In with the New: From SAP Lumira
to SAP Analytics Cloud

By the end of this year, SAP Lumira will be reaching the end of its life cycle. As a result, according to research conducted by Enlyft, over 1,500 companies will need to migrate to the latest SAP solution: SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). However, migrating between systems can present complications, especially when SAP lacks conversion tools.

That said, our SAP migration services are built from the ground up to supply the seamless migration you need with customized solutions for such businesses. The following guide will help you understand the intricacies of SAP migration and our five-step migration process that ensures an effective and error-free migration – emphasizing our ability in data migration solutions, postproduction support, and change management services.

The Crux of the Matter

The problems that arise when migrating to SAC from Lumira stem from the lack of interconnected tools and companies' varying necessities. Therefore, the immediate issues a business could face include data mapping and compatibility errors and possible workflow changes.

While the majority of companies that use it are found within the realm of Information Technology and Services, other sectors that leverage the data visualization tool include higher education and finance.

At the core of the issue is the through line of data. Regardless of specified use, the software is intended to display data and deliver valuable insights effectively and engagingly. SAP Analytics Cloud offers that and more with its Artificial Intelligence-based automation capabilities and collaborative planning options.

What Will Migration Look Like?

Aside from specialized SAP migration services, a solutions provider should also be certified to handle every step of the way, ensuring everything is precise and maneuvered. The following steps can overcome the manual challenges associated with recreating dashboards, reports, and desired customizations within SAC.

Planning and Assessment

1. Expert developers will analyze existing SAP Lumira assets, such as reports, dashboards, and other customizations used by the business.

2. From there, the developer will evaluate the requirements for SAP Analytics Cloud and determine whether the data can be implemented or created from scratch.

3. This phase concludes with all relevant data sources being mapped out for an efficient migration process.

Preparation and Data Models

1. Since there’s no direct conversion tool, developers will export data from Lumira to determine its compatibility with SAC.

2. When incompatible data is encountered, it's recreated to fit SAC's model and ensured to align with the company's established integrity and business objectives.

Testing

1. A series of tests is conducted to ensure that preexisting features are also present in SAC. This primarily consists of Functional and Technical testing. During these two phases, replicated features are confirmed to follow the intended business logic as they did in Lumira. Additionally, system performance and data consistency are validated.

2. On top of this, user testing is performed to ensure that the usability and functionality of the front end of the software are easy to use and intuitive.

Change Management

1. Change management services help businesses navigate the adaptive period they may encounter when using new technologies. These services include training and providing relevant documentation, identifying the changes introduced within the new system, and being available to support directly during the transition to ensure that daily operations are not disrupted.

Rolling Out SAC

1. After testing and change management, SAP Analytics Cloud will be deployed into a live production environment. Additionally, attentive developers will review and optimize the software if necessary after rollout – addressing issues promptly.

A Positive Outlook

The disheartening task of manually building up new software to look and feel like a legacy system while also taking advantage of its offerings is one many companies using SAP Lumira will face this coming year. The process demands expertise, especially when it comes to data mapping, ensuring compatibility, and relaying the necessary changes that will have to occur internally.

Migrating to SAC opens the door to opportunities for businesses to elevate their in-house processes. Whether through advanced analytics, such as AI-driven insights and predictive modeling, or the scalability and newfound flexibility of SAC being cloud-enabled, this change is for the better.

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Produced & Edited by: Juan Requena