tia® Migration — secure, controlled archive migration

The tia® Migration software stands for the simple and controlled execution of archive migrations in the SAP environment. Since the introduction of electronic archives, data migrations and document migrations have been necessary if storage systems/storage media are to be changed or entire archive systems are to be replaced.

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Diagramm zeigt Migration Server, der als zentraler Knoten zwischen Quell-Archivsystem und Ziel-Archivsystem fungiert, mit SAP über ArchiveLink® ILM verbunden.

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tia® Migration features

Migration without interrupting operations

With tia® Migration, you can seamlessly monitor everything - from the legal framework to verification - to ensure that all objects have been transferred correctly. The entire migration can usually be completed within a few days or weeks without interrupting operations.

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Features at a glance

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Controlled execution of data and document migrations for SAP archives

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Continuous access to documents throughout the migration period through proxy server functionality

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Independent and transparent management of document access and migration for users

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Fully automated migration documentation ensures compliance with the principles of proper accounting (GOBS compliant)

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Proactive monitoring with email notification of errors

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Administration via web client

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Restart after system interruption

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Verification option by matching samples

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High performance through parallelization and low IT load

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Own security support for secure communication with the archiving system

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Offline option allows optional operation without SAP access

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Compatible with all SAP ArchiveLink® certified archiving systems
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tia® Migration benefits

Intuitive control from the first day

Instant archive usage

Right at the start of the migration, the new archive can be used productively — without waiting time.

Intuitive control from the very first step

The clear configuration allows easy operation right from the start of the project.

Complete traceability

Every migration step is documented transparently and comprehensively down to document level.

Continuously updated status

Migration progress and details are always available as a real-time status report.

Maximum security and compliance

Risks are actively minimized through fully automated and GoBD-compliant documentation.

Interactive fault management

Errors are identified immediately and can be corrected in a targeted manner — for maximum process reliability.

Support for complex SAP scenarios

Special cases such as SAP work items or barcode documents are also processed reliably.

Broad compatibility

Works with all SAP ArchiveLink® certified archiving systems — regardless of the provider.

Low administration costs

The automated processes lighten your IT load and significantly reduce operational costs.

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Successful Use Cases

tia® from kgs in practice

PUMA Future-Proofs Itself with a New Archiving Platform

The company-wide implementation of SAP S/4HANA prompted the sporting goods manufacturer to overhaul its archiving concept. In PUMA Austria and the countries managed from there alone, 33 million documents need to be migrated to the new system.

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Kärcher: Archiving in the cloud and CMIS readiness from a single source

  • Archiving as part of S/4HANA transformation
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Two men - 8 terabytes

Archiving solution at Hensoldt/Migration process of over 8 terabytes/kgs solutions at Hensoldt at a glance

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Coats switches to kgs archive and goes to the cloud

Motivation to change archive system / kg's solution for Coats / Migration process / Bye On-Premises - Hello Cloud

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Migrate 6 terabytes of documents

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New kgs archive with invoice entry

  • Data migration insights
  • Transfer of incoming invoices
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FAQ

FAQ about tia® — the intelligent archive

If you have any further questions about tia® that are not answered here, you can find more detailed information and helpful resources in our insights. We are also happy to advise you personally if you need an individual solution.

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tia® Migration is specialized software for carrying out archive migrations in the SAP environment. It enables a controlled, automated and legally compliant change of archiving systems — with complete documentation and minimal IT effort.

tia® Migration is aimed at companies that want to replace their existing archive system or switch to a new storage system — regardless of whether they work on-premises or in the cloud. The solution is particularly relevant for companies with an SAP ArchiveLink® connection.

Yes, thanks to the integrated proxy server functionality, tia® Migration offers continuous access to all archived documents — even during the active migration process.

The software creates complete, automated documentation in accordance with GoBD specifications and enables verification through sample matching. This ensures transparency and security at document level.

tia® Migration is compatible with all SAP ArchiveLink® certified archiving systems. Both source and target systems can be selected flexibly — regardless of the manufacturer.

Yes, tia® Migration has an offline option that allows migrations to be carried out even without active SAP access.

Yes, tia® Migration also supports complex SAP scenarios — such as SAP work items, barcode documents and other special formats — completely and reliably.

Thanks to the high level of automation and central web administration, the effort for your IT department is minimal. Once set up, the migration process is largely autonomous.

tia® migration can be parallelized, which significantly reduces the runtime. In addition, real operation with the new archive can start right from the start, which leads to a significant increase in efficiency.

The tia® Migration is ideal to combine with other KGS products — in particular with the tia® Content Server for SAP-compliant archiving and tia® Document Router for structured recording and forwarding of documents. This creates a seamless, efficient, and secure archiving and migration process.

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Why archiving is the critical success factor for S/4HANA migration

The clock is ticking: for ERP managers and DMS experts, the pressure to migrate to SAP S/4HANA is no longer a theoretical option, but a daily operational reality. Yet, when planning these transformation projects, one crucial factor is often criminally neglected: the volume of historical data and documents.

Anyone who, true to the mottoAll-in, attempts to lift database structures that have evolved over decades one-to-one into the new S/4HANA world puts the entire migration project at risk. Archiving is not an IT project to be deferred to quieter times—it is the foundation and the critical success factor for a seamless S/4HANA migration.

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Company Memory Needs More Than AI: Why MCP and Intelligent Archiving Are Becoming Key Technologies in SAP's AI Strategy

The SAP Sapphire conferences in Orlando and Madrid clearly demonstrated the direction Enterprise AI is taking: away from the classic AI copilot and towards autonomous, context-aware AI agents.

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SAP ILM Meets Cloud Storage: Why the 'File-Level Retention Lock' Blocks IT Infrastructure – and How to Do It Better

Organizations implementing SAP ILM (Information Lifecycle Management) to ensure GDPR compliance and data minimization often encounter a technological barrier when transitioning to modern cloud and object storage (S3/Blob): Rigid retention periods (Retention Locks) prevent agile system consolidation. The question for SAP Basis teams and archive experts is: How can the legally compliant destruction of data be operationalized without sacrificing the flexibility of the storage infrastructure? A deep dive into the world of CMIS, WebDAV, and application-controlled locks.

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S/4HANA Migration: Why Data Detox is the Critical Path to Meeting the 2027 Deadline

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Only just over 1.5 years remain until the final SAP ECC support ends. Anyone who now drags unstructured data baggage, such as historical FI/CO documents or delivery notes, unchecked into the new S/4HANA world will maneuver directly into a cost and time trap. Expensive in-memory storage (HANA RAM) and fully booked consultant capacities are unforgiving of bloated system architectures.

The answer for ERP managers and IT architects is: Pragmatic Data Detox before Go-Live. Learn how you can reduce your database footprint by up to 70% with the lean, software-driven archiving from kgs tia® via native ArchiveLink and CMIS interfaces. This way, you secure a high-performance S/4 system, sustainably minimize your TCO, and achieve a true, AI-ready Clean Core – exactly on schedule.

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ECM vs. Modern SAP Archiving: Why traditional DMS/ECM systems reach their limits

Businesses today face enormous pressure: increasing data volumes, SAP S/4HANA transformations, cloud migrations, and stricter compliance requirements are fundamentally altering archiving demands.

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tia® other product modules

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tia® Viewer

Der tia® Viewer ist die Software-Applikation zur Anzeige von PDF- und Bild-Dokumenten im Internet Browser.

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tia® Zadoc

Egal ob SAP- oder Non-SAP-Dokumente – alle Belege können zentral mit tia® ZADOC durchsucht werden.

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tia® Scan

tia® Scan für direkte SAP-Ansteuerung und Archivierung – unterstützt zentrale und dezentrale Posteingangsszenarien.

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tia® Content Server

DM-/ECM Systeme mit schlanker SAP Archivierung ablösen und bis zu 50% Kosten sparen.

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tia® Document Router

tia® Document Router macht Dokumente unterschiedlichster Quellen in SAP nutzbar.

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tia® Scan Server

Der tia® Scan Client ermöglicht direktes Scannen und Archivieren aus SAP – ideal für zentrale und dezentrale Posteingänge, Massenscans mit Barcodes und die Übergabe an SAP-Workflows.

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