Migrating to SAP S/4HANA
1st Edition
Published on 28. August 2017
Book
Hardback
569 pages
978-1-4932-1448-8 (ISBN)
Description
It's time to start planning your SAP S/4HANA migration! In this book you'll learn to implement the right migration scenario for your business requirements-cloud, on-premise, or hybrid. Step-by-step instructions will help you prepare, implement, and integrate SAP S/4HANA. See what's waiting with SAP S/4HANA: simplified data models, real-time processes, a user-friendly interface, and new integrations-easily managed through SAP Activate. Your SAP S/4HANA migration starts today!1) Cloud, on-premise, and hybrid scenarios 2) Migration 3) Implementation 4) SAP Activate5) SAP Hybris Marketing Cloud6) SAP S/4HANA Finance7) SAP S/4HANA Logistics8) SAP BusinessObjects Cloud9) SAP S/4HANA Enterprise Management
Highlights:
1) Cloud, on-premise, and hybrid scenarios
2) Migration
3) Implementation
4) SAP Activate
5) SAP S/4HANA, cloud marketing edition
6) SAP S/4HANA Finance
7) SAP S/4HANA Logistics
8) SAP BusinessObjects Cloud
9) SAP S/4HANA Enterprise Management
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Operating Models, Migration Scenarios, Tools, and Implementation
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Persons
Author
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.
Content
... Preface ... 15
... Introduction ... 17
... Who This Book Is For ... 18
... Structure of This Book ... 19
PART I ... Basic Principles ... 23
1 ... SAP S/4HANA-Requirements and Benefits ... 25
1.1 ... Future Business Challenges ... 26
1.2 ... The Pledge of SAP S/4HANA ... 37
1.3 ... Business Functions in SAP S/4HANA ... 46
2 ... SAP S/4HANA versus the Traditional SAP Business Suite ... 75
2.1 ... Comparing the Available Solutions: SAP S/4HANA and the Digital Core ... 75
2.2 ... Simplification ... 79
2.3 ... The New Data Model and the SAP HANA Database ... 81
2.4 ... SAP Fiori User Interfaces ... 88
2.5 ... Interfaces ... 95
2.6 ... SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics ... 96
3 ... Cloud, On-Premise, and Hybrid Scenarios ... 99
3.1 ... Overview of Operating Models ... 100
3.2 ... The SAP S/4HANA Product Family ... 104
3.3 ... Comparing the Operating Models ... 115
3.4 ... Extensibility in SAP S/4HANA ... 122
4 ... Preparing the Migration to SAP S/4HANA ... 133
4.1 ... Basic Considerations ... 133
4.2 ... The Three Migration Scenarios ... 139
5 ... SAP Activate ... 157
5.1 ... SAP Activate Content ... 158
5.2 ... SAP Activate Phases ... 174
6 ... Trial Systems and Model Company ... 179
6.1 ... Trial System in the SAP Cloud Appliance Library ... 179
6.2 ... SAP S/4HANA Fully-Activated Appliance ... 182
6.3 ... Solution Scope of the Model System ... 185
6.4 ... Enterprise Structure of the Model Company ... 188
PART II ... Migrating to SAP S/4HANA in the Cloud ... 191
7 ... Migrating to the Public Cloud ... 193
7.1 ... Setting Up SAP S/4HANA Cloud ... 193
7.2 ... Configuring SAP S/4HANA Cloud ... 210
7.3 ... Migrating Data to SAP S/4HANA Cloud ... 213
8 ... Integrating SAP S/4HANA Cloud into the System Landscape ... 241
8.1 ... Integration with SAP Ariba Solutions ... 241
8.2 ... Integration with SAP SuccessFactors ... 274
8.3 ... Integration with SAP Hybris Marketing Cloud ... 284
PART III ... Migrating to SAP S/4HANA On-Premise ... 309
9 ... Installing and Configuring SAP S/4HANA OnPremise or in the Private Cloud ... 311
9.1 ... Installation ... 313
9.2 ... System Configuration ... 318
9.3 ... Setting Up the Frontend Server for SAP Fiori User Interfaces ... 322
10 ... System Conversion ... 329
10.1 ... Overview of the System Conversion Project ... 329
10.2 ... Converting Single Systems ... 337
11 ... New Implementation of Single Systems ... 377
11.1 ... Data Migration Phases ... 378
11.2 ... Supported Migration Objects ... 387
11.3 ... Rapid Data Migration ... 390
11.4 ... SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit ... 437
11.5 ... SAP S/4HANA Migration Object Modeler ... 441
11.6 ... Comparison of Migration Tools ... 453
12 ... Landscape Transformation ... 457
12.1 ... The Three Transformation Scenarios ... 458
12.2 ... Carrying Out a Transformation Project ... 459
12.3 ... System Consolidation ... 467
12.4 ... Company Code Transfer ... 476
12.5 ... Transformation to Central Finance ... 482
13 ... Integrating SAP S/4HANA, On-Premise, into the System Landscape ... 503
13.1 ... Integration with SAP Ariba Solutions ... 503
13.2 ... Integration with SAP ERP HCM and SAP SuccessFactors ... 509
13.3 ... Integration with Existing SAP Systems ... 521
PART IV ... Assessing the Transformation Scenarios ... 525
14 ... Selecting Your Migration Scenario ... 527
14.1 ... Overview of Procedures and Input Helps ... 527
14.2 ... Creating Your Own Roadmap ... 530
14.3 ... The Most Important Criteria for Your Decision ... 546
14.4 ... Conclusion ... 549
... The Authors ... 551
... Index ... 555
... Introduction ... 17
... Who This Book Is For ... 18
... Structure of This Book ... 19
PART I ... Basic Principles ... 23
1 ... SAP S/4HANA-Requirements and Benefits ... 25
1.1 ... Future Business Challenges ... 26
1.2 ... The Pledge of SAP S/4HANA ... 37
1.3 ... Business Functions in SAP S/4HANA ... 46
2 ... SAP S/4HANA versus the Traditional SAP Business Suite ... 75
2.1 ... Comparing the Available Solutions: SAP S/4HANA and the Digital Core ... 75
2.2 ... Simplification ... 79
2.3 ... The New Data Model and the SAP HANA Database ... 81
2.4 ... SAP Fiori User Interfaces ... 88
2.5 ... Interfaces ... 95
2.6 ... SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics ... 96
3 ... Cloud, On-Premise, and Hybrid Scenarios ... 99
3.1 ... Overview of Operating Models ... 100
3.2 ... The SAP S/4HANA Product Family ... 104
3.3 ... Comparing the Operating Models ... 115
3.4 ... Extensibility in SAP S/4HANA ... 122
4 ... Preparing the Migration to SAP S/4HANA ... 133
4.1 ... Basic Considerations ... 133
4.2 ... The Three Migration Scenarios ... 139
5 ... SAP Activate ... 157
5.1 ... SAP Activate Content ... 158
5.2 ... SAP Activate Phases ... 174
6 ... Trial Systems and Model Company ... 179
6.1 ... Trial System in the SAP Cloud Appliance Library ... 179
6.2 ... SAP S/4HANA Fully-Activated Appliance ... 182
6.3 ... Solution Scope of the Model System ... 185
6.4 ... Enterprise Structure of the Model Company ... 188
PART II ... Migrating to SAP S/4HANA in the Cloud ... 191
7 ... Migrating to the Public Cloud ... 193
7.1 ... Setting Up SAP S/4HANA Cloud ... 193
7.2 ... Configuring SAP S/4HANA Cloud ... 210
7.3 ... Migrating Data to SAP S/4HANA Cloud ... 213
8 ... Integrating SAP S/4HANA Cloud into the System Landscape ... 241
8.1 ... Integration with SAP Ariba Solutions ... 241
8.2 ... Integration with SAP SuccessFactors ... 274
8.3 ... Integration with SAP Hybris Marketing Cloud ... 284
PART III ... Migrating to SAP S/4HANA On-Premise ... 309
9 ... Installing and Configuring SAP S/4HANA OnPremise or in the Private Cloud ... 311
9.1 ... Installation ... 313
9.2 ... System Configuration ... 318
9.3 ... Setting Up the Frontend Server for SAP Fiori User Interfaces ... 322
10 ... System Conversion ... 329
10.1 ... Overview of the System Conversion Project ... 329
10.2 ... Converting Single Systems ... 337
11 ... New Implementation of Single Systems ... 377
11.1 ... Data Migration Phases ... 378
11.2 ... Supported Migration Objects ... 387
11.3 ... Rapid Data Migration ... 390
11.4 ... SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit ... 437
11.5 ... SAP S/4HANA Migration Object Modeler ... 441
11.6 ... Comparison of Migration Tools ... 453
12 ... Landscape Transformation ... 457
12.1 ... The Three Transformation Scenarios ... 458
12.2 ... Carrying Out a Transformation Project ... 459
12.3 ... System Consolidation ... 467
12.4 ... Company Code Transfer ... 476
12.5 ... Transformation to Central Finance ... 482
13 ... Integrating SAP S/4HANA, On-Premise, into the System Landscape ... 503
13.1 ... Integration with SAP Ariba Solutions ... 503
13.2 ... Integration with SAP ERP HCM and SAP SuccessFactors ... 509
13.3 ... Integration with Existing SAP Systems ... 521
PART IV ... Assessing the Transformation Scenarios ... 525
14 ... Selecting Your Migration Scenario ... 527
14.1 ... Overview of Procedures and Input Helps ... 527
14.2 ... Creating Your Own Roadmap ... 530
14.3 ... The Most Important Criteria for Your Decision ... 546
14.4 ... Conclusion ... 549
... The Authors ... 551
... Index ... 555