In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, moving to SAP S/4HANA is no longer a question of if, but when. But while the benefits of modernization are clear, the path to transformation is anything but simple. Organizations face a maze of application landscapes, fragmented processes, and siloed teams—all of which can derail even the most well-intentioned transformation efforts.
This is where SAP LeanIX comes in. Trusted by global leaders like Adidas, Bosch, Haworth, McKesson, and Pfizer, SAP LeanIX provides the enterprise architecture (EA) foundation companies need to transform with confidence.
The Transformation Challenge
ERP transformations are inherently complex. A recent LeanIX/SAP survey of 100+ organizations revealed:
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66% struggle to align IT, business, and project teams
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53% find it difficult to define a clear target architecture and roadmap
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47% are unable to identify interdependencies between ERP and non-ERP systems
These challenges aren’t just roadblocks—they’re risks that can lead to overspending, project delays, and missed strategic goals. Without full visibility into your IT environment and a way to unify stakeholders around a shared vision, your transformation is operating on guesswork.
Why Enterprise Architecture is the Missing Link
Enterprise Architecture helps cut through the chaos by offering a holistic view of your technology landscape. It connects the dots between systems, processes, and business capabilities—turning complex transformation initiatives into actionable, data-driven roadmaps.
With SAP LeanIX Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM), you gain the clarity and tools to:
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Evaluate your current application landscape
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Identify areas for rationalization and modernization
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Align IT and business leaders
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Model transformation scenarios
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Track progress at every stage
How SAP LeanIX Powers SAP Transformations
SAP LeanIX delivers everything you need to execute a successful, risk-managed SAP S/4HANA transformation. Here’s how:
1. Full Visibility Across Your Landscape
Gain deep insight into both SAP and non-SAP systems and uncover hidden interdependencies. This enables informed decision-making and a comprehensive understanding of your IT ecosystem.
2. Transformation Roadmaps You Can Trust
Visualize every phase of your journey—from As-Is to To-Be. SAP LeanIX helps you model future-state architectures, track major milestones, and flag potential conflicts before they escalate.
3. Strategic Application Rationalization
Identify redundant or outdated applications using pre-defined reports that analyze cost, value, technical fit, and lifecycle. Reduce complexity and free up budget for innovation.
4. Cross-Team Collaboration
Foster alignment between IT, business, and project stakeholders. As Krzysztof Kwiatek, Enterprise Architect at Reckitt, puts it:
“SAP LeanIX is our collaborative platform where different departments can work together to build the full EA picture, better understand our business capabilities, and get information about IT systems in order to mitigate risks.”
5. SAP Signavio Integration for Process Mapping
Decide which processes to keep or redesign using SAP Signavio Process Manager—ensuring your transformation efforts are backed by process intelligence.
6. Scenario Planning & SAP Activate Alignment
Model and compare transformation scenarios and seamlessly align with the SAP Activate methodology—from Discover to Run—ensuring your roadmap supports agile execution.
The Business Impact
With SAP LeanIX, organizations achieve:
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Faster, smarter decisions on technology strategy
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Reduced transformation risk and improved governance
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Stronger collaboration between IT and business
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More efficient budgeting through rationalization and modernization
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Support for AI adoption, IT sustainability, and cloud migration
SAP LeanIX enables you to confidently plan, execute, and manage change—not just for your ERP transformation, but for your broader digital future.
Key Product Capabilities at a Glance
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Easily collect and manage application data
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Filter and assess applications by lifecycle, fit, and business value
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Create transformation roadmaps with clear timelines and dependencies
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Evaluate and rationalize with built-in reporting
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Track progress with dashboards and KPIs
Conclusion: Ready to Transform with Confidence?
ERP transformation isn’t just a technology upgrade—it’s a strategic business evolution. With SAP LeanIX, CIOs, CTOs, and Enterprise Architects finally have the visibility, structure, and collaboration tools to execute with confidence and precision.
Don’t let complexity stall your SAP journey. Harness the power of enterprise architecture and modern EA tools to transform smarter and faster. Contact Altivate to kick-start your transformation journey today.
