SAP S/4HANA Global Migration

Overview

A leading automotive manufacturer required a global migration from SAP ECC to S/4HANA Public Cloud, consolidating finance, supply chain, and production operations across 40+ sites.

The Challenge

The client’s legacy ECC systems were fragmented across multiple regions, creating inconsistent processes and poor data visibility. Integration with manufacturing systems such as MES and PLM was overly complex, while tight transformation deadlines placed pressure on both IT and business functions to modernize without disrupting operations.

The Solution

• Deployed a Global Program Manager, functional leads (FI/CO, MM, PP), and data migration specialists.
• Partnered with a global systems integrator for technical delivery while providing governance, PMO, and assurance.
• Implemented a change management framework to ensure adoption across finance and manufacturing teams.

Key Objectives

• Standardise global finance and production processes.
• Reduce ERP operating costs via cloud migration.
• Improve reporting, forecasting, and compliance.

Expected Outcomes

• Harmonised ERP landscape.
• Enhanced visibility and decision-making at group level.
• Faster financial close cycles.

Project Timeline

• 36 months, phased deployment across Europe, North America, and APAC.

Process

1. Regional pilots in Germany and Spain.
2. Wave-based rollout by geography, supported with hyper-care phases.
3. Ongoing governance through monthly steering committees.

Outcome

Migration to S/4HANA Cloud achieved on schedule. Reporting time reduced by 50%, compliance strengthened, and operational costs lowered by 18% in the first year.

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