SAP S/4HANA Implementation
What is SAP S/4HANA Implementation?
SAP S/4HANA is the current enterprise ERP solution provided by SAP. SAP S/4HANA Implementation covers the deployment and configuration of the solution. Currently deployment methods include system conversion (sometimes called a brownfield deployment), new implementation (greenfield deployment), and selective data transition.
Steps to a successful SAP S/4HANA implementation include evaluating tools, SAP Readiness Check for SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, data volume management, custom code conversion, landscape selection, infrastructure evaluation, security overview, and performance monitoring. It is also important to determine whether extensibility or customization will be used to make modifications to the solution to support organizational needs.
What is SAP S/4HANA Implementation?
SAP S/4HANA is the current enterprise ERP solution provided by SAP. SAP S/4HANA Implementation covers the deployment and configuration of the solution. Currently deployment methods include system conversion (sometimes called a brownfield deployment), new implementation (greenfield deployment), and selective data transition.
Steps to a successful SAP S/4HANA implementation include evaluating tools, SAP Readiness Check for SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, data volume management, custom code conversion, landscape selection, infrastructure evaluation, security overview, and performance monitoring. It is also important to determine whether extensibility or customization will be used to make modifications to the solution to support organizational needs.
Key Considerations for SAPinsiders:
- How do you decide which of the different deployment models for SAP S/4HANA makes the most sense for your organization? SAP supports three different deployment models for SAP S/4HANA: a system conversion that takes the data and configuration from your existing SAP ECC system and moves them into SAP S/4HANA; a new implementation that brings no existing configuration information into the new system; and a selective data transition that brings configuration information from the existing system but allows data to be moved selectively into the new SAP S/4HANA implementation. This paneldiscusses the benefits of each of these approaches, so you can determine which is best for you.
- It’s important that you prepare your data for an SAP S/4HANA implementation. When moving to SAP S/4HANA, it’s important to understand your existing data landscape. Where is your data located? How much do you need to bring into SAP S/4HANA? How do you prepare your data for the move? How do you determine whether your data is actually clean? And how can you ensure that the move is successful. This event session walks you through the process of getting your data ready for an SAP S/4HANA implementation and provides best practices for making sure that the implementation goes smoothly.
- More than just doing the deployment, it is important to make sure that your organization has the right skills in place for your SAP S/4HANA implementation. What skills should you focus on as you prepare for the move to SAP S/4HANA? Are change management skills a necessity? What skills do you need to leverage SAP S/4HANA once it has been implemented? What are the best steps to prepare for the move to SAP S/4HANA? What does an organization need to do in the broader sense to prepare for an SAP S/4HANA implementation? This panel discussion covers these points to help you ensure that you are fully prepared for your next implementation.
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SAP S/4HANA Selective Data Transition Explained
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SAP S/4HANA Migration Project Hits Some Bumps
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Cosmetics Giant Shiseido S/4HANA Digital Transformation
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How to Deploy Successfully in Times of Crisis and Disruption
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Speed S/4HANA Delivery Without Disruption
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A Frank Discussion About RISE with SAP
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Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing Driving SAP S/4HANA Development
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How to Overcome Resource, Cost, and Quality Challenges When Moving to SAP S/4HANA
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Genix Pharma Chooses RISE with SAP to Modernize ERP
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Genix Pharma Modernizes ERP for Future Growth
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SAP S/4HANA To Support Supply Chain Modernization at CBS
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NNS Implements SAP S/4HANA to Enable Digital Shipbuilding
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Consolidate Multiple SAP and Non-SAP Systems into One S/4HANA Implementation
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Business Case and Deployment Strategy for SAP S/4HANA
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Panel Discussion | Building the right culture for your SAP S/4HANA deployment
Ensuring the success of your SAP S/4HANA deployment starts well before the deployment itself. This session provides the lens through which you can accurately access the influence and impact that you have on those you lead. You will understand with a 360 view the effect that the right culture will have on your team, and… -
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Panel Discussion | Deployment options for SAP S/4HANA
Choosing your SAP S/4HANA deployment method is one of the most important choices of your overall migration. For some, a new implementation, typically called a Greenfield deployment, offers the advantage of moving away from limitations of older deployments. However, since a new implementation enables a complete re-engineering and process it can be more complex. Meanwhile,… -
Keynote | Decisions and trends for your SAP S/4HANA deployment
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SAP S/4HANA Enabled Business Transformation in the Public Sector – Lessons Learned from the TTC
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Video: HP Focuses on Compliance during its Global SAP S/4HANA Migration
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HP Improves Efficiencies and Enhances Its Customer Experience
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Panel Discussion | Customer experiences with SAP S/4HANA deployment
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Deployment Approaches for SAP S/4HANA Benchmark Report
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Practical steps for building a proof of concept for SAP S/4HANA analytics
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An Insider Look at Ingevity’s SAP S/4HANA Business Transformation
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Workshop: Map Out and Validate Your SAP S/4HANA Journey
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Cloud Options for Your Mission-Critical SAP Workloads Fueled by HPE GreenLake
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Accelerate SAP S/4HANA Migration and Drive Innovation with SAP Technology Products
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How to Chart a Fast, Safe, and Cost-Effective Path to SAP S/4HANA
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How Greenskies Made the Move to SAP S/4HANA: From building the case to resulting benefits
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Top 15 Lessons Learned from 20+ SAP S/4HANA Projects
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Avoid Overspending When Moving to SAP S/4HANA
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Expert Q&A: Affordable Ways to Move to SAP S/4HANA
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Keynote | Key Learnings from Hilti’s Move to SAP S/4HANA
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Driving Business Transformation
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SAP S/4HANA Project and Deployment
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Business Case and Strategy
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Preparing Infrastructure for SAP S/4HANA Benchmark Report
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Use Case: Packaging specialist Knüppel switches from SAP R/3 to SAP S/4HANA
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Why Greenfield is an Option You May Not Have Considered—But Should
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Early SAP S/4HANA Adopter Shares Key Learnings During SAPinsider Keynote Session
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SAP S/4HANA Lessons Learned – Best Practice Approach To Migrating Your Security Concept
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Mohawk’s Successful Migration to SAP S/4HANA with SAP & Red Hat
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Step-by-step Guide to Building the Business Case for SAP S/4HANA
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SAP license compliance challenges: Small issues lead to big risks
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Session Recap: Data Readiness and Preparation for Your SAP S/4HANA Implementation
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Tools to Help Solve Challenges Associated with SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA System Conversion
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Making SAP S/4HANA Secure from the Start
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The Important Strategic Decisions and Measures in Building the Business Plan for SAP S/4HANA
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Selective Migration to SAP S/4HANA
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How to Effectively Migrate Systems to SAP S/4HANA
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How to Get the Benefits of New Implementation with a System Conversion Approach When Migrating to SAP S/4HANA
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SAP S/4HANA Migration Benchmark Report
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Trends in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Usage – A Benchmark Study
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Over One-Third of SAP Customers Do Not Have the Infrastructure They Need to Execute SAP S/4HANA Plans
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SAP Australia User Group CEO Mark Baker to Step Down
The SAP Australia User Group (SAUG) announced today that Mark Baker will leave his post as CEO next month, November 22, 2019. Baker’s departure comes on the heels of the announcement that SAP CEO Bill McDermott is stepping down. SAUG is one of the largest in the Asia-Pacific region, boasting more than 3,500 members from… -
Choosing the right SAP S/4HANA deployment option
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Journey to a Stress-Free Intelligent Enterprise
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GRC: Case study: How Jabil applied new SAP S/4HANA security architecture and restrictions during its SAP S/4HANA rollout
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Lessons Learned from Versum Materials’ 15-Month Greenfield SAP S/4HANA Implementation
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SAP S/4HANA Migration Lessons Learned
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Clemens Food Group Corrals the Power of the Digital Core
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A Foundation for Growth
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Analyze Your SAP System Readiness for SAP S/4HANA
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Indivior Becomes Independent
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doTERRA Brings the Power of Nature to the World at a Rapid Pace
Since its founding in 2008, doTERRA has grown exponentially, providing essential oils and other health products to millions of customers in more than 100 countries around the world. The company initially used third-party IT solutions for its day-to-day operations but, as it expanded, decided to build more scalable, internally-managed systems. Learn how doTERRA is using… -
Implementing SAP S/4HANA
Organizations across all industries are looking at implementing SAP S/4HANA. SAP S/4HANA offers a host of compelling functionality for improving business operations, but companies often have questions about how to best approach this implementation. To that end, SAP has released SAP Activate, an adoption framework designed for a smooth and efficient implementation of SAP S/4HANA,… -
Managing the People Side of an SAP Project: Live Q&A with Doug Whittle
For many project managers, managing the technical and project-based components of an SAP initiative is the easiest part of their jobs. With so many diverse personalities involved in a project, it’s no wonder that managing the human side of an SAP project often presents the greatest challenge to project managers. In a live Q&A, Managing…...… -
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Memebox Loves Its Makeover
Korean start-up Memebox started simply but soon began growing at an exponential rate — establishing unique product lines, e-commerce platforms, and retail stores. It didn’t take long for Memebox to realize that if it wanted to keep up with customer demand, it needed new technology capabilities. But as a small, fast-growing start-up, the company needed an out-of-the box… -
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Sabre’s Voyage to Becoming a Real-Time Enterprise
Since its founding in 1960, Sabre has brought new technologies and B2B travel together to provide customers with innovative travel solutions and resources. So as its customers grew to favor digital technologies – such as software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications and cloud offerings – Sabre recognized that it needed advance its own capabilities. To continue with its… -
Value Every Step of the Way
SAP S/4HANA is the key to digitizing your business, and digitizing your business is the key to success in today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving economy. Transitioning to SAP S/4HANA can seem overwhelming, causing some organizations to wonder how to best go about making the switch. To help customers adopt SAP S/4HANA with confidence, SAP delivers a… -
The Journey to a Successful SAP Implementation
There’s no denying that the process of selecting your enterprise software is important, but if you don’t implement or manage that software well, the most careful selection process is rendered in vain. Unfortunately, enterprise software implementation and administration demands a great deal of time and resources. To lessen the amount of resources an individual business… -
Technical Decisions and Requirements to Get to SAP S/4HANA Faster
This is part 4 of a 5-part series of presentations hosted by SAPinsider and sponsored by SUSE, VMware, SAP, HPE, and Intel Michael St-Jean explains how the more quickly your company moves to SAP S/4HANA, the faster total cost of ownership (TCO) reductions kick in. This presentation was presented live at the Modernize your SAP…...… -
The Journey to SAP S/4HANA: Making the Move and Justifying the Decision
This is part 5 of a 5-part series of presentations hosted by SAPinsider and sponsored by SUSE, VMware, SAP, HPE, and Intel Scott Hegarty speaks about how SAP S/4HANA is a potential game-changer for your entire business. This presentation was presented live at the Modernize your SAP Landscape one-day forum. Watch this video get an…...…
