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Module 31: BW/4HANA Capstone Projects (BW/4HANA 2.0)

Capstone projects simulate real enterprise BW/4HANA scenarios.
They test not only technical skills, but also architecture thinking, performance awareness, and design discipline.

This module contains 5 end-to-end projects, each focusing on a critical BW capability.

Project 1: End-to-End BW/4HANA Data Model​

Objective​

Design and implement a complete LSA++-based BW/4HANA data model.

Scope​

  • InfoObjects (Characteristics, Key Figures)
  • Staging aDSOs
  • Harmonized Standard aDSOs
  • CompositeProvider
  • BW Query

Architecture​

Source System
   ↓
Staging aDSO
   ↓
Harmonized aDSO
   ↓
CompositeProvider
   ↓
BW Query

Key Deliverables​

  • Reusable InfoObjects
  • Clean aDSO design
  • Semantic CompositeProvider
  • Optimized BW Query
Evaluation Criteria

Correct layering
Reusability
Pushdown compliance

Project 2: S/4HANA to BW Extraction​

Objective​

Implement ODP-based extraction from S/4HANA into BW/4HANA.

Scope​

  • Source system connection
  • ODP DataSource selection
  • Delta initialization
  • Data load into staging aDSO

Key Concepts Applied​

  • ODP delta framework
  • Request lifecycle
  • Error handling

Deliverables​

  • Working delta-enabled extraction
  • Validated data consistency
  • Load monitoring documentation
Real-World Focus

This mirrors 90% of BW data acquisition projects.

Project 3: Performance Optimization Project​

Objective​

Identify and fix performance bottlenecks in an existing BW model.

Given (Simulation)​

  • Slow BW Query
  • Large data volumes
  • Complex joins

Tasks​

  • Analyze BW Analyzer
  • Review RSRT
  • Check HANA execution plan
  • Redesign model if required

Expected Outcome​

  • Reduced query runtime
  • Improved pruning
  • Optimized CompositeProvider
tip

Performance tuning is design refactoring, not parameter tweaking.

Project 4: BW + SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Analytics Solution​

Objective​

Build an enterprise analytics solution using BW/4HANA + SAC (Live).

Scope​

  • BW Query optimized for SAC
  • Live connection setup
  • SAC story design
  • Security validation

Architecture​

BW Query
   ↓ Live Connection
SAP Analytics Cloud
   ↓
Dashboards & Stories

Deliverables​

  • Live SAC dashboard
  • Secure role-based access
  • Performance-optimized story
Interview Value

This project is highly valued in modern BW interviews.

Project 5: BW to BW/4HANA Migration Simulation​

Objective​

Simulate a classic BW to BW/4HANA migration.

Scope​

  • Identify deprecated objects
  • Replace legacy objects
  • Adapt custom code
  • Validate post-migration behavior

Tasks​

  • InfoCube → aDSO conversion
  • MultiProvider → CompositeProvider
  • SPRO cleanup checklist
  • Migration validation report

Deliverables​

  • Migration approach document
  • Object replacement mapping
  • Risk & mitigation list
tip

Migration success depends more on cleanup than conversion tools.

Final Evaluation Checklist​

Capstone Completion Criteria

Correct architectural decisions
Performance-aware modeling
Clean core principles
Clear documentation

How to Present These Projects (Interview Tip)​

Explain:

  • Business requirement
  • Design choice
  • Why this approach
  • Performance & scalability

Course Completion Summary​

By completing these capstone projects, you demonstrate:

  • End-to-end BW/4HANA expertise
  • Real-world architectural thinking
  • Performance tuning capability
  • Modern analytics integration
  • Migration readiness
Learning Tip

Projects speak louder than certifications.