SAP S/4HANA Training – Transform Your ERP Skills

Master the next-generation ERP suite with real-world applications, live scenarios, and career guidance.

SAP S/4HANA is SAP’s flagship enterprise application suite and represents the next evolution of ERP solutions. Launched in 2015, it leverages in-memory computing to process massive amounts of data in real time, giving businesses instant insights for smarter decision-making.

At Feligrat, our SAP S/4HANA course teaches not just the technical aspects, but also practical applications across industries, helping learners become job-ready SAP professionals.

The Evolution of SAP S/4HANA

SAP S/4HANA started as SAP Simple Finance in 2014, focusing on financial operations. Within months, it became a full-scale ERP suite with lines of business like Finance, Logistics, and HR. Later, SAP added intelligent features such as machine learning, predictive accounting, AI, blockchain, and IoT integration.

Key Innovations in SAP S/4HANA

• – Real-time processing: Instant analytics and reporting with HANA’s in-memory architecture
• – Unified systems: Transactional and analytical operations on a single platform
• – Simplified data model: Universal Journal for a single source of truth
• – Enhanced user experience: Fiori apps provide intuitive dashboards and workflows
• – Intelligent technologies: AI and predictive accounting reduce manual tasks

New Functionality in S/4HANA

• – Universal Journal: Combines financial and management accounting
• – Embedded analytics: Real-time reporting integrated into processes
• – Predictive insights: Machine learning for smarter forecasts and decisions
• – User-centric design: Fiori applications simplify workflows

The Simplification List provides a roadmap of all improvements, helping users understand functional changes from older SAP ERP versions.

SAP S/4HANA Lines of Business (LoBs)

• – Finance: Accounting, controlling, treasury, and financial planning
• – Logistics (SRM & SCM): Supplier relationship management and supply chain operations
• – Sourcing & Procurement: Material management and supplier collaboration
• – Manufacturing: Production planning, scheduling, and quality control
• – Supply Chain: Inventory, warehouse management, and transportation
• – Asset Management: Plant maintenance and EHS monitoring
• – Sales: Streamlined sales orders, contracts, and revenue recognition
• – R&D/Engineering: Product lifecycle management and compliance
• – HCM: Human resources and integration with SAP SuccessFactors

Deployment Options

• – On-Premise: Installed on company servers (brownfield, greenfield, selective transition)
• – Cloud: Hosted externally (public, private, RISE with SAP)
• – Hybrid: Combines on-premise and cloud deployments for flexibility

Release cycles: Cloud updated quarterly, On-premise updated yearly (e.g., 2102 = Feb 2021).

Key Terms in SAP S/4HANA

• – Central Finance: Use S/4HANA Finance without full migration
• – Embedded functionality: Features built directly into S/4HANA
• – SAP Activate: Implementation methodology
• – SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC): Cloud reporting and predictive analytics
• – SAP Best Practices: Preconfigured content for faster deployment
• – SAP BTP: Platform-as-a-service for intelligent enterprises
• – SAP BW/4HANA: Modern data warehouse on HANA
• – SAP Customer Experience (CX): CRM solution formerly C/4HANA

FAQs

• – Is SAP S/4HANA replacing SAP ECC? Yes, ECC support ends in 2027.
• – How long does implementation take? Depends on deployment model and complexity.
• – Should migration start now? The sooner, the better for leveraging new innovations.
• – Cloud vs On-Premise? Cloud is externally hosted, On-Premise internally, Hybrid combines both.
• – What is the simplification list? A guide for functional and technical improvements per release.
• – Is a license required for readiness checks? No, tools like readiness check and code migration cockpit are free to use.

Conclusion

SAP S/4HANA is more than an upgrade; it transforms how businesses operate, analyze data, and make decisions. Every function—from finance to supply chain, sales, and HR—becomes smarter, faster, and more connected.

At Feligrat, our SAP S/4HANA training ensures learners understand the technology, master practical skills, and become career-ready to implement, manage, or consult on S/4HANA systems effectively.