Modernize your analytics with BW/4HANA. 10-100x faster queries, simplified data models, and native SAP Analytics Cloud integration.
SAP BW 7.5 mainstream maintenance ends December 2027. With 15,000+ companies running legacy BW worldwide, the migration to BW/4HANA or SAP Analytics Cloud is a massive undertaking. Complex data models, custom ABAP transformations, and process chain dependencies make this one of the most technically challenging SAP migrations.
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Keep existing BW data models and migrate to BW/4HANA platform. Low risk, fast timeline (6-9 months), simplify later.
Convert InfoCubes to aDSO, optimize for HANA, remove aggregates. Clean slate for future-proof analytics.
Hybrid strategy with BW/4HANA for complex analytics and SAP Analytics Cloud for self-service dashboards.
HANA-optimized queries, column-store tuning, memory management, and real-time analytics enablement.
Migrate and optimize complex process chains with dependencies. Incremental approach to minimize disruption.
Convert custom ABAP transformations to HANA-optimized code. Budget for refactoring of 500K+ lines.
A proven methodology refined across 100+ engagements
Inventory InfoProviders, identify dependencies, HANA sizing, and complexity scoring for all BW objects.
Migrate 10-20 simple InfoProviders, validate performance, test reporting, and document lessons learned.
Automated conversion with SAP tools, manual optimization for complex objects, testing and data reconciliation.
Monitor BW/4HANA for 30-60 days, archive legacy BW data, decommission old system.
| Feature | BW/4HANA | SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | On-prem or Cloud | Cloud-only (SaaS) |
| Data Volume | Unlimited (petabytes) | Limited (50-500GB) |
| Complexity | High (enterprise DW) | Low (self-service BI) |
| Custom Code | Yes (ABAP) | Limited (scripting) |
| Cost | $500K-2M/year | $50K-300K/year |
| Best For | Enterprise analytics | Departmental reporting |
Often implemented together for maximum impact
ECC to S/4HANA migration consulting: brownfield conversion, greenfield, selective data transition, and custom-code remediation — before the 2027 deadline.
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