SAP SDT is a RISE enabled accelerated path to digital transformation. Powered by the unique tools and methodologies of SAP Data Management and Landscape Transformation (DMLT), SDT offers organizations a strategic approach to optimize cost and timelines while minimizing the overall risk.
SAP SDT is the recommended approach for organizations that want to:
SAP Selective Data Transition ( SDT) allows organizations to:
SAP offers the below planning services to help companies evaluate and get started with Selective Data Transition
| Service | Typical duration | Contents |
|---|---|---|
Data Migration Architecture (DMA) | 1 week | This service outlines and compares the different transition approaches and makes a recommendation if SDT is a right fit for your organization |
SDT Planning Workshop (SPW) | 2 to 4 weeks | A deep dive into the SDT process, a data driven analysis for individual functions in your ECC system, feasibility study and to create a detailed execution plan for SDT |
Data Migration Design (DMD) | 6 to 12 weeks | A detailed design for the individual data objects for SDT process execution |
The above services are provided through SAP's premium engagement offerings as well.
Topic-Related Solution Briefs and Customer Questionnaires
| Service | Solution Brief / Service Description | Questionnaire |
|---|---|---|
SAP Selective Data Transition | EN(opens in new tab) | EN |

Kureha: Taking a Phased Transition to a Next-Gen Business Foundation with Full Historical Data
Discover how specialty chemicals company KUREHA successfully migrated historical data from its legacy system to future-ready ERP with minimal business disruption using a company-code-based phased migration approach.
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“The selective data transition service provided by the DMLT team from SAP reshaped our data migration approach and strongly contributed to the smooth transition from SAP ERP to SAP S/4HANA.”
Masashi Akatsuka, General Manager, Information System Department, and Section Manager, Digital Transformation Project, KUREHA CORPORATION

Vitra: Shaping a Modern IT Environment to Pave the Way for Inspired Design Innovations
Learn how Vitra smoothed its migration to SAP S/4HANA and is now well prepared and ready for the future thanks to strong collaboration with SAP Services and Support.
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“Thanks to strong collaboration with SAP Services and Support offerings, we smoothed the migration to SAP S/4HANA and are now well prepared and ready for the future.”
Paula Indermühle, CFO, Vitra
Read how SAPPI is benefiting from a simplified IT landscape and streamlined processes after migrating all of its newly acquired mills to SAP S/4HANA via a selective data transition approach.
“SAP Services and Support was highly valuable during
this project, bringing real experience in migrating
SAP Transportation Management to SAP S/4HANA. The
project was managed in a very structured way, taking the
pressure and time constraints off our internal team.”
Daniel David, Global Domain Lead for SAP Systems, Sappi Papier Holding GmbH