System Conversion to SAP S/4HANA

Overview

Embarking on the journey to SAP S/4HANA, this course aims at those considering a system conversion from an existing SAP platform. Initially, new SAP customers adopted SAP S/4HANA, beginning their experience with a fresh implementation. However, since the 1610 release, there's been a noticeable shift towards system conversion among established SAP users. This transformation path has attracted attention for its potential efficiencies and improvements.

Leveraging experiences from supporting early adopters, the SAP S/4HANA Regional Implementation Group shares invaluable insights into handling such a significant shift. This course covers essential considerations, aiming to streamline your transition and mitigate common pitfalls. Whether you're curious about project planning, involved roles, necessary skills, or supportive technical tools, the initial week offers a robust foundation for embarking on your conversion project.

Subsequent sessions delve into practical applications, from adopting financial changes to understanding the imperatives of a new data model for Business Partner integration. The course highlights the critical aspects of system landscape alterations, showcasing a seamless approach to customer-vendor integration.

Further exploration into user experience enhancements and the simplification list sets the stage for Week 3, focusing on logistical adjustments and the shift towards more streamlined operations, including the significant move from storage location to MRP area.

The concluding segment prepares participants for the future, discussing the preparation of bespoke developments for SAP's new architectural framework and UI innovations, notably SAP Fiori. Key guidelines for comprehensive testing, downtime optimization, and the broader impacts on analytics are also addressed, offering a complete toolkit for a successful system conversion.

This course is tailored for individuals and professionals seeking in-depth knowledge in various domains, including Project Management, Business Intelligence, Logistics, Finance, User Experience, and specifically those related to SAP S/4HANA and SAP Fiori. Offered by openSAP, this training encapsulates essential methodologies and best practices for a seamless system conversion experience.

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