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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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Streamlined Brownfield SAP S/4HANA Migrations with GyanSysOct 14, 2024 — The brownfield migration strategy for SAP S/4HANA involves upgrading existing systems to preserve custom features and configurations, but it requires extensive expertise and careful planning to avoid disruptions, which GyanSys addresses with its streamlined conversion packages that enhance speed, minimize risks, and reduce costs during the transition.
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Resolve Tech Solutions is Awarded Outstanding Partner by SAP NS2 Recognizing Excellence in SAP S/4HANA Migrations and Managed Cloud ServicesOct 11, 2024 — Resolve Tech Solutions has been awarded the Outstanding Partner Award by SAP NS2 for its exceptional guidance in SAP S/4HANA migrations and managed cloud services, highlighting its commitment to helping businesses harness the full potential of this advanced ERP system.
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Making Clean Core strategy work for the Business Technology PlatformOct 11, 2024 — The rapid advancement of technology necessitates that organizations adopt a clean core strategy for their ERP systems, particularly when migrating to cloud solutions like SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), which enhances integration, data integrity, and operational efficiency.
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Legacy systems: A journey from sunsetting to decommissioningOct 4, 2024 — The article discusses the importance of sunsetting and decommissioning legacy IT systems in corporate environments to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance, while outlining the challenges associated with legacy systems and introducing TJC Group's Enterprise Legacy System Application (ELSA) as a solution for seamless data management during the decommissioning process.
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How Dutch Railways utilized test automation to streamline its SAP S/4HANA journeyOct 1, 2024 — Dutch Railways aimed to migrate to SAP S/4HANA while minimizing disruptions by leveraging Worksoft's codeless automation platform for efficient testing and enhanced visibility across logistics, finance, supply chain, and procurement.
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Fortinet’s Advanced Security Solutions for SAP S/4HANAOct 1, 2024 — According to recent SAPinsider research, 60% of the companies were in the process of running pilots and implementing SAP S/4HANA or have already moved to SAP S/4HANA. The upcoming end of maintenance for legacy SAP ERP systems in 2027 is the most common factor impacting the decision on moving to SAP S/4HANA. However, beyond the […]
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Transforming Industries with SAP S/4HANA: A Look at Sector-specific Innovations and AdvancementsOct 1, 2024 — SAP S/4HANA, the next-generation intelligent ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) suite, has emerged as a game-changer, offering industry-specific solutions that address these specific requirements. This blog explores how SAP S/4HANA caters to the distinct needs of different sectors, enhancing industry-specific processes and empowering organizations to achieve greater success.
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Implementing 4S for Safety-critical Manufacturing DocumentationSep 30, 2024 — A safe, hazard-free environment is critical for some manufacturing processes, especially in sectors that require working with potentially dangerous substances. These highly regulated processes require supporting documentation to maintain safety, adhere to procedures, manage risks, and provide high-quality customer service and employee welfare. The need Over the years, Orica, a Melbourne, Australia-based sodium cyanide supplier […]
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