Less code, more future-readiness

Clean core &
custom code migration

Analyze, clean up and migrate custom developments to S/4HANA with AI support – retire unused code, modernize necessary code clean-core-oriented.

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Your custom code – cleaned up, not dragged along

Z programs grown over decades are the biggest cost driver of any S/4HANA migration. We take stock of your custom developments with AI support, verifiably retire what is unused and transform what is necessary clean-core-oriented – so your new system stays lean, maintainable and upgrade-ready.

Our guiding principle here: “We only implement what genuinely works in daily operations — not what looks good on slides.” That is why every Z object is judged by what your departments actually do, not by a drawing board: whatever your people need every day stays – cleanly aligned with the standard instead of sitting in the core as a modification.

Custom code analysis & inventory

A complete inventory of your custom developments: which objects exist, how they relate to each other, which touch S/4HANA-critical interfaces? You get a solid overall picture instead of gut feeling.

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Identify unused code

Usage data from live operations combined with static where-used analysis shows what actually runs. Dead code is verifiably retired – it never gets migrated in the first place.

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AI-powered code transformation

Our SAP-adapted AI toolchain built on Anthropic models transforms necessary code to S/4HANA automatically – modern ABAP patterns included, consultant review always part of the process.

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Clean core principles

Extensions move to released interfaces and extension points instead of modifications to the standard. Your core stays clean – and every future upgrade stays predictable.

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ATC checks & quality assurance

Every transformation is secured by ATC checks (ABAP Test Cockpit), syntax and functional tests. Quality is measured – not claimed.

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Documentation & knowledge transfer

The cleaned-up code base is documented in a structured way and handed over to your team. The knowledge about your custom developments stays in-house – not with the consultant.

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References

For several mid-sized companies we use SAP-adapted AI landscapes built on Anthropic models to analyze, structure and adapt custom code to S/4HANA landscapes with AI acceleration – fully on-premise on their own infrastructure. This toolchain is the foundation of our clean core and custom code projects.

AI-powered clean core migration of custom code to S/4HANA

How we clean up your code

From the first inventory to the documented handover – in three clearly defined steps.

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Scan & classification

We take stock of your entire custom code, measure actual usage and classify every object: retire, transform, or return to the standard.

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Clean-up & transformation

Unused code is verifiably retired, necessary code is transformed to S/4HANA with AI acceleration and modernized clean-core-oriented.

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Verification & handover

ATC checks, tests and structured documentation secure the result. Your team takes over a lean, maintainable code base.

Frequent questions about clean core

Answers to the most common questions about custom code migration and the clean core approach.

Clean core means the SAP standard core stays clean and upgrade-ready. Extensions are built on released interfaces and extension points instead of modifications to the standard. That permanently lowers maintenance costs and keeps your system release-capable.
Every Z object is classified: unused code is verifiably retired, actively used code is transformed to S/4HANA with AI support and modernized clean-core-oriented along the way. Nothing is lost – but you don't drag dead code along either.
Industry analyses show that in grown ECC systems a substantial share of custom developments is often unused. We measure it concretely in your system – combining usage data from live operations with static where-used analysis.
Our SAP-adapted AI toolchain built on Anthropic models analyzes your code automatically, proposes transformations and implements them – secured by ATC checks, tests and consultant review. That reduces effort and lead time significantly compared to manual migration.
That is the goal of the clean core approach: less code, modern extension techniques, documented objects. Your S/4HANA system stays upgrade-ready, and future release changes become predictable instead of turning into mega-projects.

Know what's really in your system.

How much dead code are you dragging along?

Let's talk about your custom developments, no strings attached – you get an honest assessment of clean-up potential and migration effort.

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Our experienced team is ready to answer your questions and accompany you on your journey into digital transformation. Don't hesitate to contact us.

Moritz Scharfe, SAP & AI Consultant at Scharfe GmbH

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SAP S/4HANA & AI solutions for mid-sized companies

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