S/4HANA Migration Risk Register Worksheet
A risk register only helps if it is short, scored and reviewed. This worksheet starts with realistic S/4HANA migration risks that you can edit, score and export for the steering committee.
| ID | Risk | Category | Probability (1-5) | Impact (1-5) | Score | Owner | Mitigation | Review date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 | |||||||||
12 | |||||||||
12 | |||||||||
15 | |||||||||
9 | |||||||||
8 |
Score is probability times impact on a 1 to 5 scale, giving 1 to 25. A common convention treats 15 or more as high, 8 to 14 as medium and under 8 as low. Add rows for your own risks and review the register at every steering meeting.
Risk register review
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How to use it
Replace or edit the example rows with the risks of your program. Give each a category, a probability and an impact on a 1 to 5 scale, an owner and a mitigation that is an action, not a hope. The score column multiplies probability by impact. Sort or review from the highest score down, and set a review date for each risk. Export to Excel to share with the PMO.
- One owner per risk, by name or role
- Mitigation must be an action with a date
- Re-score after every mitigation
- Close risks that no longer apply
The scoring method
Probability times impact is the classic qualitative approach. Both scales run 1 to 5, so scores range from 1 to 25. Treat the numbers as ordering aids rather than precise values. The summary line shows the average score and the totals show the number of risks and the highest score. A rising average between reviews is an early warning even when no single risk crosses your threshold.
Typical S/4HANA risk areas
Frequently recurring risks include data quality and business partner conversion, custom code remediation, integration testing capacity, cutover duration, key user availability, interface partners, performance on production-sized data, and vendor staffing changes. Tailor the list by adding risks specific to your regulatory environment and plant structure. Link each mitigation to a workplan task so it is tracked, not just written.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many risks should a register have?
Keep an active list of about 15 to 40 meaningful risks. A register with hundreds of items is rarely reviewed, and one with five rarely covers the program.
What is the difference between a risk and an issue?
A risk may happen in the future. An issue has already happened. Move a risk into your issue log when it occurs and track the response there.
Who should own a risk?
The person best placed to act on it, not necessarily the program manager. Data risks go to the data lead, cutover risks to the cutover manager, and so on.
How often should I review?
At least every two weeks, and weekly during test and cutover phases. Review the top ten at every steering committee meeting.
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