Classic SAP RICEFWs vs. the Modern SAP Clean Core Way

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 Clean Core Governance: A Comprehensive Approach

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

Structuring an SAP S/4HANA RISE Implementation Tech Team

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