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      SAP ECC is reaching end of life. Mainstream support ends in 2027, with extended support is only available until 2030—and at a premium. After that, systems will no longer receive updates, enhancements, or critical security patches, exposing organisations to increasing risk.

      Delaying action may seem tempting, but running unsupported core systems freezes innovation and increases operational and compliance challenges. ERP transformations take time, and with SAP skills in high demand, waiting will only make the journey harder.

      For ECC customers, the path forward is SAP S/4HANA. More than a technical upgrade, S/4HANA enables simpler processes, modern architecture, and a future-ready ERP platform aligned to your business goals.

      Acting now secures the right expertise, reduces risk, and positions your organisation to maximise the value of transformation.

      andrew-leighton
      Andrew Leighton

      Director, Technology Consulting

      KPMG in the UK

      5 steps to implementing a successful ERP

      Moving to SAP S/4 HANA is more than a technical upgrade. It’s an opportunity to modernise the enterprise, simplify processes, and enable greater agility through unified data. Defining a clear ‘North Star’ is critical to providing the foundation for a compelling business case and a successful transformation.

      S/4 HANA is more than core ERP. It’s the gateway to SAP’s integrated cloud business suite, combining enterprise applications, data and AI-driven capabilities across organisations. By aligning business priorities with these platforms, organisations can unlock greater collaboration, agility and visibility – maximising value from the SAP ecosystem.

      SAP GROW suits organisations prioritising standardisation, lower cost, and minimal customisation. SAP RISE with S/4 HANA Private Cloud is better for those needing greater control, complex processes, or industry-specific capabilities.

      Choosing the right model requires a clear understanding of your business priorities and objectives.

      Successful transformation requires the right approach and holistic view across the business and technology. From people and data impacts to risk, regulation and cybersecurity, programmes must be structured to manage change effectively across the entire organisation.

      ERP transformations are driven by people, and many organisations lack the in-house skills to deliver complex programmes. Engaging experienced external partners early provides the expertise, proven methods, and capacity needed to ensure success - and avoid costly delays.

      Where should you start

      KPMG can provide a Phase 0 service to clients who want to best ensure success for their S/4 transformation. Our offering has been created to answer all those key questions in advance of working with a Systems Integrator, therefore preventing long, costly implementation programmes, that typically don’t deliver what was promised.

      Our teams will advise clients on the most optimal way to implement S/4 HANA in a Professional Services organisation. Our confidence comes from implementing S/4 Professional Services in our own UK firm. This along with over 30 years of delivering SAP solutions and programmes globally, allows us to support our client’s S/4 journey with confidence and trust.

      Our Phase 0 Discovery service will set out a number of key decision areas that are critical to get right up front before starting a programme like this. Our team will work with you to guide you on these key areas, providing benchmarks and references from our customers journeys, working with SAP to collectively provide a roadmap on how to best move to S/4 HANA.

      This will include:

      • Target Operating Model

        What good looks like for a Professional Services company using S/4.

      • Standardised Clean Core processes

        How can you remove customisation in you old SAP ECC systems and adopt S/4 standard processes.

      • Cloud Model

        Provide recommendations on SAP Private Cloud versus Public Cloud, roadmaps and implementation timelines.

      • Business Case

        Build a robust business case to allow the business to understand how their investment will provide commercial and business benefit. This includes estimations for deployment, testing and support.

      • Innovations

        Advice on new S/4 features such as AI and Automation.

      KPMG and SAP, better together

      KPMG provides end-to-end SAP services encompassing advisory, implementation and managed services. Our SAP and Technology Consulting practices comprise of 1000s of consultants who focus on helping existing and new SAP customers get the best from their ERP.

      Learn more about KPMG’s SAP offering.

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