When converting to SAP S/4HANA, Finance teams often expect an immediate reduction in database size—but this doesn’t always happen. After the System Conversion, the system still contains obsolete ECC finance data and legacy tables, which means the overall data footprint may remain unchanged at first. To take full advantage of SAP S/4HANA’s simplified finance data model, it’s important to perform a proper post‑conversion clean up.
SAP recommends removing content from obsolete tables with notes:
SAP Note 2190137 SAP S/4HANA Finance: Reduce memory footprint of obsolete tables. SAP Note 2569435 MM-IM: Save DB memory and remove data that is not covered by Information Lifecycle Management.
Customers must not only implement the relevant SAP Notes but also complete any manual corrections or follow-up activities. These extra steps are often essential for fully realizing the desired results, including data cleanup, system optimization, and maintaining performance improvements.
Additionally, the Finance and Basis teams should identify any remaining outdated data after conversion. SAP Note 2661837 provides guidance on preventing legacy structures from occupying unnecessary database space. Once cleanup is complete, running the SAP Note 1872170 is crucial to reassess the data footprint, which supports more accurate capacity planning and cost management.
From a Finance perspective, this cleanup is a key step—not just a technical task. Reducing unnecessary data improves system performance, supports faster reporting and financial close processes, and helps control infrastructure costs. A successful S/4HANA conversion doesn’t end with go‑live; cleaning up obsolete Finance data is what unlocks the real value of the move.
Conclusion
In summary, a successful SAP S/4HANA Finance conversion involves more than just completing the technical migration and going live. While the database may not immediately shrink after the upgrade, real advantages come from cleaning up outdated Finance data and legacy tables. By following SAP’s recommended notes and collaborating with the Finance and Basis teams, organizations can eliminate unnecessary data, enhance system performance, and gain clearer insights into their actual data volume.
Please “like” if you found this blog post interesting!
Please add in the comment section any additional topics you think are valuable to have included in this and future blog posts.
– Brought to you by the S/4HANA RIG
When converting to SAP S/4HANA, Finance teams often expect an immediate reduction in database size—but this doesn’t always happen. After the System Conversion, the system still contains obsolete ECC finance data and legacy tables, which means the overall data footprint may remain unchanged at first. To take full advantage of SAP S/4HANA’s simplified finance data model, it’s important to perform a proper post‑conversion clean up.SAP recommends removing content from obsolete tables with notes:SAP Note 2190137 SAP S/4HANA Finance: Reduce memory footprint of obsolete tables. SAP Note 2569435 MM-IM: Save DB memory and remove data that is not covered by Information Lifecycle Management.Customers must not only implement the relevant SAP Notes but also complete any manual corrections or follow-up activities. These extra steps are often essential for fully realizing the desired results, including data cleanup, system optimization, and maintaining performance improvements.Additionally, the Finance and Basis teams should identify any remaining outdated data after conversion. SAP Note 2661837 provides guidance on preventing legacy structures from occupying unnecessary database space. Once cleanup is complete, running the SAP Note 1872170 is crucial to reassess the data footprint, which supports more accurate capacity planning and cost management.From a Finance perspective, this cleanup is a key step—not just a technical task. Reducing unnecessary data improves system performance, supports faster reporting and financial close processes, and helps control infrastructure costs. A successful S/4HANA conversion doesn’t end with go‑live; cleaning up obsolete Finance data is what unlocks the real value of the move.ConclusionIn summary, a successful SAP S/4HANA Finance conversion involves more than just completing the technical migration and going live. While the database may not immediately shrink after the upgrade, real advantages come from cleaning up outdated Finance data and legacy tables. By following SAP’s recommended notes and collaborating with the Finance and Basis teams, organizations can eliminate unnecessary data, enhance system performance, and gain clearer insights into their actual data volume.Please “like” if you found this blog post interesting! Please add in the comment section any additional topics you think are valuable to have included in this and future blog posts.– Brought to you by the S/4HANA RIG Read More Technology Blog Posts by SAP articles
#SAPCHANNEL