Team Members from Corevist Attend SAP BTP Partner Meetup: Insights and Implications for B2B E-Commerce

Recently, team members from Corevist attended the SAP BTP Partner Meetup, and the experience was a stark reminder of the transformative changes reshaping the SAP ecosystem. Having worked closely with SAP solutions for over a decade, our team has witnessed many shifts in strategy. However, the discussions at this meeting marked a true paradigm shift—one that manufacturers leveraging B2B e-commerce must embrace to stay competitive.

During the “Building and Certifying” session, a key takeaway was the importance of adopting a clean core approach during upgrades to S/4HANA. This approach is not just a guideline; it’s a critical mandate for businesses to transform their homegrown applications into clean core-compliant solutions. Here’s what this means for B2B e-commerce and how we can turn these challenges into opportunities.

 

The Clean Core Mandate: What It Means for B2B E-Commerce

The emphasis on clean core transformations, as part of the S/4HANA upgrade, is reshaping how businesses approach their IT ecosystems. Legacy e-commerce portals, custom IDOC integrations, and batch-loaded order systems are no longer viable without significant modifications. The upgrade to S/4HANA represents a fundamental overhaul of critical systems to ensure compliance.

Our team continually asked: How will manufacturers scale their e-commerce operations while adhering to this clean core mandate?

 

The Challenges and Opportunities

Challenge 1: The Resource-Intensive Upgrade Effort

For CIOs and upgrade sponsors, the complexity of revisiting homegrown systems is daunting. Yet, SAP’s Business Accelerator Hub offers a glimmer of hope—a repository of pre-certified, clean core extensions that minimize the heavy lifting. Solutions like Corevist (coming soon to the Accelerator Hub), with pre-built integration capabilities, enable manufacturers to bypass much of the reinvention process and focus on growth.

Challenge 2: Keeping Pace with SAP’s Roadmap

One striking insight from the event was realizing how many SAP customers have yet to transition to SAP S/4HANA. This highlights the scale of the opportunity for clean core transformation. The path forward is clear: while many companies delay the transition, most will ultimately comply. For B2B e-commerce, this delay offers a window of opportunity to adopt clean core-compliant platforms and lead in scalability and innovation.

Opportunity: Reframing Your E-Commerce Strategy

This transition is not just a challenge; it’s an opportunity to rethink your e-commerce strategy. By adopting clean core solutions like Corevist’s B2B e-commerce platform, businesses can:

• Ensure seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA.
• Reduce operational friction.
• Deliver superior customer experiences that drive loyalty and growth.

 

The Role of SAP BTP in Scaling B2B E-Commerce

SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) emerged as a critical enabler of agility and scalability during the Partner Meetup. The platform provides the tools manufacturers need to integrate their e-commerce operations with real-time data analytics, AI-driven efficiencies, and extensibility.

Untapped Potential in BTP Credits

In discussions with SAP leaders, it became clear that many customers can significantly leverage their BTP credits as part of their Grow packages. These credits are vital in enabling manufacturers to expand and innovate their e-commerce capabilities without incurring additional costs.

Maximizing ROI Beyond Upgrades

A clean core e-commerce extension not only simplifies the upgrade process but also delivers ongoing value. By integrating with S/4HANA, businesses can unlock efficiencies, reduce time-to-market, and foster innovation cycles that drive long-term ROI.

 

Real-World Application: A Use Case for Manufacturers

Consider a manufacturer in the chemical industry transitioning from a legacy portal to a clean core-compliant e-commerce platform. By adopting Corevist’s solution, they achieve:

• Streamlined migration: A certified extension minimizes effort and risk.
• Enhanced customer experience: Real-time integration with SAP ensures accurate order data and personalized service.
• Global scalability: Support for multilingual, multi-currency environments aligns with global operations.

This case highlights how clean core strategies can turn challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth.

 

Embracing the Future of B2B E-Commerce

Reflecting on the insights from the Partner Meetup, it’s clear that scaling B2B e-commerce in today’s SAP-driven landscape requires a proactive approach. Clean core compliance is more than a technical requirement; it’s a strategic advantage that ensures scalability, agility, and innovation.

At Corevist, we’re committed to helping manufacturers navigate this transformation. By leveraging SAP BTP and adopting certified clean core solutions, businesses can future-proof their e-commerce operations and deliver unparalleled value to their customers.

Are you ready to scale your B2B e-commerce strategy for the future? Let’s start the conversation.