On May 7, 2025, ASPA Consulting, in collaboration with AUSAPE, hosted the webinar “The challenge of S/4HANA conversion: how to mitigate risks”. The session provided practical insights, recommendations, and best practices to successfully navigate the transition to SAP’s next-generation ERP platform.
Strong participation from the SAP ecosystem
The webinar brought together over 100 professionals, highlighting the continued relevance and urgency of SAP S/4HANA conversion initiatives across industries.
During the session, it was emphasized that S/4HANA conversion is not merely a technical upgrade, but a comprehensive transformation of processes, system architecture, and IT strategy.
Understanding the key risks in S/4HANA projects
A central part of the webinar focused on identifying and addressing risks associated with S/4HANA conversion projects.
Firstly, common risks in IT initiatives were discussed:
- Delays in planning and execution
- Scope changes and project drift
- User resistance and change management challenges
In addition, the session explored specific risks related to S/4HANA conversion, including:
- Adoption of the SAP Fiori user experience
- Impact of the simplified data model
- Transition to an in-memory database (SAP HANA)
- Simplification and modernization of the SAP application core
This dual perspective provided participants with a realistic and actionable understanding of the challenges involved.
A practical agenda driven by real project experience
The webinar followed a structured agenda across four key areas:
- Introduction: why organizations need to act now
- Transition options to S/4HANA: overview of available approaches
- Step-by-step conversion (Brownfield): key phases of the conversion process
- Risk mitigation strategies: 10 practical recommendations based on real project experience
The final section was particularly valuable, as it translated lessons learned from previous projects into concrete, actionable guidance
Expert speakers and collaboration with AUSAPE
The session featured contributions from experienced professionals within the SAP ecosystem:
- Gerard Pasán, S/4HANA Working Group Coordinator at AUSAPE
- Julián Encina, SAP Project Lead at ASPA
- Marta Cantón, Business Development at ASPA
The collaboration with AUSAPE enriched the discussion by bringing additional market perspective and shared experience across multiple organizations.
Reinforcing ASPA’s commitment
This webinar reinforces ASPA Consulting’s commitment to supporting organizations throughout their SAP transformation journey, combining technical expertise with a strategic and practical approach.
As a SAP Gold Partner, ASPA continues to help clients successfully transition to S/4HANA by minimizing risks and maximizing the value of their technology investments.
If you would like to explore your S/4HANA conversion strategy or learn how to mitigate risks in your specific context, feel free to contact our team. We will be happy to support you in defining a robust and reliable roadmap.