This document provides a comprehensive guide on the data migration journey from an existing SAP ECC system to the new SAP S/4HANA system. It covers the fundamental concepts and differences between SAP Business Suite on HANA and S/4HANA, the available editions of S/4HANA, and the three main transition scenarios: system conversion, new implementation, and landscape transformation. The document delves into the details of the new implementation scenario, focusing on the Migration Cockpit and Migration Object Modeler tools. It outlines the step-by-step process of data migration using the Migration Cockpit, including creating a migration project, downloading templates, uploading data, and executing the migration. Additionally, it provides insights into the Migration Object Modeler, which allows for customization and enhancement of pre-defined migration objects.
Key Sections:
- Introduction to SAP S/4HANA and its differences from Suite on HANA
- S/4HANA Editions (On-Premises and Cloud)
- Types of Transition Scenarios (System Conversion, New Implementation, Landscape Transformation)
- New Implementation Scenario
- Migration Cockpit
- SAP Rapid Data Migration with Data Services
- Comparison of Migration Cockpit and Data Services
- Migration Cockpit Steps
- Creating a Migration Project
- Downloading and Uploading Templates
- Activating and Transferring Data
- Value Conversion and Import Simulation
- Executing Import
- Migration Object Modeler
- Accessing and Using the Modeler
- Editing Source Structure, Target Structure, and Field Mapping
- List of Migration Objects Available
- Key Questions to Understand Data Migration Requirements