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SAP’s New Operating Model with Transformative Potential for Corporate Treasury
Article • November 24, 2025
This whitepaper discusses how the transition to SAP S/4HANA, a necessary upgrade from ECC 6.0 by 2027 (with potential extension to 2030), could represent a significant opportunity for corporate treasury functions. Beyond a mere technical update, it offers the potential for business transformation through the adoption of intelligent technologies like AI and machine learning, possibly enhancing the ways companies manage payments, cash, liquidity, financial risk, and reporting.
Key Highlights
Strategic Business Transformation
- The migration to SAP S/4HANA is a change for businesses, particularly corporate treasuries, to enhance operational efficiency, improve data analytics, and unlock new levels of value in areas such as payment management, liquidity, and financial risk
Flexible Migration Pathways
- Organizations can select from diverse migration approaches—Brownfield (upgrading existing systems), Greenfield (complete overhaul for modern best practices), or Hybrid (a balanced combination)—each tailored to different needs regarding disruption, cost, and desired transformation scope
- Various deployment models (on-premises, private cloud, public cloud) and specific migration paths like "side-car" options further offer flexibility
Comprehensive Support Ecosystem
- Citi offers extensive guidance and solutions for the S/4HANA migration journey, including its experience supporting over 1,600 clients
- Citi's toolkit, comprising CitiConnect®, CitiDirect®, a Developer Portal, and an ERP Integrator solution, aims to streamline the process, facilitate ISO XML adoption, and provide robust testing and validation capabilities
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