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SHIFT's Revolutionary AI-driven SAP S/4HANA Option

On September 2, 2026, the Tokyo-based company SHIFT announced the launch of its new service, "SHIFT DQS for Reverse Engineering SAP S/4HANA Option." This innovative service leverages artificial intelligence to drastically reduce the time it takes to visualize legacy systems and formulate plans for SAP rebuilding, condensing the process to a maximum of one-sixth its original duration.

The main advantage of this service lies in the fast mapping of current system specifications to standard SAP business processes using AI, combined with the expertise of SHIFT's SAP consultants for validation and business streamlining. Traditionally, the process of visualizing existing systems and conceiving new strategies was a significant bottleneck in SAP migration projects, often taking six months to a year to complete. However, with this advanced AI approach, SHIFT claims that this timeline can be reduced to just two months, marking a substantial improvement in the efficiency of the initial phases of SAP rebuilding and migration.

Background of the Service Launch

As the deadline for SAP support approaches in 2027—a situation dubbed the "2027 Problem"—many businesses are urgently exploring new ERP implementations and modernization strategies. However, a major hurdle in these projects is the tendency for existing systems to become a black box, compounded by manual processes reliant on human interpretation and document analysis. This manual approach significantly prolongs the essential mapping from current operations to SAP standard processes, consuming valuable resources and inflating project costs.

SHIFT has built a robust track record, having supported over 100 companies with various SAP needs across areas such as design, development, testing, and maintenance. Since January 2026, the company has employed AI to visualize existing systems from source code, creating extensive documentation and dashboards supporting the modernization process. By July 2026, the AI tool had already analyzed two billion steps' worth of source code, demonstrating its capability in system visualization and obsolescence mitigation for a variety of industries.

Thus, the latest option, "SHIFT DQS for Reverse Engineering - SAP S/4HANA Option," melds SHIFT’s advanced visualization capabilities with their extensive SAP support experience to tackle the longstanding issues of black-boxing and prolonged planning phases. This effectively offers businesses swift mapping to SAP standard processes, empowering informed decisions based on data, ultimately enabling rapid and high-quality SAP rebuilding.

Key Features of SHIFT DQS for SAP S/4HANA Option

The flagship features of this service combine AI-driven swift visualization of existing system specifications with expert consultation for efficient business structuring, ensuring upgrades are as seamless as possible. The progress of the initial phases of SAP rebuilding and migration is thus dramatically expedited. Here are the main characteristics of this upgrade:

1. Fast Visualization via AI: By utilizing the core capabilities of "SHIFT DQS for Reverse Engineering," this service allows current specifications to be visualized rapidly from the source code, bypassing outdated documentation and oral histories. Moreover, over 46 distinct documents can be generated from this process.

2. Ultra-fast Mapping to SAP Standards: The AI efficiently maps current operational processes to SAP's standard business processes, significantly shortening the investigation period for upgrades—shifting towards a more organized and speedy decision-making process as it relates to project scope.

3. Data-Driven Business Structuring: Recommendations from the AI output are verified by SHIFT’s consultants, who evaluate the mapping proposals based on industry-specific data, reducing reliance on subjective experience. This technique promotes smart business decisions by categorizing processes into four classifications: standard alignment, business transformation, extension, or discontinuation.

Anticipated Benefits

Utilizing this service, businesses can expect to see a drastic reduction in the planning phase time—from a typical six months to just two, realizing a one-sixth decrease in duration. Furthermore, by enforcing a zero-add-on principle, SHIFT promotes a clean core setup, minimizing total cost of ownership (TCO) related to system maintenance and future operational expenses. Overall, SHIFT’s AI modernization services present an effective framework for enhancing existing systems' asset value, while boosting productivity and value in new system developments.

About SHIFT

Founded in 2005, SHIFT serves as a Service Integrator that closely collaborates with clients to achieve business outcomes. By employing the latest technologies like AI, SHIFT guides businesses through the complete project lifecycle—from initialization to development, operation, and continuous improvement. Located in Minato, Tokyo, SHIFT is at the forefront of revolutionizing how companies approach system transformation, aiming to contribute to sustainable society and solve social issues.

For more information, you can visit their corporate website at SHIFT or their service page at SHIFT Services.