E_S4CON_2505: SAP S/4HANA Conversion and SAP System Upgrade

Certification Overview

The E_S4CON_2505 certification validates your expertise in planning, executing, and managing SAP S/4HANA conversions and system upgrades. It focuses on the technical and functional processes required to move from SAP ERP (or earlier S/4HANA versions) to the latest SAP S/4HANA release, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal system performance. This includes pre-checks, custom code adjustments, data migration, SUM (Software Update Manager) usage, and post-upgrade optimization.

Target Audience

• SAP Technical Consultants

• SAP Basis Administrators

• SAP Project Managers (Conversion Projects)

• System Upgrade Specialists

• SAP Landscape Architects

Key Skills Assessed

• Planning an SAP S/4HANA Conversion roadmap.

• Running Readiness Checks and Maintenance Planner.

• Managing Custom Code Adaptation using ATC (ABAP Test Cockpit).

• Using Software Update Manager (SUM) with DMO (Database Migration Option).

• Handling Data Migration and validation steps.

• Executing System Upgrades with minimal downtime.

• Applying Post-Upgrade Optimization and validation.

• Managing security and compliance during upgrades.

Exam Structure

Exam Details

Preparation Tips

1. Follow the SAP S/4HANA Conversion Learning Journey on SAP Learning Hub.

2. Get hands-on practice with SUM and DMO in a sandbox environment.

3. Review SAP Readiness Check and Maintenance Planner outputs.

4. Learn custom code adaptation techniques and simplification list analysis.

5. Understand downtime optimization strategies and rollback options.

Benefits of Certification

• Demonstrates expertise in S/4HANA conversion & upgrades.

• Increases opportunities in technical transformation projects.

• Equips you to guide clients through smooth, low-risk migrations.