SAP Instance Strategy Masterclass for China

As companies embark on their exciting journey to S/4HANA over the next decade, they may encounter a few hurdles, especially when implementing an SAP instance in China. Key challenges include navigating regulatory compliance, meeting localization needs, integrating with Golden Tax, overcoming language barriers, and managing banking and payment solutions, all while keeping up with rapid regulatory changes and optimizing network performance.

Recognizing the growing demand for support in SAP implementation in China, we are thrilled to introduce our Essentials of SAP Instance Strategy Masterclass! This engaging masterclass is crafted for seasoned architects, business leaders, and strategists eager to drive successful transformations. Join us to unlock the full potential of SAP solutions in China and maximize their value and impact.

Together, we can navigate the complexities and achieve your business goals with confidence and clarity!

In this Masterclass, you will:

Learn how to recognize the characteristics and challenges for China, unique regulatory, cultural and operational challenges.
Understand China’s cybersecurity laws and the China Regulatory Compliance, with Data Security law and Personal Information Protection Law.
Understand compliance obligations for foreign and local companies operating in China.
Learn to assess and mitigate legal and cybersecurity risks
Engage in a Safe Learning Environment: Gain insights from experienced professionals and industry leaders.

SAP Instance Strategy for China Training Topics Day 1 –

Deep Dive: The problem that exists in implementing an SAP instance in China
Understanding the SAP Implementation challenges in China
China Cyber Security Laws and Regulatory Compliance Laws
Deep Dive: Into Masterdata, IP and Governance topics

SAP Instance Strategy Training Topics Day 2 –

Deep Dive: SAP Instance Approaches
Understanding and considering Items for determining the Instance approach
Understanding Tax Structures in China
How with our experience we are able to define a solid SAP Instance Strategy for China

What This Masterclass Gives You

The SAP Instance Strategy for China Masterclass was created for exactly this moment — when SAP professionals realize that China isn't just another region to roll out to, and the instance decisions they make now will either enable growth or create years of expensive technical debt and compliance nightmares.

This is a two-day, intensive training led by veterans with 30+ years navigating SAP implementations across China — people who've architected solutions that comply with Chinese regulations, deliver performance, and don't blow up budgets or timelines.

By the end of Day 2, you'll be able to:

Design instance strategies that comply with Chinese data residency laws — so you avoid the regulatory violations that can shut down operations and trigger massive fines
Decide between local China instance vs. global instance with confidence — weighing latency, compliance, cost, and integration trade-offs without months of analysis paralysis
Navigate the Great Firewall's impact on SAP architecture — designing solutions that deliver performance despite connectivity constraints
Understand ICP licensing and hosting requirements — so your instance strategy doesn't get blocked by regulatory approvals you didn't see coming
Architect cross-border data flows that stay compliant — managing master data, reporting, and integration between China and global systems without violating PIPL or Cybersecurity Law
Right-size your China instance for cost and performance — avoiding the overbuying that kills ROI or the underbuying that cripples user experience
Select the right hosting model for China operations — whether it's Alibaba Cloud, local data centers, or hybrid approaches that balance control and compliance
Design integration architectures that work across the Firewall — ensuring real-time data exchange without the latency and failures that break business processes
Plan for M&A and business expansion in China — building instance strategies flexible enough to absorb acquisitions and new entities without costly re-platforming
Manage the political and operational realities of China IT governance — navigating local IT teams, government relationships, and headquarters expectations
Avoid the catastrophic instance decisions you'll see in our case studies — learning from implementations where poor architecture led to compliance failures, performance disasters, and multi-million dollar do-overs
Position yourself as the China SAP expert organizations can't find — filling the critical knowledge gap that has global companies struggling to get their China operations right

This isn't generic instance strategy theory or guesswork from people who've never deployed in China.

This is the playbook for becoming the SAP architect every China operation needs — because you don't just design instances, you navigate the unique regulatory, technical, and political complexities that make China different from everywhere else, and deliver architectures that actually work in the real world.

Essentials of SAP Instance Strategy Masterclass