Issue

Syensqo currently operates two separate SAP ECC systems, each housing material master data for spare parts. Over time these systems have accumulated inconsistencies, duplicate records and non-standardized data. These inconsistencies create challenges in spare parts identification, procurement and maintenance planning.

As Syensqo prepares to transition to a single S/4HANA system, it is critical to cleanse and harmonize spare parts data to prevent these inefficiencies from being carried forward. Without a structured cleansing approach issues such as duplicate materials, incomplete records and inconsistent descriptions will persist, resulting in difficulties in inventory management, inaccurate procurement planning and potential operational disruptions post-migration.

Additionally, the lack of standardized data can lead to:

• Increased procurement costs due to redundant purchases of identical spare parts under different material codes.
• Delays in maintenance operations as spare parts cannot be easily identified and retrieved.
• Compliance risks if critical material attributes (such as manufacturer details or specifications) are missing or incorrect.
• System performance inefficiencies due to excessive and unnecessary data records being migrated to S/4HANA.

A decision is required on how to systematically cleanse and harmonize the spare parts data, ensuring accuracy, consistency and usability in the new S/4HANA environment while minimizing operational disruptions during the migration.

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