With the standard support deadline looming and SAP showing no signs of extension, senior executives must make some crucial decisions
Do we transition by 2025/27 or later? Do we transition via brownfield, greenfield, or hybrid? Do we maintain on-premise or go with RISE?
There is much to consider, and time is running out.
The when?
Meet SAP's deadline, or not?
SAP has done its best to encourage an early transition, but many SAP customers have been holding out, and for good reason. When it comes to deciding whether to meet the date, there are options; SAP customers have several ways forward.
1. Transition by 2025/27.2. Transition after 2025/27. i.e., Maintain the status quo and pay extra maintenance, or opt for third-party support.
Understanding these options alleviates pressure, allowing control over the transition's timing and process, whether a swift brownfield implementation or a more comprehensive hybrid or greenfield approach.
The how?
Brownfield, greenfield, or hybrid?
SAP customers must decide how they are going to transition. Available time, budget, and overall business technology goals will impact the' how'.
Which transformation approach best suits will be influenced by available time, budget constraints, and overarching business technology goals. A potential wild card, is the expected resources crunch, limiting options to a brownfield transition for many.
The flavour?
On-premise, or RISE?
SAP’s relatively recent RISE option is forcing customer to choose between on-premise (perpetual, self-managed) or RISE (SaaS, SAP-managed). While SAP promotes RISE for its business benefits, consider technical, financial, and control factors.
This May 2023 article by Chip Hanna provides an excellent overview of the wider range of factors to consider. https://www.cio.com/article/480408/making-sense-of-sap-rise-4-key-considerations.html
Pulling it all together.
Meeting the 2027 deadline may not be practical, considering factors like business transformation needs, existing system stability, and the shift from on-premises to cloud solutions. A rigid adherence to the deadline might not align with the chosen transition path, be it brownfield, greenfield, or RISE.
In conclusion, the transition date decision involves more than just the deadline. Factors such as business transformation and the choice of transition approach are crucial in ensuring a successful and strategic shift to S/4 HANA.
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