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Data Archiving for SAP .

X-Center helps organisations control SAP data growth through a structured, compliant approach to SAP data archiving. We reduce SAP HANA database size, lower infrastructure costs, and prepare your landscape for SAP S/4HANA and SAP RISE, while keeping historical data accessible for business, audit, and legal needs.
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Data Archiving for SAP .

Reduced SAP HANA database size

Closed and historical data is moved out of the online database, lowering SAP HANA and infrastructure costs.

Improved SAP performance

Smaller tables result in faster reporting, transactions, and better overall system responsiveness.

Lower migration and project risk

SAP S/4HANA and SAP RISE projects become simpler due to reduced data volume and technical complexity.

Faster system copies and maintenance

Backups, restores, and system copies complete faster, reducing pressure on maintenance windows.

Clear data retention and compliance

Structured retention rules support GDPR compliant SAP data archiving and audit requirements.

Controlled and predictable operations

Data archiving runs as a managed, automated process rather than manual cleanup.

Long-term support from a dedicated team

X-Center remains involved to monitor, optimise, and support your SAP data archiving strategy.

Data Archiving for SAP explained.

X-Center provides an end-to-end approach to SAP data archiving, focused on long-term control rather than one-time clean-up. We start by analysing your SAP systems to understand database growth, archive objects, SAP ILM usage, and the impact on HANA costs, performance, and backups.

Based on this analysis, we determine which data should remain online, which can be archived, and how long the data must be retained. We design a data archiving concept that balances legal requirements, business access, and technical efficiency. This includes archive objects and ADK configuration, job scheduling, monitoring, and secure access to historical data.

Our consultants implement the solution using standard SAP data archiving or OpenText Data Archiving for SAP Solutions, depending on what best fits your landscape. Business processes continue to work as expected, while archived data remains accessible for users and auditors.

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Challenges with compliant Data Archiving .

Rapid SAP HANA database growth

SAP HANA databases grow faster than expected, driving up licence and infrastructure costs

Slow backups and system copies

Backups, restores and system copies take too long, putting pressure on maintenance windows.

Complex S/4HANA and RISE migrations

Large data volumes significantly increase the effort, cost and risk of SAP S/4HANA or SAP RISE migrations.

Lack of ownership for data archiving

Data archiving has no clear ownership and is repeatedly postponed, allowing data volumes and performance issues to grow.

Why SAP Data Archiving consulting services are needed

SAP systems continue to accumulate data while budgets, performance expectations, and maintenance windows remain limited. Keeping all historical data online increases costs, slows down systems, and complicates upgrades and migrations.

SAP data archiving allows organisations to move closed and low-value data out of the online database while keeping it accessible for audits, reporting, and legal requirements. This reduces database size, lowers costs, and creates a more stable and future-ready SAP landscape.

X-Center, specialist in OpenText Data Archiving for SAP

X-Center combines deep SAP and OpenText expertise with a practical and structured way of working. Our consultants understand SAP data archiving, SAP ILM, HANA housekeeping, and OpenText Data Archiving for SAP Solutions, as well as the impact on business processes and compliance.

We work closely with your IT team and key users, remain involved after go-live, and can provide monitoring and managed services. You work with a committed partner that takes responsibility for keeping SAP data growth under control over the long term.

 

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How X-Center partners with Data Archiving for SAP

X-Center works as a hands-on partner in SAP data archiving, combining technical expertise with a practical approach. We help you design, implement and maintain a sustainable data archiving strategy that keeps your SAP landscape lean, compliant and ready for future transitions.
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Intake and analysis
We assess your SAP landscape, data growth, performance challenges, and compliance requirements.
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Data growth scan
We identify the main drivers of database growth, archive objects, and potential quick wins.
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Archiving design
Together, we define retention rules, archive scope, and access scenarios.
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Implementation
We configure archive objects, jobs, monitoring, and user access in alignment with your processes.
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Pilot and validation
A limited scope pilot demonstrates impact on size, performance, and reporting.
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Production rollout
Data archiving is rolled out in stages with close guidance from our consultants.
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Knowledge transfer and documentation
Your team receives clear documentation and an explanation of the setup.
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Ongoing support (optional)
X-Center monitors and optimises data archiving as part of daily SAP operations.