Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are now responsible for more than oversight. They are directly accountable for technology decisions that affect enterprise risk. One of the most expensive blind spots is technical debt. In SAP transformations, technical debt is not just leftover code. It increases operating costs, delays execution, and creates long-term dependence on external vendors.…
by Robert Cummings IntroductionBrownfield upgrades in SAP S/4HANA involve updating existing systems to the new platform without major changes to business processes. While this approach can be cost-effective and less disruptive in the short term, it often misses the opportunity to leverage new capabilities that SAP S/4HANA offers, such as real-time analytics and improved user…
To successfully include SAP S/4HANA Implementation by 2026, enterprises should focus on deploying real systems early to enable user interaction and structured refinement cycles. With SAP ECC support ending in 2027, the urgency to adopt S/4HANA grows. LeapGreat’s Phase Zero approach offers a practical solution by delivering a working SAP S/4HANA environment from day one,…
Here’s the thing: 2026 might feel far away, until it’s not. S/4HANA readiness assessment is becoming essential as organizations prepare for ERP modernization before SAP ECC support deadlines. A strong S/4HANA readiness assessment helps leaders validate processes early, identify data risks, reduce project complexity, and build confidence before go-live. Companies that complete a structured S/4HANA…
Let’s say you’ve just approved a major ERP overhaul, maybe you’re moving to SAP S/4HANA, or finally modernizing a patchwork of legacy systems. Either way, one of the first questions to hit the table is deceptively simple: “Are we going public cloud or private cloud?” Seems like a technical choice, right? Infrastructure. Hosting. A line…
SAP transformation governance is one of the strongest predictors of ERP success. On September 18, 2025, LeapGreat hosted a LinkedIn Live panel exploring why so many SAP S/4HANA projects fail despite decades of accumulated experience. Moderated by Ross, the conversation featured Sana Asher, Patrik Fiegl of Tricentis, and Bernhard Lang, Co-Founder of LeapGreat. Their discussion…
In recent Workshops with LeapGreat global customers from very different industries, I had the privilege to experience project leaders in flashes of sudden insights. The so-called “Aha!” moments. “Aha!” moments are impactful and memorable. These are critical points of connection when stakeholders realize the value that we bring to them. In a nutshell, the insights…
SAP Clean Core 2025 explained: what it means for Z-code, S/4HANA adoption, and how LeapGreat accelerates the journey.
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Most SAP S/4HANA project failures aren’t about the software. They’re about when you see the real system. By the time many teams discover critical gaps, design decisions are already locked, timelines are set, and fixing issues is expensive and disruptive. The result? 3 Common Pitfalls That Sink S/4HANA Projects 1. Too little, too late visibility:…

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