The BMW Group’s Regensburg plant successfully completed a complex SAP migration to S/4HANA on time and without disruption, enhancing production outcomes and providing a scalable blueprint for future implementations.
BMW Group’s Regensburg plant proved that even the most complex SAP migrations can go live smoothly, on time, and without disruption. The result: uninterrupted production, higher output than expected, and a scalable blueprint for future rollouts.
As part of its global transformation strategy, the BMW Group implemented the program “Prozesskette Teile (PKT)” aimed at harmonizing logistics processes and transitioning from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA for its plant in Regensburg. SNP played a key role in the project by enabling a complex and time-critical transformation. Leveraging Kyano CrystalBridge® and more than 150 customized Validate reports, SNP helped to ensure data integrity, reduce downtime, and support a smooth transition while maintaining production operations. This successful project serves as a reference for future rollouts.
The result was a smooth go-live completed on time, a higher vehicle output than expected during the ramp-up phase, and a scalable process architecture ready for global deployment. This project proves that even the most complex SAP migrations can be completed on time and without disruption – when collaboration, precision, and innovation align.
The challenge: transforming complexity into scalable innovation
In response to SAP’s technology shift and the phase-out of SAP ECC, SNP supported the PKT program – a strategic initiative to standardize logistics processes and reduce system complexity. With its extensive experience in complex transformation projects, SNP enabled a future-ready SAP S/4HANA landscape for one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers. The critical go-live required maximum precision and reliability – expectations SNP met with tailored tools, proven methodology, and a deep understanding of production-critical systems.
The stakes are high
- Successful transformation implemented at BMW Group Plant in Regensburg
- New logistics and warehouse processes live for several thousand employees
- Fixed go-live window with zero tolerance for delays or disruptions
Key challenges
- Transition from ECC to SAP S/4HANA within strict time and budget constraints
- Avoidance of production downtime (“lost units”)
- High expectations for test migration quality and data integrity
- Business-critical risk of impacting ongoing production schedules
The solution: tailored tools, proven processes, trusted partnership
SNP supported BMW Group with its transformation solution Kyano CrystalBridge, using:
- Migration Cockpit (MC) for a precise data migration
- Kyano Validate for automated test validations and reporting
SNP developed over 150 custom Validate reports tailored to BMW Group’s specific needs, continuously refining them through multiple test cycles. This significantly increased transparency and reduced manual efforts. Drawing on classic project management, a joint cutover plan and close collaboration across Finance, Logistics and EWM, SNP ensured fast responses to change requests through modular Validate logic. This approach enabled a reliable and flexible migration process, even in the sensitive EWM area.
The result: fast ramp-up, full control, real business value
The SAP S/4HANA migration at BMW Group Plant Regensburg was completed on time during the yearly production pause, ensuring a smooth go-live and simultaneous maintenance work on critical machinery. Downtime was reduced from 60 to just 45 hours, allowing for a faster ramp-up and an even higher vehicle output during the start-up phase than planned. Beyond operational success, the project created a scalable, harmonized process landscape ready for global rollout.
The project: structured execution meets unrivaled precision
The PKT migration program was not just a technical upgrade, but a highly coordinated enterprise initiative. By aligning IT execution with operational priorities, SNP created a shared roadmap with clear milestones, strict governance, and transparent task tracking together with BMW Group. The result was a seamless transition from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA at the Regensburg plant, which was the first high-volume plant in Germany moving successfully to digital production logistics.
The partnership: trust, expertise, and alignment
SNP and BMW Group maintained trust, clear roles, and open communication, focusing on production continuity and data integrity. SNP’s expertise and proactive approach ensured a smooth alignment based on regular meetings and a joint cutover plan. This strong partnership enabled BMW Group to successfully manage a complex migration with full transparency and control.
