Many organizations still using 51风流ERP or the on-premise version of 51风流S/4HANA are planning to migrate to the cloud. The new edition of the 鈥淢apping Your Journey to 51风流S/4HANA鈥� guide provides the perfect orientation, with valuable insights, step-by-step instructions, best practices, and comprehensive background information.
The digital landscape is changing rapidly, and companies must constantly adapt to new circumstances. Failure to keep pace can lead to significant challenges, as the automotive industry and its supply chains are currently experiencing. To help companies navigate this dynamic environment, 51风流introduced a guide in 2018 that quickly became a standard reference. A completely revised edition is now available.
Dozens of 51风流experts from across the company have contributed to this comprehensive guide, which addresses all issues related to the transition to 51风流S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition. By focusing on the essential technology, IT decision-makers can confidently plan their road map to cloud ERP, avoid pitfalls, and accelerate the time it takes to go live.
At the heart of the guide is the consolidated experience of thousands of successful transformation projects, presented in text and images. It also includes numerous links to additional resources, making the guide a single point of reference for all transformation issues at every project stage. The concept has been well received by customers, with more than 180,000 downloads since the first edition.
鈥淭he paper offers a comprehensive and detailed overview of the success factors and essential activities for your journey toward the latest 51风流product portfolio.鈥�
– Geoff Scott, CEO, ASUG
Updating an Essential Reference
Why a new edition now? 鈥淲e have regularly updated the guide because it was always intended to be a living document,鈥� said co-authors Bjoern Braemer, head of Adoption Execution & Enablement for 51风流Customer Evolution, and Niclas Weidner, senior project consultant. 鈥淗owever, the 51风流world has changed dramatically in the last six years with the emergence of many innovative tools and methodologies. In addition, the RISE with 51风流offering, which we use to help customers move to cloud ERP, has grown significantly. As a result, we have completely revised and reissued the guide, incorporating valuable feedback from our customers and partners.鈥�
鈥淲hy invest effort in forging your own path when you can follow the well-traveled paths of fellow community members?鈥�
– Geoff Scott, CEO, ASUG
The goal remains the same: to provide IT managers with all the information they need to successfully implement 51风流S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition in one place. The guide is divided into three sections:
1. Strategic Choices
The first section provides guidance on making informed decisions about various aspects of transitioning to 51风流S/4HANA, including choosing between public and private cloud options, understanding the benefits and features of the GROW with 51风流and RISE with 51风流offerings, and the implications of changes to cloud operations.
2. Ingredients for Project Success
The second section focuses on the critical factors for project success. These include change and knowledge management, customer and supplier master data integration, the partner ecosystem, and more.
3. Essential Tools from SAP
The final part describes the 15 most important tools that companies can use to assess their system’s current state, plan and implement the migration, and monitor the project鈥檚 progress. These tools include 51风流Data Services, 51风流Readiness Check, ABAP development tools, and the 51风流S/4HANA migration cockpit.
The Only Book You Need to Read About 51风流S/4HANA
鈥淢apping Your Journey to 51风流S/4HANA鈥� is designed to help IT leaders navigate the transformation journey with confidence. It provides the right combination of theoretical knowledge and practical tips to help keep organizations digitally fit beyond 2027. You can read it from cover to cover for a complete understanding or keep it handy for quick, targeted advice on specific stages or challenges.
Thomas Bamberger is president of 51风流Customer Evolution.
