Modernize Beyond SAP.

Transition from SAP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations that simplifies operations, improves visibility, and accelerates innovation.

Key Challenges Organizations Face with Legacy SAP Environments

High Legacy Costs

Maintaining SAP ECC or S/4HANA infrastructure is expensive and slows innovation.

Complex, Slow Processes

Manual workflows, custom code, and disconnected systems create operational bottlenecks.

Limited Visibility & Insights

Lack of real-time analytics restricts fast, informed decision-making across finance and supply chain.

The SAP ECC 2027 Deadline: Why Modernization Decisions Are Happening Now

With mainstream maintenance for SAP ECC ending in 2027, many organizations are reassessing long-term ERP strategy. Rather than undertaking another large upgrade cycle, enterprises are evaluating modern cloud ERP platforms like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations to reduce technical debt and enable continuous innovation.

Why Organizations Are Moving from SAP to Dynamics 365

ERP modernization today focuses less on system replacement and more on long-term agility and innovation.

Common drivers include:

Rising infrastructure and licensing costs associated with legacy SAP environments
Need for a cloud-native ERP aligned with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
Simplification of complex ERP landscapes and reduced customization dependency
Faster innovation cycles enabled by automation and AI
Improved user adoption through modern, role-based experiences

How SAP Customers Evaluate Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Organizations transitioning from SAP typically compare ERP platforms based on business outcomes, not feature lists.

Organizations Moving to Dynamics 365 Often Seek

Faster deployment timelines
Predictable subscription-based costs
Tight integration with Microsoft 365 and Power Platform
AI-assisted workflows using Microsoft Copilot
Greater business agility and improved user adoption

Organizations Remaining on SAP Often Prioritize

Existing SAP investment alignment
Deep industry-specific functionality
Established internal SAP expertise
Complex legacy operational models

Many enterprises moving away from SAP ECC evaluate Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations as a modern cloud ERP aligned with long-term cloud strategy.

SAP vs Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Compare key ERP capabilities between SAP (ECC / S4HANA) and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.

Capability	SAP (ECC / S4HANA)	Dynamics 365 F&O
User Experience	Transaction-code heavy	Role-based, intuitive workspaces
AI & Automation	Often add-on driven	Native Copilot + low-code automation
Ecosystem	Third-party integrations	Native Microsoft 365 & Power Platform
Implementation	12–24 months	6–9 months (accelerated framework)
Total Cost of Ownership	High maintenance & licensing	Predictable subscription model
Cloud Architecture	Often hybrid/private	Azure-native SaaS ERP
Upgrade Model	Major upgrade cycles	Continuous innovation updates
Integration Approach	Middleware heavy	Native Microsoft ecosystem
Deployment Model	Often hybrid/private	Cloud-first SaaS
Innovation Model	Periodic upgrades	Continuous feature delivery

Our 4-Step Modernization Framework

Strategic Readiness & Architecture

Assess SAP landscape (FI/CO, SD, MM, PP)
Evaluate SAP ECC and S/4HANA environments
Rationalize customizations
Design future-state ERP architecture
Eliminate technical debt

Intelligent Data Migration

Structured migration from SAP ECC or S/4HANA
Master and transactional data migration
Historical data cleansing and validation
Automated reconciliation processes

Process Modernization

Re-engineer workflows using Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management
Automate repetitive tasks with Power Automate
Standardize business operations

ERP Enablement & Copilot Adoption

AI-assisted financial and operational insights
Predictive planning capabilities
Automated approvals and analytics
Continuous innovation within Microsoft Dynamics 365

Customer Testimonials

“LevelShift successfully delivered a complex Dynamics F&O implementation, including custom integrations with Salesforce and ADP. Despite an aggressive timeline, we achieved a successful go-live in just six months. We express our sincere gratitude for the team's hard work, a sentiment echoed by the entire management team.”

Selvan Albert

ATI

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FAQs

Typically 6–12 months depending on organizational footprint and complexity.

Yes. Many organizations adopt a Finance-First rollout before expanding to supply chain or manufacturing.

Legacy ABAP customizations are assessed and replaced using standard capabilities, extensions, or Power Platform automation.

Many organizations select Dynamics 365 as a modern cloud ERP alternative aligned with Microsoft ecosystem strategy.

Drivers commonly include cloud modernization, cost optimization, improved usability, faster deployment, and embedded AI innovation.

Yes. Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations supports complex global finance, manufacturing, and supply chain operations.

Yes. Organizations evaluating options after SAP ECC end of support frequently consider Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations as a cloud-native ERP alternative.

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