Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL) Information Technology (IT) Projects

Below is a list of proposed IT Projects that are currently in the PAL review and approval process with the California Department of Technology (CDT). For purposes of this list “PAL Stage” refers to the last document officially submitted to CDT.

Projects are removed from this list when they exit the PAL process because: 1) the Agency/state entity receives CDT’s approval to begin project implementation; 2) CDT approves a Project Delegation Request; 3) the Agency/state entity withdraws the project; or 4) the CDT denies the project approval.

3860-093 SAP S/4HANA Upgrade (SAP S/4HANA)

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is required to upgrade its legacy SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Central Component (ECC) system to SAP’s most current software version, SAP S/4HANA, and collaborate with FI$Cal (AB 156) to identify and plan interfaces as appropriate. SAP ECC is DWR’s ERP and management system. SAP ECC facilitates the integrated management of core business processes, functions, and resources in Financials, Controlling, Materials Management, Plant Maintenance, Project System, Portfolio and Project Management, and Human Resources. The SAP ECC is reaching end of support at the end of 2030. Continuing with SAP ECC after this time will pose a significant risk to the reliability, security, and functionality of the system.

Project Approval Documents
Website Accessibility Certification

20250626 Release-16