Replacing SAP BW - Strategic alternatives for modern data platforms
Replace SAP BW and save up to 80% in costs
Are you planning to replace SAP BW on HANA? With modern platforms such as Snowflake or Databricks, SAP BW migration is efficient, future-proof and cost-saving – with full reporting continuity.
- ✅ Up to 80 % lower operating costs
- ✅ Cloud-native, scalable & AI-ready
- ✅ No compromises with analytics & reporting
What does your SAP BW on HANA cost you – and what would be possible?
In many projects, the monthly costs for SAP BW on HANA quickly reach €30,000 and more.
There is often a lack of real scalability, as many systems are restricted by rigid structures and limited cloud capability.
Modern cloud platforms such as Snowflake or Databricks, on the other hand, often cost less than €5,000/month.
You also benefit from significantly higher performance, self-service options and integrated AI support – all while being fully future-proof.
💡 Calculate potential savings now!
Current SAP BW on HANA costs: €30,000/month
Snowflake & Analytics:...
Databricks & Analytics:...
savings per year: ...
Savings over 3 years: ...
Note: The costs and savings shown are based on experience and typical customer configurations. We will be happy to prepare a precise calculation together with you.
Modern data architecture instead of monolithic BW
Whether with Snowflake or Databricks – we implement scalable cloud data platforms with SAP integration, Data Vault modeling and modern reporting (Power BI, Qlik, Tableau). Your advantages:
- Transparent separation of raw, business and reporting layers
- Flexible modeling with Data Vault or Unified Star Schema
- Data provision in real time or near-real time
- AI preparation through integrated notebooks, Python & ML
You can also find an architectural comparison of the approaches in our latest blog article.
How we support you with SAP BW migration
Our structured approach creates clarity, reduces risks and accelerates your decision –
so that you can implement your SAP BW migration strategically, in a controlled manner and with real added value.
We also support you in establishing scalable and future-proof architectures.
1. SAP BW Assessment
We analyze your BW objects, system load and architecture. This enables us to identify optimization potential and priorities at an early stage.
2. target architecture design
Whether Snowflake or Databricks: We develop your future architecture in line with your governance, reporting and cloud strategy.
3 TCO & ROI model
To enable you to make an informed decision, we develop a business case with real figures on licenses, operation and migration.
4. data modeling
A blueprint for performance, history and self-service BI is created on the basis of Data Vault or Unified Star Schema.
5. proof of value
Within a few weeks, we validate with real data and dashboards – so that you see concrete results.
6. implementation & operation
From migration to ongoing operation: we provide you with flexible support – including ELT automation and an optional support model.
Why cimt?
We have been supporting companies in the transformation of complex SAP and data landscapes for over 25 years – open to all technologies, certified and with experience from numerous migration projects. We also implement modern data warehouse architectures based on proven methods such as the Unified Star Schema (USS model).
SAP Gold Partner
>25 years of SAP consulting experience
Snowflake Partner
Projects with Data Vault & USS
Databricks Partner
Lakehouse architectures & AI
ISO 27001 certified
Information security according to standard
Why SAP BW replacement is worthwhile now
Many companies are facing the challenge of replacing their existing SAP BW on HANA environment.
Although these systems were long considered the standard, today they are often too expensive, inflexible and difficult to scale.
This is why an early SAP BW migration is worthwhile – not only for cost reasons, but also
because modern alternatives such as Snowflake or Databricks offer a much more agile architecture.
These platforms also enable a modern data warehouse that is cloud-based, AI-capable and high-performance. This means that self-service BI, real-time analyses and new business use cases can be implemented much faster.
For CIOs and IT managers, it is crucial to choose an architecture that is sustainable in the long term.
While traditional DWHs are often monolithic, a modern DWH relies on modularity and integration.
A future-proof data model is particularly important here. The Unified Star Schema – also known as the USS model – combines governance requirements with analytical flexibility. This means that requirements from specialist departments and IT can be optimally combined.
Overall, replacing SAP BW not only creates cost benefits.
Rather, it opens the way to data-driven decisions on a scalable, modern platform.
🚀 Replace SAP BW - get clarity now
Are you planning your SAP BW migration or are you looking at alternatives to SAP BW on HANA? Then now is the right time to create concrete facts with an assessment or a pilot project.
We will also show you how a modern data warehouse with Snowflake or Databricks and a standardized USS model (Unified Star Schema) can replace your existing architecture - efficiently, cloud-native and future-proof.
- Feasibility & profitability of a replacement
- Target architecture with Snowflake or Databricks
- Data modeling according to Data Vault or Unified Star Schema
- First steps towards a future-proof DWH