DATA & ANALYTICS

Are You Ready?

Find out if you’re ready for SAP S/4HANA

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SAP S/4HANA Readiness Benchmark

Is Your Organization Ready for SAP S/4HANA?
The SAP S/4HANA Readiness Benchmark helps you evaluate where you stand in your transformation journey—pinpointing gaps, strengths, and key areas to address before a successful migration. Use it to align stakeholders, assess risk, and set a clear path forward.

Section 1 of 5 | Strategic Readiness

A successful transformation starts with alignment at the top. This section assesses whether the organization has the strategic foundation in place to support a smooth migration — including executive sponsorship, a clearly defined business case, structured change management, and alignment across departments. Organizations that demonstrate strength in these areas are significantly more likely to deliver results on time and within budget.

Executive Buy-In

Is there leadership commitment for the migration?

1: No readiness

2: Minimal readiness, significant gaps

3: Moderate readiness, some gaps

4: Good readiness, minor adjustments needed

5: Full readiness, best practices aligned

None

Business Case Defined

Are objectives clearly outlined (cost savings, efficiency, innovation)?

1: No readiness

2: Minimal readiness, significant gaps

3: Moderate readiness, some gaps

4: Good readiness, minor adjustments needed

5: Full readiness, best practices aligned

None

Change Management Strategy

Is there a structured adoption and training plan?

1: No readiness

2: Minimal readiness, significant gaps

3: Moderate readiness, some gaps

4: Good readiness, minor adjustments needed

5: Full readiness, best practices aligned

None

Cross-Functional Alignment

Are IT, finance, and business units aligned on priorities?

1: No readiness

2: Minimal readiness, significant gaps

3: Moderate readiness, some gaps

4: Good readiness, minor adjustments needed

5: Full readiness, best practices aligned

None

Section 2 of 5 | ERP System & Data Readiness

Strong technical foundations are critical for a successful ERP migration. This section evaluates the readiness of the current system and data landscape — including ERP version, custom code, data quality, and alignment to SAP best practices. Organizations that invest in data and system preparation upfront significantly reduce the risk of post-migration issues and ensure a smoother transition to the new environment.

Current ERP Version

Is the company running ECC 6.0 or older?

1: No readiness

2: Minimal readiness, significant gaps

3: Moderate readiness, some gaps

4: Good readiness, minor adjustments needed

5: Full readiness, best practices aligned

None

Custom Code Review

Has an assessment been done on custom code that may need remediation?

1: No readiness

2: Minimal readiness, significant gaps

3: Moderate readiness, some gaps

4: Good readiness, minor adjustments needed

5: Full readiness, best practices aligned

None

Data Quality

Have master data and transactional data been cleansed and structured?

1: No readiness

2: Minimal readiness, significant gaps

3: Moderate readiness, some gaps

4: Good readiness, minor adjustments needed

5: Full readiness, best practices aligned

None

Business Process Review

Are current processes mapped to SAP best practices?

1: No readiness

2: Minimal readiness, significant gaps

3: Moderate readiness, some gaps

4: Good readiness, minor adjustments needed

5: Full readiness, best practices aligned

None

Section 3 of 5 | IT Infrastructure & Cloud Readiness

A modern ERP system demands a flexible, secure, and well-integrated IT environment. This section examines key infrastructure decisions — from cloud hosting and system integration to security alignment and technical expertise. Organizations with a clear cloud strategy and prepared IT teams are better positioned to minimize go-live issues and fully leverage the capabilities of S/4HANA.

Hosting Strategy

Is there a decision for on-prem, private cloud, or public cloud (SAP RISE, AWS, Azure, GCP)?

1: No readiness

2: Minimal readiness, significant gaps

3: Moderate readiness, some gaps

4: Good readiness, minor adjustments needed

5: Full readiness, best practices aligned

None

Integration Strategy

Are existing systems (CRM, supply chain, finance) ready for integration?

1: No readiness

2: Minimal readiness, significant gaps

3: Moderate readiness, some gaps

4: Good readiness, minor adjustments needed

5: Full readiness, best practices aligned

None

Security & Compliance

Is the IT team aligned with SAP’s security requirements?

1: No readiness

2: Minimal readiness, significant gaps

3: Moderate readiness, some gaps

4: Good readiness, minor adjustments needed

5: Full readiness, best practices aligned

None

Technical Staff Readiness

Do IT teams have S/4HANA expertise or access to skilled partners?

1: No readiness

2: Minimal readiness, significant gaps

3: Moderate readiness, some gaps

4: Good readiness, minor adjustments needed

5: Full readiness, best practices aligned

None

Section 4 of 5 | Process Optimization & Automation Readiness

Maximizing the value of S/4HANA requires more than just migrating systems — it requires modernizing how work gets done. This section evaluates the organization's readiness to streamline processes, adopt automation tools, and support end users through training and change impact analysis. Organizations that embrace standardization and proactively train users see stronger adoption and significantly less disruption post-migration.

Standardization

Are processes aligned with SAP best practices, or are there heavy customizations?

1: No readiness

2: Minimal readiness, significant gaps

3: Moderate readiness, some gaps

4: Good readiness, minor adjustments needed

5: Full readiness, best practices aligned

None

Automation Readiness

Are RPA and AI tools in place for financial close, procurement, etc.?

1: No readiness

2: Minimal readiness, significant gaps

3: Moderate readiness, some gaps

4: Good readiness, minor adjustments needed

5: Full readiness, best practices aligned

None

End-User Training

Have key users been trained on SAP Fiori UI and new workflows?

1: No readiness

2: Minimal readiness, significant gaps

3: Moderate readiness, some gaps

4: Good readiness, minor adjustments needed

5: Full readiness, best practices aligned

None

Change Impact Analysis:

Has a formal impact assessment been conducted on business operations?

1: No readiness

2: Minimal readiness, significant gaps

3: Moderate readiness, some gaps

4: Good readiness, minor adjustments needed

5: Full readiness, best practices aligned

None

Section 5 of 5 | Financial & Budget Readiness

Financial clarity is essential to driving a successful ERP transformation. This section assesses whether the organization has developed a comprehensive view of total cost of ownership, defined clear ROI metrics, engaged the right implementation partners, and built a realistic project timeline. Companies that plan thoroughly and set financial benchmarks upfront are far more likely to stay on budget and on schedule.

TCO & Budget Planning

Has a full cost analysis (licenses, implementation, support) been completed?

1: No readiness

2: Minimal readiness, significant gaps

3: Moderate readiness, some gaps

4: Good readiness, minor adjustments needed

5: Full readiness, best practices aligned

None

ROI Metrics Defined

Are success KPIs established (e.g., reducing financial close by 30%)?

1: No readiness

2: Minimal readiness, significant gaps

3: Moderate readiness, some gaps

4: Good readiness, minor adjustments needed

5: Full readiness, best practices aligned

None

Implementation Partner

Is a System Integrator or SAP partner engaged for migration?

1: No readiness

2: Minimal readiness, significant gaps

3: Moderate readiness, some gaps

4: Good readiness, minor adjustments needed

5: Full readiness, best practices aligned

None

Project Timeline

Is there a structured roadmap for a 12-24 month migration?

1: No readiness

2: Minimal readiness, significant gaps

3: Moderate readiness, some gaps

4: Good readiness, minor adjustments needed

5: Full readiness, best practices aligned

None

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