migration to ensure an even faster deployment.