SAP Clean Core Approach: Where Should You Start?

Clean core is an architectural approach focused on meeting business needs without breaking SAP standards. In this model, customizations are placed outside the core whenever possible.

The first step is classifying existing developments: truly critical, portable, and candidates for retirement. This analysis makes technical debt visible.

The second step is selecting extension patterns. Side-by-side development on SAP BTP, API-first integrations, and event-driven design all support clean core goals.

Finally, teams need a governance model. For each new request, 'core or platform?' should become a standard decision gate.