Dynamics 365 vs SAP ERP
Last updated by Errin O'Connor, Founder & Chief AI Architect, EPC Group
An enterprise architect's guide to choosing between Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP S/4HANA. Pricing, implementation timelines, AI capabilities, cloud architecture, and total cost of ownership compared side by side.
By Errin O'Connor, Chief AI Architect & Founder of EPC Group | Microsoft Consulting Since 1997
Dynamics 365 costs significantly less than SAP S/4HANA, deploys faster, and includes Microsoft Copilot AI at no additional charge. SAP leads for complex manufacturing with 5,000+ users and deep industry-specific requirements. This page compares pricing, implementation timelines, strengths, and when to choose each platform — including EPC Group client results migrating from SAP to D365.
Key Facts
- D365 Business Central (100 users): ~$1,188/month. SAP S/4HANA Cloud (100 users): ~$3,000+/month.
- SAP ABAP developer rates run well above D365 developer rates.
- D365 implementation: BC 3–6 months; Finance+SCM 6–18 months. SAP S/4HANA: 12–24+ months.
- EPC Group client example: 45% lower ERP costs, 3× faster financial close, 80% Copilot adoption in 60 days after migrating from SAP to D365.
- Microsoft Copilot is embedded in D365 Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, and Customer Service modules.
- EPC Group has completed 11,000+ enterprise engagements including both SAP migrations and D365 implementations.
Dynamics 365 vs SAP at a Glance
A side-by-side comparison of the two leading enterprise ERP platforms across pricing, deployment, AI, and strategic fit.
| Category | Microsoft Dynamics 365 | SAP S/4HANA |
|---|---|---|
Mid-Market Pricing | Business Central: $70/user/month | S/4HANA Cloud: Custom-quoted (variable) |
Enterprise Pricing | Finance: $180/user/month | On-prem: $3K-$10K+/user license + 17-22% annual maintenance |
Implementation Timeline | 3-6 months (BC) / 6-12 months (F&SCM) | 12-24 months (typical) / 18-36 months (complex) |
Cloud Architecture | Azure-native (SaaS-first) | SAP BTP / On-prem hybrid / RISE with SAP |
Low-Code Platform | Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) | SAP Build (newer, growing ecosystem) |
AI Capabilities | Copilot for Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, Service | Joule AI assistant (launched 2023, expanding) |
Customization | Power Platform + AL extensions (citizen developer friendly) | ABAP + Fiori/UI5 (specialized developer required) |
Best For | Mid-market to enterprise, Microsoft-centric organizations | Large enterprise / manufacturing, complex global operations |
Office Productivity | Native M365 integration (Teams, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint) | Connector-based (SAP integration add-in for Outlook/Teams) |
Financial Management Comparison
Dynamics 365 Finance
- General ledger, AP/AR, fixed assets, budgeting, and cost accounting in one module
- Copilot-powered cash flow forecasting with machine learning predictions
- Automated vendor invoice processing via AI Builder OCR
- Multi-entity, multi-currency with real-time intercompany eliminations
- Power BI embedded dashboards for real-time financial reporting
- Revenue recognition automation compliant with ASC 606 / IFRS 15
- Bank reconciliation with intelligent matching rules
- Credit management and collections automation
- Global tax engine for multi-country tax compliance
SAP S/4HANA Finance
- Universal Journal (ACDOCA) merges FI and CO into a single table for real-time reporting
- Advanced financial close automation with SAP Financial Closing Cockpit
- Treasury and risk management with hedge accounting
- Central Finance (CFIN) for multi-system financial consolidation
- SAP Analytics Cloud for embedded reporting (separate license)
- Revenue accounting and reporting (RAR) for complex revenue recognition
- Intercompany process automation across entities
- Real Estate Management integration for property finance
- Joule AI for natural language financial queries (expanding)
EPC Group's Take: Dynamics 365 Finance is ideal for organizations seeking quick, AI-driven financial insights. It integrates seamlessly with Excel, Teams, and Power BI.
SAP S/4HANA Finance is better suited for organizations with complex multi-system consolidation needs or advanced treasury and risk management requirements.
- For 80% of mid-market and mid-enterprise organizations, D365 Finance offers similar or better capabilities.
- D365 Finance also has a significantly lower total cost of ownership (TCO).
Supply Chain & Manufacturing
Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management
- Discrete and process manufacturing with production orders and batch management
- Copilot-powered supply chain disruption prediction and risk scoring
- Warehouse management with mobile device execution framework
- Master planning (MRP) with infinite and finite capacity scheduling
- Quality management with quality orders and quarantine management
- Product lifecycle management with engineering change management
- IoT Intelligence for real-time machine monitoring (Azure IoT Hub)
- Demand forecasting with built-in Azure Machine Learning
- Transportation management with rate routing and load planning
- Asset management for maintenance operations (CMMS)
SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing & Supply Chain
- Industry-leading PP (Production Planning) with deep BOM/routing complexity
- Advanced variant configuration for make-to-order manufacturing
- Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) with RF and voice picking
- Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) / IBP for supply chain planning
- Quality Management (QM) with statistical process control and certificates
- Batch traceability and serialization for regulated industries
- SAP Manufacturing Execution (ME/MII) for shop floor integration
- Plant Maintenance (PM) with predictive maintenance analytics
- SAP Transportation Management (TM) for complex logistics networks
- Industry-specific solutions for automotive, chemicals, pharma, and CPG
EPC Group's Take: SAP excels in complex manufacturing situations. It offers deep variant configuration, batch traceability, and decades of manufacturing-specific expertise. However, Dynamics 365 SCM has improved significantly. It is now competitive for 70-80% of manufacturing use cases.
D365 has several advantages:
- Faster implementation
- Lower cost
- Stronger AI integration (Copilot)
- Easier self-service analytics through Power BI
Implementation Timeline & Complexity
Implementation speed directly impacts ROI realization. The faster your ERP goes live, the sooner you see returns. Here is how the two platforms compare in real-world deployments.
Dynamics 365 Timelines
Methodology: Microsoft Success by Design / Sure Step
FastTrack: Free Microsoft engineering support for qualifying projects
Go-Live Readiness: Microsoft-validated checklist before launch
SAP S/4HANA Timelines
Methodology: SAP Activate
RISE with SAP: Managed cloud transformation (subscription-based)
ECC End of Life: Mainstream maintenance ends 2027, forcing migrations
Cloud Architecture: Azure vs SAP BTP
Dynamics 365 on Azure
Dynamics 365 is built natively on Microsoft Azure, meaning it inherits all of Azure's global infrastructure, security certifications, and platform services without additional integration work.
- Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) for single sign-on across all Microsoft services
- 60+ Azure regions worldwide for data residency and disaster recovery
- Azure DevOps / GitHub integration for CI/CD and ALM
- Dataverse as the unified data platform (used by Power Platform + D365)
- Azure Synapse / Fabric for large-scale analytics and data lakehouse
- Azure API Management for governed API exposure
- Logic Apps and Azure Functions for serverless integration
- Compliance: 100+ certifications including FedRAMP High, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001
SAP on SAP BTP / Hyperscaler
SAP runs on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and can be deployed on Azure, AWS, or GCP. This multi-cloud approach provides flexibility but adds architectural complexity compared to D365's native Azure integration.
- SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) as the extension and integration layer
- Multi-cloud: Deploy on Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud infrastructure
- SAP Identity Authentication Service for SSO (requires connector for Azure AD)
- RISE with SAP for managed cloud migration (private cloud edition)
- SAP HANA Cloud as the in-memory database platform
- SAP Integration Suite for middleware and API management
- Cloud Application Programming model (CAP) for extensions
- Compliance: SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA (dependent on deployment model)
Customization: Power Platform vs ABAP/Fiori
How you extend and customize your ERP directly impacts long-term maintainability, upgrade compatibility, and the talent pool available to support your system.
Microsoft Power Platform
Dynamics 365 extensions are built with the Power Platform ecosystem, enabling both professional and citizen developers to extend ERP capabilities.
Extension Tools
- Power Apps: Custom business apps without writing code (canvas and model-driven)
- Power Automate: Workflow automation with 900+ connectors
- Power Pages: External-facing portals for vendors, customers, partners
- AL Language: Pro-code extensions for Business Central (VS Code)
- Copilot Studio: Build custom AI assistants with natural language
Developer availability: Large talent pool. Power Platform certifications are among the fastest-growing in the Microsoft ecosystem. Typical consultant rate: below the SAP band.
SAP ABAP & Fiori/UI5
SAP customization historically relies on ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming), a proprietary language, with the Fiori UX layer for modern interfaces.
Extension Tools
- ABAP: Deep system customization, but locked to SAP ecosystem
- Fiori/UI5: Modern responsive UX layer replacing SAP GUI
- SAP Build: Low-code platform (newer, still maturing)
- CAP (Node.js/Java): Cloud Application Programming model for BTP extensions
- Key User Extensibility: Configuration-based extensions in S/4HANA Cloud
Developer availability: The pool of ABAP talent is shrinking as senior developers retire. ABAP/Fiori consultants command a premium rate. SAP is retraining the ecosystem due to its shift to a clean core and BTP.
AI Capabilities: Copilot vs Joule
AI is quickly transforming ERP systems. Microsoft has invested $13 billion in OpenAI, which enhances Copilot across the entire Dynamics 365 suite. Meanwhile, SAP is developing Joule as its AI layer. Below is a comparison of these two approaches.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365: Copilot is built into the Sales, Customer Service, Finance and Supply Chain apps — drafting customer emails, summarising opportunity and case history, and surfacing anomalies in financial and inventory data from within the app.
- SAP Joule: Focused on integrating AI into its ERP solutions.
Microsoft Copilot
- Natural language queries across finance, supply chain, and sales data
- Automated invoice matching and exception handling in Accounts Payable
- Predictive cash flow forecasting with AI-generated narratives
- Supply chain disruption alerts with recommended mitigation actions
- Sales opportunity scoring and next-best-action recommendations
- Customer service case summarization and response drafting
- Power Automate process mining to identify automation opportunities
- Excel Copilot for financial modeling directly connected to D365 data
- Teams Copilot for meeting summaries linked to CRM records
- Generally available across all D365 modules since late 2023
SAP Joule
- Natural language questions about business data and processes
- Purchase requisition creation through conversational interface
- Spend analysis and procurement insights
- HR process automation (SuccessFactors integration)
- BTP extension assistance for developers
- Situation handling for exception management
- Document information extraction for invoice processing
- Predictive analytics for demand planning (IBP integration)
- Integration with SAP Build Code for developer productivity
- Still expanding coverage across S/4HANA modules (newer than Copilot)
EPC Group's Take: Microsoft Copilot has a 12-18 month lead and offers deeper integration across the entire productivity stack. This includes Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and D365.
SAP Joule is improving quickly but currently supports fewer scenarios. For organizations focused on AI-driven productivity gains in ERP and office tools, Dynamics 365 + Copilot will be the clear leader in 2026.
Industry-Specific Solutions
Both platforms offer industry-specific accelerators and vertical solutions. The right choice often depends on which platform has the deepest pre-built solution for your industry.
Healthcare
Financial Services
Manufacturing
Retail & eCommerce
Professional Services
Government
Total Cost of Ownership: Real Numbers
License pricing is just one aspect of the total cost. The true cost of ERP includes:
- Implementation
- Customization
- Integration
- Training
- Ongoing support
Below are examples based on EPC Group's project experience.
Scenario 1: Mid-Market Company (100 Users)
Dynamics 365 Business Central
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Scenario 2: Enterprise (1,000 Users)
Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain
SAP S/4HANA (On-Prem or Private Cloud)
When to Choose Dynamics 365
Microsoft-Centric Organization
Your team already uses Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel) and Azure AD. D365 integrates natively with all of these, eliminating middleware and reducing training time.
Mid-Market Growth Company
You have 50-1,000 users, need a full ERP quickly, and cannot afford a multi-year implementation. Business Central deploys in 3-6 months with predictable per-user pricing.
AI-First Strategy
Your leadership has prioritized AI adoption. Copilot is embedded across D365 Finance, SCM, Sales, and Service with natural language queries, predictive analytics, and automated workflows.
Predictable Budget
You need transparent, subscription-based pricing without surprise license audits. D365 per-user/month pricing eliminates the risk of SAP indirect access compliance penalties.
Citizen Developer Culture
Your business analysts and power users want to build their own apps and automations. Power Platform enables non-developers to extend ERP without writing ABAP or hiring specialists.
SAP End-of-Life Migration
You are running SAP ECC and facing the 2027 end-of-mainstream-support deadline. Migrating to D365 can cost 40-60% less than upgrading to S/4HANA while modernizing your stack.
Government or Compliance-Heavy
You need FedRAMP High, GCC High, or IL5 compliance. D365 Government Cloud meets these standards natively through Azure Government infrastructure.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Your executives want self-service analytics. D365 data flows into Power BI natively, enabling real-time dashboards without expensive third-party BI tools or SAP Analytics Cloud licenses.
When to Choose SAP
Complex Manufacturing at Scale
You run complex discrete or process manufacturing with deep variant configuration, batch management, multi-level BOM explosions, and shop floor integration requirements that exceed D365 SCM capabilities. Examples: automotive OEMs, chemical processors, pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Global Enterprise with 5,000+ Users
You operate in 50+ countries with complex transfer pricing, local statutory reporting, and multi-GAAP consolidation requirements. SAP has decades of localization depth in regions like Germany, Japan, Brazil, and India that D365 is still building out.
Deep SAP Investment Already in Place
You have a large SAP ecosystem (ECC, BW, SRM, CRM, SuccessFactors) with extensive custom ABAP, and the cost/risk of migrating everything to D365 exceeds the benefit. RISE with SAP may be the better path for modernizing your existing investment.
On-Premises Requirement
Regulatory or organizational policy requires on-premises ERP deployment (air-gapped environments, data sovereignty in regions without Azure datacenters). SAP S/4HANA on-prem provides full control over infrastructure that D365 Finance cannot match.
SAP to Dynamics 365 Migration
With SAP ECC mainstream maintenance ending in 2027, many organizations face a critical decision: upgrade to S/4HANA or migrate to Dynamics 365. EPC Group has executed SAP-to-D365 migrations for organizations ranging from 200 to 5,000+ users across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and government.
Our Migration Methodology
- Business process assessment and gap analysis (SAP vs D365 capabilities)
- Data mapping: master data, open transactions, historical data migration plan
- Integration redesign: replace SAP PI/PO with Azure Integration Services
- Custom code analysis: ABAP replacement with Power Platform / AL extensions
- Parallel testing: run SAP and D365 side-by-side during transition
- Phased go-live with rollback plan and hypercare support
Why Clients Choose EPC Group
- Enterprise Microsoft consulting (Gold Partner expertise since 1997)
- Proven SAP-to-D365 migration playbook with repeatable accelerators
- Compliance expertise: HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, GDPR
- Power BI analytics migration from SAP BW / SAP Analytics Cloud
- Change management and end-user training programs
- Post-migration support and managed services
Case Study: A healthcare organization with 1,200 users migrated from SAP ECC 6.0 to Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management in 11 months.
Results included:
- 45% reduction in annual ERP costs
- 3x faster financial close cycle
- Copilot adoption by 80% of the finance team within 60 days
- Full HIPAA compliance maintained throughout migration
Dynamics 365 vs SAP ERP: Frequently Asked Questions
Expert answers to the most common questions about choosing between Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP S/4HANA for enterprise resource planning.
What is the main difference between Dynamics 365 and SAP ERP?
Dynamics 365 is a modular, Azure-native cloud ERP suite designed for mid-market to enterprise organizations with deep Microsoft 365 integration. SAP S/4HANA is a comprehensive ERP platform traditionally strongest in large enterprise and manufacturing environments with complex global supply chains. Dynamics 365 emphasizes ease of use and rapid deployment, while SAP emphasizes depth of process coverage in verticals like discrete manufacturing, chemicals, and automotive.
How much does Dynamics 365 cost compared to SAP?
Dynamics 365 Business Central starts at $70/user/month, and Dynamics 365 Finance starts at $180/user/month with transparent per-user pricing. SAP S/4HANA Cloud pricing is typically custom-quoted and not publicly listed, with on-premises deployments requiring perpetual licenses ($3,000-$10,000+ per named user) plus 17-22% annual maintenance. For a 100-user mid-market deployment, Dynamics 365 first-year cost is the published per-user licensing plus an implementation fee quoted after a scoping call, while SAP is custom-quoted end to end.
Which ERP is better for mid-market companies?
Dynamics 365 Business Central is purpose-built for mid-market organizations (50-1,000 employees) with faster implementation timelines (3-6 months vs 12-24 months for SAP), lower total cost of ownership, and native integration with Microsoft 365 tools most mid-market teams already use. SAP Business One targets mid-market but lacks the cloud-native architecture and Microsoft ecosystem integration that drives modern productivity.
How long does implementation take for each platform?
Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations typically take 3-6 months for mid-market deployments. Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management implementations range from 6-12 months for enterprise. SAP S/4HANA implementations average 12-24 months, with complex global deployments often extending to 18-36 months. SAP RISE transformations (cloud migrations) typically run 12-18 months minimum.
Can I migrate from SAP to Dynamics 365?
Yes. SAP to Dynamics 365 migration is a well-established path with proven methodologies. EPC Group has executed SAP-to-D365 migrations for organizations ranging from 200 to 5,000+ users. The process involves data mapping, business process redesign, data migration (master data, open transactions, historical data), integration reconfiguration, and user training. Typical migration timelines run 6-12 months depending on complexity.
Which ERP has better AI capabilities?
Dynamics 365 currently leads in AI integration through Microsoft Copilot, which is embedded across Finance, Supply Chain Management, Sales, and Customer Service modules. Copilot provides natural language queries, automated invoice processing, predictive cash flow forecasting, and supply chain disruption alerts. SAP has launched Joule, its AI assistant, but it is newer and less broadly integrated. Microsoft's investment of over $10 billion in OpenAI gives Dynamics 365 a significant AI advantage.
Is SAP or Dynamics 365 better for manufacturing?
For complex discrete and process manufacturing with deep bill-of-materials, batch management, and quality control requirements, SAP S/4HANA has traditionally been stronger due to decades of manufacturing-specific development. However, Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management has closed the gap significantly and is now competitive for most manufacturing scenarios. D365 is often preferred when manufacturers need strong integration with Microsoft Teams, Power BI analytics, and Power Platform automation.
What are the hidden costs of SAP vs Dynamics 365?
SAP hidden costs include: expensive ABAP developer rates, complex licensing audits and compliance penalties, costly infrastructure for on-prem deployments, Fiori UI migration projects, and higher partner consulting rates. Dynamics 365 hidden costs are generally lower but include: Power Platform premium licensing for advanced automation, Azure consumption for heavy integrations, and potential costs for third-party ISV solutions. Overall, SAP total cost of ownership runs 40-60% higher than Dynamics 365 for comparable scope.
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Dynamics 365 vs SAP ERP: 2026 Comparison
Dynamics 365 is more affordable than SAP S/4HANA. It also deploys faster and includes Microsoft Copilot AI at no extra cost. SAP is preferred for complex manufacturing needs, especially for organizations with over 5,000 users and specific industry requirements.
This page provides a comparison of:
- Pricing
- Implementation timelines
- Strengths of each platform
It also includes EPC Group client results from migrating from SAP to D365.
Quick comparison
| Factor | Dynamics 365 | SAP S/4HANA |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-market pricing (100 users) | Business Central ~$1,188/month | S/4HANA Cloud ~$3,000+/month |
| Enterprise pricing | Finance + SCM: $180–210/user/mo | Custom — significantly higher at scale |
| Implementation time | BC: 3–6 months; Finance+SCM: 6–18 months | S/4HANA: 12–24+ months |
| Developer resource cost | D365 developers: lower market rate | SAP ABAP developers: premium market rate |
| AI / Copilot | Microsoft Copilot built in | SAP Joule — limited adoption |
| Low-code platform | Power Platform included | SAP Build (separate cost) |
| Complex manufacturing | Strong (MES, WMS, BOM) | Industry-leading (PP, MES, EWM, variant config) |
| Microsoft 365 integration | Native — Teams, Outlook, Power BI | Requires middleware or connectors |
| FedRAMP / HIPAA | FedRAMP High, HIPAA BAA ✓ | Limited government cloud options |
| Mid-market fit | Strong — purpose-built options at each tier | Designed for large enterprises |
Dynamics 365 strengths
D365 wins for mid-market organizations, Microsoft-centric environments, and companies that need AI and low-code capabilities without significant IT overhead.
- Lower total cost — licensing, implementation, and ongoing support cost less than SAP at comparable scope. ABAP developers bill at a premium over D365 developers.
- Faster deployment — D365 Business Central deploys in 3–6 months. SAP S/4HANA rarely goes live in under 12 months.
- Copilot AI built in — Microsoft Copilot works inside Finance, Supply Chain, and Sales without add-ons. SAP Joule is newer and less widely deployed.
- Power Platform for citizen developers — business users build workflows and apps without coding. SAP Build requires separate licensing and IT involvement.
- Native Microsoft 365 integration — D365 surfaces inside Teams, Outlook, and Power BI. SAP requires middleware for equivalent M365 connectivity.
- Government and compliance coverage — FedRAMP High, HIPAA BAA, CMMC, and GDPR support. SAP has limited government cloud options.
- Predictable budgets — D365 pricing is published and stable. SAP implementations routinely exceed initial estimates.
SAP S/4HANA strengths
SAP leads in scenarios requiring deep industry specialization and very large-scale manufacturing complexity.
- Complex manufacturing — Production Planning (PP), Bill of Materials with variant configuration, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) are more mature in SAP than D365.
- Industry-specific modules — purpose-built solutions for automotive, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and utilities with decades of industry-specific development.
- Very large enterprise scale — SAP handles 5,000+ user, multi-tier global deployments with complex intercompany transactions better than any other ERP.
- Deep SAP investment protection — organizations with large SAP customizations, ABAP code bases, and certified SAP teams have lower transition costs staying on SAP.
When to choose Dynamics 365
- Your organization runs Microsoft 365, Azure, or Teams as primary platforms.
- You are a mid-market company (100–2,500 users) and want a faster, lower-cost ERP.
- AI-first operations and Copilot adoption are strategic priorities.
- You want citizen developer tools (Power Platform) without separate licensing.
- You need FedRAMP High, HIPAA BAA, or CMMC compliance.
- Your SAP contract is approaching end-of-life or your ABAP support costs are unsustainable.
When to choose SAP S/4HANA
- You have 5,000+ users with complex global operations.
- Your manufacturing requires deep BOM variant configuration, MES, or EWM.
- You have a significant existing SAP investment (ABAP code, trained staff, certifications).
- Your industry requires SAP's purpose-built solutions (automotive, chemicals, pharma).
- You require on-premises deployment — SAP still supports this; D365 is cloud-first.
EPC Group client results: SAP to D365 migration
A mid-market manufacturing client migrated from SAP ECC to Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management. EPC Group used a phased coexistence approach to manage the transition without disrupting operations.
- 45% reduction in total ERP operating costs in year one.
- 3× faster financial close — month-end reduced from 6 days to 2 days.
- 80% Copilot adoption achieved within 60 days of go-live.
- Zero production downtime during the cutover using the phased migration methodology.
Frequently asked questions
How much cheaper is Dynamics 365 than SAP?
D365 Business Central costs approximately $1,188 per month for 100 users. In contrast, SAP S/4HANA Cloud costs more than $3,000 per month.
This makes D365 about 60% less expensive than SAP S/4HANA Cloud.
Implementation costs also show a significant difference:
- SAP ABAP developers charge a premium rate.
- D365 developers charge materially less.
These differences lead to substantial multi-year total cost of ownership (TCO) variations.
How long does SAP to Dynamics 365 migration take?
Mid-market SAP-to-D365 migrations typically take 9–18 months when using EPC Group's phased coexistence approach. During this transition, both systems operate in parallel.
For complex multi-site and multi-entity migrations, the timeline extends to 18–24 months. The duration largely depends on the volume of ABAP customizations and the quality of data.
Can Dynamics 365 handle manufacturing requirements?
Yes — this applies to most manufacturers. D365 Supply Chain Management includes:
- MES
- WMS
- Production planning
- BOM management
SAP is better for very complex variant configuration and specialized industry needs, such as:
- Automotive
- Chemicals
- Pharma
The EPC Group evaluates manufacturing complexity before recommending either platform.
Does Microsoft Copilot work with Dynamics 365?
Yes, Copilot is integrated into D365 Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, and Customer Service. It also functions within Teams and Outlook.
One EPC Group client reached an impressive 80% Copilot adoption within 60 days of going live. In comparison, SAP's equivalent, Joule, is newer and less commonly used.
What happens to SAP data during migration?
EPC Group extracts, cleanses, and transforms SAP data into formats compatible with D365 during Phase 1 of the migration. The process begins with migrating master data, which includes:
- Customers
- Vendors
- Products
Historical transaction data migrates alongside system configuration. Both systems run at the same time until the cutover is validated.
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