Anna Meehan

AP teams upgrade to S/4 HANA for improvements in performance, automation and invoice processing. As they evaluate their tech stack and prepare to migrate, many teams assume this upgrade will also include better controls against costly errors like duplicate and overpayments. Our research shows that isn’t the case. We analysed our customers' data — both pre- and post-S/4 HANA migration — and we found a consistent truth: even the most modern ERP systems, including S/4 HANA, still need additional ...

For too long, Accounts Payable teams have relied on standard controls for common problems such as fraud risks or payment errors. However, these methods consistently fall short. Some organisations still lose a whopping 5% of their revenue to fraud and overpayments each year.

This edition of The AP Arms is all about how to measure success in Finance Transformation projects. David Willis, Regional Director at OJC Consulting, joins Xelix Partnerships Lead Fred Leeming to have a conversation about the challenges finance teams face, how to define success and why user adoption and change management are critical for long-term success.

With the 2027 deadline to upgrade to S4 HANA fast approaching, it's important to start your ERP migration as soon as possible or at the very least, have a plan in place. Preparation will not only help you migrate quickly, but you'll also use resources more efficiently and make the most of your upgrade. To learn everything you need to know about migration, its challenges and best practices, check our our guide on mastering S4 HANA migration for ERP systems. In this guide, we break down every ...

Businesses have until the end of 2027 to migrate from their legacy SAP ECC systems to the new and improved SAP S4 HANA. During that time, SAP will be offering assistance with maintenance and offboarding for SAP Business Suite 7, with an optional extension until 2030. This is a massive undertaking for any team that requires a concrete plan and a thorough understanding of the new system and the best method to move across. This overview will tell you everything you need to know about how to ...

Seasoned P2P consultant Anders Lassen, joins Xelix Partnerships Lead Fred Leeming at the AP Arms this week to talk about getting the most out of your ERP.