SAP BW modernization
A clear way off BW, onto whichever platform actually fits.
SAP Business Data Cloud, Databricks, Azure, AWS, or a deliberate combination of them. Most organizations don’t actually know which one fits, and it’s rarely a clean either/or.
We help you find that answer first, then take you there at full pace, based on what your landscape actually uses.
THE PROBLEM
BW is still doing real work and what replaces it isn’t obvious
SAP BW environments have been built up over years. They contain business logic, transformations, reporting structures and dependencies that are still used across the organization.
Moving away from BW therefore involves more than selecting a new platform. SAP Business Data Cloud, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric and AWS all offer different possibilities, and not every BW workload necessarily belongs in the same place.
The first step is understanding what is there today, what still needs to be there tomorrow and which platform is the best fit for each workload.
Technology Centric
One platform sits at the center of the landscape. Which one depends on how central SAP already is, the organization’s hyperscaler strategy and the skills available within the team.
SAP • Microsoft • Databricks • AWS
Hybrid
A deliberate combination of platforms rather than one platform for everything. The architecture can be governed within or outside SAP, depending on what fits the organization.
THE INTELLUS APPROACH
Four phases, from assessment to enablement
Before anything is migrated, we first get a clear view of the existing landscape and define the right target architecture. We validate that direction with real data before moving into migration and AI enablement.
1. Assessment and discovery
A structured assessment delivered through workshops with your stakeholders: we map the current landscape, define requirements, and build towards a target architecture that fits your organization.
2. Blueprinting and pilot
One real data flow is built end-to-end on the target platform to validate the architecture before moving into production migration.
3. Assisted migration with agents
AI agents read the BW landscape and translate it into equivalent models on the target platform, wave by wave. The agents handle the mechanical mapping, while our engineers review the objects where judgement is required.
4. AI enablement
With SAP data available on the new platform, the focus can move beyond reporting to use cases such as prediction, assistants and self-service, built on governed data.
INSIDE PHASE 1: THE SAP BW MODERNIZATION ASSESSMENT
Four stages to an approved modernization roadmap
The assessment is split into four structured stages. Together, they turn the current BW landscape, business requirements and architectural options into a roadmap that can be reviewed and approved.
- Current State & Requirements
Map the BW landscape, data flows and requirements.
Output: current-state overview - Business Value & Scope
Determine what to retain, simplify, retire or move forward.
Output: agreed scope and priorities - Architectural Workshops
Evaluate target architecture options and validate key assumptions.
Output: preferred architecture - Final Presentation & Approval
Bring architecture, scope and sequencing together for approval.
Output: approved modernization roadmap
INTELLUS ACCELERATORS
Automating the repetitive parts of BW migration
Our accelerators handle repetitive migration work, so our engineers can focus on the logic and decisions that need their expertise.
Migration Factory
AI agents read the BW landscape directly, covering InfoProviders, transformations, queries and authorizations, and translate each object into its equivalent model on the target platform.
Where business logic requires interpretation, such as custom ABAP or transformation routines, an agent proposes the translation and an engineer reviews it before it moves forward.
Start with your BW landscape
Before choosing a platform, get a clear view of what you have, what should move and which architecture fits your organization.
FAQ
What is SAP BW modernization?
SAP BW modernization is the process of evaluating an existing SAP BW landscape and determining how its data, business logic and workloads should evolve towards a modern data architecture. This can involve migration, simplification and the introduction of new platforms or technologies.
What can replace SAP BW?
There is no single answer for every organization. Depending on the existing landscape, SAP strategy, hyperscaler choices and internal skills, the target architecture can be centered around SAP Business Data Cloud, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, AWS or a deliberate combination of platforms.
Do we need to migrate everything from SAP BW?
Not necessarily. A modernization assessment helps determine what is actively used, what still creates value and what should be migrated, simplified or retired. The goal is to define the right scope before starting the migration.
How do you determine the right target platform?
We start with the existing BW landscape rather than a predefined platform. The assessment considers the current architecture, business and technical requirements, SAP strategy, hyperscaler choices and available skills. From there, we define and validate the target architecture.
How can AI accelerate SAP BW migration?
Our Migration Factory uses AI agents to support repetitive migration work. The agents read existing BW objects and propose their translation to the target platform, while engineers remain responsible for areas that require interpretation, validation or architectural judgement.
