SAP HANA Migration: Zero Downtime & 75% Cost Savings
Migrate SAP HANA to cloud in 6-8 weeks with AI-powered automation. Complete S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, and SAP application support with zero downtime and 100% data accuracy.
SAP HANA Migration Benefits
6-8 Weeks Timeline
Complete SAP HANA migration including S/4HANA and BW/4HANA with zero downtime
75% Cost Savings
Reduce infrastructure costs by moving to cloud-native SAP HANA
100% Data Accuracy
Automated validation ensures perfect data integrity across all SAP modules
Complete SAP HANA Migration Scope
S/4HANA Applications
- • Finance (FI/CO) - General ledger, accounts payable/receivable, controlling
- • Sales & Distribution (SD) - Orders, pricing, delivery, billing
- • Materials Management (MM) - Procurement, inventory, vendor management
- • Production Planning (PP) - Manufacturing, work orders, capacity planning
- • Human Capital Management (HCM) - Employee data, payroll, time management
- • Plant Maintenance (PM) - Equipment, maintenance orders, work centers
BW/4HANA Data Warehouse
- • InfoObjects - Characteristics, key figures, time characteristics
- • InfoProviders - DSOs, InfoCubes, MultiProviders, CompositeProviders
- • Data Transfer Processes (DTPs) - Extraction, transformation, loading
- • Queries & Reports - BEx queries, Analysis for Office, SAP Analytics Cloud
- • Process Chains - Scheduling, dependencies, error handling
HANA Database Objects
- • Tables - Row store, column store, partitioned tables
- • Views - Calculation views, attribute views, analytic views
- • Procedures - SQLScript stored procedures, AMDP methods
- • Functions - Scalar functions, table functions, user-defined functions
- • Sequences - Auto-increment, custom sequences
Security & Governance
- • User Management - Roles, profiles, authorizations
- • Data Encryption - At rest and in transit
- • Audit Logging - Change tracking, access logs
- • Compliance - SOX, GDPR, industry regulations
4-Phase SAP HANA Migration Process
Assessment & Planning (Week 1)
Comprehensive analysis of SAP landscape, data volumes, customizations, and migration strategy
- • SAP system landscape analysis (DEV, QAS, PRD)
- • Data volume assessment and sizing
- • Custom code analysis (ABAP, SQLScript)
- • Integration point mapping (RFC, IDoc, OData)
- • Downtime window planning
- • Rollback strategy definition
Environment Setup (Week 2)
Target HANA environment provisioning and configuration
- • Cloud HANA instance provisioning (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- • Network connectivity setup (VPN, ExpressRoute, Interconnect)
- • Security configuration (encryption, firewall rules)
- • Backup and recovery setup
- • Monitoring and alerting configuration
- • Test environment creation
Data Migration & Validation (Weeks 3-6)
Automated data migration with continuous validation and testing
- • Initial data load (historical data)
- • Delta synchronization (ongoing changes)
- • Custom code migration (ABAP, SQLScript)
- • Integration testing (RFC, IDoc, APIs)
- • Performance testing and optimization
- • User acceptance testing (UAT)
- • Data reconciliation (100% accuracy validation)
Cutover & Go-Live (Weeks 7-8)
Final migration and production cutover with zero downtime
- • Final delta synchronization
- • Application cutover (zero downtime)
- • DNS/connection string updates
- • Post-migration validation
- • Performance monitoring
- • Hypercare support (2-4 weeks)
- • Old system decommissioning
AI-Powered vs Manual SAP HANA Migration
| Factor | AI-Powered Migration | Manual Migration |
|---|---|---|
| Timeline | 6-8 weeks | 6-12 months |
| Cost | $150K-$300K | $500K-$2M |
| Downtime | Zero (continuous sync) | 2-7 days |
| Data Accuracy | 100% (automated validation) | 95-98% (manual checks) |
| Custom Code Migration | 95% automated conversion | 100% manual rewrite |
| Testing | Automated with AI validation | Manual testing required |
| Risk Level | Low (automated rollback) | High (manual recovery) |
| SAP Expertise Required | Minimal (AI handles complexity) | Extensive (consultants needed) |
People Also Ask About SAP HANA Migration
Can I migrate SAP HANA with zero downtime?
Yes. AI-powered migration uses continuous data synchronization to keep source and target HANA systems in sync during migration. The final cutover takes only minutes with zero user impact. This approach supports both S/4HANA applications and BW/4HANA data warehouses.
How are custom ABAP programs migrated?
AI analyzes custom ABAP code and automatically converts it for the target HANA environment. This includes ABAP programs, function modules, classes, and SQLScript procedures. The system handles 95% of conversions automatically, with only complex custom logic requiring manual review. All code is tested automatically before cutover.
What about SAP integrations during migration?
All SAP integrations are automatically mapped and tested including RFC connections, IDocs, OData services, and APIs. The migration process maintains integration endpoints so external systems continue working without changes. Integration testing is automated to ensure 100% connectivity after cutover.
How long does SAP HANA migration take?
Complete SAP HANA migration takes 6-8 weeks including assessment, setup, data migration, testing, and cutover. This timeline covers S/4HANA applications, BW/4HANA data warehouse, custom code, and all integrations. Traditional manual migration takes 6-12 months for the same scope.
What are the cost savings of cloud HANA migration?
Cloud HANA migration typically saves 75% on infrastructure costs compared to on-premise HANA. A typical on-premise HANA setup costs $2M+ for hardware plus $400K/year maintenance. Cloud HANA costs $300K-$500K/year with no upfront hardware investment, automatic scaling, and included maintenance. Additional savings come from reduced data center costs, power, and IT staff.
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