SAP migration services

SAP works best when it is woven into the fabric of an organisation. But disposals, acquisitions and legacy systems bring the challenges of SAP data migration, and of decoupling or merging SAP systems.  

Migrating data from a legacy system, for example, can trigger a host of data conversion and validation issues.  And in merging data from one SAP system into a fresh SAP landscape, it can be difficult to find an elegant solution without losing information from either source.

Absoft can draw on extensive experience to deliver workable and robust solutions in all these scenarios. Our methodology is called MIGRATE, and it provides the tools you need for a range of situations involving SAP data migration.

Data belongs to the business, and not just the IT department; so by involving users from all relevant business areas in SAP data migration activities, Absoft ensures the resulting SAP system has the best possible foundation.

Our SAP data migration services cover four main scenarios:

System Separation

A System Separation project will allow a newly independent business to run its own SAP system. The key benefits of an Absoft System Separation project are:

  • continuity of operations
  • no need for additional SAP training
  • opportunity to introduce business process enhancements
  • leveraging existing investment in SAP software

System Merger

A System Merger project can be undertaken when two organisations merge and at least one already uses SAP software. The key benefits are:

  • integration of data across the enterprise
  • standardisation of data types
  • standardisation of processes
  • no costly interfaces to third party systems
  • a single system on a common platform
  • leveraging existing investment in SAP software

Asset disposal or acquisition

Absoft can help you transfer assets to or from your SAP system, or between two SAP environments, drawing on real project experience and SAP knowledge gained supporting the transfer of large and complex assets in the North Sea oil industry. The key benefits of an Absoft Asset Disposal or Acquisition project are:

  • integration of data in new assets, or clean removal of data on disposed assets
  • assurance that all relevant data has been transferred
  • fully- trained staff, comfortable with the migration process

Landscape migration

Absoft provides a complete SAP data migration service when you need to replace ageing hardware or change to an alternative database platform for your SAP system. The potential benefits here are:

  • SAP system improvements
  • enhanced user satisfaction
  • optimum system reconfiguration and set-up
  • speedy and smooth transition using standard SAP tools and procedures
  • lower total ownership cost
  • reduced hardware maintenance
  • rationalisation of infrastructure, freeing up valuable space.