Custom Field Enablement for Clean Core SAP

This document is a guide that outlines the process of custom field enablement for SAP's Clean Core environment. It describes the challenges posed by legacy custom fields, which are often hidden and undocumented, making it difficult to modernize and leverage new S/4HANA innovations. The guide details how smartShift's automated methodology uncovers all custom fields, identifies those eligible for Clean Core standards, and remaps the related custom code without requiring a complete rewrite. It emphasizes the importance of gaining visibility into custom fields to reduce technical debt and enhance compatibility with innovations such as Fiori apps and APIs. The guide presents smartShift's approach as a foundational step towards achieving a cleaner, more flexible SAP Core, ultimately facilitating future growth and innovation. Additionally, it highlights the benefits of automation in transforming legacy fields and ensuring alignment with SAP's best practices.