SAP Migrations: A Challenging Path

A recent ISG research highlights how migrations to SAP S/4HANA represent a significant challenge for many companies. Nearly 60% of migration projects experience delays and budget overruns, a problem that affects businesses of all sizes.

The main causes of these failures are multiple:

  • Underestimation of complexity: Companies often do not correctly assess the intrinsic complexity of an SAP migration, which involves redesigning critical business processes.
  • Scope expansion: During the project, the scope is often expanded, introducing new features or integrations that were not initially planned.
  • Insufficient understanding of internal constraints: Companies do not always fully understand their internal constraints, such as the availability of qualified resources or the ability to adapt to new processes.

With the end of support for SAP ECC scheduled for 2027, companies face a crucial choice: migrate to S/4HANA or seek alternatives. The research suggests that many companies are opting for migration, but without adequate planning they risk incurring delays and unexpected costs.

For those evaluating on-premise deployments, there are trade-offs to consider. AI-RADAR offers analytical frameworks on /llm-onpremise to evaluate these aspects.