S/4 HANA Implementation and Deployment options

S/4 HANA Implementation

1. Green Field Implementation: – >  Non –SAP or Legacy To S/4 HANA
2. Brown Field Implementation: – > SAP ECC & Legacy To S/4 HANA
3. Landscape Transportation: – > Ex. ECC, CRM, SRM & GTS, etc. all existing systems will move to S/4

Deployment Options

On-Premise

• The S/4HANA system is Installed and runs on servers at the customer’s premises.
• Provides complete control or ownership over the system and database.
• Requires significant hardware and software investment.
• more customization can do.
• Self Upgrade Planning in terms of ongoing maintenance and support
• Big Companies prefer it.

Cloud

• The S/4HANA system is hosted and runs on servers owned and managed by SAP or a third-party cloud provider.
• Ownership or hosted by SAP or Others eg. salesforce or pay and use.
• offers flexibility, scalability, and reduced upfront costs.
• Minimal customization can do. 
• Automatic updates and maintenance on the cloud (quarterly basis etc.)
• Less control over critical data and processes.
• SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) prefer it.

Hybrid

• The S/4HANA system is hosted both on-premise and on the cloud.
• Allowing organizations to run some applications on-premise while others in the cloud. Ex. ECC On premise & CRM on Cloud.
• Customization is suitable for a mix.
• Flexibility and scalability with Better control over critical data and processes.
• Mix Upgrade
• Any company – depends on the need.

Managed services

• A third-party provider manages the S/4HANA system on behalf of the organization.
• A third-party provider handles all aspects of the system’s maintenance, support, and upgrades.
• No investments in hardware and software infrastructure are needed.
• A cost-effective way to manage S/4HANA system.
• Any company – depends on the need.

I hope this will be a good brush-up for all!

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