{"id":46175,"date":"2025-05-22T19:50:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T18:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sovanta.com\/?p=46175"},"modified":"2025-05-22T19:50:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T18:50:44","slug":"5-clean-core-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sovanta.com\/en\/5-clean-core-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Clean Core Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cClean Core\u201d might sound straightforward \u2013 stick to the standard, stay upgradeable, and avoid custom code clutter. But in practice, achieving a truly clean core takes more than good intentions. It requires clarity, cross-functional collaboration, and often, a fundamental shift in mindset. In our daily work with clients, we frequently encounter recurring misconceptions that can stand in the way of real progress. In this blog post, Jakob Frankenbach<\/a>, Head of Development at sovanta, breaks down the five most common myths about SAP\u2019s Clean Core strategy \u2013 and what it really takes to move from theory to impact.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let\u2019s start with one of the most persistent myths: \u201cIf we only use SAP standard, we\u2019re automatically doing everything right.\u201d Yes, following the standard helps keep your core technically clean and upgradeable \u2013 and that\u2019s a great start. But Clean Core has two dimensions, and sticking to standard alone only addresses one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Upgradeability<\/strong>
    Ensuring you can adopt SAP innovations smoothly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Differentiation<\/strong>
    Building what makes your business unique and competitive<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Focusing only on the first means missing out on the second. SAP standard is what everyone has – it no longer gives you a competitive edge. A true Clean Core strategy balances stability with flexibility. It enables innovation without compromising your ability to upgrade. So instead of asking \u201cAre we staying standard?\u201d<\/em>, the real question is: \u201cWhere do we need to differentiate \u2013 and how can we do that cleanly?\u201d Because Clean Core isn\u2019t \u201cno extensions.\u201d It\u2019s \u201cthe right extensions in the right place.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    After clearing up the first misconception around SAP standard, let\u2019s tackle the next one:
    \u201cIf we move our customizations to the cloud, we\u2019re clean by default.\u201d Sounds logical \u2013 but the reality is more complex. Moving extensions side-by-side (e.g., to SAP BTP) is a technical shift, not a guarantee of a clean, future-proof architecture. Because Clean Core isn\u2019t just about where your custom code lives. It\u2019s about how<\/strong> you design it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n