For organizations running SAP S/4HANA (on premise or Public/Private Cloud), maintaining system integrity while enabling business differentiation is a top priority. This is where the concept of SAP Clean Core comes into play—a strategic framework that empowers businesses to innovate rapidly without compromising the reliability of their core systems.
What is Clean Core for SAP?
SAP Clean Core refers to an approach that keeps the core ERP system stable, upgradeable, and as “clean” as possible by minimizing intrusive customizations. Any custom development then is to be designed as an “extension”, rather than “just a development”; So instead of modifying core SAP code, extensions are developed using standardized, upgrade-friendly methods —either “on-stack” (within the SAP system using approved tools) or “side-by-side” (leveraging SAP Business Technology Platform [BTP]).
SAP’s Clean Core strategy and guidelines allow customers to upgrade their systems in a stable way despite the extensions and custom developments. This is done through specific standards that support continuous business transformation.
Does my company need Clean Core for SAP?
If your SAP landscape is weighed down by complex, undocumented, or obsolete customizations, adopting Clean Core practices will help future-proof your investment.
In the case your organization already relies on SAP S/4HANA, the Clean Core approach is not just beneficial— it’s becoming essential.
Here are some benefits of Clean Core for SAP:
- Unlocking innovation: a clean core approach unlocks the constraints that traditional on-premise approaches usually present such as lack of standardization, excessive customization and poor data quality.
- Enterprise agility and differentiation: continuous updates, quickly and seamlessly configured, minimizing downtime and integration issues. At the same time, it frees up resources to focus on value-added innovation—such as intelligent content management or advanced analytics.
- Lower maintenance costs: by simplifying and standardizing upgrades.
- Faster decisions and more cybersecurity: with standard processes and clean data governance.
- Regulatory Compliance: A well-governed core simplifies compliance with global regulations, like electronic invoicing mandates worldwide.
- Scalability and Flexibility: Clean Core enables your company to respond to market changes rapidly, integrating new solutions without disrupting core business processes.
- Long-Term Sustainability: With a stable core, your SAP environment remains robust, resilient, and ready for future growth.
Why Choose Brait to Configure Clean Core for SAP?
At Brait, we are specialists in SAP technologies and integrations; Including development in different SAP technologies, landscapes and architectures (such as ABAP Cloud, CAP, Fiori, etc). When you choose Brait, you benefit from:
- Proven SAP Expertise: our team deeply understands SAP’s extensibility frameworks, including the latest Clean Core methodologies.
- Tailored Solutions: we assess your current SAP landscape and craft a roadmap to achieve and maintain a clean, compliant, and future-ready core.
- End-to-End Support: from initial assessment to implementation and ongoing governance, Brait ensures your SAP system remains clean, agile, and secure.
Apart from that, our expertise also spans intelligent content management in SAP with DocuWare and OpenText, global electronic invoicing, regulatory compliance—including ViDA in Europe—electronic signatures, and document anonymization.
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