As 2024 comes to a close, I’ve taken time to reflect on all of the insightful pieces written by our SAP experts this year. From BTP to S/4HANA, our experts shared their knowledge and perspectives on the latest SAP technologies and trends across the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries. Below, I’ve compiled a list of some of our top SAP insights from 2024. To explore more of our SAP insights, click here. 

Top 5 SAP Insights from 2024  

1. What You Need to Know Before Getting Started with SAP BTP 

If you are currently running SAP applications on local servers, transitioning to a cloud platform such as SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) has the potential to address several on-premises software limitations. After all, it has an open platform that allows a choice in how to build and extend systems for business processes in 25 key industries. For organizations looking to move to a cloud platform, Davida Basham breaks down what you need to know before getting started with SAP BTP.   

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2. Why You Need to Transition from SAP ECC to S/4HANA, Sooner Rather Than Later 

As businesses strive to optimize operational efficiency and reduce costs, there is a growing emphasis on reallocating resources towards enhancing human capital and advancing technological capabilities. To address the increasing demand for modernized technology, SAP launched its cloud-exclusive ERP platform, SAP S/4HANA. While it’s clear that businesses must migrate from SAP ECC to a new platform before ECC’s end-of-life, Sean Wheatley explores why businesses should transition to S/4HANA specifically. 

Prepare for your transition from SAP ECC to S/4HANA > 

3. Best Practices for Leveraging SAP Enable Now: Lessons Learned from End Users 

In this piece, Kristi White shares a compilation of best practices for leveraging SAP Enable Now, sharing lessons learned from end users and discussing training content organization and strategies to help elevate your organization’s training initiatives. In this post, explore actionable tips, tricks, and strategies that have proven effective in training creation and delivery.   

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4. Replacing an Outdated ERP Legacy System with SAP S/4HANA for a Global Toy Manufacturer 

In this case study, Sarah Broyd delves into how Clarkston’s SAP experts partnered with a global toy manufacturer, replacing an outdated ERP legacy system with SAP S/4HANA to support their future growth plans and address their acute need for consistent business processes to minimize manual workloads. 

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5. Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of RISE with SAP 

RISE with SAP is a bundled offering of SAP S/4HANA that enables businesses to “migrate to the cloud securely and smoothly.” At its core, RISE with SAP is a comprehensive offering that bundles the basics that businesses need to embark on their digital transformation journeys. In this article, SAP expert Paul Allen dives into the benefits and challenges of RISE with SAP.  

Dive into the benefits and challenges of RISE with SAP > 

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