1. Discover the estate
Identify systems, modules, databases, interfaces, reports, vendors and business owners.
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Legacy migration & decommissioning
Retire ageing business systems without losing the data, integrations or knowledge around them.
Turning off an old system is often harder than buying the replacement. Legacy ERP and business applications may feed reports, interfaces, archives and operational processes that are invisible until something breaks. Solidity Technology maps those dependencies and builds a controlled path to migration and retirement.
07Where this service helps
When the technical answer is not obvious.
We identify hidden dependencies, retention obligations, integrations and fallback requirements before cutover, then plan a staged transition that preserves access to critical business information.
- SAP or ERP components are costly to maintain but cannot simply be switched off
- Historical data must remain available after the application is retired
- Interfaces and scheduled jobs have unclear ownership
- Replacement systems are being selected before current dependencies are understood
- Support contracts are expiring while migration is still incomplete
- Management needs a staged decommissioning plan with clear business risk
✓What you receive
Evidence, documentation and a practical path forward.
The engagement is scoped around a defined business problem. Work is documented so the client retains the findings and can act on them internally or with existing technology suppliers.
- Current-state application and integration map
- Data retention, archive and access requirements
- Dependency and interface register
- Replacement and migration readiness assessment
- Decommissioning sequence, controls and rollback considerations
- Executive roadmap covering risks, priorities and decision points
How the engagement works
A controlled investigation, not guesswork.
We begin with the business impact, work through the relevant technical layers and finish with documented findings and clear next actions.
2. Protect what must survive
Define historical data, compliance, reporting and operational access requirements.
3. Plan the transition
Sequence migration, coexistence, cutover and decommissioning activities around business risk.
4. Retire deliberately
Confirm dependencies are removed, data is accessible and ownership is transferred before infrastructure or licences are cancelled.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about this specialist service.
Do you perform full SAP implementations?
Solidity focuses on discovery, transition planning, dependency mapping, governance and decommissioning rather than positioning itself as a full SAP implementation partner.
Can legacy data remain searchable after decommissioning?
Usually yes, but the archive method should be designed around business, reporting, legal and retention requirements before the old system is retired.
Can this service support a move to Microsoft platforms?
Yes. The replacement may involve Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Dynamics 365 or another suitable solution depending on the business requirement.
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