SAP Readiness Check

The focus is not only on the transition from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA, but also on a wide range of other migration and upgrade scenarios.

In short, the tool answers the question of whether an existing SAP system is “ready” for the planned transition and which technical and organizational measures are required to achieve it.

The SAP Readiness Check covers multiple transformation scenarios:

This breadth of scenarios makes the SAP Readiness Check a universally applicable tool for nearly all SAP system landscapes.

The process is divided into several steps:

1. Preparation

• Implementation of the required SAP Notes (e.g. 2758146, 2399707)
• Activation of the program RC_COLLECT_ANALYSIS_DATA via transaction SE38
• Selection of relevant checks and adjustment of the analysis scope
• Ensuring the required system authorizations and online access

2. Execution

• The analysis is started using the previously activated program
• Collection of SAP core data, custom code, add-ons, and interfaces
• Runtime depends on the system size (several hours may be required)
• Monitoring via MyJobs or transaction SM36

3. Evaluation

• Export of the result data as a ZIP file and upload to the SAP Support Launchpad
• Visualization of results in clear, easy-to-understand dashboards
• Assessment of relevance and effort for all simplification items
• Creation of an individual transformation roadmap

• Technical transparency: Early identification of potential system obstacles and risks
• Optimized planning: Improved basis for project budgeting and timeline planning
• Improved data quality: Cleansing and harmonization of master data
• Simplification of complex architectures: Through the identification of relevant simplification items
• Early preparation: Can be performed even without an immediate migration or conversion intent
   

• Missing authorizations for the executing user
• Required SAP Notes not implemented
• Misconfiguration of the online data collector
• Runtime issues in large systems (tip: run the analysis outside of business hours)
• Incorrect interpretation of the result reports without SAP expertise

What prerequisites must my system meet?
Your SAP system must be on a current software level. In addition, the required SAP Notes must be implemented and the relevant authorizations must be assigned to the executing user.

Can I run the SAP Readiness Check multiple times?
Yes, this is even recommended—for example, to validate the effectiveness of preparatory projects (such as Business Partner integration). In addition, SAP regularly enhances and extends the tool.

What happens if incompatible add-ons are detected?
In this case, the software vendor should be contacted at an early stage or an alternative solution should be evaluated. The SAP Readiness Check provides important guidance for this.

Does the SAP Readiness Check also cover cloud scenarios?
Yes, cloud transformation targets (e.g. SAP Cloud ALM, SAP Datasphere) can also be assessed.

How detailed are the analysis results?
The SAP Readiness Check delivers highly granular results, including assessments of individual simplification items and custom code lines.

Can I evaluate the SAP Readiness Check without external consulting support?
Technically yes; however, interpreting the results can be challenging without the support of an experienced external consulting partner.

How often should the SAP Readiness Check be repeated?
It is recommended to perform an initial run for high-level planning and to repeat the check again before the actual migration in order to validate project progress.