# Start Your Business Digital Journey SAP's newest ERP platform is based on the SAP HANA database technology, which gives real-time data insights and faster access to all of your data. SAP ERP Central Component or SAP ECC in popular terms has been acknowledged as one of the champion software solutions for enterprise resource planning (ERP) aimed at big or medium-sized businesses. This recognition comes from the enterprise resource planning (ERP) industry. Over 92% of Forbes Global 2000 companies use SAP ERP software for their business processes. SAP ERP Central Component collects digital data from across the organization and collates it into one platform, enabling decision makers to monitor real-time changes and make quick decisions. ## The Functional Components of SAP ECC The ECC is the most important and comprehensive component of the Business Suite. Any database, including HANA, is compatible with the SAP business suite's operations. ### HCM #### Human Capital Mgt. Manages the full company procedures from hiring to retirement ### PS #### Project System Manages large and complex projects ### CS #### Customer Services Manages the upkeep of a client's equipment ### PM #### Plant Maintenance Maintains equipment and manufacturing machinery in peak operating condition ### PP #### Production Planning Manages large and complex projects ### FI #### Financial Accounting Manages client and vendor payables and receivables ### CO #### Controlling Manages internal order accounting, profit centers and cost centers ### SD #### Sales & Distribution Manages consumer billing, product delivery and sales of goods & services ### MM #### Materials Management Manages business processes for inventory and procurement ### QM #### Quality Management Ensures quality checks and controls throughout the business activities of production, sales and procurement ## Riding the SAP S/4 wave - how will sap users migrate to S/4hana? The most significant benefit of using SAP ECC is achieving genuine digital transformation of the organization, with S/4HANA serving as the primary facilitator. ### SAP ECC - Disk based database - Complex Data model redundant tables for analysis means blocking and maintenance issues - Traditional processes constrained by the legacy database - Legacy graphical user interface - On Premise ### vs ### SAP S/4HANA - All embedded machine learning, advanced analytics, and digital assistants with voice recognition - SAP HANA in memory database; real time online analytical processing and online transaction processing from one data model - Simple data model combined analytics and transactions, reduced reconciliation, blocking, and maintenance - Intelligent processes powered by new technology and SAP HANA - SAP Fiori - modern, customizable, and intuitive User Interface - Complete choice of an premise, cloud, cloud, or Hybrid with consistent code line, data model and interface ### Why migrate from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA now? The modernization of business applications is an essential component of any attempt to improve operational procedures. The cloud is becoming an integral part of the information technology architecture of businesses, which means that business applications will need to be realigned in order to achieve optimal performance. The enterprise resource planning system (ERP) that runs your company cannot be left behind in the road toward application modernization. SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) has a long track record of performance, having served enterprises and streamlining their resource management for years. However, with digital evolution taking precedence, it is time for enterprises to refresh their SAP environment to gain more capabilities and yield greater results. Although SAP ECC 6.0 will continue to get full support until 2027, your legacy ERP system is already out of date when it comes to harnessing the sophisticated technologies that are necessary to be successful in the modern business environment. Now is the perfect moment to make the switch to the cutting-edge and intuitive ERP system of SAP S/4HANA, since there are already over forty thousand customers using SAP S/4HANA and hundreds more customers coming live each month. 01 ### Data structure simplification The in-memory computing capabilities of SAP S/4HANA guarantee that data stays in the main RAM, which enables quicker data processing in comparison to other kinds of databases that download data from the hard drive. 02 ### New Age Technology The new generation of the SAP environment is delivered with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning as well as embedded real-time predictive analytics, conversational user interfaces, and other capabilities that provide access to a whole new world of Big Data and the Internet of Things. 03 ### Mobility In a fast-paced corporate environment, your workers need to have simple access to essential data and resources from anywhere, on any device. This includes being able to access these things remotely. The ability to access the ERP application from their mobile devices in a safe manner is one of the primary ways in which S/4HANA better prepares your employees. Mobility is one of the fundamental ways that S/4HANA does this. 04 ### Intuitive front-end with Fiori apps SAP S/4HANA provides front-end users with improved personalization options in order to facilitate the delivery of enhanced and streamlined user experiences. 05 ### Both forward and backward adaptability This provides a simple and smooth connection with the SAP applications portfolio that you already have. It not only makes your company operations more efficient but also gives you a competitive edge by making your ERP setup simpler. ### SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA - The ability to do more with your data. With SAP S/4HANA, companies can unlock the full value of their data and capitalize on all of its potential. Your company can be certain of rich insights as a result of its capacity to handle and analyze massive data sets in real time, which will assist you in making choices that are driven by the facts. Additionally, in a market that is characterized by the customer experience, an ERP system that gives your employees the ability to make sense of data in a seamless manner contributes to the delivery of personalized experiences to the end consumers of your business. SAP S/4HANA, which comes equipped with machine learning and advanced analytics, makes use of data at the granular level in order to deliver valuable insights. ### SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA - Increased adaptability and level of integration Companies gain more flexibility to run analytics without having to phase out existing components of their ERP environments thanks to the fact that S/4HANA is compatible with a wide variety of databases and has the ability to integrate seamlessly with the IT infrastructure and applications that are already in place. Your teams will be able to completely remodel your systems as a result of this since it enables them to add new analytical capabilities to old systems. ### SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA - The flexibility to scale up or down as required The markets are always changing, and so are the requirements of the customers. Your digital environment has to react and adapt as rapidly as possible to these developments. Your need for information technology will continue to escalate in tandem with the growth of your company. With SAP S/4HANA, you have the flexibility to grow your ERP system within a timeframe that you can accurately estimate, which helps to guarantee that your company has no disruptions. In addition to this, the solution comes with built-in storage optimization in the form of dynamic tiering, which stores data that is requested often in memory. At the same time, data that is seldom accessed is automatically relocated to a disk when there is insufficient space in the storage system. In addition to this, its columnar storage and high-efficiency compression significantly cut down on the amount of space required for your data. ### SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA - Facilitating innovation Emerging technologies are making increasing inroads into organizations' digital strategy. The modern business world is continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation in order to stay up with the rapidly shifting digital environment. S/4HANA provides your company with a competitive advantage by enabling you to do just that. It also enables you to install AI, ML, and a multitude of new workloads in a short amount of time without negatively impacting the performance of any of your current applications. Companies that have made the transition to SAP S/4HANA are seeing remarkable results, ranging from a ROI of 300% to revenue increases in the double digits and a dramatic improvement in productivity. These results can be achieved with your choice of cloud, on-premise, or hybrid deployment of the solution. ### SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA - HANA is the way of the future. ECC will be rendered obsolete in 2027 and customers will need to make the move sooner or later. In a dynamic and more competitive market, organizations stand to benefit more from adopting SAP HANA as soon as possible and executing their operations on the platform. As a result, a methodical strategy to migration need to be taken into consideration while making the choice. Leveraging the experience of a SAP-certified partner can help you reach holistic planning goals in a way that is seamless and ensures your company gets the most out of its SAP S/4HANA implementation.