SAP ECC 6.0
What is SAP ECC 6.0?
SAP’s first client/server business application software suite was SAP R/3, where the “R” stood for “real-time data processing” and the 3 represented “3-tiers” — database, application server, and client. There were four major releases SAP R/3 between 1992 and 2003. In 2004, a newer version of the software with a revised architecture was released and was renamed SAP ERP Central Component (ECC). This was commonly referred to as SAP ECC 5.0. SAP ECC 6.0 was first launched in 2005 and received eight major enhancement packages before the product was replaced by SAP S/4HANA in 2015. The last major release of SAP ECC was SAP ECC 6.0 EHP 8, generally available in 2016.
What is SAP ECC 6.0?
SAP’s first client/server business application software suite was SAP R/3, where the “R” stood for “real-time data processing” and the 3 represented “3-tiers” — database, application server, and client. There were four major releases SAP R/3 between 1992 and 2003. In 2004, a newer version of the software with a revised architecture was released and was renamed SAP ERP Central Component (ECC). This was commonly referred to as SAP ECC 5.0. SAP ECC 6.0 was first launched in 2005 and received eight major enhancement packages before the product was replaced by SAP S/4HANA in 2015. The last major release of SAP ECC was SAP ECC 6.0 EHP 8, generally available in 2016.
Like other ERP solutions, SAP ECC 6.0 contains modules for finance, human resources, procurement, product development, marketing, sales, service, IT, and supply chain management. At one point SAP indicated that there were over 40,000 enterprise ERP customers running either SAP ECC or SAP Business Suite, a broader package of which SAP ECC formed the core modules. SAP announced in early 2020 that mainstream maintenance for SAP ECC 6.0 would conclude at the end of 2027, though premium maintenance would be available for three years following that date. SAP encourages SAP ECC 6.0 customers to move to SAP S/4HANA.
Key Considerations for SAPinsiders:
- Organizations should begin planning to replace their SAP ECC 6.0 systems. Even if you’re still running SAP ECC 6.0 as your primary ERP system, there are many reasons why you should consider planning for the move to SAP S/4HANA. While the approaching end of mainstream maintenance is a significant factor, many organizations are also looking at the move to SAP S/4HANA as an opportunity to update business processes and streamline customizations that may hinder flexibility. This articlewalks though points to consider when beginning your preparations for a move away from SAP ECC 6.0.
- While there are preparations that need to be made for the move to SAP S/4HANA, there are several tools that can be leveraged to streamline that process. Implementing a new ERP system is a significant task for most organizations and can involve months of planning and preparation at a minimum. While the actual process involved may have changed slightly since this question and answer session was conducted, four experts from SAP talk about what it takes to move from SAP ECC 6.0 to SAP S/4HANA and best practices for making that move successful.
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Seamlessly Execute Vendor-Managed Inventory Using SAP APO 7.0 and SAP ECC 6.0
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7 Steps to Configure Fiscal Weeks Right the First Time in SAP APO
Learn how to avoid common errors in defining fiscal weeks when creating them in SAP ERP Central Component and then importing them to SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization. Examine the touch points of using the time bucket of fiscal week for the planning area, planning books, and supply network planning. Key Concept You can carry...…
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A Guide for Using Embedded BW on SAP HANA If You Get Most of Your Data from ECC
Gain an overview and a use case for embedded BW, a little-known deployment option for SAP BW with an SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) implementation running on SAP HANA. Learn how SAP BW’s features can be deployed for a low cost and how these features help your SAP HANA implementation reach its full potential. Key...…
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Lessons Learned from the First Customer Implementation of SAP Cash Management Powered by SAP HANA
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Everything You Wanted to Know About SAP HANA Accelerators for ERP Financials
Learn how to use SAP HANA accelerators to run reports and perform relevant period-end closing transactions much faster than with standard SAP ERP functionality. Follow steps on how to set up a connection between SAP Landscape Transformation and SAP HANA. Key Concept SAP HANA accelerators provide instant access to large volumes of data—enabling you to...…
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6 Steps to Adopting a Hybrid Cloud Scenario with Your SAP ECC System and SAP Cloud Platform
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Get the Most Out of SAPSprint for Server-Based Printing in Microsoft Windows
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How to Accelerate Your Transition to SAP S/4HANA
In this Q&A session, experts from IBM provided answers to questions about how to accelerate your transition to SAP S/4HANA. If you missed the chat or need a refresher, we welcome you to view the online chat replay or read the edited transcript below. Meet the panelists: Pandian Athirajan, Business Development Executive, IBM Pandian…
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SAP GRC Global Trade Services Eases Product Classification
Discover how you can use the classification tool available in SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance Global Trade Services to maintain and assign the export/import classification, Commodity Code, and the Harmonized Tariff System. Key Concept An Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) is a specific five-character alpha-numeric number used to identify the level of control for an...…
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Implement ATP and Stock Transfer Flows for Virtual Distribution Plants in SAP ECC 6.0
By Amir Ashfaq Hussain, Infosys Technologies, Limited In business scenarios in which virtual plants are created within SAP ERP systems for administrative purposes, managing available-to-promise (ATP) checks and stock transfers presents challenges. SAP provides two options that address plant-to-plant transfer issues in virtual plants. Based on North American or European business scenarios, these lessons learned...…
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