Your SAP S/4HANA Transformation Starts Here

Phase 0 is where SAP programmes are won or lost.

As the SAP ECC mainstream support deadline rapidly approaches, the pressure on ECC customers to move to SAP Cloud ERP (S/4HANA) is building.

Phase 0 is the first step of the S/4HANA journey and getting it right up front is the biggest driver for success. Before committing to a full-scale implementation, you need clarity on your systems, your people, your data and your strategy.

Our proven Phase 0 engagement transforms your vision into a concrete, data-driven roadmap aligned with your business priorities.

What is Phase 0?

Phase 0 is the essential groundwork before starting your S/4HANA implementation.

It defines your transformation vision, scope, migration approach, business case and roadmap, and helps you address the key “big‑rock” decisions that set your programme up for success. This ensures clear objectives, realistic budgets and aligned expectations across business and IT.

Typical big‑rock questions answered in Phase 0 include:

What are our programme principles, scope and expected outcomes?

How should the roadmap be structured?
Do we understand our starting point and agree on the target state?
What level of effort and investment will be required?
What measurable benefits can we expect?

Through workshops, technical analysis and business discovery, delaware helps you turn complexity into clarity - giving you the insight to make informed, confident decisions about your path forward.

What you'll get

After completing Phase 0, you’ll walk away with: 

A customized roadmap for your SAP S/4HANA journey
A quantified business case with clarity of intent and value
A detailed assessment and recommendation for S/4 migration approach
A cost and effort model for internal and external teams 
A leadership-aligned plan ready for board-level discussion and approval. 
A governance model with real decision rights and clear escalation paths
An implementation delivery model with clear roles and responsibilities

Extensive SAP expertise

Full functional and technical capability across the SAP landscape.

Proven delivery methods

Accelerators that cut complexity and speed up time‑to‑value.

A people first approach

Because real transformation starts with your teams.

Is Phase 0 right for you?

Phase 0 is the ideal place to begin if you’re preparing to move from SAP ECC or another ERP system to SAP Cloud ERP. It helps you build a clear business case, navigate complexity and secure the leadership alignment needed to move forward with confidence.

A structured, insight‑led Phase 0 Assessment removes uncertainty and provides the solid foundation for a successful transformation.

Fill in the form beside this section and a delaware expert will be in touch to discuss your organisation’s Phase 0 readiness and next steps.