--- title: ELSA Webinar Series 2025 description: "The SAP Decommissioning Series: Practical Insights for a Cleaner, Cost-Efficient Move to Last year, TJC Group brought together leading SAP experts and industry practitioners for a six-part webinar series exploring one of the most pressing challenges facing SAP customers today: how to manage legacy systems and data during the move to SAP S/4HANA. Watch the replays of each session and register for the final round table session (coming soon, June 2026)." image: https://info.tjc-group.com/hubfs/Generic_Organic%20posts_LinkedIn_Webinar%20series_V5.png --- [ Learn more ](https://info.tjc-group.com/elsa-webinar-series-takeaways#series)   #  Continue your S/4HANA journey with the full ELSA webinar series Access all webinar replays, download your takeaway sheets, and take the next step in your S/4HANA journey. ``` Access replays & takeaway sheets Discuss your data strategy with an expert ```   ###### • Make the right migration decisions Understand migration approaches and data prepping ###### • Control data volume and costs in S/4HANA Reduce HANA memory needs and optimise licensing ###### • Ensure compliance and long-term access Manage legacy systems without risk ## What's at Stake: Decommissioning Without Compromise Your S/4HANA migration is not just a technical upgrade—it is a data transformation. Poorly handled legacy systems can lead to compliance risk, audit headaches, and high costs. This series walks you through the critical decisions, with perspectives from SAP experts and live use cases featuring ELSA.   Compliance & Risk Mitigation Reduce migration costs and ongoing operational expenses through strategic decommissioning   Cost Optimization Avoid audit headaches and regulatory compliance issues with proper legacy data handling   Technical Risk Reduction Minimize data transformation risks and ensure smooth S/4HANA migration   Expert-Led Insights Learn from SAP ecosystem experts with real-world experience and proven methodologies ## Next session: Final Round Table ![Logo ELSA-1](https://info.tjc-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20ELSA-1.jpg?width=80&height=78&name=Logo%20ELSA-1.jpg) ##### SAP Decommissioning Expert TJC Americas Live Session Expert Speaker ### Summary Round Table - Mix of Experts from Previous  **Coming Soon (Spring 2026) **Mix of experts from previous webinars and TJC Americas *  *In this open forum discussion, experts from all previous sessions will be available for your questions and a deep dive into what we have learned and what can be gained for your organization from all the knowledge shared in our 2025 Webinar Series.   Date TBD (finalizing for late January) Event countdown: Coming soon ✅ [**Register Now ](https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/287729450763844949) You can also watch the replay of the previous sessions below 👇 ## Catch up. Watch. Apply Whether you attended one session or several, use these replays and takeaway sheets to complete your understanding and align your next steps. Session 1 Watch Now 📹 ##### Digital Transformation and S/4HANA: An Executive View. * * Andreas Graesser ERP Strategies Explore the strategic challenges and opportunities surrounding SAP ECC to S/4HANA transformations. An executive-led discussion about reducing risks and controlling costs.  [Watch Replay](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BTJgd7gM5c&ab_channel=TJCGroup) [Download cheat sheet](https://www.tjc-group.com/resource/sap-erp-decommissioning-expert-insights-for-your-s-4hana-journey/) Session 2 Watch Now 📹 ##### Choosing your S/4HANA migration path * * Ben McGrail Xmateria  Understand the trade-offs between system conversion, new implementation, and selective transformation. See what Data Management strategies fit into each approach.  [Watch Replay](https://youtu.be/s-BxRJh_a_M?si=ND0bsBtiqmS-FrgD) [Download cheat sheet](https://www.tjc-group.com/resource/selecting-the-right-s-4hana-migration-path-key-takeaways/) Session 3 Watch Now 📹 ##### Unlocking SAP S/4HANA’s AI Potential: Data Quality as Your Hidden Advantage. * * Andreas Welsch Intelligence Briefing Former SAP AI Lead, Andreas Welsch, uncovers what factors are most crucial for AI success within SAP ecosystems and talks about AI Agents & SAP Joule. [Watch Replay](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_0QKanX4ZU) [Download cheat sheet](https://info.tjc-group.com/hubfs/Webinar%20Series%20ELSA%202025/Webinar%203%20-%20Unlocking%20SAP%20S4HANA%E2%80%99s%20AI%20Potential%20Intelligence%20Briefing/Key_Takeaways_TJC_Group_Webinar_Unlocking-SAP-for-HANAs-AI-Potential_v1.pdf?hsLang=en) Session 4 Watch Now ##### RISE with SAP doesn’t cover your whole Estate. How will you cover and support this Gap? * * David Sands oxya Listen to get an understanding of the critical operational responsibilities that are not covered by SAP in RISE WITH SAP contracts. Find support in RISE Plus services from oXya with TJC Group's ELSA. [Watch Replay](https://youtu.be/racbT_ynhdM?si=RKjRW8ntJ4pxt0PU) [Download cheat sheet](https://info.tjc-group.com/hubfs/Webinar%20Series%20ELSA%202025/Webinar%204.%20RISE%20with%20SAP%20-%20oXya%20USA/TJC%20Group_Webinar_RISE%20with%20oXya_takeaways.pdf?hsLang=en) Session 5 Watch Now ##### Optimize your SAP licensing - Don't miss the opportunity to right-size when moving to S/4HANA. * * SAP Licensing Expert Voquz Labs Watch the reply and learn to negotiate more effectively with SAP, streamline your S/4HANA projects, and ensure long-term control over licensing and data management costs. [Watch Replay](https://youtu.be/HZlNLFs-PPg?si=yNAWdrRvwuOqu7Lu) [Download cheat sheet](https://info.tjc-group.com/hubfs/Webinar%20Series%20ELSA%202025/Webinar%203%20-%20Unlocking%20SAP%20S4HANA%E2%80%99s%20AI%20Potential%20Intelligence%20Briefing/Key_Takeaways_TJC_Group_Webinar_Unlocking-SAP-for-HANAs-AI-Potential_v1.pdf?hsLang=en) Session 6 Watch Now ##### Post S/4HANA Go-Live: Data Access Use Cases after Decommissioning * * Kristin Gerling, Jochen Hager TJC Americas I’ve made the move to S/4HANA. Now what? Learn how to preserve access to legacy data and make sure post-go-live challenges can be properly addressed [Watch Replay](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVRgMNEZLO8) [Download cheat sheet](https://www.tjc-group.com/resource/selecting-the-right-s-4hana-migration-path-key-takeaways/) ## What comes next? After attending the ELSA webinar series, you have seen the strategies. Now let’s apply them to your landscape: - Do you know which migration approach fits your business? - Have you assessed your data volume and its impact on cost? - Do you have a plan for legacy systems post-migration? - Are your compliance and audit requirements covered [Discuss your S/4HANA data strategy with our experts](https://www.tjc-group.com/contact/) ## More resources to navigate S/4HANA journey From pre-migration planning to post-migration optimization, we've curated a collection of expert resources to help you make informed, confident decisions at every stage of your S/4HANA transition. ![Guide: How to select the right path to S/4HANA for your business](https://www.tjc-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ebook-s4hana-thumbnail.png) Guide: How to select the right path to S/4HANA for your business This guide introduces a data-led framework for decision-making, helping you assess which migration path best aligns with your organisation's priorities, constraints, and current SAP landscape. [Download Guide](https://www.tjc-group.com/resource/guide-how-to-select-the-right-path-to-s-4hana-for-your-business/) ![Calculate the savings of your data archiving project](https://www.tjc-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Archiving-calculator-thumbnail.png) Calculate the savings of your data archiving project Find out how much storage space you can save and how this translates into financial savings in SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA. [Play With TJC Archiving Calculator](https://www.tjc-group.com/sap-archiving-calculator/) ![Two-page Flyer: Quick glance at ELSA](https://www.tjc-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ELSA-image_MOD-scaled.png) Two-page Flyer: Quick glance at ELSA Preserve the quality and availability of historical data whilst offloading your live SAP S/4HANA system. [Download Flyer](https://info.tjc-group.com/hubfs/1.%20English/ELSA%20Marketing/Flyer%20ELSA%202025_A4_24-11-25_Web_A4.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Meet ELSA: SAP Data Decommissioning Made Easy ELSA is TJC Group's solution for decommissioning legacy SAP systems in a compliant, secure, and audit-ready way. Every session in this series shows how ELSA fits into the real-world challenges discussed by our guest speakers. * * ###### Compliant Data Archiving Maintain audit trails and regulatory compliance * * ###### Secure Data Management Enterprise-grade security for sensitive information * * ###### Accelerated Migration Faster S/4HANA transitions with reduced risk [**Book A Demo](https://www.tjc-group.com/elsa/) ###### ELSA Dashboard Systems Archived 127 Data Compliance 100% ** Interactive product demo available during webinars ## Frequently Asked Questions Everything you need to know about the webinar series ## How do  we determine the right migration approach without limiting future transformations? The right approach depends on your business objectives, not just your current system state. Start by looking at the business objectives and conduct an early data analysis. It’s important to understand what should be retained, transformed, or retired. Select the approach that balances speed, cost, and transformation value, rather than defaulting to the least disruptive option. ## Who truly owns data across the organisation, and how do we enforce accountability during transformations? Data ownership must be clearly assigned at a business level, not left fragmented across IT and functional teams. Establish governance frameworks with defined roles, responsibilities, and decision rights for both active and legacy data. ## Is my data landscape ready to support AI? AI initiatives rely on clean, structured, and accessible data, yet many organisations underestimate the effort required to achieve this. Conduct a data quality and governance assessment before launching AI use cases and prioritise high-impact scenarios where reliable data already exists. AI based on data, therefore retaining legacy data is essential to fuel AI predictions in the future. Treat AI as an iterative journey supported by continuous data improvement, not a one-off project. ## What responsibilities remain with us after moving to RISE with SAP? RISE with SAP typically covers only around 60% of an organization's SAP ecosystem. These gaps include application monitoring, Basis operations, security, responsiveness, and support for non-SAP or peripheral systems. Seek support to ensure these gaps are well covered. ## Are we overpaying for SAP today due to poor data and licence alignment, and how will this impact our S/4HANA costs long term? Many organisations carry unnecessary licence and infrastructure costs due to unused users and excessive data volumes. Since S/4HANA costs are closely tied to data footprint and usage metrics, inefficiencies today directly inflate future spend. A combined approach to licence optimisation and data volume reduction is critical to building a sustainable business case. Be certain to negotiate more effectively with SAP, and ensure long-term control over licensing and data management costs. ## How will we access historical data after decommissioning legacy systems without compromising compliance or usability? Applications such as ELSA provide a compliant and secure access legacy data, through a clean and user-friendly displays. Access to historical data must be preserved for audit, compliance, and operational needs, even after legacy systems are shut down. This requires a structured approach to data extraction, storage, and user-friendly access outside the legacy environment. ### Don't miss your chance to learn directly from SAP experts Register for the next session today and transform your approach to SAP decommissioning. [**Register Now ](https://info.tjc-group.com/elsa-webinar-series-takeaways#register) ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=1417972&fmt=gif)