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Why this matters: the upcoming changes turn what looked like a technical switch into a strategic decision that can affect your budget, compliance posture, and HCM roadmap. Activations of Business Function for SAP HCM for SAP S/4HANA directly influence whether you need additional HCM licenses, which capabilities you can keep on-premise versus in Private Cloud, and how quickly you should plan a move to SuccessFactors for certain functions. Getting ahead of this now helps you avoid unplanned costs or audit exposure, prevents disruption to HR processes tied to payroll, time, and regulatory reporting, and gives you time to align contracts, license product codes, and project timelines. The guidance below distills what’s changing and the practical steps to stay compliant while keeping your transformation on track.