A major oil and gas company in Saudi Arabia, committed to digital transformation and operational efficiency, sought to modernize its ERP infrastructure by migrating from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA 2022 (on-premise). The company partnered with Altivate to execute this critical transformation while ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
Challenges
- Existing SAP ERP 6.0 EHP7 system required a complex technical conversion to SAP S/4HANA 2022.
- Significant custom code modifications and ABAP standard object adaptations were needed.
- Seamless migration of multiple system landscapes (sandbox, development, quality, and production) while maintaining system integrity.
- Implementation of Embedded Fiori to enhance user experience and accessibility.
- Integration and configuration of SAP Web Dispatcher 7.81 for optimized system performance.
Solutions Implemented
Altivate designed and executed a structured migration plan, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal operational downtime. Key solutions included:
- S/4HANA Custom Code Management – Adapted and optimized 1,000 custom codes to ensure compatibility with S/4HANA.
- ABAP Modification (Standard Objects – SPAU/SPDD) – Adjusted 1,000 standard objects to maintain system functionality.
- HANA Code Adaptation – Performed 1,000 modifications to optimize for SAP HANA database performance.
- Embedded Fiori Implementation – Deployed a modern, intuitive UI for improved user experience.
- Technical Conversion & Migration – Executed a phased migration across multiple system environments:
- Sandbox (Explore Phase)
- Development (Realize Phase)
- Quality (Realize Phase)
- Production (Deploy Phase)
- SAP Web Dispatcher 7.81 Setup & Configuration – Ensured seamless system communication and load balancing.
Results & Impact
- Successful migration and upgrade of SAP ERP system to SAP S/4HANA 2022 with Embedded Fiori.
- Enhanced system performance, user experience, and operational efficiency.
- Improved data processing speed and real-time analytics capabilities.
- Strengthened IT infrastructure to support future digital transformation initiatives.
- Planned project timeline: 42 weeks; actual completion: 36 weeks, accounting for unforeseen complexities and optimizations.
Conclusion
By leveraging Altivate’s expertise in SAP migrations, the client successfully transitioned to a modern ERP system, positioning itself for greater agility, efficiency, and innovation in the oil and gas sector. The migration to SAP S/4HANA 2022 has laid a strong foundation for future digital growth, enabling the company to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
