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SAP S/4HANA: An Overview and Key Considerations
What Is SAP S/4HANA?
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has been the cornerstone of SAP solutions since the company was founded in 1972. SAP’s first packaged mainframe software application, SAP R/2, was released in 1979, and was followed by SAP R/3, SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) 5.0, and SAP ECC 6.0. SAP’s current flagship enterprise ERP solution, SAP S/4HANA, was released in 2015, and was a significant shift for the organization as it ran exclusively on the SAP HANA database.
Modules included in an SAP S/4HANA system include: Asset Management, Finance, Human Resources, Manufacturing, R&D/Engineering, Sales, Service, Sourcing and Procurement, and Supply Chain. Each of these modules consist of multiple applications that offer specific features and functionality, as well as industry-specific and enhanced line-of-business functions.
SAP S/4HANA: An Overview and Key Considerations
What Is SAP S/4HANA?
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has been the cornerstone of SAP solutions since the company was founded in 1972. SAP’s first packaged mainframe software application, SAP R/2, was released in 1979, and was followed by SAP R/3, SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) 5.0, and SAP ECC 6.0. SAP’s current flagship enterprise ERP solution, SAP S/4HANA, was released in 2015, and was a significant shift for the organization as it ran exclusively on the SAP HANA database.
Modules included in an SAP S/4HANA system include: Asset Management, Finance, Human Resources, Manufacturing, R&D/Engineering, Sales, Service, Sourcing and Procurement, and Supply Chain. Each of these modules consist of multiple applications that offer specific features and functionality, as well as industry-specific and enhanced line-of-business functions.
Key Considerations for SAPinsiders
- SAP S/4HANA is the solution that SAP wants enterprise ERP customers to be running, but it is about more than simply adopting technology. According to Tom Janoshalmi, the former Global Head of SAP Digital Core Move, organizations need to look at their move to SAP S/4HANA to being about a connected story not just a technology upgrade. While SAPinsider research has shown that many organizations look at SAP S/4HANA largely because of the upcoming end of maintenance for core SAP ERP releases, more see a move to SAP S/4HANA as the opportunity to re-engineer and update processes and configurations. Janoshalmi agrees. He wants organizations to focus on the value they can derive from SAP S/4HANA and what they can achieve moving forward. You can hear more about why the move to SAP S/4HANA is important by reading SAPinsider’s interview with Janoshalmi.
- SAP S/4HANA is the core around which organizations can build their transformed landscape. When Eczacıbaşı Building Products needed to update their existing systems and processes, they looked at SAP S/4HANA as the central part of their update. The overall process involved a complete evaluation of all their current processes and implementing technologies that would increase agility while boosting customer brand experience. SAP S/4HANA was used to connect all the different parts of the business in that process. This article covers more about the Eczacıbaşı project, as does this event session where they discuss their results.
- SAP continues to enhance SAP S/4HANA by including it in RISE with SAP. RISE with SAP is not a new product, but an offering that includes assets that help organizations achieve transformation. The central part of this is SAP S/4HANA Cloud, the software-as-a-service version of SAP’s flagship ERP solution. Damien Johnson from SAP explains in this session what RISE with SAP is, and how it impacts organizations’ existing SAP S/4HANA projects.
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Low-Code Development for Simplifying SAP S/4HANA ImplementationDec 9, 2024 — Utilizing SAP S/4HANA's advanced features alongside low-code platforms like Neptune DXP fosters agility, innovation, and operational transparency, positioning organizations for long-term growth in a dynamic market.
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Making the S/4HANA migration smoother with Google Cloud’s RaMPDec 6, 2024 — Google Cloud's RaMP (Rapid Migration and Modernization Program) simplifies the complex and costly digital migration to SAP S/4HANA by providing comprehensive support to help businesses understand their IT landscape, choose suitable cloud applications, and optimize their migration process through continuous assessment and best practices.
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Building a perfect data delivery strategy for IKEADec 4, 2024 — Naveen Gupta, Global Data Lead at IKEA discusses how the Inter IKEA Group’s data-centric strategy has succeeded with the help of SAP Advanced Data Migration and Management by Syniti.
In charge of setting up IKEA’s data practice, Naveen’s role spreads across data governance, management, migration, integration, analytics and reporting throughout the Inter IKEA Group, the parent connecting the IKEA franchises with range development and suppliers, aligning IKEA’s wider strategy. He also leads the data stream for ERP implementation, and in this case, as we’ll delve into further, SAP S/4HANA.
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The Importance of Automated Testing in Modern SAP EnvironmentsDec 3, 2024 — The adoption of intelligent automation in testing solutions, such as those from Tricentis, is vital for reducing cycle times, improving system reliability, and achieving significant cost savings during SAP transformations.
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Simplifying SAP S/4HANA Migration with a Two-Step ApproachDec 2, 2024 — By using a structured two-step migration approach from legacy systems, SAP S/4HANA can enable businesses to enhance agility and innovation, ensuring operational continuity while leveraging modern technologies and expert guidance for a successful transition.
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Accelerating SAP Migrations with Panaya’s AI-Driven Code CorrectionDec 2, 2024 — Migrating to SAP S/4HANA offers organizations advanced analytics and streamlined operations, but the complex process of custom code remediation is simplified by Panaya’s AI-driven solutions, which automate corrections, ensure testing, and significantly reduce manual workload, accelerating the implementation journey.
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SAP S/4HANA – The Significance, Challenges, and a Strategic ApproachDec 2, 2024 — SAP S/4HANA provides businesses with a platform for modernization and innovation, although its implementation can be complex due to legacy system constraints, prompting a phased migration approach for a smoother transition.
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