SAP upgrades are regularly a major challenge for SAP customers and their IT teams. The preparation and execution of an SAP upgrade requires careful analysis of the existing system and the planned target system. beteo has extensive experience in SAP upgrade projects and has developed proven procedures for upgrade analysis.
The most critical question in an SAP upgrade is: “Which of our custom developments and configurations will be affected by the upgrade?” This requires a comprehensive impact analysis that identifies all affected objects and assesses the effort required to adapt them.
Key analysis steps include: technical upgrade analysis (which standard programs have changed?), custom code impact analysis (which Z-programs are affected?), configuration impact analysis (which customizing settings need to be reviewed?), and interface analysis (which interfaces to external systems need to be tested?).
beteo has developed standardized procedures and uses specialized tools such as IntelliCorp LiveCompare for these analyses. Our experience shows that a thorough upgrade analysis significantly reduces the risk of an SAP upgrade project and enables better planning and cost estimation.
The results of the analysis provide the basis for a realistic project plan, including resource planning, timeline, and budget. They also enable early identification and resolution of potential problems before the actual upgrade begins.
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