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 In 2004, a newer version of the software with a revised architecture was released and was renamed SAP ERP Central Component (ECC).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 In 2004, a newer version of the software with a revised architecture was released and was renamed SAP ERP Central Component (ECC).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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How to Comply with the Provisions of IFRS while Recording Capital Asset Transactions in SAP ECC 6.0
Learn key adjustments that are required to make capital asset management compliant with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). See the changes you need to make in SAP ERP Central Component (SAP ECC) 6.0 while transitioning from US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Key Concept An organization needs to make adjustments in accounting for financial transactions...…
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SAP ECC 6.0 Extended Warehouse Management Enhances Cross-Docking
Understand the concept of cross-docking in logistics and warehousing scenarios and find out its main benefits. Learn how SAP ERP Central Component 6.0 Extended Warehouse Management can help you simplify and improve cross-docking in warehouse operations with these tips. Key Concept Cross-docking is a goods flow-through process in which inbound goods are directly used for...…
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Case Study: Linking Core SAP ERP HCM Data and SAP ECC 6.0 Core SAP EHS Functionality
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Linking Core SAP ERP HCM Data and SAP ECC 6.0 Core SAP EHS Functionality
In this article you’ll learn how to configure the employee type SAP business partner, configure the medical provider type SAP business partner, and set up SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (SAP EHS) functionality to use with SAP business partners.
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Execute the FERC Reporting Process with SAP BPC
Learn about the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reporting process and its importance to the utilities industry. See how to develop and implement the FERC calculation and reporting process using SAP Business Planning and Consolidation. Key Concept The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is the United States federal agency with jurisdiction over interstate electricity sales,...…
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An Introduction to SAP Master Data Governance
Discover the conceptual architecture of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) and its capabilities. Learn from a comparison of MDG and SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management (MDM) and then step through a use case scenario of maintained master data with MDG. Key Concept SAP Master Data Governance provides a strong master data governance capability for finance,...…
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Perform Synchronized TDMS Data Reductions for SAP ECC, SAP CRM, and SAP NetWeaver BW
SAP Test Data Migration Server (TDMS) now has the capability to consistently transfer data to a connected SAP ERP Central Component, SAP Customer Relationship Management, and SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse application landscape. A non-production landscape built with TDMS maintains the consistency and integration of its source systems and thus delivers significant value for its users....…
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Explore Your SAP S/4HANA Implementation Options
SAP S/4HANA experts answered user questions during two one-hour live chat sessions. The panelists included members of the SAP Digital Business Services organization and an SAP partner organization leading digital transformation projects with customers. Questions ranged from topics such as building a business case for SAP/4HANA to custom code to BW on HANA. Read the…
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Automate Task List Creation in the SAP Financial Closing Cockpit
Many organizations now use the SAP Financial Closing Cockpit for making the period-end closing activity faster and more integrated. Organizations create a task list for each period-end closing from the template defined in the SAP Financial Closing Cockpit. See how you can automate the creation of the task lists from the template defined in the...…
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Uncover New Insight into Your Customers with mySAP CRM Analytics
Find out how mySAP CRM Analytics, a group of tools offered with mySAP CRM 2005 and SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence to help you optimize your customer data. Learn about the mySAP CRM extraction mechanism and cross-application analysis tools you can use with your data. Then, explore the standard tool sets available, including customer analytics, product...…
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