Brownfield Conversion to SAP S/4HANA

Move to SAP S/4HANA Without Disrupting What Works

If your current IT landscape already supports your business effectively, there’s no need to rebuild it from scratch. With the Brownfield approach, you can upgrade your existing SAP ERP system to SAP S/4HANA – keeping your proven processes and structure intact, while staying on time and on budget.

The Brownfield Conversion allows you to modernize your SAP ERP system while preserving the workflows, data, and custom developments your teams rely on every day. You gain all the benefits of the next-generation SAP S/4HANA platform without losing the stability and familiarity of your existing environment.

What Is a Brownfield Conversion?

A SAP S/4HANA Brownfield Conversion is a step-by-step upgrade from your current SAP Business Suite (for example, SAP ECC) to SAP S/4HANA. It’s a smart mix of the old and the new – combining the tried-and-true features your teams already use with the advanced capabilities that drive your business forward.

During this process, your data and system configuration are migrated and optimized, while your custom enhancements and historical data remain accessible.

You can also take the opportunity to move from an on-premise setup to the cloud with RISE with SAP, adding even more flexibility for the future.

This approach is ideal for companies that want to protect existing investments, maintain custom processes, and modernize efficiently.

Key Benefits of Brownfield Conversion to S/4HANA:

Save Resources

Because Brownfield Conversion introduces only minimal changes to the system, it requires far less change management. Users can enjoy faster performance, a modern interface, and better usability – all with minimal training. That means less downtime, lower costs, and quicker results.

Reduce Migration Risks

By preserving your established business processes, the Brownfield approach minimizes the risks associated with a full system replacement – such as data loss, extended downtime, or process disruption.

Transition Quickly – All in One Step

Once preparation is complete, the conversion to SAP S/4HANA happens in a single, well-orchestrated move. This avoids the need to run and maintain parallel systems, saving both time and operational costs.

We Help You Move: TIGROUP’s S/4HANA Conversion Studio

We are a senior-only S/4HANA conversion studio. Every project is handled exclusively by top experts with 15-20+ years of experience – no handoffs to juniors or outsourcing.

Our formula is simple: fewer people → faster decisions → higher quality.

We move fast, deliver results tied to concrete project milestones, and include quality metrics directly in the contract.

We don’t sell resources – we deliver outcomes: a ready-to-run system, clean and reliable data, CFO-ready reporting, and a strong platform for business growth.

Why Choose TIGROUP?

  • 10+ years of successful conversions from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA
  • Brownfield approach expertise – minimize risks while preserving your core business processes
  • Cost-optimized solutions tailored for small and mid-sized enterprises
  • End-to-end support – from go-live to user training and post-launch assistance
  • Go-Live Weekend: a system go-live over a weekend (subject to meeting entry conditions), with a rollback plan available up to T–2 hours before go-live.

Our SAP ECC to S/4HANA Conversion Offering:

  1. Three migration options for different budgets: Basic, Optimal, and Premium
  2. End-to-end delivery: assessment, data preparation, migration, testing, training, and support
  3. Guaranteed safe transition – no data losses and minimal business downtime
  4. Transparent pricing and a flexible approach to customer requirements

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S /4 HANA Conversion Packages by TIGROUP:

Criteria
Foundation
Conversion
Enhanced
Transformation
Strategic
Redesign
Migration goal
Quickly mitigate the risks of outdated ECC and move to a supported platform without “rebuilding” the business.
    Upgrade with benefits
  • clean up data and history,
  • simplify processes,
  • improve usability.
Gain a platform for growth: minimal downtime, system and country consolidation, enhanced analytics and compliance.
Business model
Small business: 1 legal entity, 1–2 countries, simple IT landscape.
Growing company: up to ~7 legal entities / several countries, some integrations.
International business: up to ~25 legal entities / many countries, complex supply chains and integrations.
Use cases
Upgrade and continue working as before — fast and predictable.
Upgrade and optimize — eliminate redundancies, make operations simpler and faster.
Upgrade and scale — prepare for M&A, market expansion, audits, and regulatory requirements.
Changes in processes
Minimal — keeping the usual way of working.
Targeted improvements in focus areas (sales, procurement, finance).
Significant enhancements and standardization of end-to-end processes (including finance and supply chain).
Impact on users
Affects key employees; short training sessions.
Training for most roles; new, user-friendly interfaces (Fiori).
Change management program with multiple training sessions; new roles and practices.
Average projects timeline
Average project timeline 14–18 weeks.
18–24 weeks.
24–32 weeks.
Downtime during go-live
Go-live on weekend.
Go-live on weekend.
Short cutover window
System Deployment
Staying as is (on-premise) or planning a cloud move later.
Optional — Staying as is or migrate to SAP Cloud (RISE) as part of the project.
Optional — Staying as is or migrate to SAP Cloud (RISE) as part of the project with a redesigned landscape for growth.
Analytics and dashboards
Using standard S/4HANA reports.
Priority dashboards for key functions.
Advanced analytics and planning with unified KPI dashboards for management
Training and post-go-live support
Training for key employees; 4 weeks of support during business hours.
Team training; 8 weeks of extended-hours support.
Change management program; 6–12 weeks of 24×7 SLA-based support.

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Let’s Discuss Your SAP S/4HANA Conversion

Considering a Brownfield approach to move to SAP S/4HANA but still exploring your options?
Whether you’re ready to start your system conversion or prefer to test SAP S/4HANA in a sandbox
environment before making a final decision – our experts are here to guide you.
At TIGROUP’s Conversion Studio, specialists with extensive experience in SAP transformations will help you evaluate, plan, and execute your migration with confidence.
Get in touch with us today to discuss your project and find the right path to SAP S/4HANA for your business.