Dentsu Research Launches SAP S/4HANA Cloud Compatibility Assessment Service

Dentsu Research Unveils New SAP S/4HANA Cloud Compatibility Assessment Service

Dentsu Research, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, has announced the launch of a new service on August 1, 2025, designed to assist businesses in evaluating their compatibility with SAP's cloud-based ERP solution, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. This service aims to offer a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation considering various factors including business processes, organizational culture, and system requirements of prospective clients planning to implement the SAP S/4HANA Cloud.

Background of the Service

In recent years, the rapidly changing business landscape has necessitated organizations to adapt flexibly, often demanding a complete overhaul of their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Many companies are now recognizing the need to transition from outdated on-premise ERP systems to more efficient cloud solutions. SAP's S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition is gaining significant attention as an effective alternative, allowing companies to alleviate operational and maintenance burdens while ensuring enhanced convenience.

SAP’s approach emphasizes utilizing standard functionalities to streamline business operations, known as the Fit to Standard principle, which significantly reduces implementation time. However, adopting such a system requires careful consideration of whether an organization's current practices and cultural norms align with the standard functionalities offered by SAP. This prior assessment helps to ensure that organizations can successfully meet their operational challenges with the new system.

Features of the Compatibility Assessment Service

The SAP S/4HANA Cloud Compatibility Assessment Service aims to identify and evaluate the risks and challenges that businesses face when considering the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Cloud. Through a simplified diagnostic process, the service will provide a detailed compatibility report that highlights essential areas where specific attention is required during the implementation phase, relying on the insights and expertise of industry professionals.

The key areas evaluated in the compatibility report include:

1. Alignment with Business Challenges
The report will assess whether the business challenges that a company faces can be addressed effectively through the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Cloud.

2. Compatibility with Business Processes and Organizational Culture
It will analyze the scale and nature of the business processes that will employ the SAP S/4HANA Cloud and how well the involved organization’s mindset and culture align with these new practices.

3. Implementation Risks
The report will comprehensively evaluate the potential risks involved in the implementation process, such as the feasibility of aligning business designs with standard features of SAP S/4HANA Cloud and potential challenges during the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase.

Since the inception of its SAP-related solutions in 1995, Dentsu Research has accumulated substantial experience, participating in over 350 SAP-related projects encompassing new installations, version upgrades, and BI system developments. The firm aims to continue enhancing consultancy services for SAP implementation and migration, while firmly supporting digital transformation (DX) across various industries and sectors.

About Dentsu Research

Dentsu Research operates under the vision of "HUMANOLOGY for the future—creating what comes next with people and technology". The organization focuses on integrating its capabilities in system integration, consulting, and think tank functions to sincerely address the needs of society, including businesses, government agencies, and local communities. Through cross-innovation - transcending technological, industrial, corporate, and regional barriers - Dentsu Research is committed to shaping the future by harnessing technology and human strengths to continually create new value.

For more information about the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Compatibility Assessment Service or to access the service materials, please visit the official page.