We were doing a migration from ECC to SAP.
We deployed the database from another team called ECC into an SAP HANA system. The implementation project took about eighteen months. That team handled the technical aspects. My responsibility was configuring the module for the client, ensuring it allowed them to procure materials, make purchases, and process payments.
How SAP S/4HANA on AWS integrates processes with business objectives is highly effective for any business, whether an SMME or a large enterprise. Their integration of business processes is among the best available. The specific integration and functionality depend on the subscription and the client's needs. SAP S/4HANA can meet various standards and client requirements. They offer human capital management, procurement, sales, distribution, and project management solutions. Each business element can be effectively managed through its modules, making SAP S/4HANA on AWS a versatile choice for any business.
I have been using SAP S4HANA on AWS for one year.
It is quite stable once you implement it well. Once you go live with the green light from AWS, they have good technical support for their engineers. You don't have enough capability as a service provider, and you need to call them. They have several great engineers who can assist you and ensure you don't have a failing project.
It improves your profitability. As you have designed AWS, they can assist you in ensuring that you meet your requirements.
Every time we launch a ticket, they respond immediately and assist us with anything we need. I am quite impressed with their technical support.
We use a tool called ServiceNow to log our tickets. AWS responds promptly and closes the tickets efficiently. We then rate them based on their response and our experience. I was part of the team providing feedback on their service.
Deployment is quite complex. There is a failure in terms of implementation. You didn't do due diligence to ensure that you fully understood the client's requirements and the capability of the system itself.
The database is quite easy to access, making it straightforward to gain insights into areas that need development in terms of business processes and identifying gaps. It is also essential to understand the skills requirements of your workforce. You need to assess where your SAP skills are lacking and where training is needed.
The integration with AWS helps in understanding business requirements effectively. AWS offers modules such as the Analytical Cloud Module, which can be utilized to identify areas of leakage, track revenue sources, and measure productivity and machine efficiency.
Implementing SAP S4HANA on AWS can be quite expensive, and a proper feasibility study is necessary. However, if you have the financial resources, it significantly assists in improving productivity, scaling your business, and enhancing the profitability and efficiency of your company.
The AI integration is quite perfect. The recent developments we're using include HANA integrated with AI. AWS is emphasizing their analytical cloud, which allows us to draw AWS reports. They also have a Business Warehouse where you can store your information and then analyze it to create useful insights.
Overall, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.