Data Migration
How to prepare for data migration and transition to SAP S/4HANA?


Why it is Worth Preparing for Migration Now?
The end of support for SAP ECC 6.0 and ERP has been postponed from 2025 to 2027, and while this still seems a long way off, it is worth bearing in mind that a huge number of organizations - more than 40,000 - are still using this older version of SAP ERP. It can be predicted that the global number of transformation projects will steadily increase in the coming years, and migration to the new platform will become inevitable within a few years. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Migrating data to SAP S/4HANA is a key step in an enterprise's digital transformation. Moving data to a modern ERP platform like S/4HANA not only supports the process optimization, but also opens new business opportunities, such as advanced analytics, automation, and real-time integration. Regardless of whether you are migrating data to a new ERP system, consolidating existing environments, or preparing for digital transformation, a properly planned and executed data migration is the foundation of your success.
It is not just a technical challenge – data migration is a strategic process, which requires collaboration between IT teams, business departments, and external experts. It is also an opportunity to ordering, cleansing, and standardization of data, which translates to better decision-making and improves the overall quality of the organization's performance.
With proper planning and the right solutions, data migration can be smooth, safe, and bring real business benefits to the company.
Streamlining Business Processes
Better analytics and reporting
Compliance with the latest regulations
Preparation for the Future
Removing unnecessary code


Business Value of Well-Prepared Data Migration
S/4HANA centralizes data and process management, eliminating information silos and ensuring full integration in a single environment. As a result:
- Processes are becoming more fluid and efficient.
- Decisions can be made faster thanks to access to up-to-date real-time data.
- The number of errors and delays resulting from manual work and system incompatibility is decreasing.
Migration is an excellent opportunity to organise and standardise data. Updated, accurate and consistent data:
- Increase the reliability of financial and operational reports.
- Facilitate analysis and forecasting.
- Minimise the risk of erroneous decisions resulting from incorrect information.
S/4HANA offers advanced data analytics capabilities through an integrated analytics engine and real-time data processing. Enterprises can:
- Create more detailed forecasts and strategic plans.
- Respond quickly to changing market conditions.
- Identify new business opportunities through a deeper understanding of data.
S/4HANA supports compliance with local and international regulations, including financial reporting, data protection and audit requirements. The automation of compliance processes reduces the risk of errors and financial penalties.
Technologies used in S/4HANA, such as in-memory processing, allow:
- Reduce IT infrastructure costs through a simplified architecture.
- Minimisation of costs associated with maintaining outdated systems.
- Automation of repetitive tasks, reducing the need to commit additional resources.
Migrating to S/4HANA opens the door to using the latest technologies such as:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), which support process automation and optimisation.
- Internet of Things (IoT), which enables real-time integration of data from devices.
- Cloud platforms, which provide greater flexibility to adapt IT solutions to changing business needs.
Migrating to S/4HANA is a step towards laying the foundation for digital transformation. Companies that make this change are better prepared for:
- Dynamic market changes and customer demands.
- Integrating with new technologies that will evolve over the next few years.
- Scaling the business as it grows and expands into new markets.
With faster processes, better workflows and real-time data analysis capabilities, companies can:
- Offer a more personalised and faster service to customers.
- Increase employee engagement by providing them with modern tools to work and make decisions.
We are a Business Partner of Technological Leaders.

Optimize Today to Get Ahead of Tomorrow!
The larger the SAP environment, the more user accounts there are that need to be reconfigured almost daily. With so many changes, ensuring that the company only pays for the licenses that are needed - becomes a challenge.
License optimization projects often represent at least 10% cost savings. Using automated analyses, we provide information on the optimal license types for your users.
Efficient and optimal SAP access control.
Automating the management of SoD authorization conflicts.
Faster and more efficient audits.
Pathlock Security Radar tool has advanced features for monitoring all layers of the SAP system.
Real-time monitoring of security events.
Faster threat detection and support for transparency, compliance and security with advanced SIEM features.
Allows archiving of legacy transactional data and documents.
Reduces the load on the database.
Improves system performance.
Minimises the risk of transferring unnecessary data to the new system.
A solution to support the automation of purchase invoice handling.
A solution to support the automation of purchase invoice handling.
Enables effective management of financial documents prior to migration to S/4HANA.
A platform for data analysis and planning in the cloud.
Allows the preparation of advanced reports and analyses before and after migration.
It combines 3 analytical functions: reporting, business planning and prediction.


Business Benefits of Good Preparation to Data Migration
30-50%
reduction in IT coststhanks to a simplified system architecture and reduced need for server infrastructure.
10-100 times
faster data processing compared to traditional ERP systems, which speeds up processes such as financial reporting and data analysis.
15-20%
automation and optimisation of processes in S/4HANA increases employee productivity, reducing time spent on manual activities and improving the quality of work.
20-30%
Reduce the time to implement business changes launch new products or adapt to changing business conditions.
Specialist Articles About Data Migration


Crisis Management Planning in Data Migration: Preparing for the Unexpected
In the context of data migration, precise planning and execution are crucial to the success of a project. However, even the best organised processes can encounter unexpected problems. This is why crisis management planning becomes


Data Quality Management Post-Migration: The Key to Success in a New Environment
Data migration is a process that is often seen as the culmination of the journey to modern IT systems. Companies that invest in data quality are better equipped to make strategic decisions


Size of Reported Data
Through careful analysis and extrapolation of report file sizes, we were able to keep the amount of reported data at a reasonable level. This process included a detailed analysis of the types of data recorded and their growth patterns
View Expert Webinars
How authorizations in ECC affect license costs in S/4 Rise with SAP [PL]
Essential information when deciding on the size of licence costs in the Rise with SAP model.
Before migrating to S/4, do a cleanup on ECC to save on FUE [PL]
What steps are worth bearing in mind before you decide to migrate to S4/HANA.
Painless SAP Authorization Reorganization Project - Automatic Role Matching [PL]
You will learn how to automate role matching in SAP to reduce risks and simplify access management.
USU Optimization for SAP. How to optimize SAP user licenses [PL]
A solution to efficiently optimise SAP licences assigned to named users.
License optimization in SAP [PL]
How to ensure that you only pay for the licenses you really need, achieve 10% savings and automatically get the most cost-effective SAP license, how to handle the migration to S/4HANA




Your Needs
Our Support
Lets Talk!
Your needs, our support.
Lets Talk!
Your needs, our support. Let's talk