SAP Business Transformation Center (BTC)

The switch to SAP S/4HANA is a decisive step in many companies' Digital Transformation. One of the biggest challenges is migrating existing databases, especially from SAP ECC systems. After all, migration today means more than just transferring data: The focus is on quality, consistency, security, and relevance.

With the SAP Business Transformation Center (BTC), SAP now offers a cloud-based solution developed precisely for these challenges. It supports companies in carrying out their data migration not only efficiently and securely, but also in a targeted and strategic manner.

The SAP Business Transformation Center is a central platform for planning and executing the migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA. It enables companies to transfer only the relevant data and processes to the new system - a selective and resource-saving approach.

The core of the BTC is the so-called Digital Blueprint. This is created based on a comprehensive system analysis and provides data-based recommendations for the migration strategy. This gives companies clarity about the scope of the migration, necessary adjustments, and optimization potential at an early stage.

The cloud-based solution covers the entire migration process - from the initial system scan to the definition of the project scope and the actual data transfer. As BTC is directly integrated into SAP Cloud ALM, it can be seamlessly integrated into existing project landscapes and continuously developed further.

The prerequisite for using BTC is that the SAP ECC system is the starting point, and SAP S/4HANA is the target platform for both on-premise installations and the SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private Edition. The Public Cloud Edition is currently not yet integrated (as of June 2025).

Access to SAP Cloud ALM is also required, as the BTC is anchored there. A major advantage is that companies that use SAP Cloud Services, SAP Enterprise Support, or RISE with SAP can use the BTC without additional license costs.

The technical infrastructure is also important, including stable network connections, compatible system versions, and the establishment of specific roles and authorizations for project managers, administrators, and data architects.

Companies benefit from the use of SAP BTC in several ways: the migration becomes more plannable, more structured, and, above all, more efficient. The selective data transfer reduces not only the technical effort but also the project duration. In many cases, this significantly reduces the overall costs for the conversion to SAP S/4HANA.

At the same time, the platform creates the necessary flexibility: whether a comprehensive transformation or a selective migration - BTC supports both approaches. Thanks to the integrated analysis and consulting options, IT teams receive a sound basis for decision-making and can implement migration projects in a much more targeted manner.

Not least, BTC fits seamlessly into existing transformation programs such as RISE with SAP. Companies that modernize their IT landscape in this way benefit from a holistic approach - without unnecessarily burdening ongoing operations.

Those who want to shape their digital transformation seriously and future-oriented cannot ignore SAP S/4HANA. The SAP Business Transformation Center offers a modern, robust solution that supports and structures the migration process. With its combination of technical efficiency, strategic focus, and simple integration, it helps companies to master their transition not only faster, but also more successfully.

Would you like to learn more or learn how SAP BTC can support your project? Then please get in touch with us. We will accompany you on your way to the digital future.