Universal Observability for Successful SAP Migration

This technical report discusses the critical role of universal observability in the successful migration of SAP systems to S/4HANA, particularly in light of SAP's 2027 support deadline for ECC. It outlines the challenges organizations face, including maintaining visibility during migration and addressing the complexities of S/4HANA's distributed architecture. The report identifies two primary migration paths: organizations with on-premises SAP needing to preserve their observability investments, and those already on Azure requiring enhanced monitoring capabilities. It explains how comprehensive observability platforms, such as Splunk, can deliver the necessary cross-system visibility and predictive intelligence to manage risks and reduce costs throughout the migration process. The report emphasizes the importance of integrating S/4HANA, Azure's cloud infrastructure, and Splunk's observability to overcome traditional monitoring limitations and ensure a smooth transition to modern SAP operations.