E_S4CON_2505: SAP S/4HANA Conversion and SAP System Upgrade
Certification Overview
The E_S4CON_2505 certification verifies that you have advanced knowledge and the practical skills required to manage SAP S/4HANA system conversions and upgrades. It ensures consultants can plan, execute, and optimize the transition from legacy SAP ERP or earlier S/4HANA versions to the latest SAP S/4HANA release. Passing this exam proves your ability to guide organizations through technical system upgrades, data migration, and post-upgrade optimizations, ensuring smooth adoption with minimal disruption.
Target Audience
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SAP S/4HANA Conversion & Upgrade Consultants
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Technical Consultants / Basis Administrators
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SAP Project Managers overseeing system transitions
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SAP Partners and Architects supporting upgrade projects
Key Skills Measured
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SAP S/4HANA Conversion & Upgrade Overview
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SUM (Software Update Manager) with DMO (Database Migration Option)
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Pre-checks & Planning Tools (Maintenance Planner, Readiness Check)
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Data Migration & Custom Code Adjustments
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Managing Business Partner Conversion
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Integration with Finance & Logistics post-conversion
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Handling simplification items and adaptation
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Post-upgrade validation, testing & optimization
Exam Structure
Topic Area | Weighting | Focus |
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Conversion & Upgrade Basics | 20% | Approach, methodology, system requirements | SUM & DMO Execution | 20% | Technical upgrade & migration steps | Pre-checks & Readiness Tools | 15% | Maintenance planner, readiness check, simplification list | Data Migration & Custom Code | 15% | Code remediation, data handling | Business Partner Conversion | 10% | Customer/vendor integration (CVI) | Post-Upgrade Tasks | 10% | Validation, testing, issue resolution | Integration & Optimization | 10% | Ensuring end-to-end process continuity |
Exam Details
Parameter | Details |
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Exam Code | E_S4CON_2505 | Duration | 180 minutes | Questions | ~80 | Format | Multiple-choice & scenario-based | Passing Score | ~65% | Delivery | Online proctored via SAP Certification Hub | Languages | English |
Preparation Tips
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Learn the SAP Activate roadmap for system conversion projects.
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Practice using SUM with DMO for upgrade and migration tasks.
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Review SAP Readiness Check, Maintenance Planner, and Simplification Item Catalog.
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Understand Business Partner conversion as part of CVI (Customer/Vendor Integration).
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Study case scenarios on post-upgrade issue handling and optimization.
Benefits of Certification
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Recognition as a specialized consultant in SAP S/4HANA conversions and upgrades.
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Ability to manage complex technical transitions from legacy systems to S/4HANA.
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Boosts career growth with SAP partners and enterprises undergoing digital transformation.
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Proves expertise in ensuring a smooth, secure, and optimized upgrade path. |