Baan Logistic and SAP Finacial

Hi Friends,
we are working on an old BaaN c4 system.
Now we intend do migrate to SAP.
For the first we want to introduce the SAP finance Module, so the user can slowly get used to the
SAP System and then later the logistics.
I heard of many customer they made it in the same way.
Is it recomended to go this way, or is it better to introduce the whole system at once?
Is it a big effort to create an interface between baan und sap?
What kind of migration objects are neccessary to migrate like Customer etc.
I don't want to use an connecter like 'open world' or so.
I know, questions over questions, but I would appreciate any help or a point where I can find some.
Thanks in advance.
Jimbob

Hello,
The SAP is more integrated system.
There more integration you do the more benefits you will get.
Once your SAP is live, I would suggest you reduce working on other legacy or ERP system system and BAAN is not an exception to this. Meaning that you cannot go parallel, otherwise, there is no point in installing SAP. Only if it is business critical, those legacy can be continued.
If you have already worked on any other ERP, it wont be much difficult to learn SAP.
In around one year, you will get good grip based on your effort.
Please let me know if you have any specific question.
Regards,
Ravi

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