Analyzing System Conversion

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Analyzing System Conversion ▪ System conversion is a transition scenario that existing SAP ERP customers can opt to apply to convert their existing SAP ERP solution to SAP S/4HANA. This includes retaining their business data, custom development, and configuration. Customers choosing this scenario may want to minimize change initially and then innovate selectively going forward. ▪ In a system conversion scenario (while alternatives exist), it is highly likely that the customer will invest in new hardware to run the SAP S/4HANA application. This is due to factors like the database running in memory. Customers perform an initial sizing, and procure the new hardware based on the sizing results at the beginning of the project. ▪ The primary steps of a system conversion are: o Prepare ERP System: Clean up custom code and reduce data volumes o Database Migration: Move to SAP HANA database (only if source is on a DB other than HANA) o System Update: Provide new applications and tables o Data Conversion: Convert table content to new data model. o Software Configuration: Implement SAP S/4HANA mandatory and simplification items and reuse the majority of existing processes. ▪ Software Update ...