Greenfield, Brownfield, and Bluefield SAP S/4HANA implementation approach for beginners
Greenfield Implementation (Fresh Start)✔️ A Greenfield implementation involves starting from scratch: setting up a brand-new SAP system with redesigned processes and configuration. Existing data and customizations are not carried over automatically. Instead, only selected master and transactional data might be migrated, allowing organizations to adopt SAP best practices and eliminate legacy technical debt. Example: A manufacturing company running multiple, outdated ERP systems decides to unify its operations with SAP S/4HANA. They use the Greenfield approach to design new, standardized global processes, opting not to bring in past custom developments or obsolete data structures. Data from old systems is selectively cleansed and imported into the new landscape. Brownfield Implementation (System Conversion)✔️ A Brownfield implementation is a system conversion or upgrade. The existing SAP ERP (such as ECC) system, including configurations, data, and processes, is transitio...