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Demystifying SAP ATTP Conversion: From NetWeaver to S/4HANA Foundation

SAP has announced that maintenance for SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals (ATTP) based on SAP NetWeaver (software component STTP 300) will end on December 31st, 2027. Although this deadline may seem distant, transitioning to SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals on SAP S/4HANA technology stack offers a strategic opportunity to modernize your serialization landscape, leverage new capabilities, and ensure compliance continuity.

To support this journey, SAP has published a comprehensive conversion guide with step-by-step instructions for migrating to SAP ATTP on S/4HANA.

Why Transition Now?

Moving to SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals on SAP S/4HANA technology stack isn’t just about maintenance timelines, it’s about transforming your serialization operations. SAP is committed to helping companies navigate this shift through close collaboration with our partner ecosystem, combining our platform innovation with specialized implementation expertise to:

Simplify your transition options
Mitigate risks in regulated environments
Accelerate time-to-value with proven best practices methodologies

Clarifying Your Transition Path

Many customers ask: Is this an upgrade, a migration, or a cloud transformation? The answer depends on your current landscape and goals. Below, we break down the four key adoption paths for SAP ATTP on S/4HANA:

The Key Adoption Paths for SAP ATTP on S4HANA Technology Stack

Upgrading SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals (ATTP) to latest version
Migrating to SAP HANA
Converting SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals (ATTP) to SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals on SAP S/4HANA technology stack
Transitioning to SAP Private Cloud Edition (PCE)

Understanding these options is critical to selecting the right approach for compliance, scalability, and innovation. Let’s explore each in detail.

1. Upgrading SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals ATTP to latest version

The latest versions are:

NetWeaver Edition: SAP ATTP 3.0 Feature Pack 04 (recommended version)
S/4HANA Foundation Edition: SAP ATTP 2310 FP01 (released July 2024)

The latest version introduces several functional enhancements and technical improvements, including the ability to integrate purchase order numbers from SAP ECC or S/4HANA into SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceuticals (ATTP), enabling accurate reporting of the customer’s purchase order number in the Supply Chain notifications sent to downstream trading partners.

2. Migrating to SAP HANA

Migrating your database to SAP HANA is a prerequisite for converting to SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals on SAP S/4HANA technology stack . You have two options:

Migrate the database independently, or
Combine the database migration and system conversion into one step

In either case you can leverage a downtime optimized approach to reduce downtime.

This unlocks the performance, real-time analytics, and reduced data footprint benefits of the SAP HANA in-memory platform.

3. Converting SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals (ATTP) to SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals on SAP S/4HANA technology stack

This is a technical conversion of your current system, not a migration. It is only possible if your SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals (ATTP) version is 3.0 or above. If you are on an older version, you must upgrade before proceeding with the conversion.

Here are the key points to understand:

Core business data remains untouched. Only the technical stack is converted.
The conversion can be done regardless of whether your ERP is ECC or S/4HANA.
Tables in the STTP namespace are not impacted by the conversion.
If you're already on SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals (ATTP) 3.0 or higher, you can perform the conversion and upgrade in a single step. Otherwise, you’ll need to upgrade first, then convert.

4. Move to Cloud: SAP Private Cloud Edition

The SAP Private Cloud Edition (PCE) is the dedicated deployment model for SAP SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals ATTP on S/4HANA technology stack and can be implemented independently of conversion. Among its many benefits, the SAP Private Cloud Edition (PCE) offers a comprehensive cloud experience with flexible upgrade options and it simplifies operations by providing software, support, services, and infrastructure, all from a single provider under one unified set of service level agreements (SLAs).

Call to Action SAP ATTP to PCE Converstion

Call to Action

Waiting until 2027 to start this journey is risky. Early adopters mitigate the end-of-maintenance crunch and benefit from:

Real-time analytics and AI-readiness
Optimized performance and user experience
Improved compliance and data visibility
A clear, controlled roadmap for change with fewer surprises

Final Takeaway

Start your transition early. The sooner you begin planning your upgrade, conversion, and potential move to the cloud, the smoother your transition will be and the sooner you'll unlock the advanced capabilities of SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals (ATTP) on S/4HANA technology stack. Whether it’s unlocking new analytics capabilities, reducing operational risks, and ensuring long-term compliance.

By working closely with SAP and a certified SAP partner specializing in serialization and value-added solutions, you gain a streamlined transition backed by deep expertise. Together, we help accelerate your timeline, minimize disruption, and mitigate risks through proven methodologies tailored to your business needs.

Don’t wait for the 2027 deadline; take a proactive approach to assess your roadmap, phase implementation costs, and ensure compliance continuity.