Migrating to SAP S/4HANA

Frank Densborn is a product manager for SAP Rapid Deployment solutions in the technology area, focusing on data migration and cloud integration. Frank is the package owner of SAP's Rapid Data Migration rapid-deployment solution packages and is also working on integrating SAP's cloud solutions with the on premise world. He joined SAP in 2004 holding various roles in development, education, support, and product management.|Kim Mathaess is a Product Manager for Data Management and Migration in the area of SAP S/4HANA at SAP. He started at SAP in 2006 and since worked in various areas and positions. As Senior Consultant and Business Development Manager he conducted numerous projects at international enterprises and European, medium-sized corporations. His experience ranges from SAP new implementations to subsequent adjustments of systems and system landscapes. These projects comprise system consolidations, mergers & acquisitions, divestitures as well as traditional data migration from SAP and non-SAP systems. As Product Manager he is today responsible for further development of tools and solutions for the transition to SAP S/4HANA. He conducts lectures and sessions regarding SAP S/4HANA transition scenarios and migration regularly at national and international conventions and fairs.

Preface
Introduction
Who This Book Is For
Structure of This Book
PART I Basic Principles
SAP S/4HANA—Requirements and Benefits
Future Business Challenges
The Pledge of SAP S/4HANA
Business Functions in SAP S/4HANA
SAP S/4HANA versus the Traditional SAP Business Suite
Comparing the Available Solutions: SAP S/4HANA and the Digital Core
Simplification
The New Data Model and the SAP HANA Database
SAP Fiori User Interfaces
Interfaces
SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics
Cloud, On-Premise, and Hybrid Scenarios
Overview of Operating Models
The SAP S/4HANA Product Family
Comparing the Operating Models
Extensibility in SAP S/4HANA
Preparing the Migration to SAP S/4HANA
Basic Considerations
The Three Migration Scenarios
SAP Activate
SAP Activate Content
SAP Activate Phases
Trial Systems and Model Company
Trial System in the SAP Cloud Appliance Library
SAP S/4HANA Fully-Activated Appliance
Solution Scope of the Model System
Enterprise Structure of the Model Company
Migrating to SAP S/4HANA in the Cloud
Migrating to the Public Cloud
Setting Up SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Configuring SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Migrating Data to SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Integrating SAP S/4HANA Cloud into the System Landscape
Integration with SAP Ariba Solutions
Integration with SAP SuccessFactors
Integration with SAP Hybris Marketing Cloud
Migrating to SAP S/4HANA On-Premise
Installing and Configuring SAP S/4HANA OnPremise or in the Private Cloud
Installation
System Configuration
Setting Up the Frontend Server for SAP Fiori User Interfaces
System Conversion
Overview of the System Conversion Project
Converting Single Systems
New Implementation of Single Systems
Data Migration Phases
Supported Migration Objects
Rapid Data Migration
SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit
SAP S/4HANA Migration Object Modeler
Comparison of Migration Tools
Landscape Transformation
The Three Transformation Scenarios
Carrying Out a Transformation Project
System Consolidation
Company Code Transfer
Transformation to Central Finance
Integrating SAP S/4HANA, On-Premise, into the System Landscape
Integration with SAP Ariba Solutions
Integration with SAP ERP HCM and SAP SuccessFactors
Integration with Existing SAP Systems
Assessing the Transformation Scenarios
Selecting Your Migration Scenario
Overview of Procedures and Input Helps
Creating Your Own Roadmap
The Most Important Criteria for Your Decision
Conclusion
The Authors
Index