S/4HANA Program Charter
Establish clear scope, governance, and success criteria for your S/4HANA program. Get stakeholder alignment before you start.
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Charter Sections
Executive Summary
One-page overview of the program purpose, approach, and expected outcomes
Business Case
Strategic drivers, benefits realization, and investment justification
Scope Definition
In-scope systems, processes, geographies, and explicit exclusions
Program Approach
Transition path (greenfield/brownfield/SDT), methodology, and timeline
Governance Model
Steering committee, escalation paths, and decision rights
Organization & RACI
Program team structure, roles, and accountability matrix
Success Criteria
KPIs, acceptance criteria, and how success will be measured
Risk Summary
Top program risks with mitigation strategies
Budget Overview
High-level investment summary and funding approach
Sign-Off
Stakeholder commitment and approval signatures
Scope Definition (Preview)
Scope Matrix
In Scope
- • Core ERP modules (FI, CO, MM, SD)
- • Production system ECC to S/4
- • European legal entities
- • Standard SAP Fiori apps
- • Data migration (active data)
- • User training and change management
Out of Scope
- • Peripheral systems (CRM, SCM)
- • APAC and Americas entities
- • Custom mobile applications
- • Historical data (pre-2020)
- • Third-party bolt-on replacements
- • Process redesign (fit-to-standard only)
Governance Model (Preview)
Steering Committee
Monthly • Strategic decisions • Budget approval
Program Management
Weekly • Execution oversight • Risk management
Workstreams
Daily • Technical delivery • Issue resolution
Success Criteria (Preview)
| KPI | Target | Measurement | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go-Live Date | Q4 2027 | Production cutover completed | Program Director |
| Budget Variance | ±10% | Actual vs. approved budget | CFO |
| Defect Rate | <5 P1/P2 post-go-live | Critical incidents in first 30 days | Test Lead |
| User Adoption | >90% Fiori usage | Daily active users on Fiori vs GUI | Change Lead |
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Last Updated
January 15, 2026
Sources
- •SAP Activate
- •Program Management Best Practices
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