LeverX transformed a multinational apparel corporation's approach to S/4HANA extensions and add-on delivery. With meticulous analysis, collaborative workshops, and SAP BTP utilization, we streamlined operations, overcame obstacles, and seized new business opportunities.
Faced with the challenges of maintaining and optimizing its SAP S/4HANA system, a multinational corporation in the apparel industry sought to enhance its performance, while minimizing disruptions during upgrades. With a global workforce of 65k+ employees and a diverse range of products, several branches, and producing plants, the client aimed to streamline their operations and ensure seamless business processes.
The customer had implemented extensions and custom applications using Classical ABAP extensions development approaches and techniques, without adhering to 'Clean Core' concepts tailored for S/4HANA, which led to increased cost and efforts connected with S/4HANA systems upgrade, and poorly written code, technical debt, complexity in supporting the legacy. Consequently, this approach created significant issues during upgrade processes, such as:
Recognizing the importance of addressing these challenges, the client turned to LeverX for our expertise in SAP BTP Extensions development . LeverX's reputation as an official and trusted provider of SAP development and consulting services, coupled with extensive experience in S/4HANA migrations and custom development, contributed to the client’s decision to embark on this transformation journey with us. Moreover, our client-centric approach resonated with the client's objectives, solidifying the decision to engage in development efforts with us.
Our contribution included methodical stages that guaranteed the client confidence, clarity, and transparency from the beginning to the end of the process.
Our process commenced with a comprehensive 1-day workshop held at the client's location. The main aim was to acquaint a broad audience from the client's team with the various use cases and capabilities of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). With over 130 participants, including both onsite and remote attendees, we systematically covered all BTP pillars, illustrating practical ways for our client to harness the platform's potential for optimizing their operations and achieving organizational goals.
Our project commenced with a comprehensive analysis of the client's SAP S/4HANA landscape and custom ABAP programs. LeverX experts collaborated closely with stakeholders, gaining insights into the existing system to identify challenges and opportunities.
A dedicated team of seasoned professionals, including enterprise architects and integration experts, was meticulously assembled to lead the project. Their wealth of experience ensured the success of the transformation journey from start to finish. We also invited the team that worked directly on the SAP migration projects as external LeverX consultants.
Together, we defined the project scope, set clear objectives, and outlined a roadmap for success aligned with the client's unique needs and goals.
SAP BTP was chosen as the platform to tackle the client's challenges and quest for a robust and scalable solution. Here's why SAP BTP was the logical choice:
Embarking on a transformative endeavor, LeverX orchestrated a comprehensive development strategy that unfolded across distinct phases.
We initiated the process by conducting a detailed assessment of the existing codebase, pinpointing areas for optimization and enhancement. This included reviewing and identifying code incompatibilities, examining relevant external S/4HANA APIs, and scrutinizing released objects and successor objects. We also performed thorough ATC checks to uphold code quality and compliance standards. Additionally, we evaluated the applicability of the Custom Code Migration App to facilitate the migration process. We adhered to SAP's "Clean Core" principles throughout these steps, ensuring a smooth and efficient migration process.
LeverX initiated a transformation phase focused on modernization with SAP BTP and BTP ABAP Environment. Custom ABAP programs were re-architected and modernized, integrating the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP) to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability per the client's objectives.
Moving forward, LeverX streamlined the migration process by minimizing customizations and reducing dependency on custom code — this effort aimed to optimize system performance and mitigate risks associated with future S/4HANA upgrades. Throughout the process, adherence to SAP Activate Methodology and implementation of best practices for code quality and compliance were prioritized to safeguard the client's long-term investment.
Throughout the project, LeverX collaborated closely with the client's technical team, providing guidance, training, and support. Our aim was to ensure a seamless transition to the new environment, empowering the client's team to maximize the benefits of the solution, as well as to pass through the knowledge of how to use new implementation approaches compared to classical ABAP to the team.
The collaboration between the multinational corporation and LeverX led to considerable increases in system performance, stability, and cost-effectiveness. Notably, LeverX completed the project in an astonishingly short time — just three months.