SAP S/4HANA Migration: 5 Questions Every CTO Should Ask
Migrating to SAP S/4HANA is far more than a technical upgrade – it affects processes, data quality, system architecture, and, not least, the people within the company. If IT decision-makers want to successfully manage this transformation, they should ask the right questions early on. Daniel Nurzai, Managing Partner at Noor Vision, an IT consulting firm specializing in SAP Logistics, has compiled these questions for you.
Migrating to SAP S/4HANA is not your average IT project – it transforms your entire business. The challenge? Transforming a highly complex system landscape with established legacy structures while under pressure to maintain uninterrupted operations. But time is of the essence: SAP ECC will be replaced in 2027, and SAP WM will be discontinued by the end of 2025. Acting too late risks bottlenecks, increased costs, and the loss of a competitive edge.
While some companies are still hesitant, others are already reaping the benefits of a modern, flexible, and scalable SAP S/4HANA architecture. To ensure your migration is a success, you, as an IT decision-maker, should ask your IT team five critical questions.
1. Is our data clean, standardized, and migrateable?
A migration is only as good as the quality of the data. However, in many companies, redundancies, inconsistencies, and unstructured data have accumulated over the years.
2. Cloud or on-premise: Which architecture suits us?
Many companies make hasty decisions regarding cloud or on-premise solutions without considering long-term scalability, security requirements, and operating costs.
3. Does our team have the know-how for a smooth migration?
The shortage of SAP S/4HANA experts is forcing companies to grapple with unforeseen problems. Inadequate planning can lead to budget overruns and project failures.
4. How do we minimize risks and system failures?
Unplanned downtime during migration can significantly impact operations and lead to substantial financial losses.
5. How do we ensure performance and acceptance after the migration?
Many companies underestimate the operational effort after migration – training, optimizations and monitoring are often only planned afterwards.
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