Your S/4HANA Migration Is Already Broken without Clean Core (Here's Why)
Stop! Don't Sign That S/4HANA Contract Until You Watch This (Clean Core Will Save You $25M)
If you're planning an S/4HANA migration SAP Program, the biggest risk isn't missing the deadline. It's what happens when you pour 20 years of customization into your new core.
In this video, I break down the single concept that decides whether your S/4 program becomes a business case study or a budget disaster: Clean Core. Eric Kimberling talks about this concept, but I have gone to explain it further.
You'll see:
👉 What "Clean Core" actually means for public companies (hint: it's not an SAP marketing term)
👉 The real earnings call quote from a US company that ignored this concept
👉 Three company examples: two that got it wrong, one that drew the line
👉 The enforceable rule CIOs and CFOs need for their steering committees
👉 Why your AI strategy lives or dies based on this decision
This isn't theoretical. This is about whether your CFO has to explain cost overruns and control weaknesses on the next earnings call.
If you're a CIO, CFO, or program sponsor anywhere near an S/4 decision, watch this before you commit to "lift and shift."
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction to S/4HANA Migration Challenges
00:47 The Importance of a Clean Core
06:43 Defining Core vs. Edge Customizations
09:13 Real-World Examples of S/4HANA Implementations
11:49 The Risks of Customization in the Core
16:41 Conclusion and Next Steps
About Noel DCosta:
ERP consultant with 25+ years implementing SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft systems across 100+ organizations including governments, defense contractors, and Fortune 500 companies.
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