Imagine what is possible in the world of cloud-based ERP systems with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. This powerful solution is designed to transform businesses and prepare them for the challenges of tomorrow. Discover the possibilities to streamline your business processes, gain real-time insights, and stay agile in a dynamic market. SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition is packed with features specifically designed to increase efficiency and drive innovation. Take advantage of the benefits of an intelligent ERP system that seamlessly integrates with existing applications and is continuously updated with the latest technologies.
Make the switch to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition and experience how your business grows and adapts to meet the demands of modern business life. Give a new definition to tomorrow's business operations today!
S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition: What’s stopping you?
In today's digital reality, businesses need to analyze increasing amounts of data, act flexibly and quickly in the market, and be able to adjust the direction of their business at any time. SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition offers flexible and transparent insights and reporting from every angle (e.g., Finance & Controlling).
The solution is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses as well as large enterprises. With a wide range of industry- and company-specific solutions, this real-time Cloud ERP suite provides all the tools such organizations need. Businesses don't have to worry about things such as hardware, maintenance, and operations, thanks to SAP's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. The expert PwC team has proven itself multiple times with successful implementations, including PwC's own digital transformation using S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.
Reduced Total Cost of Ownership through centralized management of S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition as Software-as-a-Service
With S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, you have access to a fully managed service that relieves your IT department and allows you to focus on your core activities through the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model. By choosing this cloud solution, you save on infrastructure costs, maintenance, and upgrades, while benefiting from the latest innovations and real-time data analysis.
S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition is the smart choice for businesses looking to increase their operational efficiency without large upfront investments. This innovative platform is not only affordable but also reduces the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through centralized management of your ERP system.
Switch to S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition and start optimizing your business processes at lower costs.
Agility, flexibility, and continuous improvement with periodic releases
SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Public Edition provides an ERP platform with regular updates, allowing you to quickly respond to new opportunities and challenges. This ensures a future-proof infrastructure that grows with your business needs. Whether you are looking for a flexible CRM system, an agile project management tool, or an ERP solution that adapts to your growth, the key lies in choosing the right partner with a strong vision for innovation.
Increase your business performance and stay ahead of the competition with solutions that prioritize agility, flexibility, and continuous improvement. Ensure your business is ready for the future with technology that works not only today but also tomorrow and beyond.
Speed through simplification and automation
Experience unparalleled speed thanks to simplified and automated processes. SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Public Edition eliminates complexity and enables faster decision-making and execution. With streamlined workflows and automated tasks, you can achieve higher productivity and efficiency.
Implementation Phases
We start in the Discover phase with our PwC Deployment Assessment to get an initial indication of how well SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition aligns with your business processes and operational needs. In this phase, we build upon the SAP Activate Methodology with the years of experience and expertise of the PwC network. This phase is a crucial first step for organizations considering a transition to SAP's cloud-based solution(s).
Let the expert PwC network guide you through a seamless transition to an efficient and future-proof ERP solution.
What is the key benefit of transitioning to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition?
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition offers the ideal foundation for organizations seeking innovation and optimization. One of the key benefits is the integration of intelligent technologies, such as generative business AI (Artificial Intelligence), machine learning, virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, and more. These advanced applications enable you to enrich and automate your business processes, leading to improved efficiency and long-term decision-making.
- PwC S/4HANA Deployment Assessment
- S/4HANA Cloud Pre-Study & Roadmap Development
- Implementation (SAP Activate methodology)
- New Functionalities
- Quality Assurance
- Governance & ICS
PwC S/4HANA Deployment Assessment
Common challenges faced by our clients:
- Lack of internal knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.
- Validation of the feasibility of SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition is perceived as complex due to the complexity of processes and systems.
- Uncertainty caused by regular updates to features within SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition and new Cloud technology.
Our service:
- PwC S/4HANA Deployment Assessment.
- Guided workshop with questions about the organization, processes, and functions.
- Initial indication of the suitability of SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition for our client.
- List of possible limitations and necessary changes that the client should consider in detail during follow-up activities.
Benefits for our clients:
- Becoming familiar with the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition mindset, including potential opportunities and limitations of this software-as-a-service solution.
- Initial high-level indication of the applicability of SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition to the organization.
- Early identification of limitations and necessary organizational and process-related changes as a basis for follow-up activities.
S/4HANA Cloud Pre-Study & Roadmap Development
Common challenges faced by our clients:
- Lack of internal knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.
- Uncertainty in identifying the right S/4HANA solution, considering specific requirements.
- Complex IT landscape that needs to be adjusted as part of the transformation project.
- Consideration of all relevant tasks and dependencies when creating a comprehensive roadmap.
Our service:
- S/4HANA Cloud Pre-study & Roadmap development.
- Analysis of the existing process and system landscape.
- Recommendation of a suitable S/4HANA solution (e.g., Private versus Public Cloud).
- Development of desired IT architecture (including interfaces).
- If necessary, support in creating the business case.
- Development and coordination of a roadmap.
- Definition of necessary SAP best practice processes based on the existing process landscape and specific business requirements.
Benefits for our clients:
- Transformation programs supported by a feasible and robust S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition roadmap.
- Identification and clarification of key challenges in designing SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.
- Consideration and resolution of potential obstacles in the introduction of the new system environment.
- Creation of efficiency benefits and leveraging success factors in a transformation project.
Implementation (SAP Activate methodology)
Common challenges faced by our clients:
- Complex transformation project involving the conversion from the previous (non-) SAP system.
- Insufficient experience and expertise with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition projects.
- Many accounting and system-related risks need to be considered as part of a transformation program.
- Processes and IT landscapes have historically grown, becoming more complex and heterogeneous over the years.
Our service:
- Contribution of best practices and application of lessons learned from similar projects.
- Support in project setup, ongoing project assurance, and change management.
- Advice throughout all phases of the implementation project in all functional and technical areas.
- Support in defining the planning & control structure (including general ledger accounts).
- Ensuring proper system implementation.
Benefits for our clients:
- Minimizing risks by leveraging experiences from similar SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition transformation projects.
- Sparring partner for SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition-related issues.
New Functionalities
Common challenges faced by our clients:
- Slow implementation of innovations.
- High costs due to low process automation.
- Uncertainty regarding core business processes.
New functionalities:
- S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition supports the use of technical innovations and intelligent business operations.
- Standardization and automation enable a more transparent design of business processes.
Benefits for our clients:
- Immediate availability of various new features.
- Automation and optimization of various processes through artificial intelligence (AI).
- Deployment of dynamically adaptable bots that collaborate and communicate with SAP S/4HANA Public Edition.
Quality Assurance
Common challenges faced by our clients:
- Complex transformation project involving the conversion from the previous (non-) SAP system.
- Insufficient experience and expertise in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition projects.
- Many accounting and system-related risks need to be considered within the framework of the transformation project.
- Processes and IT landscapes have historically grown, becoming more complex and heterogeneous over the years.
Our service:
- Project quality assurance.
- Contribution of best practices and lessons learned from similar SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Edition implementations.
- Thorough assessment of project, risk, quality, and integration management.
- Critical evaluation of business and technical specifications and concepts (including test management, migration, user authorization management).
- Assessment of the go-live plan.
- Ensuring proper execution of productive migration and compliance with accepted accounting principles.
Benefits for our clients:
- Early identification and communication of potential risks in the transformation project.
- Sparring partner for SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition considerations.
- Expert support for technical and accounting issues.
- If necessary, report for the annual audit.
Governance & ICS
Common challenges faced by our clients:
- Insufficiently documented internal control system (ICS) and risk management in the current process/system landscape, making it difficult to transfer the current Governance & ICS concept to the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition environment with standardized processes.
- If applicable, no separate department should be established within the organization to centrally manage and sustainably support the Governance & ICS topic.
Our service:
- If applicable, development and establishment of a central Governance & ICS function within the company.
- Identification of potential risks within the new Cloud ERP system and process landscape.
- Alignment of adjustments to the current Governance & ICS concept in view of the future process/system landscape (e.g., redesign of internal controls).
- Technical preparation or assessment of the Governance & ICS concept regarding the coverage of identified risks.
Benefits for our clients:
- If applicable, established Governance & ICS function within the company.
- Governance & ICS concept adapted to the new SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition process and system landscape, considering proper accounting practices.
- Targeted identification and minimization of risks.
Summary of Key Benefits
What are the key benefits of transitioning to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition?
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition includes technologies that can add intelligence to ERP applications, including (Generative) AI, virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, and voice-controlled technology. Working from a Public Cloud environment allows companies to access all the functionalities of S/4HANA without having to allocate resources to hardware or databases.
Business Benefits
- Centralized platform
Make decisions with more transparency across different functional areas, considering all relevant transactions. - Simplified business processes
Improve efficiency by using a standardized set of proven best practices for operational business processes. - Enhanced analytics
Gain immediate insights using flexible reports based on universal journal entries and improved value of insights through predictive functionalities. - User experience
Increase system adoption among employees through the intuitive and simplified user interface. - Regular updates
Quickly access new functionalities and leading processes with reduced disruption to business operations through regular updates.
IT Benefits
- Rapid implementation
Quick implementation compared to traditional on-premises solutions thanks to configuration guides, accelerators, and testing tools. - Wide range of integration possibilities
Access to a wide range of cloud-based APIs (Application Programming Interface) that can be directly integrated. - Fit-to-standard
Standardized processes reduce complexity and promote a system approach based on best practices without the need for expensive internal developments. - Dynamic extension capabilities
Access to the use of extensions and APIs opens new channels for innovation and enhances the value of your investment.
- Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Maintenance and ongoing support are provided by SAP, reducing the need for internal IT teams.
