Target Enterprise Architecture & Process Blueprint for SAP S/4HANA
A decision-ready blueprint for a future-proof system landscape, clean-core extensibility, and end-to-end process execution.
Vendor-neutral. Audit-proof governance. Release-ready target state.
The Challenge: Common Pitfalls in SAP S/4HANA Programs
Without a solid blueprint, programs face avoidable risks that drive delays, cost overruns, and go-live instability.
Weak Governance & Misaligned Teams
Disconnected workstreams lead to rework, inconsistent decisions, and delayed sign-offs.
Unstable Scope & Rising Costs
Late change requests and unclear boundaries inflate budgets and extend timelines.
Disconnected Business Processes
End-to-end gaps and missing handovers create go-live instability and operational friction.
Fragmented Application Landscape
Redundancy and integration debt accumulate without a clear rationalization strategy.
Late Deployment Decisions
RISE vs hybrid uncertainty, security gaps, and operational model ambiguity delay mobilization.
Over-Engineering vs Standardization
Missing fit-for-purpose decisions lead to costly customizations or inadequate differentiation.
Business Impact
Delays, non-comparable designs, inflated vendor risk buffers, and avoidable change requests.
What You Get: The 3-Part Blueprint
A comprehensive, audit-proof foundation for your SAP S/4HANA program.
Enterprise Architecture & Application Landscape Map
- Current and target application landscape map with ownership and rationalization opportunities
- Capability and value-stream alignment
- Target architecture views: application, integration, data, security
Solution Deployment Architecture
- Deployment decision framework: RISE, cloud, hybrid
- Environment and connectivity blueprint (dev/test/pre-prod/prod)
- Non-functional baseline: performance, security, availability, compliance, operations
- Release and wave planning for stepwise deployment
Target Business Process Blueprint with Modelling Governance
- Process architecture workshops to define E2E scenarios and process hierarchy
- Standardized modelling altitude and detail level via a "Book of Standards"
- End-to-end stitching across domains with defined handovers, events, and integration touchpoints
- Tool support: ARIS, SAP Signavio, or Microsoft Visio (tool-agnostic governance)
Guiding Principles: Future-Proof Target State
Our blueprints are built on proven principles that ensure long-term sustainability and release readiness.
Clean Core
Standard first, avoid modifications, use released APIs and extension points
Extensibility Model
In-app/key user vs ABAP Cloud vs side-by-side on SAP BTP
Low-Code
Governed acceleration layer with ownership, lifecycle, security
Fit-for-Purpose
Deliberate differentiation where it drives competitive advantage, best-practice standardization elsewhere
Release Orientation
Deployable increments with readiness criteria
Extensibility Decision Framework
In-app / Key User
UI fields, simple forms, basic workflows
ABAP Cloud
Process-close enhancements, complex logic, released APIs
Side-by-side on BTP
New apps, workflows, integrations, external services
Why S4Chain
Vendor-neutral blueprinting with supply chain DNA and SI-insider perspective.
Vendor-Neutral Blueprinting
Architecture ownership stays with the program, not the implementer. Independent, objective, and contractable.
Supply-Chain DNA
Blueprinting that is deliverable for EWM, TM, GTS and multi-site rollouts with deep domain expertise.
SI-Insider Perspective
David Rico's experience from large integrator environments to identify pricing mechanics, scope traps, and change-request drivers, resulting in contractable, implementable blueprints.
Governance That Scales
Book of standards, versioning, gates, audit trail, consistent modelling altitude across all workstreams.
Optional Strategy & Baseline Pack
As-is baseline, To-be scenario definition, target landscape, roadmap and timeline, and high-level business case assumptions.
Methodology: Phased Approach with Gates
A structured, gate-driven process ensures sign-off readiness and partner mobilization.
Phase 0: Mobilize & Scope
Gate A: Scope baseline approved
Phase 1: Baseline Current State
Gate B: Baseline pack approved
Phase 2: Design Target Process Blueprint
Gate C: Target process sign-off and modelling freeze
Phase 3: Define Target Architecture
Gate D: Target architecture sign-off
Phase 4: Create Roadmap & Release Plan
Gate E: Blueprint ready for partner mobilization
Deliverables: Audit-Proof Handover Pack
A complete, release-ready documentation suite for partner mobilization.
Application landscape map (current + target) (PPTX/diagrams)
Capability map and value stream baseline (PPTX)
Process architecture and end-to-end scenario map (PPTX)
Process model exports: ARIS / Signavio / Visio + PDF (plus modelling index)
Process-to-application and capability-to-application mapping (XLSX)
Target architecture pack: application, integration, data, security views (PPTX)
Interface catalogue and integration patterns (XLSX/PPTX)
Deployment architecture pack: environments, connectivity, ops model, NFR baseline (PPTX/DOCX)
Extensibility and low-code guardrails (PPTX)
Release and wave roadmap with dependencies (PPTX/XLSX)
Decision log, risks, mitigations (XLSX)
Sign-off pack with freeze points and open items (PPTX)
Packages: Productized, Fixed-Price Eligible
Choose the package that fits your program scope and complexity.
Indicative fee range available after scoping.
S: Architecture Sprint
4–6 weeks
Best Fit
Single value stream, limited scope, rapid architecture decisions
Scope
Up to 2 value streams, 20–30 processes, single deployment model
Key Outputs
Target architecture views, deployment blueprint, process hierarchy
M: Blueprint Standard
5–8 weeks
Best Fit
Mid-sized programs, 3–5 value streams, standard complexity
Scope
3–5 value streams, 40–60 processes, hybrid deployment considerations
Key Outputs
Full blueprint pack, modelling governance, release roadmap
L: Blueprint Program
7–10 weeks
Best Fit
Large programs, 6–8 value streams, multi-site rollouts
Scope
6–8 value streams, 80–120 processes, multi-site deployment
Key Outputs
Complete handover pack, extensibility framework, wave planning
XL: Global Template Blueprint
9–12 weeks
Best Fit
Global programs, 8+ value streams, template-based rollouts
Scope
8+ value streams, 120+ processes, global template with localization
Key Outputs
Global template, rollout playbook, governance operating model
Add-Ons
Frequently Asked Questions
No. This is vendor-neutral blueprinting. We create the architecture and process foundation, but we do not implement. The blueprint is designed to be handed over to your chosen implementation partner.
Yes. Our governance framework is tool-agnostic. We provide a "Book of Standards" that works with ARIS, SAP Signavio, Microsoft Visio, or any other modelling tool.
We use process architecture workshops to define E2E scenarios, stitching markers, consistent modelling altitude, and explicit handover points across domains.
We apply the fit-for-purpose principle: deliberate differentiation where it drives competitive advantage, best-practice standardization elsewhere.
Yes. We provide an extensibility model and decision matrix that aligns with SAP's clean core principles: standard first, released APIs, and governed extension points.
Yes. The blueprint includes a release and wave roadmap with dependencies, readiness criteria, and stepwise deployment planning.
1–2 weeks after scoping call and contract signature.
Stakeholder availability for workshops, current landscape inputs (application inventory, process documentation if available), and decision-making authority for sign-offs.
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