SAP BW to BW/4HANA Migration
Modernize your SAP BW foundation and unlock HANA performance — enabling the next generation of SAP EPM tools and analytics capabilities.
Why Upgrade
From BW 7.x to BW/4HANA
SAP BW 7.x on traditional databases is approaching end of maintenance. BW/4HANA is the foundation for all next-generation SAP analytics and EPM.
The migration from SAP BW 7.x to SAP BW/4HANA is more than a technical upgrade — it's an opportunity to simplify your data model, improve query performance by orders of magnitude, and position your organization for BPC Embedded, SAC, and Group Reporting.
Performance Improvement
HANA in-memory processing delivers 10-100x faster query response times compared to traditional database BW.
Simplified Data Models
Replace complex layered data models with simplified composite providers, advanced DSOs, and HANA calculation views.
Reduced Landscape Complexity
Eliminate InfoCubes, standard DSOs, and InfoAggregates — reducing objects by up to 60% and simplifying administration.
EPM Tool Readiness
BW/4HANA is required for BPC 2021, SAC BW Live connectivity, and Datasphere integration.
Migration Approach
How We Execute BW/4HANA Migration
1
System Assessment
Inventory all BW objects, identify custom code, assess complexity, and produce a migration effort estimate.
2
Migration Strategy
Define migration approach: In-place conversion, shell conversion, or remote conversion — based on your landscape and timeline.
3
Data Model Simplification
Rationalize InfoCubes and standard DSOs to ADSO, redesign InfoProviders for HANA optimization.
4
Custom Code Remediation
Review and remediate ABAP code flagged by SAP BW Simplification List — ensuring compatibility with BW/4HANA.
5
Migration Execution
Execute migration using SAP migration cockpit with phased approach to minimize system downtime.
6
Testing & Optimization
Performance testing, query tuning, and business validation before cutover.
Plan Your BW/4HANA Migration
Contact our BW migration specialists for a readiness assessment and migration roadmap.