Will artificial intelligence make SAP professionals obsolete? This question is echoing across the SAP community as new AI tools emerge. One SAP consultant even asked point-blank on a forum if AI poses a “threat for the SAP Consultant position”, reflecting widespread anxiety in the field. The concern isn’t unfounded – recent breakthroughs in generative AI … Read more
SAP’s transformation isn’t just impacting investors, employees, and partners—it’s reshaping the experience for millions of customers who rely on SAP’s solutions for their business operations. With the company’s aggressive cloud-first, AI-driven strategy, SAP customers can expect new opportunities, evolving challenges, and a need to adapt. With SAP’s 2024 performance report now out, it’s the perfect … Read more
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
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
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
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