Exploring the Options for SAP ECC to S4 HANA Migration
As SAP announced in 2017, it was ending services for its Enterprise Central Component (ECC) platform. To accommodate customers still on this platform, SAP offered migration options to its new and improved solution, S4 HANA. In this blog, we’ll explore the various methods that can be used for ECC to S4 HANA migration and discuss which might work best for you.
SAP LSMW
One of the most popular tools used to migrate from ECC to S4 Hana is the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW). This tool is designed specifically for migrating legacy data into an ERP system and offers a graphical user interface that allows users to easily map outgoing and incoming data fields without having to write code. While this tool is relatively easy to use, it does take some time to learn how to configure it correctly. It also requires significant manual intervention in order to get the desired results.
SAP BODS
The Business Objects Data Services (BODS) tool has become increasingly popular as an alternative option for ECC to S4 HANA migration due its ability to automate large-scale data migrations with minimal manual intervention. This tool makes it possible for a user to build ETL jobs that read data from multiple sources and write them into different destinations quickly and accurately. The user can also define mapping rules between source and target systems through metadata definitions.
IBM Datastage
IBM Datastage is another popular tool used in ECC migrations because of its ability to move large volumes of data quickly across complex IT landscapes with little effort on behalf of the user. This tool is especially useful when migrating legacy systems because it allows users to reconstruct existing databases without disturbing their day-to-day operations or existing applications. Additionally, IBM Datastage offers real-time monitoring capabilities so users can keep track of long-running processes and troubleshoot any issues that arise during the migration process.
Informatica
Informatica offers a wide range of tools that make it easier than ever before for customers migrating from ECC solutions like SAP R/3 or NetWeaver Business Warehouse (BW) over to S4 Hana. With Informatica, users can design ETL jobs that read source data from both structured and unstructured formats while simultaneously loading them into their target systems with ease. Additionally, Informatica’s powerful mapping capabilities make it possible for users to easily identify any discrepancies between source and target systems while also providing real-time monitoring features so they can detect any issues early on in the process.
BOA Cransoft
BOA Cransoft provides a suite of tools designed specifically for migrating legacy ERP systems such as SAP R/3 or BW over onto newer platforms like S4 Hana or Oracle Fusion Applications with minimal disruption along the way. One of Cransoft’s main advantages lies in its ability to automatically generate complex transformation logic using pre-built templates rather than manually writing out each step as would be required with other solutions such as LSMW or BODS. This makes it easier than ever before for customers looking at moving their legacy systems onto modern cloud platforms while maintaining their existing business operations with minimal disruption along the way.
Conclusion
Whether you’re a CTO, Architect, or ERP consultant looking at upgrading your customer’s SAP ECC solution over onto S4 HANA there are now more options available than ever before when it comes time for migration with tools like LSMW, BODS, IBM Datastage, Informatica, and BOA Cransoft all offering unique advantages depending on your specific needs and requirements throughout the process ensuring you’ll have no problem finding a solution tailored perfectly just for you!
Though there are tools available as described above, many are pretty costly eating up the limited budget available to many companies. To solve this situation, Lumiere Systems’ with its partner resources devised a tool assisted framework to migrate from ECC to S4 HANA with ease, fast and low cost. Please get in touch with us at info@lumieresystems.com .