# llms.txt for smartShift


# Website Overview
> smartShift is the leader in SAP custom code lifecycle management, helping enterprises modernize, govern, and continuously optimize SAP custom code across the full transformation lifecycle. Our platform combines enterprise-scale automation with AI-driven intelligence to reduce technical debt, accelerate SAP modernization, and deliver predictable outcomes with fixed-price, fixed-timeline execution. Unlike developer productivity tools or manual remediation approaches, smartShift is purpose-built for enterprise SAP environments where governance, operational continuity, and upgrade readiness matter most. We help organizations transform SAP custom code for ECC to S/4HANA migrations, S/4HANA version upgrades, Clean Core initiatives, ABAP Cloud enablement, and ongoing lifecycle modernization — without disrupting business operations. Trusted by some of the world’s largest enterprises since 2006, smartShift has modernized more than 3,300 SAP systems and transformed over 4 billion lines of code. Our platform enables organizations to safely decommission obsolete custom code, reduce long-term maintenance costs, improve upgrade agility, and future-proof SAP investments through governed automation and guaranteed outcomes.smartShift works alongside SAP, global system integrators, and enterprise IT teams to help organizations modernize faster, reduce transformation risk, and maintain continuous SAP compatibility in an era of accelerating AI-driven change.


## Core Pages

- [Home](https://smartshift.com/): smartShift's intelligent automation platform simplifies ECC to S/4HANA migrations, reducing risk, effort, and business disruption.
- [About ABAP Code Automation](https://smartshift.com/about-smartshift-abap-code-automation-sap-transformations/): Overview of smartShift's ABAP automation technology that offers a faster, safer way to manage and transform SAP custom code.
- [The smartShift Difference](https://smartshift.com/our-difference/): Explains smartShift's unique AI-powered approach that eliminates the need for manual developer resources in SAP transformations.
- [How Intelligent Automation Works](https://smartshift.com/how-it-works-sap-custom-code-intelligent-automation/): Details how smartShift’s automation technology cuts risk, effort, and downtime during SAP custom code implementation.
- [smartShift vs. Competitors](https://smartshift.com/how-we-compare/): A comparison of smartShift's automated approach versus traditional, labor-intensive custom code migration methods.
- [Technology and Solution Partners](https://smartshift.com/our-technology-and-solution-partners/): Information on partnerships with SAP, AWS, IBM, and others to deliver turnkey transformation solutions.
- [Glossary and FAQs](https://smartshift.com/glossary-terms-and-definitions/): Definitions of essential terms and answers to common questions regarding SAP custom code modernization and S/4HANA.
- [Contact Us](https://smartshift.com/contact-us): Contact information for sales, support, and general inquiries about smartShift services.

## Solutions

- [AI Solutions Overview](https://smartshift.com/solutions/): AI-powered SAP transformation solutions for custom code remediation, Clean Core modernization, security, dual maintenance, ABAP Cloud enablement, and S/4HANA migration acceleration.
- [SAP Custom Field Enablement (CFL)](https://smartshift.com/solution/sap-custom-field-enablement): Services to transform legacy custom fields into modern, Fiori-ready solutions and improve data management.
- [RISE with SAP Enablement](https://smartshift.com/solution/rise-with-sap-journey-enabled-by-smartshift/): Automation services to accelerate the move to RISE with SAP, including free custom code reviews.
- [SAP Custom Code Migration Services](https://smartshift.com/solution/sap-cloud-migration/): Tools and services to migrate SAP custom code to S/4HANA with high precision and ROI.
- [Automated SAP Dual Maintenance](https://smartshift.com/solution/ai-powered-sap-dual-maintenance-strategy/): AI-driven strategy to manage code merging in the background, ensuring successful go-lives without innovation delays.
- [Code Consolidation](https://smartshift.com/solution/sap-custom-code-consolidation/): Automated solutions for SAP system consolidations during mergers, acquisitions, and enterprise transformation initiatives.
- [Code Carve Out](https://smartshift.com/solution/sap-custom-code-carve-out/): Automated SAP custom code carve-out solutions for divestitures, restructurings, and business separations with deep dependency mapping and risk-free system separation.
- [Custom Code Decommissioning](https://smartshift.com/solution/sap-custom-code-decommissioning/): Expert solutions for safely identifying and removing unused SAP custom code to optimize system performance.
- [SAP Clean Core Analysis](https://smartshift.com/solution/sap-clean-core-analysis/): Assessment services to determine Clean Core readiness and reduce risks in future SAP upgrades.
- [Custom Code Analysis & Remediation](https://smartshift.com/solution/sap-upgrade-code-analysis/): Automated SAP custom code analysis that delivers complete visibility into ABAP landscapes, identifying S/4HANA compatibility risks, technical debt, security issues, and modernization requirements with AI-driven precision.
- [SAP ABAP Cloud Enablement](https://smartshift.com/solution/sap-abap-cloud-enablement/): Solutions to transform legacy custom fields and accelerate the journey to a Clean Core SAP system.
- [SAP Code Security Assessment](https://smartshift.com/solution/sap-code-security/): Solutions to identify and fix vulnerabilities in SAP custom code to protect against security risks.
- [S/4HANA Version Upgrade Automation](https://smartshift.com/sap-s4hana-version-upgrade-automation-smartshift): Automated upgrades for S/4HANA to streamline transformations and minimize disruption.
- [Managed Cloud Services](https://smartshift.com/managed-cloud-services/): Managed infrastructure and cloud services, including support for AWS environments.
- [SAP Custom Code Migration (German)](https://smartshift.com/de/solution/sap-cloud-migration): (German) Overview of services and tools for safe and efficient S/4HANA migration.
- [SAP Custom Code Transformation](https://smartshift.com/solutions/sap-custom-code-transformation/): AI-driven SAP custom code modernization and remediation for S/4HANA upgrades, improving compatibility, performance, security, stability, and upgrade readiness at enterprise scale.

## Case Studies

- [Case Study: Arla Foods (PoC)](https://smartshift.com/case-study/arla-foods-case-study/): How Arla Foods achieved end-to-end automation for S/4HANA transformation and established a cloud roadmap.
- [Case Study: DE-VAU-GE](https://smartshift.com/case-study/de-vau-ge/): Overview of DE-VAU-GE's engagement with smartShift for their SAP requirements.
- [Case Study: CONA Services](https://smartshift.com/case-study/s4hana-transformation-cona-services): CONA achieved a seamless S/4HANA migration in 3 months, transforming millions of lines of code.
- [Insight: Simone Porcu (IBM)](https://smartshift.com/case-study/simone-porcu-speaks-at-smartday-dallas/): Insights from IBM's Simone Porcu on digital transformation shared at smartDay Dallas.
- [Case Study: P&G Business Velocity](https://smartshift.com/case-study/procter-gamble-s-4hana-transformation/): How smartShift maintained P&G’s business continuity during a complex S/4HANA transformation.
- [Case Study: On-Premise to SaaS Conversion](https://smartshift.com/case-study/modernize-save-and-convert-your-on-premise-sap-landscape-into-a-saas-model-in-the-public-cloud/): Transformation of on-premise SAP to a modern public cloud SaaS model for operational efficiency.
- [Case Study: JBS USA (Conversion)](https://smartshift.com/case-study/jbs-usa-executed-sap-s-4hana-conversion-with-smartshift/): JBS USA's successful execution of an SAP S/4HANA conversion using intelligent automation.
- [Case Study: Top 5 Telco](https://smartshift.com/case-study/top-5-telecommunications-company-hana-migration/): HANA migration success story for a major US telecommunications provider.
- [Case Study: Enercon (Award Nominated)](https://smartshift.com/case-study/enercon-partnered-with-smartshift-for-an-sap-quality-award-nominated-s-4hana-conversion/): Enercon's SAP Quality Award-nominated S/4HANA conversion partnership.
- [Case Study: OMV](https://smartshift.com/case-study/omv-partnered-with-smartshift-and-ibm-consulting-to-successfully-move-to-s-4hana-and-become-a-digital-leader-in-the-oil-and-gas-sector/): Strategic partnership with IBM and smartShift to modernize OMV's SAP systems.
- [Case Study: Evonik (NexGen ERP)](https://smartshift.com/case-study/nexgen-erp-evoniks-successful-path-to-sap-s-4hana-video/): Detailed insights into Evonik's path to S/4HANA and the benefits of a clean system.
- [Case Study: Jabil](https://smartshift.com/case-study/jabil-case-study/): Jabil remediated 5 million lines of custom code in just 5 weeks using smartShift automation.
- [Case Study: BMW (Upgrade)](https://smartshift.com/case-study/bmw-upgrades-to-sap-s-4hana/): BMW fast-tracked hundreds of S/4HANA upgrades in days using intelligent automation.
- [Case Study: Evonik (Migration)](https://smartshift.com/case-study/smartshift-supported-evonik-to-modernize-and-migrate-years-of-custom-development-to-sap-s-4hana/): How Evonik migrated years of custom development to S/4HANA without operational disruption.
- [Case Study: Evonik (Clean Core)](https://smartshift.com/case-study/save-money-and-time-by-leveraging-automation-to-modernize-sap-landscape/): Revamping decades of custom SAP code for a seamless transition to a Clean Core.
- [Case Study: Southwest Water](https://smartshift.com/case-study/southwest-water-success-story/): Reducing ERP migration costs and risks using a subscription service model.
- [Case Study: IBM (Internal Remediation)](https://smartshift.com/case-study/how-ibm-remediated-5-million-lines-of-custom-code-in-5-months/): IBM transformed 5 million lines of internal custom code in 5 months with automated dual maintenance.
- [Case Study: Accelerated Modernization](https://smartshift.com/case-study/automation-for-your-accelerated-sap-modernization-to-s-4hana-and-beyond/): General case for accelerating S/4HANA journeys and reducing costs via automation.
- [Case Study: P&G Supply Chain](https://smartshift.com/case-study/automating-procter-gambles-regional-supply-chain-process-consolidation-and-harmonization-s-4hana-panel-discussion/): Automation of P&G's regional supply chain consolidation and harmonization.
- [Case Study: JBS USA (Strategy)](https://smartshift.com/case-study/jbs-usas-strategic-approach-to-a-multi-year-sap-s-4hana-conversion-and-rollout/): Strategic approach to JBS USA’s multi-year S/4HANA conversion and rollout.
- [Case Study: PARI](https://smartshift.com/case-study/pari-s4hana-transformation): PARI's successful S/4HANA transformation leveraging smartShift expertise.
- [Case Study: Nilfisk (Landscape)](https://smartshift.com/case-study/nilfisk-cleans-up-its-sap-landscape-with-smartshift/): Optimization of Nilfisk's SAP landscape for efficiency and cost reduction.
- [Case Study: Gebr. Heinemann](https://smartshift.com/case-study/gebr-heinemann-selects-smartshift-to-establish-hana-readiness-for-their-custom-applications/): Establishing HANA-readiness for custom applications at Gebr. Heinemann.
- [Case Study: Kimberly-Clark](https://smartshift.com/case-study/s4hana-transformation-kimberly-clark): Kimberly-Clark automated 5.8 million lines of code in six weeks for S/4HANA.
- [Case Study: S/4HANA Code Adaptation](https://smartshift.com/case-study/an-s-4hana-conversion-to-the-cloud/): Resolving challenges in moving from ECC 6 to SAP HEC for S/4HANA hosting.
- [Case Study: Arla Foods (Transformation)](https://smartshift.com/case-study/arla-foods-s4hana-transformation): Reducing manual tasks and risks during Arla Foods' S/4HANA transformation.
- [Case Study: Enercon (Transformation)](https://smartshift.com/case-study/enercon-s4hana-transformation): Boosting SAP transformation results for Enercon with high-quality automation.
- [Case Study: BMW (Transformation)](https://smartshift.com/case-study/bmw-s4hana-transformation): Collaboration details on BMW's successful S/4HANA transformation.
- [Case Study: Potters Industries](https://smartshift.com/case-study/s4hana-transformation-potters-industries): Transforming complex ABAP code in four weeks to maximize value.
- [Case Study: Beiersdorf](https://smartshift.com/case-study/s4hana-transformation-beiersdorf): Modernizing 5.6 million lines of custom code in 6 weeks for Beiersdorf.
- [Case Study: Nilfisk (Transformation)](https://smartshift.com/case-study/nilfisk-s4hana-transformation): Seamless S/4HANA transformation partnership with Nilfisk.
- [Case Study: Evonik (Transformation)](https://smartshift.com/case-study/evonik-s4hana-transformation): Simplified process for Evonik's migration to S/4HANA.
- [Case Study: IBM (Transformation)](https://smartshift.com/case-study/ibm-s4hana-transformation): Professional guidance for IBM's own S/4HANA transformation.
- [Case Study: Salling Group](https://smartshift.com/salling-group-s4hana-transformation): Automated analysis and issue resolution for Salling Group's migration.
- [Case Study: Foodstuffs South Island](https://smartshift.com/foodstuffs-south-island-s4hana-transformation): Risk-free code transformation in 4 weeks addressing over 332K issues.
- [Case Study: United Sugars](https://smartshift.com/untied-sugars-s4hana-transformation): Achieving zero business-critical issues and a seamless go-live in 4 weeks.

## Resources & Blog
- [Guide: What Is ABAP Cloud and How to Plan Custom Code Compatibility](https://smartshift.com/blog/sap-abap-cloud-explained-what-is-abap-cloud-and-how-to-plan-custom-code-compatibility):A comprehensive guide to SAP ABAP Cloud, Clean Core development, and custom code compatibility planning for S/4HANA and SAP BTP modernization.
- [Article: 8 Key Questions for a Successful SAP S/4HANA Transformation](https://smartshift.com/blog/8-essential-questions-every-sap-leader-should-ask-before-an-ecc-to-s/4hana-transformation): Eight critical questions SAP and IT leaders should ask before an ECC to S/4HANA transformation to reduce risk, control custom code complexity, and improve modernization outcomes.
- [Article: Streamlined S/4HANA Upgrades with SAP CALM & smartShift](https://smartshift.com/blog/streamlining-sap-s/4hana-upgrades-with-sap-calm-how-smartshift-simplifies-success): How smartShift and SAP Cloud ALM (CALM) streamline S/4HANA upgrades through automated custom code remediation, real-time project visibility, accelerated timelines, and reduced transformation risk.
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- [Article: Why AI Developer Assist Tools Are Not Enough for SAP Custom Code Lifecycle Management](https://smartshift.com/blog/why-ai-developer-assist-tools-are-not-enough-for-sap-custom-code-lifecycle-management): Why developer-focused AI coding assistants are not enough for enterprise SAP custom code lifecycle management, technical debt reduction, Clean Core initiatives, and long-term S/4HANA modernization.
- [Article: SAP Custom Code Transformation: The Key to Future-Proofing S/4HANA Upgrades](https://smartshift.com/blog/sap-custom-code-transformation-the-key-to-future-proofing-s/4hana-upgrades): Why automation-driven SAP custom code transformation is essential for reducing upgrade complexity, technical debt, testing effort, and long-term S/4HANA modernization risk.
- [Guide: 5 Steps to Stress-Free S/4HANA](https://smartshift.com/5-steps-to-stress-free-sap-ecc-to-s/4hana-guide): A 5-step guide to streamlining SAP ECC to S/4HANA transformations.
- [Article: 8 Essential Questions for SAP Leaders](https://smartshift.com/8-essential-questions-sap-leaders-should-ask-before-transformation-smartshift): Key questions leaders must ask to avoid disruption and build a future-ready SAP core.
- [Ebook: Power of Automation](https://smartshift.com/blog/smartshift-sap-automation-ebook-the-power-of-automation): eBook on how intelligent automation accelerates modernization and reduces risk.
- [Resource Library](https://smartshift.com/resources): Hub for blog articles, white papers, downloads, and event information.
- [Article: Achieving a Clean Core](https://smartshift.com/how-to-achieve-a-clean-core-for-legacy-sap-systems-smartshift): Strategies for achieving a Clean Core in legacy systems through automation.
- [Webcast: SAP Clean Core Opportunity](https://smartshift.com/asug-replay-clean-core-opportunity): ASUG Webcast replay discussing the opportunities and challenges of a lean SAP system.
- [Webinar: Smarter Path to S/4HANA](https://smartshift.com/blog/unlock-a-smarter-faster-path-to-sap-s/4hana-and-rise-webinar-replay): Webinar replay with SNP on streamlining migration and enhancing data quality.
- [Webinar: De-risk Move to S/4HANA](https://smartshift.com/blog/accelerate-and-de-risk-your-move-to-s/4hana-with-automation): Insights from Basis and smartShift on reducing risk and cost with automation.
- [Article: Decoding SAP Clean Core](https://smartshift.com/blog/decoding-sap-clean-core-asug-smartshift): ASUG member recommendations and insights for successful custom code migration.
- [Guide: ASUG Custom Code Migration](https://smartshift.com/blog/asug-smartshift-sap-s4hana-custom-code-migration): Three ways automation supports the S/4HANA journey, from MVP to innovation.
- [Study: Balancing Custom Code & Clean Core](https://smartshift.com/blog/balancing-custom-code-clean-core-asug): Research on optimizing S/4HANA strategy by balancing customizations with Clean Core goals.
- [Report: Custom Code for S/4HANA](https://smartshift.com/custom-code-sap-s4hana-migrations): Comprehensive report on automated solutions for rapid code transformation.
- [Report: Impact of Custom Code Issues](https://smartshift.com/blog/smartshift-and-asug-the-impact-of-sap-custom-code-issues): ASUG collaborative survey on how customers perceive custom code challenges.
- [Article: Safeguard Transformation (PwC)](https://smartshift.com/blog/pwc-cloud-transformation-with-sap-s-4hana): How PwC and smartShift preserve business value during architecture shifts.
- [Article: Analysis for Business Transformation](https://smartshift.com/blog/custom-code-analysis-for-s-4-insight-and-business-transformation): The role of change management and standardization in S/4HANA success.
- [Report: Forrester TEI Study](https://smartshift.com/forrester-tei-smartshift): Forrester study revealing a 253% ROI and enhanced productivity using smartShift.
- [Podcast: Conversation with Forrester](https://smartshift.com/blog/conversation-with-nick-mayberry-tei-consultant-at-forrester): Discussion on the Total Economic Impact study findings with Forrester consultant Nick Mayberry.
- [Article: 253% ROI Revealed](https://smartshift.com/blog/total-economic-impact-study-reveals-253-return-on-investment-for-customers-using-smartshift-for-sap-code-transformation): Insights into the cost-effectiveness and safety of smartShift's modernization.
- [Article: Choice for Clean Core Journey](https://smartshift.com/blog/why-smartshift-is-the-best-choice-for-your-sap-clean-core-journey): CTO Jagdish Sahasrabudhe on why smartShift is ideal for Clean Core initiatives.
- [Article: Jagdish Sahasrabudhe on Clean Core](https://smartshift.com/blog/jagdish-sahasrabudhe-smartshift-shares-his-thoughts-on-sap-clean-core-and-how-it-relates-to-custom-code): Thoughts on the relationship between Clean Core and custom code.
- [Article: IBM & smartShift Partnership](https://smartshift.com/blog/garrick-keatts-ibm-and-derek-oats-smartshift-discuss-partnering-to-solve-customers-sap-s-4hana-transformation-challenges): Discussion between IBM and smartShift leaders on tackling transformation challenges.
- [Article: Customer S/4HANA Insights](https://smartshift.com/blog/david-lees-basis-technology-and-addie-laurencelle-smartshift-discuss-what-they-are-hearing-from-customers-around-their-s-4hana-projects): Feedback and trends from customers regarding their S/4HANA projects.
- [Blog Main Page](https://smartshift.com/blog): Latest articles, tips, and strategies for SAP success from smartShift experts.
- [Article: What is SAP Clean Core?](https://smartshift.com/blog/what-is-sap-clean-core-and-what-does-it-mean-for-my-customizations): Explanation of SAP Clean Core and its implications for system customizations.
- [News: Ridgemont Equity Partners](https://smartshift.com/blog/ridgemont-equity-partners-leads-recapitalization-of-smartshift): Announcement of strategic recapitalization by Ridgemont Equity Partners.
- [Article: 8 Critical Findings](https://smartshift.com/blog/8-critical-findings-s-4hana-conversions): Patterns and findings regarding custom code identified from multiple S/4HANA conversions.
- [News: Rudi Hois Joins Board](https://smartshift.com/blog/rudi-hois-svp-and-head-of-product-management-for-sap-s/4hana-cloud-private-edition-joins-smartshift-advisory-board): Announcement of SAP executive Rudi Hois joining the smartShift Advisory Board.
- [Interview: Doug Kulka (Tyson Foods)](https://smartshift.com/blog/tyson-foods-interview-with-doug-kulka-cio): Video interview with Tyson Foods CIO on their S/4HANA transformation journey.
- [News: SNP & smartShift Partnership](https://smartshift.com/blog/snp-group-and-smartshift-announce-global-strategic-partnership-to-drive-digital-transformation-and-rise-with-sap): Details on the global partnership to accelerate RISE with SAP adoption.
- [Article: Removing Unused Code](https://smartshift.com/blog/removing-unused-code-matters): Why addressing the 40-70% of unused customizations in SAP systems is a critical opportunity.
- [Article: Cracking the Code](https://smartshift.com/blog/cracking-the-code-with-stefan-hetges-founder-smartshift): Insights from smartShift founder Stefan Hetges on the company's innovation journey.
- [News: New CTO Jagdish Sahasrabudhe](https://smartshift.com/blog/smartshift-expands-leadership-team-with-addition-of-jagdish-saharabudhe-as-chief-technology-officer): Announcement of Jagdish Sahasrabudhe joining as Chief Technology Officer.
- [News: New CEO and CFO](https://smartshift.com/blog/smartshift-appoints-derek-oats-as-ceo-and-kendall-walker-as-cfo-to-accelerate-growth): Appointment of Derek Oats as CEO and Kendall Walker as CFO.
- [Article: Beiersdorf Automation](https://smartshift.com/blog/beiersdorf-relies-on-smartshift-automation-for-their-s-4hana-transformation): How Beiersdorf used automation to minimize risks in their S/4HANA project.
- [Article: SAP CALM & smartShift](https://smartshift.com/blog/streamlining-sap-s/4hana-upgrades-with-sap-calm-how-smartshift-simplifies-success): Using SAP CALM and automation to simplify S/4HANA upgrades.
- [Article: Getting Started on Clean Core](https://smartshift.com/blog/how-smartshift-can-get-you-started-on-clean-core): Steps to implement Clean Core through custom code optimization.
- [News: RTX Award](https://smartshift.com/blog/smartshift-honored-with-rtx-premier-award-for-excellence-in-technology-innovation): Recognition of smartShift with the RTX Premier Award for Excellence in Technology.
- [Events](https://smartshift.com/events/): Schedule of upcoming smartShift events, networking opportunities, and webinars.
- [Webinar: SAP Clean Core (German)](https://smartshift.com/sap-clean-core-sprint-oder-marathon): (German) Webinar on strategies for modernizing SAP systems and Clean Core practices.
- [Event: ASUG Southern California](https://smartshift.com/2025-asug-southern-california-chapter-meeting): Information on smartShift's participation in the ASUG Southern California Chapter Meeting.


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