An increasing number of organizations around the world are starting preparations for the end of support for SAP ECC in 2027. Nearly 86% of respondents in a poll about S/4HANA migration strategies were either in the planning stages of a migration or developing a business case for it, with 17% having previously completed a migration.
Research highlights two primary motivations for companies to adopt S/4HANA - the chance to re-engineer processes to match operational demands better (41%) and the coming end of mainstream maintenance for key SAP ERP versions (43%).
But why are these companies migrating to SAP S/4HANA?
There are several compelling arguments for companies to switch to SAP S/4HANA. Let us find them out below.
Begin to Experience SAP S/4HANA's Business Benefits
A new software solution must benefit the company to justify its adoption. With SAP S/4HANA, you can take advantage of cutting-edge features like incorporated real-time analytics, the most up-to-date user experience on any device with SAP Fiori, and quicker reaction times and improved performance. From real-time supply chain and finance to predictive MRP, machine learning applications, and cutting-edge warehousing systems, it boasts hundreds of brand-new features and capabilities.
Back-Up Your Expansion Plan With New Technology
You'll need a flexible system if your company intends to grow by entering new markets or constructing additional storage or manufacturing facilities. It's important to weigh the costs and benefits of maintaining an aging system against starting fresh on a new platform with everything you'll need to support future expansion.
Secure Your It Investment For The Future
Instead of spending money on a system that will be obsolete by 2027, you might use that money to upgrade to SAP S/4HANA, the cutting-edge business software.
The sooner you switch to SAP S/4HANA, the sooner you can begin developing innovative solutions to keep up with the needs of your expanding business. However, the complexity of future migration will increase if you keep spending money on and improving your old ERP. This is because the more work you put into your current system regarding customization, development, and integration, the more complex and time-consuming the migration will be.
In preparation for the end of support for SAP ECC in 2027, SAP is putting resources into its next business suite, SAP S/4HANA. SAP S/4HANA is a cutting-edge solution that is always adapting to meet the needs of its users. This means that new user experience, machine learning, and other emerging technologies will be directed at it. If we wait another two or three years, the chasm could widen even further, making migration impossible.
Don't let the distance between you and your goal keep growing
With SAP S/4HANA's core becoming more intelligent with each quarterly release that includes new features and apps, closing the gap before falling further behind with your current system is crucial.
You Can Still Plan Ahead Of The 2027 Deadline
You can still complete your relocation by 2025 without rushing through the process. As an SAP service partner, we're here to provide a hand during the migration process and ensure you don't have to skimp anywhere to meet your objectives. From what we've seen, it can take a year or more for a medium-sized business to fully implement all of the changes and improvements that have been planned. However, you shouldn't wait too long to get going.
Reap The Benefits Now While Support Is Still Available
Help from external SAP-certified migration specialists is essential for a trouble-free upgrade to SAP S/4HANA. There is expected to be a need for more qualified consultants, however, as many businesses worldwide have already begun their migration or are making progress on their intentions to do so. If you want to be sure you can get the help of outside experts when you need it, now is the time to get started.
Conclusion
SAP S/4HANA is a cloud-based business application designed to meet the specific requirements of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SAP S/4HANA Cloud, which takes advantage of cloud computing and other emerging technologies, can help your business expand in the years following a pandemic. Therefore, switching to SAP S/4HANA Cloud from your ERP system would benefit your company.
