E_S4CON_2601 Exam FAQ: SAP S/4HANA Conversion and Upgrade Preparation

SAP Certified - SAP S/4HANA Conversion and SAP System Upgrade Certification is an industry-recognized certification for those who have fundamental knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Conversion and SAP System Upgrade and proven skills to implement the same. It focuses on understanding the conversion process and also on applying the relevant technical procedures in SAP projects.

This certification is especially relevant for SAP system administrators, technology consultants and those involved in system conversion or upgrade projects. Experience in SAP system administration and software maintenance could help the candidates to understand the technical scenarios presented.

They prepare the SAP system for conversion, they perform technical upgrade activities and validate the system post conversion. Their work may also involve the use of Maintenance Planner and Software Update Manager (SUM) and the adjustment of modifications, as well as the optimization of downtime and troubleshooting of technical issues.

The assessment is on SAP S/4HANA conversion and SAP system upgrades including the tools and the methods used in this process. Key areas include Maintenance Planner, SUM, Database Migration Option (DMO) and modification adjustment with SPDD and SPAU.

Candidates can study for the certification but the technical content is better suited to people with an SAP administration foundation. SAP's recommended learning journey lists ADM100, ADM110 and ADM325 as prerequisites. Beginners should build this background before attempting the advanced conversion material.

The current SAP certification page identifies E_S4CON as a Scenario Based Assessment with one assessment activity. The published duration is two hours and candidates should prepare to apply their technical knowledge to the assessment tasks.

Yes. SAP classifies the exam as a scenario based assessment and it requires candidates to work through practical situations. Preparation should focus on explaining technical decisions and also on applying conversion procedures to the given situation.

The current SAP certification page lists one assessment activity. Candidates should check the live exam instructions for the task requirements and also the assessment procedure before starting.

The published duration is two hours. Candidates should use their preparation time to practice working through technical scenarios methodically within the available assessment window.

The current SAP certification page lists a passing score of 60%. Candidates should check the certification page before their assessment in case SAP updates the requirements.

SAP lists different language availability depending on the assessment format. AI guided roleplay supports English, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, French and additional languages. The video-recording option is listed as English only.

The E_S4CON assessment uses a scenario based format rather than relying exclusively on conventional multiple choice questions. Candidates should understand how to select and explain appropriate technical actions for system conversion, upgrades and troubleshooting.

The major topics include maintenance planner, conversion preparation and follow-up activities, SUM, technical conversion and upgrade steps, SPDD and SPAU, downtime optimization, troubleshooting and also the system landscape conversion. The recommended learning material also covers considerations for moving to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition.

Yes. The tools and their roles are relevant for preparing and executing SAP system conversion activities. Candidates should understand how Maintenance Planner supports planning and how SUM including its Database Migration Option where applicable, supports technical conversion and upgrade procedures.

Yes. Downtime optimization and modification adjustment with SPDD and SPAU are included in the published topic areas for certification. Candidates should understand when these activities are required and also how they affect the technical conversion process.

Yes. The topic areas include troubleshooting, manual follow up activities and conversion across an SAP system landscape. Candidates should study how to investigate technical issues and verify the system after conversion.

Look into the official SAP learning process Converting and Upgrading SAP S/4HANA Systems and check the recommended prerequisites. After that focus on the conversion process, maintenance planner, SUM, modification adjustment, downtime optimization and troubleshooting. You can then practice explaining the technical steps in real-life scenarios.

The time it takes depends on your existing knowledge in SAP administration and your hands on experiences of conversion projects. Instead of relying on a fixed study duration, allocate enough time to complete the learning material, revisit difficult topics and also practice applying the procedures.

Start with SAP’s official learning process Converting and Upgrading SAP S/4HANA Systems. You can do the related ADM328 training course SAP S/4HANA Conversion and SAP System Upgrade for additional structured learning and practical context.

SAP says that ADM100, ADM110 and ADM325 are prerequisites for the official learning process. ADM328 is the training course that covers SAP S/4HANA conversion and system upgrades. It also includes practical work on conversion methods and on the common error situations.

Develop scenarios for conversion preparation, SUM, SPDD and SPAU, planning for downtimes and troubleshooting after conversion. For each situation you have to identify the technical problem, decide which tool or procedure is appropriate, justify your choice and consider what checks are required to confirm the result.

Start with the improvement of SAP system administration skills. Go through the prerequisite areas mentioned in the official learning path. Then go through the conversion process. Now do hands on training to understand how the tools and procedures work together.

The Exam Questions offers practice resources to help candidates revise E_S4CON topics and work through technical scenarios. Use these resources as additional preparation with SAP’s official learning content.

Scenario questions ask candidates to apply technical knowledge to a real upgrade scenario. Understanding the reasoning behind answer helps you to understand why a method is suitable.

Choose scenario based exercises related to Maintenance Planner, SUM , DMO, Conversion preparation, SPDD, SPAU, downtime optimization, troubleshooting, follow up activities. Look at questions that give the technical rationale for the recommended action.

Review each answer including the correct ones. Go back to the SAP documentation when the explanation is not clear. Note down the common mistakes so that you can concentrate revision on the tools and decision points that you find difficult.

Yes. The Exam Questions publishes current syllabus based E_S4CON practice questions and scenario-based preparation resources intended to support revision. You can check the official syllabus and the exam requirements on SAP.

There is no single practice test count that suits every candidate. Start with topic specific scenarios, move to mixed conversion and upgrade situations and continue until you can explain the relevant technical decisions. Also try to identify gaps without depending on memorized answers.

Log on to SAP Learning using your SAP Universal ID and go to the page for SAP Certified - SAP S/4HANA Conversion and SAP System Upgrade certification. See the assessment instructions, attempts available, subscription requirements and technical readiness checklist and follow the steps shown to access the exam.

The number of attempts depends on the certification access linked to your SAP account. You can take the same certification a maximum of four times in a 12 month period. Your remaining attempts are shown on the certification page.

Yes. As long as you have a qualifying attempt left according to the certification terms. Reflect on the time between attempts and then consider the technical areas that impacted your score.

Yes. There is a 24 hour wait period between attempts. Go over your weaker topics before you plan your next attempt.

You will be given four opportunities to pass the exam within a 12 month period. If you have used all four attempts you must wait 12 months from your last attempt before you can take the exam again.

Log in to your SAP Learning account and go to the certification page. Subscription attempts and exam attempts are shown separately so check both before you start the assessment.

Confirm the type of the assessment, how long the assessment is, in what language the assessment is offered, how many attempts are allowed and if there are any subscription requirements. Also, ensure your computer, browser, internet connection and assessment tools meet the stated requirements.

The E_S4CON digital certification badge will expire 12 months from the date it is earned. The SAP Learning certification record displays the exact date of expiration. Keep an eye on it and then plan to renew well in advance.

Your E_S4CON badge is valid for 12 months and eligible SAP Learning Hub users can keep it active through the Stay Certified process. Pass the annual assessment within the 90 days before expiry to extend it for another 12 months.

Stay Certified lets eligible professionals renew their certification with a shorter maintenance assessment instead of retaking the full exam. It requires an eligible SAP Learning Hub subscription and without one you may need to retake the exam.

Eligible candidates can take the maintenance assessment during the 90 days before their certification expires. Once the window opens, you can complete the assessment at any point within it. It's best to try early in the window so you have time to retry if necessary.

Yes. You need an SAP Learning Hub subscription to access the Stay Certified course and maintenance assessment. Start preparing now with a valid subscription before the 90 days.

Yes. Eligible individuals may renew via the Stay Certified assessment instead of taking the full certification exam. If you pass it successfully your certification will be extended for another 12 months. If your certification expires before you complete the assessment, you will need to take the full exam again.