title.Al-Futtaim and SNP Complete Seamless S/4HANA Conversion in Record Time

• Successful go‑live of Al‑Futtaim (AFG) Automotive’s 16 TB SAP ECC to S/4HANA transformation in August 2025, part of the “RISE with SAP” initiative.
• SNP’s Kyano CrystalBridge Transformation DTS technology enabled Near‑Zero Downtime (NZD) migration, limiting system outage to just 30.5 hours.
• The project sets new performance benchmarks for large‑scale SAP migrations in the finance and automotive sectors.

HEIDELBERG, Germany and DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 4, 2025 – SNP SE, a leading provider of digital transformation, automated data migration and data‑management solutions for SAP environments, announced the completion of a complex SAP S/4HANA conversion for Al‑Futtaim, one of the Middle East’s most diversified family‑owned enterprises. The migration was executed in close partnership with IBM Consulting, the system‑integration partner for Al‑Futtaim Group.

Al‑Futtaim Automotive, a core division of the conglomerate, embarked on a strategic modernization program to future‑proof its ERP landscape. The initiative involved migrating a 16‑terabyte SAP ECC instance to SAP S/4HANA – a project of considerable size and technical intricacy. Despite the challenges, the migration concluded ahead of schedule, with technical downtime limited to 30.5 hours, far below industry averages for comparable transformations.

“This project demonstrates the value that deep technical expertise and strong ecosystem partnerships can deliver,” said the CEO of SNP SE. “Al‑Futtaim’s confidence in our approach reinforces our commitment to the region and to enabling rapid, secure digital transformation for enterprise customers.”

Al‑Futtaim’s Chief Technology Officer added, “The new SAP S/4HANA core is a critical enabler of our long‑term strategy. It consolidates data across business units, improves real‑time analytics, and gives us the agility to scale operations in a rapidly changing automotive market.”

Technical and Business Implications

The successful migration highlights several emerging trends in enterprise ERP strategy:

• Near‑Zero Downtime (NZD) as a new standard. Using SNP’s Kyano CrystalBridge Transformation DTS, the team achieved a sub‑48‑hour outage for a 16 TB data set. This contrasts sharply with traditional migrations that can require weeks of downtime, exposing businesses to revenue loss and operational risk.
• Accelerated Time‑to‑Value. Completing the conversion ahead of schedule shortens the window between project launch and realized ROI. Early access to S/4HANA’s advanced analytics, embedded AI, and streamlined finance processes can translate into faster decision‑making and cost efficiencies.
• Scalable Architecture for Automotive Finance. S/4HANA’s in‑memory capabilities enable real‑time processing of high‑volume transactional data typical of automotive sales, parts logistics, and financing. This supports dynamic pricing, inventory optimization, and predictive maintenance initiatives.
• Strategic Alignment with “RISE with SAP”. By leveraging SAP’s subscription‑based cloud model, Al‑Futtaim reduces capital expenditures, gains flexibility in scaling resources, and aligns its ERP roadmap with industry best practices for sustainability and security.
• Risk Mitigation through Partner Ecosystem. IBM’s integration expertise combined with SNP’s migration platform minimizes data loss and ensures compliance with regional data‑sovereignty regulations, a crucial factor for multinational operations in the Middle East.

Market Impact

The migration sets a precedent for other enterprises in the region seeking to modernize legacy ERP systems. Analysts anticipate a surge in demand for NZD migration solutions as companies aim to avoid prolonged outages during digital transformation. Moreover, the automotive sector—already under pressure from electrification, autonomous technologies, and shifting consumer preferences—stands to benefit from the enhanced agility and data insight that S/4HANA delivers.

Financially, the reduction in downtime translates directly into avoided lost sales and operational disruption. Assuming an average daily revenue of €5 million for Al‑Futtaim’s automotive segment, the 30.5‑hour outage represents a loss of less than €7 million, a fraction of the estimated €50‑70 million typically associated with comparable migrations. When coupled with the operational efficiencies gained from S/4HANA, the overall net benefit is expected to exceed the initial transformation investment within the first two years.

About SNP

SNP (XETRA: SHF.DE) is a global technology‑platform leader that empowers enterprises to execute data‑enabled transformations with speed and security. The Kyano platform, combined with the Bluefield methodology, delivers a unified suite for data migration, validation, and ongoing management across SAP landscapes. SNP serves more than 3,000 customers in over 80 countries, including numerous DAX 40 and Fortune 500 organizations. In FY 2024, the company generated €254.8 million in revenue and employs over 1,600 professionals across 36 locations worldwide, headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany.

For additional information, visit the company’s website.