FAQ SAP Migration and Modernization Assistants
The Migration and Modernization Assistants aim to reduce complexity, cost, and duration of cloud migrations by 35%. They support transformations from SAP ECC to SAP Cloud ERP Private, automating repetitive tasks to free up experts for strategic decisions. Built on SAP Cloud ALM, they ensure tailored, industry-aware guidance and continuous value post-migration. Download the DocumentFAQ SAP
Migration and
Modernization
Assistants
June 2026
Migration and
Modernization
Assistants
June 2026
1. General Vision & Strategy
What is the overarching ambition of these Migration
and Modernization Assistants?
The immediate goal is to significantly reduce the
complexity, cost, and duration of cloud migrations,
targeting a minimum of 35% reduction in overall
migration effort. In the long term, this sets the foundation
for a "nearly automated migration fabric" where
intelligent agents continuously analyze legacy estates
and autonomously design, configure, and execute
transitions with minimal human effort.
Which deployment models and transformation
scenarios do these Assistants support?
The initial release is focused on supporting
transformations from SAP ECC to SAP Cloud ERP
Private via the RISE with SAP Methodology. This is
where customers face the highest complexity regarding
customizations, historical data, and unique processes,
making it the area where AI support delivers the highest
immediate value.
Are the Migration and Modernization Assistants
available only for SAP Cloud ERP Private
transformations?
SAP existing customers transitioning from complex
legacy systems to SAP Cloud ERP Private are
prioritized, while Public Cloud adoption is often utilized
for highly standardized processes or subsidiaries. The
migration and modernization assistants target the most
complex transformation bottlenecks first, though
capabilities will expand to broader deployment models in
the future.
Do these AI tools replace the need for
implementation partners and SAP consultants?
No. These assistants are designed to augment expert
work, not replace it. By automating repetitive, time-
consuming activities (like data cleansing, initial code
analysis, and test case generation), the assistants free
up SAP experts, customer teams, and partners to focus
on high-value strategic decisions, complex architectural
design, and business process innovation.
What is the overarching ambition of these Migration
and Modernization Assistants?
The immediate goal is to significantly reduce the
complexity, cost, and duration of cloud migrations,
targeting a minimum of 35% reduction in overall
migration effort. In the long term, this sets the foundation
for a "nearly automated migration fabric" where
intelligent agents continuously analyze legacy estates
and autonomously design, configure, and execute
transitions with minimal human effort.
Which deployment models and transformation
scenarios do these Assistants support?
The initial release is focused on supporting
transformations from SAP ECC to SAP Cloud ERP
Private via the RISE with SAP Methodology. This is
where customers face the highest complexity regarding
customizations, historical data, and unique processes,
making it the area where AI support delivers the highest
immediate value.
Are the Migration and Modernization Assistants
available only for SAP Cloud ERP Private
transformations?
SAP existing customers transitioning from complex
legacy systems to SAP Cloud ERP Private are
prioritized, while Public Cloud adoption is often utilized
for highly standardized processes or subsidiaries. The
migration and modernization assistants target the most
complex transformation bottlenecks first, though
capabilities will expand to broader deployment models in
the future.
Do these AI tools replace the need for
implementation partners and SAP consultants?
No. These assistants are designed to augment expert
work, not replace it. By automating repetitive, time-
consuming activities (like data cleansing, initial code
analysis, and test case generation), the assistants free
up SAP experts, customer teams, and partners to focus
on high-value strategic decisions, complex architectural
design, and business process innovation.
How do the Migration and Modernization Assistants
fit into the broader context of the Agent-led
Toolchain?
The Agent-led toolchain is the evolution of the integrated
toolchain. It consists of two key elements:
• Business Transformation – for the end-to-end
orchestration of value-based business
transformation and continuous improvement
• Migration and Modernization – to fast-track
migration, drive continuous optimization, manage
complexity, and reduce costs
fit into the broader context of the Agent-led
Toolchain?
The Agent-led toolchain is the evolution of the integrated
toolchain. It consists of two key elements:
• Business Transformation – for the end-to-end
orchestration of value-based business
transformation and continuous improvement
• Migration and Modernization – to fast-track
migration, drive continuous optimization, manage
complexity, and reduce costs
2. Architecture & Integration
How many Assistants will be available? The offer consists of seven highly specialized
assistants:
• System Analysis
• Data Management
• Custom Code Management
• Configuration Support
• Test Management
• Roll-out Management
• Project Management
How do the different Assistants work together? They operate as one "AI migration platform" despite
each of them having a very specified scope that could
also work independently. The System Analysis
Assistant acts as the foundational engine, continuously
assembling a trusted, customer-specific knowledge
backbone.
This up-to-date system's intelligence is continuously fed
into all other assistants, ensuring that configuration
decisions, data cleansing, and test case generation are
all perfectly aligned and context-aware driven.
What is the foundational technology or platform for
these Assistants?
Most of the AI-based migration solutions are built
natively on SAP Cloud ALM, which serves as the core
lifecycle foundation running on the SAP Business
Technology Platform (BTP). This architecture allows the
assistants to securely access SAP system data, external
Knowledge Graphs, and partner integrations (like
Tricentis or Signavio).
Cloud ALM, Joule for Consultants, and Joule for
Developers are required for the assistants. All other
elements of the Agent-led toolchain will be used by
customers to complement the work of the migration and
modernization scope.
How many Assistants will be available? The offer consists of seven highly specialized
assistants:
• System Analysis
• Data Management
• Custom Code Management
• Configuration Support
• Test Management
• Roll-out Management
• Project Management
How do the different Assistants work together? They operate as one "AI migration platform" despite
each of them having a very specified scope that could
also work independently. The System Analysis
Assistant acts as the foundational engine, continuously
assembling a trusted, customer-specific knowledge
backbone.
This up-to-date system's intelligence is continuously fed
into all other assistants, ensuring that configuration
decisions, data cleansing, and test case generation are
all perfectly aligned and context-aware driven.
What is the foundational technology or platform for
these Assistants?
Most of the AI-based migration solutions are built
natively on SAP Cloud ALM, which serves as the core
lifecycle foundation running on the SAP Business
Technology Platform (BTP). This architecture allows the
assistants to securely access SAP system data, external
Knowledge Graphs, and partner integrations (like
Tricentis or Signavio).
Cloud ALM, Joule for Consultants, and Joule for
Developers are required for the assistants. All other
elements of the Agent-led toolchain will be used by
customers to complement the work of the migration and
modernization scope.
How do users interact with these Assistants? SAP Joule serves as the central, intelligent engagement
layer for the platform. Depending on the user's role,
utilizing personas like Joule for Consultants or Joule for
Developers, the system triggers the appropriate agent
orchestration, providing a conversational and highly
contextual user experience.
Can customers use SAP Solution Manager to get
access to these Assistants?
No. These next-generation AI capabilities are built
exclusively within SAP Cloud ALM and will not be
available in SAP Solution Manager. Customers can
adopt SAP Cloud ALM specifically to leverage these
transformation capabilities without necessarily migrating
their entire IT operations stack immediately.
layer for the platform. Depending on the user's role,
utilizing personas like Joule for Consultants or Joule for
Developers, the system triggers the appropriate agent
orchestration, providing a conversational and highly
contextual user experience.
Can customers use SAP Solution Manager to get
access to these Assistants?
No. These next-generation AI capabilities are built
exclusively within SAP Cloud ALM and will not be
available in SAP Solution Manager. Customers can
adopt SAP Cloud ALM specifically to leverage these
transformation capabilities without necessarily migrating
their entire IT operations stack immediately.