SAP S/4HANA
SAP's current-generation ERP platform, built on an in-memory database (HANA). S/4HANA is the successor to SAP ECC and is the platform where SAP PLM capabilities reside. SAP is migrating customers from ECC to S/4HANA with a 2027 mainstream maintenance deadline driving urgency.
Why it matters
S/4HANA is the foundation for all of SAP's modern PLM capabilities. The move from ECC to S/4HANA is significant for PLM users because it brings a simplified data model, in-memory analytics, and the Fiori user experience.
Related concepts
External References
This term appears in
Cite this definition
Finocchiaro, Michael. “SAP S/4HANA.” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/sap-s-4hana