Techstrong IT features Michael Pytel, SAP expert and leader at VASS US & Canada, in a detailed article explaining why adopting a clean core strategy is essential for enterprises transitioning to SAP S/4HANA ahead of the 2027 ECC support deadline.

Pytel highlights that a clean core approach—keeping SAP systems as close to standard as possible while decoupling custom developments through SAP BTP and cloud APIs—ensures long-term agility, lower technical debt, and faster innovation cycles.

He explains how this strategy not only simplifies upgrades and reduces costs but also boosts business resilience, allowing organizations to respond quickly to market shifts, regulatory changes, or new business models. The article also offers a roadmap for implementing clean core principles, from auditing custom code to applying a “cloud-first, decoupled-by-design” governance model—critical steps to secure a future-ready ERP landscape.

Access the full article on Techstrong IT: "Why Clean Core is the Cornerstone of Long-Term Agility in S/4HANA"

Published on October 9, 2025.