LITX: Seamless SAP S/4HANA Migrations for Intelligent Enterprises
🟨 Seamlessly upgrade and migrate your SAP system with expert guidance.
🟨 Minimize downtime through efficient migration strategies.
🟨 Enhance system performance and scalability.
🟨 Stay ahead with the latest SAP innovations.
🟨 Receive end-to-end support for smooth transitions to newer versions or the cloud.
Assessment and Planning
Data Migration
System Conversion/Migration
Post-Migration Activities
Assessment and Planning
Objective: Define the upgrade and migration strategy based on business needs and system evaluation.
Key Activities:
System Landscape Analysis – Assess the current SAP environment, including OS, database, and SAP version.
Business Process Impact Assessment – Identify critical processes affected by the upgrade.
Custom Code and Add-On Review – Evaluate existing custom developments and third-party integrations.
Infrastructure Readiness Check – Assess hardware, network, and security requirements.
Risk Assessment & Mitigation Planning – Identify potential risks and define mitigation strategies.
Upgrade Roadmap Development – Establish project timelines, resource allocation, and key milestones.
Deliverables:
🟨 Upgrade strategy and roadmap
🟨 Business impact and risk assessment report
🟨 Infrastructure and system readiness analysis
Data Migration
Objective: Ensure a secure and accurate data transfer with minimal downtime.
Key Activities:
Data Cleansing & Validation – Remove redundant and inconsistent data before migration.
Data Backup & Recovery Strategy – Implement full system backup procedures to prevent data loss.
Data Migration Execution – Use SAP migration tools like SUM (Software Update Manager), DMO (Database Migration Option), and SLT (SAP Landscape Transformation) for seamless migration.
Data Reconciliation & Validation – Verify data accuracy post-migration to ensure integrity.
Downtime Minimization Strategy – Implement near-zero downtime (nZDM) techniques for business continuity.
Deliverables:
🟨 Successfully migrated and validated data
🟨 Backup and rollback strategy in place
🟨 Verified data integrity and consistency
System Conversion/Migration (Technical and Functional Upgrades, Custom Code Adjustments)
Objective: Upgrade the SAP system and ensure compatibility of technical and functional components.
Key Activities:
A. Technical Upgrade
Upgrade OS, database, and SAP version as per SAP guidelines.
Apply SAP patches, notes, and fixes for performance and security improvements.
Ensure compatibility with third-party applications.
B. Functional Upgrade
Enable new SAP modules, features, and enhancements.
Align business processes with upgraded functionalities.
Optimize system performance and configuration.
C. Custom Code and Add-On Adjustments
Custom Code Analysis – Identify ABAP programs and workflows that require modification.
Enhancement Adjustments – Optimize custom enhancements for compatibility.
Third-Party Integration Testing – Validate API connections and external system integrations.
Code Remediation & Optimization – Refactor outdated code to improve performance.
Deliverables:
🟨 Upgraded SAP system (OS, DB, and SAP version)
🟨 Updated custom developments and enhancements
🟨 Compatibility-tested third-party integrations
Post-Migration Activities (Testing, Training, and Post-Upgrade Support)
Objective: Validate system stability, train users, and provide post-upgrade assistance.
Key Activities:
A. Testing and Validation
Unit Testing – Validate individual system components and configurations.
Integration Testing – Ensure smooth interaction between SAP and external systems.
User Acceptance Testing (UAT) – Involve key users in testing critical business processes.
Performance & Load Testing – Assess system performance under heavy workloads.
Regression Testing – Verify that the upgrade has not impacted existing functionality.
B. Training and Post-Upgrade Support
End-User Training – Conduct functional and technical training sessions.
Knowledge Transfer – Document new features, workflows, and process changes.
Hypercare Support – Provide dedicated post-migration support to address immediate issues.
Ongoing System Monitoring – Continuously track system performance and resolve post-upgrade issues.
Continuous Improvement – Gather user feedback and optimize system configurations.
Deliverables:
🟨 Fully tested and validated system
🟨 Trained users with supporting documentation
🟨 Hypercare and post-upgrade support plan