Clean core & advisory
Know where you stand on clean core
Independent advice and a structured clean core assessment, so your SAP landscape stays upgradeable, governed and ready for SAP Business AI.
At a glance
- Offer
- Clean core assessment and SAP advisory
- Framework
- SAP's five clean core dimensions
- Output
- Scorecard, code inventory and a prioritised roadmap
- Your system
- Read-only analysis; nothing is changed
The problem
The problem we solve
Most SAP systems carry years of custom code that nobody has a full picture of, and that uncertainty makes every migration and upgrade look riskier than it needs to be.
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No inventory of custom code
Nobody knows which custom objects are used, which are obsolete and which block S/4HANA.
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Modifications in the standard
Changes to SAP code make every upgrade a project of its own.
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No standards or design authority
Each partner extends SAP their own way, so the landscape gets harder to support every year.
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Unclear path to RISE and AI
Without a baseline, it is hard to size a migration or know what is ready for SAP Business AI.
How we work
Our approach
A clean core assessment combines tooling with conversations, and ends with decisions, not just a report.
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Discover
Read-only access to your system and short interviews with IT and key users.
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Analyse
Custom code, usage data, modifications, integrations and data quality, using SAP tools and our Clean Core Analyzer.
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Score
Your landscape rated across processes, extensions, data, integration and operations.
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Recommend
Each custom object classified: retire, adapt, move to the platform or keep, with quick wins first.
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Govern
Standards and quality gates that stop new technical debt from building up.
Focus
Governance and standards in SAP
A clean core only stays clean with rules everyone follows. We set them up and help you enforce them.
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Development standards
Coding, naming and documentation standards that every internal and partner developer works to.
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Extensibility decision tree
A simple guide to choosing key-user, on-stack ABAP Cloud or side-by-side platform extensions.
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Quality gates
ABAP Test Cockpit checks built into the transport process, so issues are caught before production.
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Design authority
A lightweight review board for new developments, integrations and Fiori content.
Deliverables
What you get
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Clean core scorecard
A rating across the five dimensions, with the evidence behind each score.
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Custom code inventory
Every custom object with its usage and a clear retire, adapt, move or keep decision.
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Modification register
Changes to SAP standard code, with the risk each one carries for upgrades.
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Prioritised roadmap
The order to tackle findings in, sized so you can budget for it.
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Governance pack
Development standards, naming conventions, an extensibility decision tree and code-check variants.
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Executive read-out
A short session for decision-makers with the findings and recommended next steps.
Technology
Tools we use
SAP's own tooling, plus our Clean Core Analyzer.
- ABAP Test Cockpit (ATC)
- SAP Readiness Check
- Custom Code Migration app
- Usage data (SCMON / SUSG)
- SAP Cloud ALM
- Key-user extensibility
- ABAP Cloud & RAP
- SAP Business AI Platform (BTP)
- WLC Clean Core Analyzer
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Something else on your mind? Ask us directly.
What is a clean core?
An SAP system kept close to standard, with extensions built through released interfaces or on the platform. It keeps upgrades predictable and makes it easier to adopt new SAP capabilities, including AI.
Will the assessment change our system?
No. We work with read-only access and data extracts. Nothing in your system is changed.
Do we need to be on S/4HANA?
No. An assessment on ECC is the best input for sizing a migration, because it shows which custom code to retire before you move.
How long does an assessment take?
It depends on the size of your landscape. We agree the scope and timeline with you after a short initial call.
What other advisory services do you offer?
S/4HANA and RISE roadmaps, edition choice, platform cost reviews, AI readiness and SAP governance set-up.
Book a clean core assessment
Find out where your landscape stands and what to fix first, before you commit to a migration budget.