After working on several SAP S/4HANA transformation projects within Big 4 consulting firms, I’ve observed recurring issues contributing to project delays and cost overruns:
1. Outdated senior expertise– SM anchored in ECC often produce suboptimal/incorrect designs, leading to rework/delays. There are ppl from SAP in project but they are only resp.for product not for consulting
2. Over-reliance on offshore teams – High turnover and cost-driven delivery create instability and inconsistent quality.

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Cool story Chat. Thanks for the insight.

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Given your experience, could you share what strategies have you found most effective in managing these risks?

How about the classic, let’s start the testing cycles before design is half complete and waste 3 months testing that will be changed during design

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Testing cycles start while design is still incomplete—this is precisely the outcome of the issues mentioned, in my observation.

3. Weak onshore technical ownership – Teams prioritize coordination/communication over solution ownership, with limited expertise to validate designs, govern delivery, and enforce standards.
4. Accountability gaps across teams – Unclear ownership of cross-team issues slows resolution and reduces efficiency

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