Upgrading SAP—whether transitioning from ECC to S/4HANA or adopting a new release—should be a leap forward, not a
costly struggle. Yet, for many businesses, it turns into an endless cycle of delays, soaring expenses, and
unexpected roadblocks.
And the culprit? Poorly managed master data.
The Shocking Cost of Bad Data
– 88% of SAP migration failures are due to poor data quality. (Source: Gartner)
– 30% of an organization’s revenue is lost annually due to bad data. (Source: IBM)
– 50% of IT budgets are spent fixing data issues after migration instead of optimizing business
functions. (Source: Deloitte)
– 97% of businesses say bad data impacts operations—but only 40% take proactive
steps to fix it. (Source: Experian)
Bad Data, Big Problems
When businesses migrate without cleaning up their data, they unknowingly bring years of clutter into their new
system. The results?
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Duplicate vendors and materials—leading to procurement errors and financial
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Missing key fields—causing automation failures and manual interventions.
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Misaligned structures—creating inconsistencies in reporting and compliance risks.
By the time these issues surface during testing, it’s too late for quick fixes—timelines slip, costs rise, and
frustration builds.
What Happens When Master Data is a Mess?
Project Delays: Fixing data mid-migration can extend timelines by 6+ months.
Runaway Costs: Cleaning up data late in the game increases project costs by 3x.
Post-Go-Live Failures: 40% of SAP migrations lead to disruptions in finance, procurement, and
supply chain due to data errors.
Loss of Trust: 56% of companies report that bad data lowers user confidence in new systems,
slowing adoption.
S4WARD: The Smartest Path to a Clean, Hassle-Free Migration
SAP’s Clean Core isn’t just a best practice—it’s the only way to ensure long-term success in
S/4HANA. S4WARD helps businesses migrate without carrying over inefficiencies and legacy problems.
Tecnics Case Study: How S4WARD Transformed a Complex SAP Migration
A global manufacturing giant was struggling to migrate to SAP S/4HANA. They had:
– 21,000+ custom objects—cluttering their system and slowing performance.
– 43,000+ data conflicts—causing errors in financials, procurement, and reporting.
– A tight deadline—but no clear strategy to clean their data before migration.
How Tecnics’ S4WARD Turned It Around:
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85% of custom code cleaned and optimized—reducing technical debt.
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95% data accuracy ensured before migration—eliminating post-go-live issues.
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Go-live achieved on time and within budget—without disruptions to operations.
By leveraging S4WARD’s automated data filtering, validation, and selective migration, the company avoided months
of delays and saved millions in operational costs.
How S4WARD Fixes Data Before It Breaks Your Upgrade
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Pre-Migration Data Cleansing – Identifies and removes duplicates, outdated records, and
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Selective Data Migration – Moves only the high-value, business-critical data, reducing
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Automated Validation – Ensures 95% data accuracy before go-live, eliminating post-migration
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Faster, Smoother Transition – With clean, optimized data, your S/4HANA system is stable from Day
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Stop Fixing Data in Crisis Mode—Get It Right from the Start
Master data should be a strategic asset, not a liability. With S4WARD, you avoid the headaches
of last-minute data fixes and ensure your migration is:
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On time – No last-minute scrambles.
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On budget – Fewer delays, lower costs.
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Flawless at go-live – No post-migration disruptions.
Your SAP upgrade doesn’t have to be a costly struggle. Let’s make it seamless.
Talk to our experts today.
