{"id":796,"date":"2026-09-18T11:38:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T09:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sk-serv.de\/?page_id=796"},"modified":"2026-09-28T11:22:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T09:22:49","slug":"s-4hana","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sk-serv.de\/en\/s-4hana\/","title":{"rendered":"S\/4HANA"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block block--header--small flex flex--bottom  margin-bottom--huge bg--yellow\" id=\"block_70da997b1f76a636814826eb2e06659e\" data-id=\"\">\n\n\n    <div class=\"one-whole js-fade js-fade-up\">\n        <div class=\"container relative\">\n\n            <h1>The path to<br \/>\nSAP S\/4HANA<br \/>\nbegins before the<br \/>\ntechnical conversion.<\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"one-whole\" style=\"position:absolute;\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"relative\"><span class=\"border\"><\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block--text  margin-bottom--huge\" id=\"sap-betrieb\" data-id=\"sap-betrieb\">\n\n\n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n        <div class=\"offset js-fade js-fade-up\">\n            <p class=\"text--bigger\">A successful conversion requires more than a scheduled go-live. What matters is how well the existing SAP landscape is prepared &#8211; technically, organizationally and with a view to subsequent operations.<\/p>\n            \n            \n                                <div class=\"padding-top--small\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sk-serv.de\/en\/contact\/\" \n                        target=\"_self\" \n                        class=\"link\">\n                        Prepare your S\/4HANA project                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                    \n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block--text-aside  margin-bottom--huge\" id=\"block_e56f17c40a536d5264a35e68b9c293ac\" data-id=\"\">\n\n\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"with-line\">\n\n            <div class=\"flex flexgrid--gutter flex--wrap js-fade js-fade-up\">\n                <div class=\"flex__item one-fifth\">\n                                            <p class=\"delta top yellow\">\n                            From the<br \/>\r\nsystem landscape<br \/>\r\nto the target operating model                        <\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex__item four-fifths offset-top-for-rect\">\n\n                    \n\n                    <h2>SAP S\/4HANA is not<br \/>\na single migration weekend.<\/h2>\n<p>The move to SAP S\/4HANA affects the technical foundation of core business processes. That is why a conversion does not begin with the technical changeover itself. Before then, it must be clear which prerequisites have been met, which dependencies exist and which measures can be prepared in advance.<\/p>\n<p>SK supports companies from an SAP Basis perspective: from analysis and technical preparation through conversion, testing and go-live to the transition into reliable operations.<\/p>\n\n\n                    \n\n                    \n\n                    \n\n\n                    \n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block--text-listing   margin-bottom--big\" id=\"block_5e67940ac51146ab3982e4aaac535194\" data-id=\"\">\n\n\n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n        <div class=\"flex flexgrid--gutter flex--wrap\">\n            <div class=\"flex__item two-thirds md-one-whole offset-top-for-rect margin-bottom--big js-fade js-fade-up\">\n               <h2>The clearer the starting point is<br \/>\nat an early stage, the more manageable<br \/>\nthe conversion becomes.<\/h2>\n<p>Many tasks on the path to SAP S\/4HANA can be prepared before the actual conversion project begins. This helps make technical dependencies visible, plan internal resources more realistically and identify risks before go-live.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"flex__item one-third md-one-whole text--right md-margin-bottom\">\n                <div class=\"text--right  js-fade js-fade-up\">\n                   <p class=\"delta no-line teal\">Plan<br \/>\r\nearly<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <div class=\"flex flexgrid--narrow flex--wrap  js-fade js-fade-up\">\n            <div class=\"flex__item one-half sm-one-whole\">\n                \n                <h3>Key questions at the outset:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Which conversion method best fits the current SAP landscape?<\/li>\n<li>Which systems, interfaces and custom developments are affected?<\/li>\n<li>Which data sets should be prepared or cleansed?<\/li>\n<li>Which internal resources will be needed, and when?<\/li>\n<li>How can ongoing operations remain reliable during the conversion?<\/li>\n<li>How will the transition to production operations be prepared?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"flex__item one-half sm-one-whole\">\n                \n                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block--infotable  margin-bottom--big\" id=\"prozessstabilitaet\" data-id=\"prozessstabilitaet\">\n\n\n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n        <div class=\"margin-bottom--small no-line js-fade js-fade-up\">\n            <div class=\"flex flexgrid--gutter flex--wrap\">\n                <div class=\"flex__item two-thirds offset-top-for-rect\">\n                    <h2>Six steps to a well-prepared<br \/>\nSAP S\/4HANA conversion<\/h2>\n<p>A conversion becomes more manageable when analysis, preparation, execution, testing and the transition into operations are clearly separated. This keeps tasks, responsibilities and decisions transparent throughout the project.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex__item one-third text--right md-margin-bottom\">\n                    <h3 class=\"delta top yellow\">Approach<\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <div class=\"info\">\n\n                            \n                    <div class=\"row  js-fade js-fade-up\">\n                        <div class=\"flex flexgrid--gutter flex--wrap\">\n                            <div class=\"flex__item one-fifth\">\n                                <h4>Analysis<\/h4>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"flex__item three-fifths\">\n                                <p>The analysis creates transparency regarding the existing SAP landscape. This includes the SAP Readiness Check, system analysis, technical prerequisites, data volumes, interfaces, custom developments and potential dependencies.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"flex__item one-fifth\">\n                                <p><strong>Result<\/strong><br \/>\nA reliable assessment of the starting point, the appropriate conversion method and the necessary preparation packages.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                \n                    <div class=\"row  js-fade js-fade-up\">\n                        <div class=\"flex flexgrid--gutter flex--wrap\">\n                            <div class=\"flex__item one-fifth\">\n                                <h4>Planning<\/h4>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"flex__item three-fifths\">\n                                <p>Based on the analysis, a joint roadmap is developed. Technical steps, business continuity, resource planning, budgeting and responsibilities are brought together.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"flex__item one-fifth\">\n                                <p><strong>Result<\/strong><br \/>\nA project plan that translates the conversion into clear phases, tasks and decision criteria.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                \n                    <div class=\"row  js-fade js-fade-up\">\n                        <div class=\"flex flexgrid--gutter flex--wrap\">\n                            <div class=\"flex__item one-fifth\">\n                                <h4>Preparation<\/h4>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"flex__item three-fifths\">\n                                <p>During preparation, the necessary measures are implemented step by step, including updates, data cleansing, custom code analyses, sandbox systems and other technical adjustments.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"flex__item one-fifth\">\n                                <p><strong>Result<\/strong><br \/>\nAn SAP landscape that meets the key prerequisites for the conversion and enables initial testing.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                \n                    <div class=\"row  js-fade js-fade-up\">\n                        <div class=\"flex flexgrid--gutter flex--wrap\">\n                            <div class=\"flex__item one-fifth\">\n                                <h4>Execution<\/h4>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"flex__item three-fifths\">\n                                <p>The technical conversion follows a coordinated implementation plan. Test conversions and dry runs help assess time windows, risks and escalation paths more accurately before go-live.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"flex__item one-fifth\">\n                                <p><strong>Result<\/strong><br \/>\nA technically converted SAP S\/4HANA system as the basis for testing, acceptance and production launch.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                \n                    <div class=\"row  js-fade js-fade-up\">\n                        <div class=\"flex flexgrid--gutter flex--wrap\">\n                            <div class=\"flex__item one-fifth\">\n                                <h4>Testing<\/h4>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"flex__item three-fifths\">\n                                <p>Testing covers systems, interfaces, authorizations and relevant processes. Deviations are documented, assessed and addressed before go-live.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"flex__item one-fifth\">\n                                <p><strong>Ergebnis<\/strong><br \/>\nA sound go\/no-go decision based on documented test results.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                \n                    <div class=\"row  js-fade js-fade-up\">\n                        <div class=\"flex flexgrid--gutter flex--wrap\">\n                            <div class=\"flex__item one-fifth\">\n                                <h4>Go-live and transition into operations<\/h4>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"flex__item three-fifths\">\n                                <p>Go-live marks the start of production operations. During this phase, monitoring, dedicated contacts, fast coordination and documented handovers are particularly important.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"flex__item one-fifth\">\n                                <p><strong>Result<\/strong><br \/>\nA controlled transition into SAP Basis operations with clear responsibilities and structured ongoing support.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                            \n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"flex flexgrid--gutter flex--wrap  js-fade js-fade-up\">\n            <div class=\"flex__item one-fifth\">\n\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"flex__item three-fifths\">\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block--text-boxes  margin-bottom--big\" id=\"block_de6e49918fc65f2d1017fa3af2038dc5\" data-id=\"\">\n\n\n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n        <div class=\"relative with-line\">\n            <div class=\"flex flexgrid--gutter flex--wrap\">\n                <div class=\"flex__item one-fifth md-margin-bottom js-fade js-fade-up\">\n                    <p class=\"delta top teal\">Technical<br \/>\r\npreparation<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex__item four-fifths offset-top-for-rect\">\n                    <div class=\"margin-bottom--big js-fade js-fade-up\"><h2>Many tasks can be<br \/>\nclarified before<br \/>\nthe actual conversion begins.<\/h2>\n<p>The analysis and SAP Readiness Check result in specific preparation packages. Which packages are relevant depends on the existing system landscape, data sets, custom developments and the desired target operating model.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Potential preparation packages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"flex flexgrid--narrow flex--wrap  js-fade js-fade-stacked\">\n                                                    \n                                <div class=\"flex__item one-third lg-one-half xs-one-whole margin-bottom--small\">\n                                    <div class=\"box box--normal\">\n                                        <p><strong>Unicode conversion<\/strong><br>Reviewing and preparing Unicode capability as a technical prerequisite.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"flex__item one-third lg-one-half xs-one-whole margin-bottom--small\">\n                                    <div class=\"box box--normal\">\n                                        <p><strong>Updates and upgrades<\/strong><br>Updating software and database versions to reduce technical dependencies.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"flex__item one-third lg-one-half xs-one-whole margin-bottom--small\">\n                                    <div class=\"box box--normal\">\n                                        <p><strong>Archiving, reorganization and deletion<\/strong><br>Reducing data volumes, runtimes and technical baggage before the conversion.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"flex__item one-third lg-one-half xs-one-whole margin-bottom--small\">\n                                    <div class=\"box box--normal\">\n                                        <p><strong>Custom code analysis<\/strong><br>Assessing custom developments in terms of usage, relevance and compatibility<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"flex__item one-third lg-one-half xs-one-whole margin-bottom--small\">\n                                    <div class=\"box box--normal\">\n                                        <p><strong>Conversion to Business Partner<\/strong><br>Preparing existing customer and supplier structures for the Business Partner model.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"flex__item one-third lg-one-half xs-one-whole margin-bottom--small\">\n                                    <div class=\"box box--normal\">\n                                        <p><strong>SAP S\/4HANA sandboxing<\/strong><br>An early test environment for IT, key users and initial experience with new functions.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"flex__item one-third lg-one-half xs-one-whole margin-bottom--small\">\n                                    <div class=\"box box--normal\">\n                                        <p><strong>SAP Fiori<\/strong><br>Technical deployment, authorizations and coordination with relevant user groups.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"flex__item one-third lg-one-half xs-one-whole margin-bottom--small\">\n                                    <div class=\"box box--normal\">\n                                        <p><strong>SAP Smart Forms and other forms<\/strong><br>Reviewing existing forms and output procedures before go-live.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                                                    \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block--grid  margin-bottom--big\" id=\"verantwortung\" data-id=\"verantwortung\">\n\n\n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n        <p class=\"delta border-yellow no-line yellow js-fade js-fade-up\">SK&#8217;s<br \/>\r\nrole<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"flex flexgrid--narrow flex--wrap padding-top  js-fade js-fade-up\">\n            <div class=\"flex__item one-half md-one-whole\">\n                \n                <h2>Clearly define<br \/>\nSAP Basis responsibilities.<\/h2>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"flex__item one-half md-one-whole md-offset\">\n                \n                <p>SK supports S\/4HANA projects where the system landscape, technical conversion and subsequent operations converge. The focus is on SAP Basis, hosting, remote operations and the technical preparation of the systems.<\/p>\n<p>Application-specific or process-related consulting can be provided by existing consulting teams, business departments or partners. What matters is that roles, interfaces and responsibilities are clearly defined.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This clarifies:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>which tasks SK handles<\/li>\n<li>which topics remain with internal IT<\/li>\n<li>which tasks are supported by functional consultants or partners<\/li>\n<li>how information flows between everyone involved<\/li>\n<li>who serves as the point of contact during analysis, conversion, testing and go-live<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>  \n\n\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"543.4\" height=\"334.6\" viewBox=\"0 0 543.4 334.6\"><g><path d=\"M0,225.07H59.184c1.4,34.019,31.684,52.656,68.037,52.656,45.2,0,66.632-17.7,66.632-40.071,0-19.575-10.717-34.019-44.736-40.542l-52.193-9.788c-55.453-10.25-86.2-42.406-86.2-92.264C10.722,42.868,55.457,0,127.221,0,204.575,0,248.377,48,249.31,105.778H189.193c-.929-26.1-20.5-48.467-61.972-48.467-42.41,0-55.924,21.905-55.924,37.75,0,19.571,13.514,29.354,41.939,34.481l44.269,7.924c60.58,10.717,97.4,41.472,97.4,100.188,0,58.245-55.92,96.924-127.679,96.924C48,334.579,1.868,286.584,0,225.07\" fill=\"#db951e\"\/><path d=\"M189.291,185.921H124.517V327.114H63.937V.926h60.58v126.75h64.306L249.871.926h62.91V5.581l-71.3,149.585,75.953,167.287v4.66h-62.91Z\" transform=\"translate(226 3.3)\" fill=\"#db951e\"\/><\/g><\/svg>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block--text-aside  margin-bottom--huge\" id=\"block_12ff026dd9ef51810e389e8e8564b268\" data-id=\"\">\n\n\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"no-line\">\n\n            <div class=\"flex flexgrid--gutter flex--wrap js-fade js-fade-up\">\n                <div class=\"flex__item one-fifth\">\n                                            <p class=\"delta top teal\">\n                            Operations<br \/>\r\nafter the<br \/>\r\nconversion                        <\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex__item four-fifths offset-top-for-rect\">\n\n                    \n\n                    <h2>The target architecture<br \/>\nbelongs on the project plan<br \/>\nfrom the outset.<\/h2>\n<p>The move to SAP S\/4HANA also raises the question of how the future system landscape should be operated. Private cloud, public cloud, hybrid landscapes and dedicated hosting models differ in flexibility, adaptability, cost structure and allocation of responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>SK supports the technical assessment and combines infrastructure, SAP Basis operations and responsibility in a transparent operating model. What matters is not the label &#8216;cloud&#8217;, but whether the selected environment fits the system landscape, the business processes and the desired allocation of responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n                    \n\n                    \n\n                    \n\n\n                    \n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block--text-listing   margin-bottom--big\" id=\"block_a3e9aea9f2c414bd4f9963e2f061ee20\" data-id=\"\">\n\n\n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n        <div class=\"flex flexgrid--gutter flex--wrap\">\n            <div class=\"flex__item two-thirds md-one-whole offset-top-for-rect margin-bottom--big js-fade js-fade-up\">\n               <h2>A conversion<br \/>\ndoes not end<br \/>\nat go-live.<\/h2>\n<p>After go-live, it becomes clear how the new SAP S\/4HANA landscape performs under real operating conditions. Performance, interfaces, authorizations, background processes and open issues require continued monitoring and assessment.<\/p>\n<p>A structured transition into operations ensures that project knowledge is retained, responsibilities are clear and the new SAP Basis operations do not begin in a purely reactive mode.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"flex__item one-third md-one-whole text--right md-margin-bottom\">\n                <div class=\"text--right  js-fade js-fade-up\">\n                   <p class=\"delta no-line teal\">From project<br \/>\r\nto operations<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <div class=\"flex flexgrid--narrow flex--wrap  js-fade js-fade-up\">\n            <div class=\"flex__item one-half sm-one-whole\">\n                \n                <h3>This includes:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>close monitoring during the ramp-up phase<\/li>\n<li>assessment of technical anomalies<\/li>\n<li>dedicated contacts and fast coordination<\/li>\n<li>documented handover from the project<\/li>\n<li>transition into the agreed operating modell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"flex__item one-half sm-one-whole\">\n                \n                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block--text-aside  margin-bottom--huge\" id=\"block_11b47f95ccccf8a7cc57a39bbeeb46b2\" data-id=\"\">\n\n\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"no-line\">\n\n            <div class=\"flex flexgrid--gutter flex--wrap js-fade js-fade-up\">\n                <div class=\"flex__item one-fifth\">\n                                            <p class=\"delta top teal\">\n                            The essentials<br \/>\r\nat a glance                        <\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex__item four-fifths offset-top-for-rect\">\n\n                    \n\n                    <h2>What a well-prepared<br \/>\nSAP S\/4HANA conversion<br \/>\nmakes possible<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Transparency regarding prerequisites, dependencies and effort<\/li>\n<li>a realistic roadmap for technology, resources and budget<\/li>\n<li>phased implementation of the necessary preparation packages<\/li>\n<li>clearly defined roles during analysis, testing and go-live<\/li>\n<li>a sound basis for the go\/no-go decision<\/li>\n<li>a controlled transition into future SAP Basis operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>This turns a complex transformation project into a transparent path from the existing system landscape to future operations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n                    \n\n                    \n\n                    \n\n\n                    \n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block--text-aside  margin-bottom--huge\" id=\"block_710b29c7c8d9b9d0a71b1a08b78caaf4\" data-id=\"\">\n\n\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"with-line\">\n\n            <div class=\"flex flexgrid--gutter flex--wrap js-fade js-fade-up\">\n                <div class=\"flex__item one-fifth\">\n                                            <p class=\"delta top yellow\">\n                            Frequently asked<br \/>\r\nquestions                        <\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex__item four-fifths offset-top-for-rect\">\n\n                    \n\n                    <h2>Questions about the<br \/>\nSAP S\/4HANA conversion<\/h2>\n<h3>What is an<br \/>\nSAP S\/4HANA conversion?<\/h3>\n<p>An SAP S\/4HANA conversion technically transforms an existing SAP ERP system into SAP S\/4HANA. This requires reviewing and preparing system prerequisites, data sets, custom developments, interfaces and affected business processes.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>What does the<br \/>\nSAP Readiness Check show?<\/h3>\n<p>Der SAP Readiness Check liefert eine erste technische The SAP Readiness Check provides an initial technical foundation for preparing an S\/4HANA conversion. It identifies relevant preparation topics, potential dependencies and technical areas requiring action, but does not replace a detailed system analysis.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>What role does SK play<br \/>\nin an S\/4HANA conversion?<\/h3>\n<p>SK supports the conversion from an SAP Basis perspective. This includes technical analysis, system preparation, planning, conversion support, testing, go-live support and the transition into SAP Basis operations.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Why does an S\/4HANA conversion<br \/>\nnot end at go-live?<\/h3>\n<p>After go-live, the new system landscape must prove itself in day-to-day operations. 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