Chintan Mota 
One question consistently emerges in my conversations with clients and colleagues: “How can AI enhance the SAP ecosystem?” This reflects the growing recognition that AI is not just a trend but a transformative force reshaping how businesses leverage their SAP investments. The intersection of AI and SAP presents unprecedented opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and competitive … Read more
In the ever-evolving SAP and ERP technology landscape, businesses constantly struggle with legacy applications, custom developments, and technical debt. This is where structured audits—App Rationalization, Clean Core, and RICEFW audits can make a difference. Especially when making one of the major decisions to move from ECC on premise to S/4HANA. These assessments help organizations streamline … Read more
S/4HANA implementations can be complex, time-consuming, and full of unexpected challenges. But what if AI could take some of the heavy lifting off our shoulders? That’s exactly what’s happening now—AI is transforming the way we analyze, configure, test, and deploy SAP systems. Let’s break down where and how AI could potentially make a real difference … Read more
SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) is packed with possibilities. It helps businesses build apps, automate processes, integrate systems, and leverage AI and do much more – all without modifying the core ERP. But with so many possibilities, projects can easily run into challenges—some of which don’t become obvious until it’s too late. From scope creep … Read more
If you’ve been around SAP implementations for a while, you’re probably familiar with RICEFWs—Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows. These are the backbone of any SAP project, helping bridge gaps between standard SAP functionality and actual business needs. For years, the default approach was to build everything inside the SAP system using ABAP. But … Read more
I’ve spent over two decades in enterprise applications—from ERP and CRM to HRIS—and I’ve seen firsthand how transformative the right technology can be. In my journey, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) has emerged as a game changer, opening up a wealth of opportunities across the board for SAP and enterprise IT landscapes. In this blog, … Read more
SAP’s S/4HANA Clean Core strategy is essential for organizations looking to keep their ERP systems future-proof, upgrade-friendly, and extensible. However, achieving and maintaining a Clean Core is not just about technology—it requires strong governance that cuts across multiple areas and workstreams. A well-structured Clean Core governance model ensures that customizations are minimized, extensions are built … Read more
Implementing SAP S/4HANA at scale is no small feat. It requires a well-structured tech team that can efficiently manage development, integrations, analytics, data migration, and infrastructure—while ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems. Recently, I had the opportunity to lead the Technical team for an S/4HANA RISE implementation where we had to deliver around 600+ … Read more
Let’s face it—building custom SAP solutions or AI applications on the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) can be pretty daunting. Requirements shift, users’ expectations evolve, and scope creep often turns your neat, organized project into an overwhelming mess. But what if there were a simpler way? That’s exactly where Design Sprints step in. So, What’s … Read more
When working with SAP customizations, one of the most common questions I come across is: Should we extend within the core system (in-app) or build a side car extension (side-by-side)? I’ve dealt with this dilemma many times, especially when working with SAP S/4HANA extensions on SAP BTP. With SuccessFactors or Ariba, it’s side by side … Read more
A structured methodology is key to the success of any SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) project. This comprehensive approach ensures that every phase is well-planned and executed, reducing risks and maximizing business value. The following outlines a detailed, step-by-step process that covers all critical stages, from initial discovery to continuous improvement in the run phase. … Read more
Being a BTP (Business Technology Platform) Solution Architect is an exciting role. You get to design, build, and optimize solutions that bring real value to businesses. But it also comes with its challenges. Based on my experience, here are my top ten tips, ranked in descending order of importance, starting with #10. 10. Document Everything … Read more
In the ever-evolving world of enterprise software, one thing is clear: SaaS are here to stay for a very long time. But what happens when a SaaS solution doesn’t meet all the business needs? That’s where extensions come in. And if you’re working in the SAP ecosystem, Platform as a Service (PaaS) is your best … Read more
I’ve spent over 12 years working on extending SaaS solutions using PaaS, mainly with SAP SuccessFactors (SFSF) and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). Over the years, I’ve seen what works, what doesn’t, and what I wish SaaS products would do to make extensibility easier. The reality is that no enterprise SaaS product can meet every … Read more
SuccessFactors (SFSF) is a powerful SaaS HRIS, but sometimes businesses need custom extensions to add extra functionality or improve workflows. SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) is the go-to platform for building these extensions without modifying SFSF’s core. But here’s the thing: a great extension shouldn’t feel like a separate app. It should feel like a … Read more