Upgrade, Migrate, and Modernize withSAP Technical Conversion
Expert SAP system upgrades, OS/DB migrations, Unicode conversions, S/4HANA technical conversions, DMO, and landscape management — executed with zero data loss, minimized downtime, and complete technical accountability.
Keep Your SAP Platform Current, Secure, and S/4HANA Ready
SAP systems require regular technical maintenance — version upgrades to access new functionality and maintain support eligibility, OS/DB migrations to modernize infrastructure and reduce costs, and S/4HANA technical conversions to enable digital transformation. Each of these technical conversion activities involves significant complexity, risk, and precision — requiring expert planning, mock execution, and structured cutover management. SAVIC's SAP BASIS technical conversion team has completed 300+ conversions across SAP ECC, S/4HANA, and BW landscapes — delivering zero data loss, minimized downtime, and full post-conversion validation across every project.
Maintain Platform Currency and Unlock New Capabilities
SAVIC SAP Technical Conversion Services
A comprehensive technical conversion portfolio — from SAP system upgrades and OS/DB migration to S/4HANA technical conversion, DMO, Unicode conversion, and cloud infrastructure migration.
SAP System Upgrade (SUM)
Upgrade your SAP ECC, S/4HANA, or NetWeaver system to the latest supported release using SAP Software Update Manager (SUM) — maintaining functionality while gaining new features and extended maintenance.
- SAP ECC, NetWeaver, S/4HANA, and BW upgrade execution
- SAP Software Update Manager (SUM) tool management
- Pre-upgrade checks, note application, and system preparation
- Post-upgrade validation, regression testing support, and optimization
OS/DB Migration
Migrate your SAP system from any operating system and database combination to a new target platform — including migration to SAP HANA, Linux, or cloud infrastructure — with validated data integrity.
- Source database analysis and target platform sizing
- Heterogeneous and homogeneous system copy execution
- SAP HANA, Oracle, SQL Server, and MaxDB target support
- Linux, Windows, and cloud OS migration planning
Database Migration Option (DMO)
Combine SAP system upgrade with OS/DB migration in a single downtime window using SAP SUM DMO — reducing total migration effort, downtime exposure, and project complexity.
- Single downtime window for combined upgrade and migration
- SAP SUM DMO tool planning, configuration, and execution
- Pre-migration ABAP code and compatibility checks
- Downtime optimization using pre-migration data transfer
SAP S/4HANA Technical System Conversion
Execute the technical conversion of SAP ECC systems to SAP S/4HANA — including system preparation, simplification item resolution, technical conversion execution, and post-conversion validation.
- SAP Readiness Check and pre-conversion analysis
- Simplification item categorization and technical remediation
- System conversion execution using SUM and S/4HANA conversion tools
- Post-conversion technical validation and performance baseline
Unicode Conversion
Convert non-Unicode SAP systems to Unicode to support global character sets, multi-language deployments, and future OS/DB migration paths — with full data integrity validation.
- Unicode pre-check and incompatible program identification
- ABAP code remediation for Unicode compatibility
- Unicode conversion execution and character set validation
- Post-conversion multilingual testing and sign-off
SAP System Copy & Landscape Refresh
Perform SAP system copies and landscape refreshes for QA, development, and sandbox environments — providing up-to-date test environments with anonymized production data.
- Homogeneous and heterogeneous system copy execution
- QA/DEV/sandbox refresh from production
- Data scrambling and anonymization for GDPR compliance
- Automated refresh scheduling and landscape management
SAP Kernel & Support Package Updates
Apply SAP kernel updates and support package stacks (SPS) to keep your SAP systems current, secure, and eligible for SAP support — with minimal disruption and full regression validation.
- SAP kernel release planning and update execution
- Support Package Stack (SPS) transport and application
- Patch conflict resolution and note prerequisite management
- Post-update regression testing and system health validation
SAP Cloud Infrastructure Migration
Migrate on-premise SAP systems to cloud infrastructure — AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or SAP RISE private cloud — with full technical conversion, sizing, and hyperscaler integration.
- Cloud infrastructure sizing and SAP HANA cloud configuration
- Lift-and-shift migration to AWS, Azure, or GCP
- RISE with SAP private cloud technical onboarding
- Cloud network, storage, and high availability configuration
Benefits of SAP Technical Conversion with SAVIC
Expert technical conversion minimizes risk, reduces downtime, and delivers a modern, current SAP platform — enabling better performance, extended support eligibility, and S/4HANA readiness.
Zero Data Loss
SAVIC's technical conversion methodology includes comprehensive pre-migration checks, data validation checkpoints, and post-migration integrity verification — ensuring zero data loss in every project.
Minimized Downtime
Structured cutover planning, mock cutover rehearsals, and DMO-based combined migration approaches minimize the production downtime window — reducing business disruption to the lowest feasible level.
Improved System Performance
Modern OS, database, and hardware platforms deliver significant performance improvements — with SAP HANA migrations and infrastructure modernizations delivering 5–20x faster processing.
Extended SAP Support Eligibility
Maintaining current SAP versions and support packages keeps your system within SAP's mainstream maintenance window — ensuring access to SAP support, notes, and security patches.
S/4HANA Readiness
Technical conversion projects that include S/4HANA preparation, ABAP code remediation, and simplification item resolution accelerate the path to SAP S/4HANA adoption.
Reduced Infrastructure Costs
OS/DB migration to Linux/HANA and cloud infrastructure migration eliminate legacy platform licensing costs and reduce total infrastructure TCO significantly.
A Structured Conversion Methodology Built for Zero Risk
SAVIC's technical conversion methodology is built on 300+ completed projects — with a structured 6-phase process that includes comprehensive pre-checks, mandatory mock conversions, and post-conversion validation to ensure every project goes live without surprises.
⚙️SAVIC Technical Conversion Phases
Why Choose SAVIC for SAP Technical Conversion?
SAVIC's BASIS technical conversion team has delivered 300+ successful conversions — combining deep tool expertise, structured methodology, and complete risk management to deliver every technical conversion on time, within the agreed downtime window, and with zero data loss.
SAP Platinum Partner
SAVIC's Platinum SAP partnership and 300+ completed technical conversions reflect a team with deep expertise in SAP technical operations, upgrade tooling, and system migration execution.
Proven Conversion Methodology
SAVIC's technical conversion methodology — built on 300+ projects — includes structured pre-checks, mock conversions, and post-validation processes that consistently deliver zero data loss.
Full SAP Platform Coverage
Technical conversion expertise spanning SAP ECC, S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, SAP BTP, and all major OS/DB platforms — covering the full breadth of SAP technical landscape scenarios.
Integrated BASIS & Application Support
SAVIC's technical conversion team works alongside our functional and ABAP experts — ensuring conversion-related custom code issues and functional regressions are resolved in the same engagement.
Upgrade, Migrate, and Modernize Your SAP Platform
Whether you need a system upgrade, OS/DB migration, S/4HANA technical conversion, or cloud infrastructure migration — SAVIC's BASIS technical team delivers with zero data loss and minimized downtime. Connect with our experts to plan your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about SAP Technical Conversion Services with SAVIC Technologies.
What is SAP technical conversion and how does it differ from functional implementation?
SAP technical conversion refers to the technical process of upgrading, migrating, or converting the underlying SAP system infrastructure — including the SAP application version, operating system, database platform, and hardware. This is distinct from functional SAP implementation, which involves configuring business processes. Technical conversion includes activities like SAP system upgrades using SUM, OS/DB migration, Unicode conversion, SAP HANA migration, and S/4HANA technical system conversion. SAVIC's BASIS team handles all technical conversion activities, working alongside functional consultants when business process changes are also in scope.
What is SAP SUM and how is it used in technical conversion?
SAP Software Update Manager (SUM) is SAP's primary tool for executing system upgrades, support package applications, and S/4HANA technical conversions. SUM automates the upgrade process — applying SAP notes, converting database structures, updating ABAP programs, and performing post-processing steps. SAVIC's BASIS team configures and executes SUM for all SAP upgrade and S/4HANA conversion projects, with parallel processing options to minimize downtime and automated pre-check capabilities to identify and resolve issues before the production conversion window.
What is DMO (Database Migration Option) and when should I use it?
DMO (Database Migration Option) is a feature of SAP SUM that allows the SAP application upgrade and OS/DB database migration to be combined into a single downtime window. Without DMO, these would be two separate projects with two separate production downtime windows. DMO is particularly valuable when upgrading to SAP S/4HANA and migrating to SAP HANA at the same time — reducing total project effort and downtime exposure. SAVIC recommends DMO when both a version upgrade and database migration are planned, as it typically reduces overall downtime by 30–50% compared to sequential approaches.
How long does an SAP system upgrade typically take?
Typical SAP system upgrade timelines vary by system complexity. The upgrade project itself — including preparation, testing, and go-live — typically takes 2–4 months for mid-size SAP landscapes. The actual production downtime window for the upgrade execution ranges from 6–24 hours depending on system size, hardware performance, and the number of ABAP objects to be processed. SAVIC performs mock conversion runs to measure the exact runtime before the production window, allowing accurate cutover planning.
What is a SAP system copy and when is it needed?
A SAP system copy creates an exact duplicate of an SAP system — either for landscape management (creating a new QA or DEV system), regular environment refreshes (updating QA with current production data), or system migration (creating a copy on new infrastructure before decommissioning the old system). System copies may be homogeneous (same OS and database) or heterogeneous (different OS/database on the target). SAVIC performs scheduled system copy and landscape refresh services as part of MaxCare AMS support — including data anonymization for GDPR-compliant non-production environments.
Related Blogs
Expert perspectives on SAP technical conversions, system upgrades, OS/DB migration, and S/4HANA technical preparation.
SAP System Upgrade Planning Guide: What Every IT Manager Must Know
A practical guide to planning SAP system upgrades — covering SUM tooling, downtime planning, mock conversions, and risk management for ECC and S/4HANA.
SAP DMO: How to Combine Your Upgrade and Database Migration in One Window
Database Migration Option can halve your total downtime exposure. Here's how DMO works, when to use it, and what to watch out for.
SAP S/4HANA Technical Conversion: 10-Point Pre-Conversion Checklist
The technical checks every SAP BASIS team must complete before starting an S/4HANA system conversion — from Readiness Check to custom code and simplification items.
SAP OS/DB Migration to Linux and SAP HANA: Planning and Execution Guide
Everything you need to plan and execute an SAP OS/DB migration to Linux and SAP HANA — from sizing and tooling to cutover and post-migration optimization.