In a highly interesting and descriptive blog posting on the SAP Community Network, Tao Zhang, who works for Benteler Group, discusses the SAP consolidation process. His article focuses on the challenges and potential benefits, approaching the issue from the company’s perspective.
As I see it, the biggest challenges facing SAP system environment consolidation projects in the medium term are: First, the planning and coordination of the decommissioning or consolidation of the current SAP landscape while ongoing business operations must be maintained. Second, the management of the complex interdependencies between SAP systems, especially when multiple clients and custom developments are involved.
SAP consolidation is much more than just a technical merging of systems. It requires careful analysis of all business processes, master data, configurations, and custom developments. The consolidation must not disrupt ongoing business operations, which makes it one of the most challenging IT projects.
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The benefits of a successful SAP consolidation include: reduced operational costs, simplified system maintenance, better data quality through harmonization, and improved performance through optimized infrastructure.
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