Validate your SAP S/4HANA Cloud fit before you commit.
A 3-day structured discovery engagement that maps your core processes to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition best practices, identifies real gaps, and produces a scope-ready implementation roadmap — before you mobilize a team or sign a contract.
The Problem
Most GROW with SAP projects start with the wrong assumptions.
When discovery is skipped or rushed, scope creep, rework, and missed go-live dates follow. These are the signals that a structured workshop should come first.
Unknown process fit
You don't know which of your current processes SAP standard covers and which require a workaround, extension, or scope exclusion — so estimates are guesses.
Inflated or vague vendor proposals
Implementation proposals that differ by 3× in cost and timeline signal that no one has actually validated the scope — they are selling a project, not a fit.
Business and IT not aligned
Finance, operations, and IT each have a different picture of what the project should deliver. Without a shared baseline, decisions stall and requirements drift.
No clean-core baseline
Extension risk is not assessed before the project starts. Custom objects are carried into the new system by default, increasing costs and blocking future upgrades.
Unrealistic timeline expectations
Stakeholders commit to a go-live date before scope is defined. When reality hits during the project, delays and budget overruns follow — and the team takes the blame.
What Changes
Three days of structured work. A clear path forward.
By the end of the workshop, your team has the evidence, alignment, and documentation to make a confident decision — and start a well-scoped implementation.
Process fit, validated
A process-by-process fit matrix that shows exactly where SAP standard covers your operations and where it does not — no more speculation.
Honest scope boundary
A clear document defining what is in scope, what is deferred, and what is excluded — with rationale your business stakeholders can understand.
Realistic implementation roadmap
A phased milestone plan with indicative budget ranges built on actual process data — not vendor assumptions or reference project templates.
Full stakeholder alignment
IT, finance, and operations leave the workshop with a shared baseline. Decision authority is established. Conflicting assumptions are resolved before they become project risks.
Clean-core risk score
An extension risk assessment that tells you upfront how many custom objects need to be evaluated and what the recommended clean-core approach is for your implementation.
Coverage Scope
We map the process areas that matter most to your business.
The workshop covers the core SAP S/4HANA Cloud process domains. Prior to Day 1 we align on which areas to prioritize based on your industry, org structure, and strategic goals.
High Fit — SAP standard covers most scenarios with minimal configuration. Varies — Fit depends on your specific process design. Assess — Requires detailed review before scoping.
How It Works
Three focused days. Three structured outputs.
Each day has a defined agenda, participant list, and documented output. We run the workshop on-site, remote, or hybrid — adapted to your team's setup.
Business Process Discovery
- Current-state walkthrough of Finance, Procurement, Sales, and Operations
- Key pain points, manual workarounds, and process exceptions documented
- Decision authority mapping — who owns which process
- Existing customizations and integrations catalogued
Fit-to-Standard Analysis
- Process-by-process comparison against SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition standard
- Gap identification: configuration options vs. BTP extensions vs. exclusions
- Clean-core posture assessment per process area
- Integration points and third-party dependencies reviewed
Roadmap & Decision Session
- Scope boundary definition: in, deferred, excluded
- Phased milestone plan with indicative budget ranges
- Resource model and internal readiness review
- Executive readout: go / no-go recommendation with evidence
Deliverables
Everything you need to make a confident decision.
You leave the workshop with a complete, documented set of outputs. All deliverables are yours — regardless of whether you proceed with Frontino or another partner.
Start Your Workshop- Process Fit Matrix — coverage rating for each mapped process area across all in-scope modules
- Gap Resolution Log — ranked list of gaps with standard-first resolution options, extension candidates, and exclusion recommendations
- Scope Boundary Document — what goes into Phase 1, what is deferred, and what is excluded, with rationale
- Clean-Core Posture Report — extension risk score per process area and recommended approach for the implementation
- Implementation Roadmap — phased milestone plan with indicative budget ranges and internal readiness assessment
- Go/No-Go Recommendation — executive-ready 2-page summary with evidence-backed decision guidance
Ideal For
Built for organizations at the decision point.
Companies evaluating SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition for the first time and unsure whether it covers their processes
Mid-market businesses migrating from SAP ECC or a non-SAP system who need a fit analysis before committing to an implementation partner
Organizations that received multiple implementation proposals with widely different scope and cost — and need an independent baseline
IT leaders or CFOs who need to build an internal business case for a GROW with SAP project with board-ready evidence
Finance and operations teams who want to understand how their specific workflows map to SAP standard before any vendor conversation
SAP partners who want a structured, documented scoping phase with a client before mobilizing a full implementation team
Why Frontino IT
Independent analysis. No implementation agenda.
Our incentive is a well-scoped, clean-core project — not a large implementation contract. That is what keeps the workshop output honest.
GROW with SAP Methodology
Our workshop is built on SAP's Activate methodology and GROW with SAP fit-to-standard principles — not a generic discovery template.
Clean-Core From Day One
Extension risk is assessed during scoping, not discovered after a project starts. Every gap is resolved with a standard-first recommendation before any build decision is made.
Business-First Analysis
We speak the language of finance, operations, and procurement. Business process owners lead the conversation — not just IT. The output reflects business reality, not system capabilities in isolation.
No Vendor Bias
Our recommendation reflects your actual fit and readiness — not a pre-sold implementation scope. A go/no-go recommendation that says "not yet" is as valuable as one that says "proceed."
FAQ
Common questions about the workshop.
Book the Workshop
Ready to validate your GROW with SAP fit?
Tell us about your current system and goals. A senior architect will review your situation and reach out within one business day to discuss the workshop scope and logistics.