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SAP Implementation

The software is the same for everyone. The partner is what makes your S/4HANA project a success or an expensive lesson. Here’s how to tell the difference, before the contract is signed.

By the TechCarvings SAP team · 8 min read
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Every company that buys SAP S/4HANA gets the same software. What they don’t get is the same result. The difference almost always comes down to one decision made before the project starts: who you choose to implement it.

In 30 seconds
  • Judge partners on people, method and scope, not presentations.
  • Ask for proof on your exact S/4HANA edition and industry.
  • A quote that’s much cheaper is usually missing something.
  • Use the scorecard below to compare up to three partners.

Why your partner matters more than the software

S/4HANA gives you best-practice processes, real-time data and SAP Business AI. But software doesn’t design your processes, clean your data, train your people or stay with you after go-live. Your partner does.

Everything around the software is shaped by your partnerSAP S/4HANAsame for everyoneProcess designThe teamData migrationTraining & changeSupport aftergo-live
The software is the constant. Everything around it is your partner’s work.

The 10 questions to ask every SAP partner

Group them into four stages. For each, here’s what a strong answer sounds like, and the warning sign to listen for.

Stage 1 · Credentials
1

What is your SAP partner status?

SAP certifies partners at levels such as Silver, Gold and Platinum, based on certified consultants, customer success and ongoing review.

Strong answer: a clear tier, verifiable on SAP’s partner finder, with certifications in your modules.
Red flag: “We work with SAP” with no listing you can check.
2

Have you implemented this exact solution before?

GROW with SAP, RISE with SAP, SAP BTP and SuccessFactors are different skill sets.

Strong answer: named projects on the same edition you’re buying.
Red flag: general “SAP experience” with nothing on your edition.
3

Do you know our industry?

A partner who knows manufacturing understands production planning and batch management. One who doesn’t learns on your budget.

Strong answer: industry case studies and consultants who speak your process language.
Red flag: the same generic demo for every industry.
Stage 2 · People and method
4

Who will actually work on our project?

The senior people in the sales meeting aren’t always the ones who show up.

Strong answer: CVs for the solution architect and leads, with committed time.
Red flag: “We’ll staff it after signing.”
5

What methodology do you follow?

Most partners use SAP Activate: prepare, explore, realise, deploy, run.

Strong answer: how they run fit-to-standard workshops and control scope changes.
Red flag: a methodology slide with no detail on decisions and sign-offs.
6

How do you handle data migration?

Data problems cause more delays than any other issue.

Strong answer: a set number of trial migrations and clear ownership of cleansing.
Red flag: “Data is the client’s responsibility.”
The best SAP partners don’t promise you everything. They tell you exactly what’s in scope, and what isn’t.
Stage 3 · Scope and design
7

What exactly is in your quote?

Vague scope today means change requests tomorrow.

Strong answer: modules, entities, users, reports, interfaces and migration objects, all counted.
Red flag: a single lump sum with “as discussed”.
8

How will you keep our core clean?

A clean core keeps upgrades fast and affordable, and keeps you ready for SAP Business AI.

Strong answer: standard first, extensions on SAP BTP, custom code only where it differentiates you.
Red flag: “We can rebuild everything you have today.”
Stage 4 · After go-live
9

What happens after go-live?

Go-live is the start of value, not the end of the project.

Strong answer: defined hypercare, an AMS model with response times and transparent rates.
Red flag: support “to be discussed later”.
10

Can we speak to your customers?

References from similar companies are the strongest signal you’ll get.

Strong answer: introductions to clients who’ll tell you what went wrong and how it was fixed.
Red flag: logos on a slide, but no one you can call.

Compare partners with this scorecard

Score each partner from 1 (weak) to 5 (excellent). Weights reflect what matters most; change them to suit you. Totals update as you type.

CriterionWeight
Weighted score (out of 100)000

Red flags that should stop you

A price far below other quotes, with no clear reason why.

Promises that every current customisation can be kept.

No named team, or heavy reliance on unnamed subcontractors.

No clear plan for testing, training or change management.

Global integrator or specialist partner?

Large global integratorSpecialist SAP partner
Best forVery large, multi-country programmesMid-size and growing companies, focused programmes
Senior attentionSpread across many large accountsSenior consultants closely involved
Decision speedMore layers of approvalFaster, more flexible
Local knowledgeVaries by delivery centreStrong on local tax, GST and business practice

Frequently asked questions

Should I choose a large global integrator or a specialist SAP partner?

Large integrators bring scale for very large, multi-country programmes. Specialist partners often give mid-size companies more senior attention, faster decisions and better value.

Does SAP partner location matter?

For Indian businesses, a local partner understands GST, e-invoicing and local business practice, and can work on-site when needed.

How many SAP partners should I shortlist?

Three is usually enough: a fair comparison without turning evaluation into a project of its own.

Put us through the same 10 questions.

We’d rather earn your trust with straight answers than with a sales deck. Ask us anything on this list, and we’ll show you the proof.

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