SAP operations excellence and the journey to ERP modernization

SAP Operations Excellence & ERP Modernization

Exclusive insights from SAP practitioners and industry experts on navigating S/4HANA migrations, operational excellence, and the future of SAP operations.
As organizations prepare for the end of mainstream SAP ECC support, IT leaders are balancing modernization with business continuity, security, talent shortages, and increasing operational complexity.

This report brings together perspectives from SAP architects, Basis leaders, enterprise application executives, consultants, and technology leaders who are already navigating these challenges.

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Why Download This Report?

The move to SAP S/4HANA is about far more than a technical migration.
It requires organizations to rethink operating models, modernize SAP operations, manage organizational change, and prepare teams for a hybrid future.
Through interviews with enterprise SAP leaders, this report explores the practical realities of ERP modernization – from migration planning and operational resilience to automation, AI, governance, and change management.

What You’ll Learn

Practical Advice from SAP Leaders
Discover how organizations are approaching:

  • SAP S/4HANA migration strategies
  • Managing hybrid SAP landscapes
  • Operational excellence during transformation
  • Automation and AIOps adoption
  • Change management and user adoption
  • Security, governance, and compliance
  • Building the SAP skills needed for the future
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Key Themes

  • Successful S/4HANA projects extend well beyond technology.
  • Modernization cannot come at the expense of business continuity.
  • Automation is no longer viewed as a future initiative.
  • Technology is only one part of ERP modernization.

Survey Insights Included

Alongside expert interviews, the report includes research into the current state of SAP modernization.
Highlights include:

  • 70% of organizations have already started or completed migration to SAP S/4HANA.
  • 58% identify upskilling existing talent as a top operational priority.
  • 60% say lack of expertise and change management are their biggest ERP modernization challenges.
  • 89% have yet to implement AIOps, highlighting a significant opportunity for operational transformation.
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