With the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), the Business Data Cloud (BDC), and the HANA database, SAP has laid the foundation for a composable ERP. However, without a consistent Clean Core implementation, this potential remains untapped.
The Clean Core Deal: A Quality Seal for the Future
Implementing the Clean Core concept is crucial for the long-term success of SAP S/4HANA and its transformation. Clean Core reduces dependencies, opens SAP to open-source technologies, AI, and modern data platforms, and makes ERP agile again. Instead of monolithic structures, the focus is on orchestration—an essential prerequisite for the next ERP generation. However, there is still a lack of clarity. The SAP community is calling for more knowledge sharing to strategically leverage the value of Clean Core, BTP, and BDC. Without a clear roadmap, S/4HANA risks becoming just an unnecessary interim step.
Platform Architecture with BTP and BDC
The SAP landscape is changing—along with the requirements for IT decision-makers. Now is the time to set Clean Core as a strategic goal and future-proof S/4HANA. By combining the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), Business Data Cloud (BDC), and the HANA database platform, Clean Core could become a quality seal for S/4HANA and serve as the foundation for a composable ERP that enables innovative and agile business processes.
The architecture with BTP and BDC provides a solid foundation for SAP systems and could also act as a bridge for existing ECC systems. This opens up new opportunities for SAP customers, particularly in artificial intelligence and data management, which are essential for digital transformation.
itesys Leads the Way with the “Keep the Core Clean” Approach
itesys is at the forefront of the SAP community by consistently implementing the "Keep the Core Clean" approach. We integrate this concept into our architecture and migration projects, ensuring that every customer solution is designed for the future. Our focus: avoiding modifications, ensuring system stability, and simplifying upgrades. This not only keeps our customers up-to-date but also establishes the foundation for a continuous innovation strategy. Clean Core is more than just a technical concept—it is the key to a future-proof, flexible, and open SAP ERP.
As "Business Technology Engineers," we support our customers in strategically integrating these concepts. We provide transparency, share practical knowledge, and guide our customers every step of the way.