Data Management for S/4HANA Migration Archives

13 May 2025 | 7 min read

SAP data archiving: What does the future look like?

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group In the current digital and business landscape, of the 10 principles in the paper, you will find one that deals with the usage of artificial intelligence. Specifically, if seen in the data management world, the implementation of AI is becoming more universal…

05 February 2025 | 5 min read

A quick insight into optimising system performance via SAP Data Archiving

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group Ever given a thought to how SAP data archiving optimises performance of the system? Well, out of one of the many benefits, system optimisation via SAP archiving is one of the foremost and most sought-after ones. It helps in ensuring a lighter…

24 January 2025 | 7 min read

SAP Data Volume Management: Everything you need to know

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group As data continues to grow at an exponential rate, the costs of storing them are spiralling out of control. While data helps create the base for business-essential decisions, managing them is critically important; if left unmanaged, not only will the storage cost…

21 January 2025 | 7 min read

13 top SAP data archiving FAQs that you should know of

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group Time and again, we have spoken of data archiving as one of the most preferred and sought-after methods of managing data. This method not just curbs the overall cost of ownership but also offers optimised system performance, helps meet compliance requirements, achieve…

14 January 2025 | 6 min read

Benefits of SAP data archiving: 8 top ones that you must know of

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group Did you know that the global data creation by 2028 is estimated to be around 394 zettabytes? As per Statista’s latest report, data growth is more rapid than ever. Along with this, the storage capacity is also expected to grow, but can…

08 January 2025 | 6 min read

9 SAP data archiving strategies to optimise the process

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group SAP data archiving is hands-down one of the best methods of managing the ever-evolving data growth. It is a boon to organisations that want to optimise their main system performance while not losing important/historical data. However, implementing a full-fledged archiving process requires…

SAP S/4HANA in the content of legacy systems decommissioning

24 July 2024 | 9 min read

All about legacy system decommissioning in S/4HANA migration

Author: Thierry Julien, CEO of TJC Group | Co-author: Laura Parri Royo, Marketing Director at TJC Group SAP S/4 HANA migration is only complete with careful consideration of what to do with all the data held in the legacy system database (probably an SAP ECC system). In some cases, the…

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17 June 2024 | 9 min read

Unlocking SAP data management | Key terminologies explained

Authors: Olivier Simonet, VP Sales and Marketing at TJC Group | Laura Parri Royo, Marketing Director at TJC Group This article explains the differences between key data volume management terminology – terms like system decommissioning, data archiving, retention management and landscape harmonisation. You may think they are all equivalent but…

22 May 2024 | 8 min read

SAP S/4 HANA vs SAP ECC: The major differences between them!

In our previous blog on the evolution of ERP systems, we spoke at length about how SAP contributed ERP systems to the world – starting with SAP R/1 to its move to SAP ECC, and now the latest SAP S/4HANA. With the mandate for moving to S/4HANA from ECC by 2027, organisations are gearing up…

15 May 2024 | 7 min read

SAP ERP systems: Evolving from on-premises models to the next-gen systems!

SAP has undergone drastic transitions in recent years. From traditional ERP software to developing innovative cloud solutions, the company has grown and how! Today, we hear about the SAP S/4HANA system, a few years back, it was SAP ECC – but have you ever given a thought to how the…

23 February 2024 | 5 min read

Importance of SAP data archiving when migrating to S/4HANA

Companies must move to SAP S/4HANA from SAP ECC6 as the latter is being discontinued by 2027. However, before the migration to the upgraded S/4HANA ERP, preparing the data is a must. And, this is where data archiving comes into the picture. Wondering how? Here's an in-depth insight for you!…

28 December 2023 | 5 min read

Rise with SAP – The Ultimate Guide to SAP Solutions

In simple words, RISE with SAP is a bundle of SAP solutions all in one single contract to accelerate a digital transformation. Launched in 2022, RISE with SAP helps companies to get started with cloud SAP solutions. It uses advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, no-code automation, and other process automation…

29 November 2023 | 10 min read

All you need to know about SAP S/4HANA: Benefits, updates and data management

According to Statista, the number of users for SAP S/4HANA has significantly increased, from just 370 users in 2015 to 20,000+ by the second quarter of 2022. With S/4HANA, SAP has introduced the world to an upgraded ERP system capable of multiple deployments and more. Here is a blog on the…

27 November 2023 | 5 min read

HANA Database: How to keep data growth under control | SAP Data Management

Author: Jérôme Phillippe, Project Manager and Senior SAP ILM consultant at TJC Group Introduction Effectively sizing the HANA database is a critical aspect of SAP S/4HANA implementation, ensuring smooth operation and avoiding potential pitfalls. In this discussion, we explore the significance of memory management in HANA, methods to control database…

17 October 2023 | 6 min read

SAP Business Transformation Centre, your best ally for S/4HANA migration

The end of the line for SAP ECC is fast approaching and users need to make swift decisions about how to proceed with migrating to S/4HANA. Initially, there were really only two migration options in opposed directions: a brand-new implementation (greenfield) or a system conversion brownfield) approach. Later on, the…

10 August 2023 | 5 min read

Data management to finance: Here are 4 absolute tips to stay resilient in challenging times!

With newer, better technologies come challenges that businesses have to face. That said, the ever-changing global landscape can intimidate organisations, leading to uncertainties. If you are feeling the same, here are four absolute tips that will help you become more resilient to face future challenges. The world is changing; technologies…

03 July 2023 | 3 min read

Main highlights of the latest SAP S/4HANA release from October 2022

SAP S/4HANA was first presented in February 2015 as the next generation ERP system to support organisations with their digital transformation into digital enterprises. As the technology landscape keeps evolving, SAP also keeps coming up with new versions of S/4HANA with superior functionalities. The latest upgrade was introduced in October…

15 March 2023 | 6 min read

Why should large corporations require a 24TB in-memory application? Implications for SAP systems

Author: Thierry Julien, CEO of TJC Group Why should a large corporations require a 24TB in-memory application? Find the reasons why SAP systems are outsized and how to tackle them. If TJC Group can’t cut your data volumes to 24TB or less, lunch is on us! It is a well-known fact…

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04 January 2023 | 4 min read

The CTO as an organisational change maker: 3 elements to add to every CTO remit

This article outlines some of the important data management activities that should be on Chief Technology Officers (CTO) agendas, including migration to S/4 HANA, cybersecurity and understanding the value of compliance automation. Relentless change Change comes in many forms for business and IT leaders across all industries, but one thing…

Data management: the effect of doing nothing

24 November 2022 | 5 min read

Data Volume Management – what is the effect of doing nothing?

We know from research conducted by the UK and Ireland SAP User Group (UKISUG) that nearly 2/3rds of companies are having difficulties with S/4 HANA migrations. Some could be tempted to do nothing to tame their data volumes. How can data archiving help keep control of S/4 HANA migration projects?…

02 November 2022 | 4 min read

Top 3 Insights from DSAG-Jahreskongress 2022 | TJC Group Recap

What does the future hold for German-speaking SAP users? Meetings hosted by the German-speaking SAP user group (Deutschsprachige SAP-Anwendergruppe e.V) or DSAG, are always an enlightening experience. This year at DSAG 2022 was no exception. Listening to the keynote and sessions, there were three key takeaways, each of which reinforces…

06 October 2022 | 4 min read

Get SAF-T ready – 6 tips to prep your tax and audit teams

The way businesses operate and interact with regulatory bodies and government is changing at a very rapid pace. One area that’s changing especially rapidly is tax and financial compliance – particularly when it comes to reporting processes. This article outlines the 6 key stages involved with SAF-T readiness, shared by…

08 September 2022 | 2 min read

The cost of maintaining an SAP legacy system

Author: Isa Beck, SAP Archiving and ILM Consultant, TJC Group Organisations use business systems to run their day-to-day operations. With such systems, they can effectively manage their business processing, handle and manage business-critical data, and provide services to their customers. So, it's safe to say that these systems are the…

05 August 2022 | 4 min read

Interview with SAP Archiving Expert Satya Prasad

Satya Prasad performs a variety of roles at TJC India, working as an ILM Delivery Lead, Team Lead & Product Owner. Read the full interview with him.

21 June 2022 | less than 1 min read

How Can Data Management Smooth The Transition to S/4HANA?

A study conducted by UK and Ireland SAP User Group (UKISUG) revealed that data management challenges have either slowed or will slow the automation of their business processes from SAP ECC 6.0 to SAP S/4HANA for 61% of the surveyed organisations. It is the general lack of preparedness in data…

04 October 2021 | 2 min read

Learn how “SAINT-GOBAIN” used automated data archiving to plan for S/4HANA migration at Convention USF 2021.

At USF 2021, taking place on October 6 and 7 in Lille, you can discover how St Gobain worked with TJC Group to do exactly that in advance of the company’s migration from ECC6 to S/4 Hana.

13 September 2021 | 5 min read

SAP ECC Automated Archiving: Reduce S/4HANA Costs | TJC Group

SAP is one of the top three ERP solutions globally and for good reason. It is an incredibly powerful cloud applications platform, but for the millions of businesses out there that currently run SAP, the clock is ticking. They have until 2027 to finalise their migration to S/4 Hana. To avoid any problems accessing the IT resources required, it is recommended that this process begins by no later than 2025 – don’t leave things until the last minute. Indeed, SAP have confirmed that they will be stopping all support for SAP ECC by 2027. It is therefore essential to be considering whether your company wants to continue using SAP in the future and if they do, to start planning ahead for the implementation before SAP ends its support.

09 July 2018 | 4 min read

Exploring data, document, and fiscal archiving

Half of the people who are the experts in SAP Archiving at TJC have a different opinion than I have. They all have at least 50 years of SAP Archiving experience combined – which may be a good indication who is right.