System Conversion to SAP S/4HANA

This course focuses on the key topics to consider for system conversion projects to SAP S/4HANA. It covers the advantages of conversion, project planning, required roles and skills, and technical tools. It also provides best practices for adopting changes in Finance and the system landscape. Essential changes in user experience and Logistics are discussed, as well as preparing bespoke developments for the new architecture and UI innovations. Guidelines for testing, downtime optimization, and impact on analytics are also provided.

• Fundamentals and Technical Tooling
• Arguments for Choosing SAP S/4HANA System Conversion
• Project Plan and Breakdown into Preparation and Realization – Part I
• Project Plan and Breakdown into Preparation and Realization – Part II
• Project Roles and Skills for System Conversion – Part I
• Project Roles and Skills for System Conversion – Part II
• SAP S/4HANA Architecture and Components
• SAP S/4HANA Technical Tooling for System Conversion
• Downloads
• Assignment Week 1
• Converting Finance and Business Partner
• Changes in the System Landscape
• Essential Changes in Finance
• Conversion of Accounting – Overview and Preparation Phase
• Conversion of Accounting – Realization Phase
• Data Model for Business Partner
• Customer/Vendor Integration and Synchronization
• Tips and Tricks for Business Partner Synchronization
• Downloads
• Assignment Week 2
• UX and Main Impacts on Functional Side – Logistics
• Essential Changes in User Experience
• Simplification List and Essential Changes in MRP
• Essential Changes in Output Management and Material Field Length
• Essential Changes in Logistics Tables and SD Pricing
• Essential Changes in Foreign Trade 
• Essential Changes in Settlement Management
• Downloads
• Assignment Week 3
• Technical Topics and Project Management
• Preparing Custom Developments and Adjustments
• Considerations Around Sizing, Archiving, and Data Aging
• How to Check Whether Downtime Optimization Is Required
• Preparing for SAP Fiori and the New UI Innovations
• Impact on BW Integration, SAP HANA Live, and Embedded Analytics
• Guidelines for Functional and Technical Testing
• Project Management Considerations
• Downloads
• Assignment Week 4