Björn HeynaCloud ERP · EWM
SAP ERP:
The way from ECC to S/4HANA
SAP ERP connects finance, procurement, production, warehouse and sales in one system. The current generation is SAP S/4HANA, either in the cloud or in your own data center.
Since 1986SAP consulting
End-to-EndLogistics and finance
Why now
The clock is ticking for SAP ECC
Standard maintenance for SAP ECC 6.0 ends on December 31, 2027. Until 2030 SAP offers extended maintenance for an additional fee, after that only limited support. Those who plan early keep time and room to negotiate.
Maintenance ends 2027
After that, updates and security fixes are missing. Continued operation becomes more expensive and riskier.
Grown legacy systems
Custom developments and data silos built up over many years slow down processes and reporting.
AI stays unused
Modern automation and AI assistants can hardly be used in ECC. The potential goes untapped.
What is SAP ERP
What S/4HANA does better than ECC
SAP ERP combines all core processes of a company in one integrated environment. S/4HANA runs on the HANA database, analyzes in real time and brings an AI assistant into the system with SAP Joule.
- AI assistant SAP Joule: questions in natural language, answers from your business data
- Automation of postings, reconciliations and approvals
- Real-time analytics instead of overnight reports
- Role-based Fiori interfaces, mobile and intuitive
R/3, ECC, S/4HANA, Cloud ERP
SAP ERP has existed in several generations: R/3, ECC and today S/4HANA. As a cloud service SAP calls the solution SAP Cloud ERP. The technology behind it is the same.
Your way to S/4HANA
An operating model that fits you
Whether full control in your own data center or maximum standardization in the cloud: we find the path that fits your IT strategy.
Full control
S/4HANA On-Premise
Operation in your own data center or at a hosting provider. For high demands on customization and data protection. SAP guarantees maintenance until at least 2040.
Control and cloud
SAP Private Cloud
Dedicated cloud instance with plenty of room for your own processes. The way for grown systems (RISE with SAP).
RISE with SAPFast and standardized
SAP Public Cloud
SAP as software as a service: standardized, quick to start and with regular innovations (GROW with SAP).
GROW with SAP
Key ERP modules
The most important modules by business area
We advise on all logistics modules as well as finance and controlling, with a focus on processes that span several modules.
Procurement and materials (MM)
Manage procurement and material movements efficiently.
Learn moreSales (SD)
Cover everything from quotation to invoicing.
Learn moreProduction and quality (PP, QM)
Plan production flexibly and secure quality.
Learn moreMaintenance and service (PM, CS)
Increase plant availability and manage service.
Learn moreFinance and controlling (FI, CO)
Control precisely from accounting to reporting.
Learn moreAll modules
Where should SAP help first in your business area?
SAP modules at a glance
For which company size
ERP does not only pay off above a certain size
It is not the number of employees that decides, but whether process quality and reliability improve.
Mid-sized companies and SMEs
Preconfigured best practices and a predictable start with SAP GROW. The system grows with you as requirements increase.
View GROW with SAP
Large enterprises
Multi-stage rollouts, complex integrations and individual processes in private cloud or on-premise, with experienced senior consultants.
View RISE with SAP
Frequently asked questions
SAP ERP: questions and answers
Answers to what companies ask us most often before making the move.
When does maintenance for SAP ECC end?
Standard maintenance for SAP ECC 6.0 ends on December 31, 2027. Until the end of 2030 SAP offers extended maintenance for an additional fee, after that there is only limited support without new updates. As of 10.2026, source: SAP.
What is the difference between ECC and S/4HANA?
S/4HANA is the successor to SAP ECC. It runs on the HANA database and has a simplified data model, role-based Fiori interfaces and real-time analytics. New functions such as the AI assistant SAP Joule are only available there.
Are S/4HANA and SAP Cloud ERP the same?
The technology is the same. SAP Cloud ERP is the name under which SAP markets the cloud-operated variant of S/4HANA. There is also S/4HANA On-Premise, which you run yourself or at a hosting provider.
Do I have to move my ERP to the cloud?
No. SAP commits to always having at least one S/4HANA release in maintenance until 2040, including for operation in your own data center. The cloud is worthwhile above all if you want less operating effort of your own and ongoing updates.
From what company size does an ERP system pay off?
It does not depend on the number of employees. What matters is whether process quality and reliability improve. Small companies also benefit when workflows no longer depend on individual people or Excel lists.
Your next step
Talk to us about your ERP
We look at your starting point together and show concrete next steps, non-binding and without jargon. Write directly to someone on the team or use our contact form for a free initial consultation.
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