S/4HANA Analysis/Pre-Study
With over 40 completed SAP S/4HANA PreStudies, our global consulting team brings extensive experience and expertise in guiding organizations through the transition from older ECC systems to the new SAP S/4HANA Digital Core.
A structured PreStudy is a crucial initial assessment for building a roadmap to transition from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA. This evaluation delves into strategy, existing stakeholder positions, business processes, technical infrastructure, and data landscapes to identify challenges and opportunities for enhanced efficiency and growth. It serves as a foundational step toward a modernized, state-of-the-art, and future-ready enterprise.
Greenfield vs. Brownfield
In the SAP ecosystem, the S/4HANA project encompasses a spectrum, from brownfield conversion to greenfield transformation, each with its own pros and cons.
Open-Ended vs. Deterministic Pre-Study
The PreStudy can be approached with two main options: an open-ended approach considering various transformation options, or a deterministic approach focusing on building a roadmap for a brownfield conversion. While both emphasize the business process landscape, the deterministic PreStudy delves into technical aspects. The open-ended PreStudy prioritizes reengineering and redesign possibilities and determining the most suitable transformation approach.
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Outcome | Pre-defined Outcome | Open outcome |
Scenario | Client already decided on brownfield vs greenfield and consolidation scenarios if applicable | Client wants to weigh the pros and cons of possible scenarios |
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Level of Detail | detailed to very detailed conversion or transformation framework, conversion template | High level of detailed information with conversion or transformation of framework |
Assessment Options | CNT #run2s/4: Brownfield assessment to S/4HANA |
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Open-Ended Pre-Study
Both PreStudy approaches leverage the organizational business process landscape, but the Open Ended PreStudy begins with the current and future business process landscape, rather than starting from an existing ECC system.
Deterministic Pre-Study
Following the initial S/4HANA Potential and Benefits phase, the deterministic pre-study prioritizes technical convertibility, influencing factors, and necessary adjustments:
Business Process Insights with Signavio
With SAP S/4HANA and the SAP RISE portfolio, SAP shifts focus from a technical platform-centered to a Business Process Perspective. SAP Signavio and Business Process Insights play pivotal roles, not only in conversion projects but also in ongoing operations.
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