S/4HANA Optimization & Innovation Services

Unlock AI-powered performance and innovation from your existing S/4HANA investment.

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Your S/4HANA Is Live. Now What?

Many companies upgrade to S/4HANA but struggle to extract maximum value from their investment. Mindset specializes in post-go-live S/4HANA optimization—helping enterprises 6-24 months after implementation unlock the full potential of their SAP environment through Clean Core practices, modern Fiori UX, intelligent automation, and BTP-powered innovation.

Whether you inherited messy customizations, still rely on outdated SAP GUI screens, or need to justify ROI to leadership, we’re the optimization and innovation partner that transforms S/4HANA from a database into an intelligent enterprise platform.

Who We Help

Mindset’s S/4HANA optimization services are designed for:

Companies already on S/4HANA (Cloud or On-Premise) seeking greater business value
Organizations 6-24 months post-go-live feeling underwhelmed with results
CIOs and IT leaders who need to justify S/4HANA ROI to the board
Enterprises stuck on SAP GUI wanting modern, mobile-ready user experiences
Teams with technical debt needing Clean Core remediation and future-proofing
Businesses ready for AI and automation in their S/4HANA workflows

Why Mindset for S/4HANA Optimization?

Post-Implementation Specialists: Unlike implementation partners, we focus exclusively on maximizing value after go-live through continuous optimization and innovation
SAP AppHaus Partner: Human-centered design isn’t just a buzzword—it’s our methodology. Every solution is built around your users’ actual needs
Deep S/4HANA Expertise: Years of experience optimizing S/4HANA environments across industries means we know where hidden value lives
Innovation-First Approach: We don’t just maintain systems—we transform them with AI, automation, advanced analytics, and modern UX

S/4HANA Optimization Services

1. Clean Core After Upgrade

Inherited Messy S/4? We’ll Clean It Up.

Many companies upgrade with technical debt intact. Our Clean Core remediation services help you:

Fix legacy customizations: Identify and remediate problematic custom code that creates upgrade friction
Isolate extensions properly: Move customizations from S/4 core to BTP extensions where they belong
Prepare for continuous innovation: Enable seamless future updates without breaking existing functionality
Post-implementation assessment: Comprehensive Clean Core health check with actionable roadmap

Deliverable: Clean Core Assessment Report + 12-Week Remediation Program

Ideal for: Companies 6+ months post-upgrade with lingering technical debt

2. Fiori-First UX Transformation

Replace Your SAP GUI Screens with Modern Fiori UX

Still forcing users to navigate clunky SAP GUI transactions? Our Fiori transformation services modernize your user experience:

SAP GUI to Fiori conversion: Replace outdated screens with intuitive, mobile-ready Fiori apps
Strategic Fiori enablement: Identify which of 1,000+ standard Fiori apps deliver maximum impact for your processes
Custom Fiori development: Build role-specific apps that simplify complex workflows
Mobile workforce enablement: Bring S/4HANA to tablets and phones for field teams
AppHaus Design Thinking: User research sessions to identify high-impact UX opportunities

Result: 40-60% reduction in clicks, improved user adoption, mobile-enabled workforce

Timeline: 6-12 weeks for pilot; ongoing optimization

3. BTP Extensions for S/4HANA

Extend S/4HANA Without Touching the Core

Got requirements your S/4HANA can’t handle out-of-box? Build on BTP instead.

Side-by-side extensions: Add functionality without modifying core S/4HANA (crucial for Cloud customers)
Custom analytics platforms: Build dashboards and reporting tools that pull real-time S/4 data
Industry-specific applications: Develop niche apps for your unique business processes
IoT and AI integration: Connect sensors, devices, and machine learning models to S/4 workflows
Third-party system integration: Seamlessly connect S/4HANA with CRM, e-commerce, logistics platforms

Architecture: S/4HANA ↔ BTP integration patterns that keep your core clean

Approach: 6-week innovation sprints to pilot and validate extensions

4. Business AI for S/4HANA Processes

Embed Intelligence into Your S/4HANA Workflows

Transform S/4HANA from a transaction system into an intelligent, self-optimizing platform:

Joule AI customization: Configure SAP’s copilot for your specific S/4 processes and business context
Intelligent process automation: AI agents that automate AP workflows, procurement approvals, invoice processing
Predictive analytics: Machine learning models for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, maintenance scheduling
SAP Build + AI: Low-code workflow automation with embedded AI decision-making
ROI-focused deployment: Quick-win AI projects (4-6 weeks) that demonstrate immediate value

Business Impact: 30-50% reduction in manual work, faster approval cycles, data-driven decisions

Starting Point: AI Quick Win Assessment (2 weeks)

5. S/4HANA + Business Data Cloud Strategy

Turn S/4HANA Data into Business Intelligence

Stop running ABAP queries. Start using modern analytics:

Real-time S/4 analytics: Connect transactional data to Business Data Cloud for live reporting
Executive dashboards: Board-ready visualizations of financial, operational, and supply chain KPIs
Predictive planning: Scenario modeling and what-if analysis on S/4 data
BW migration strategy: Transition from legacy BW reporting to cloud-native BDC analytics
Self-service for business users: Empower non-technical teams to build their own reports

OUTCOME: Single source of truth, democratized data access, faster insights

IMPLEMENTATION: 8-12 weeks for foundational setup + ongoing enhancement

6. AppHaus Innovation Workshops

Discover What’s Possible: Design Thinking for S/4HANA

Not sure where to start optimizing? Begin with discovery.

2-3 day AppHaus sessions: Facilitated Design Thinking workshops at our Minneapolis innovation center
Process mining analysis: Data-driven identification of UX pain points and inefficiencies
Rapid prototyping: Walk away with clickable mockups of potential solutions
Prioritized innovation roadmap: Sequenced plan of Fiori apps, BTP extensions, AI opportunities
Stakeholder alignment: Cross-functional workshops that get IT, business, and leadership on same page

Perfect for: Organizations that know they need optimization but aren’t sure what to prioritize

Investment: 2-day workshop + 30-day roadmap development

7. Managed Services for S/4 Excellence

Continuous Optimization as a Service

S/4HANA optimization isn’t a one-time project—it’s an ongoing journey:

Monthly performance reviews: Proactive monitoring and tuning of S/4 environment
Quarterly innovation planning: Regular assessment of new Fiori apps, BTP capabilities, AI features
On-demand expertise: Retainer-based access to Mindset’s S/4 specialists
User adoption support: Change management, training, and helpdesk for new capabilities
Technology radar: Early access to SAP’s latest innovations and beta programs

ALTERNATIVE TO: Expensive Big Four firms for post-implementation support

MODEL: Flexible retainers starting at 40 hours/month

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Package Your S/4HANA Optimization

Make it easy to get started with clear, scoped offerings:

S/4HANA Health Check

2-week assessment of your current state with prioritized recommendations
Deliverable: Executive summary + technical roadmap + ROI projections

Clean Core Accelerator

12-week program to remediate technical debt and enable continuous innovation
Outcome: Upgrade-ready environment, extension architecture, governance model

Fiori First Transformation

8-10 week sprint to replace top 10 GUI screens with modern Fiori UX
Result: Mobile-ready apps, 50% reduction in training time, improved adoption

BTP Innovation Sprint

6-week pilot to build your first S/4 extension on Business Technology Platform
Includes: Use case discovery, architecture design, MVP development, deployment

AI Quick Win

4-6 week project to deploy first Joule skill or AI agent in production
Focus areas: AP automation, procurement intelligence, predictive maintenance

AppHaus Discovery Workshop

2-3 day intensive at our Minneapolis innovation center
Walk away with: Prototypes, innovation roadmap, stakeholder alignment

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The Mindset Advantage: Why Companies Choose Us for S/4HANA Optimization

Human-Centered Innovation at Scale

As an SAP AppHaus partner, we don’t just build technology—we design experiences. Every optimization begins with understanding your users’ pain points through Design Thinking, ensuring solutions drive actual adoption.

Post-Go-Live Specialists

While others focus on implementation, we specialize in the critical 6-24 months after go-live when companies need to prove ROI and unlock continuous value from S/4HANA investments.

Clean Core Experts

We pioneered Clean Core practices that keep S/4HANA agile and upgrade-ready while enabling the customization your business requires—achieved through proper BTP extension architecture.

AI and Automation Leaders

Early adopters of Joule, SAP Build, and Business AI, we know how to embed intelligence into S/4 workflows to create self-optimizing processes that learn and improve over time.

Proven Methodology

Our optimization framework combines Design Thinking discovery, agile delivery sprints, and continuous improvement practices that deliver measurable business outcomes in 6-12 week cycles.

Global Reach, Boutique Service

Minneapolis-based with global capabilities means you get personalized attention backed by deep SAP expertise across BTP, S/4HANA, Fiori, AI, and advanced analytics.

Mindset’s S/4HANA Success Stories

Our client success stories demonstrate tangible ROI from S/4HANA optimization: operational complexity reduced by 40%, real-time insights enabling faster decisions, and user productivity gains of 30-60%. Companies across manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and distribution trust Mindset to transform their S/4HANA investments.

See Our S/4HANA Optimization Case Studies

Ready to Maximize Your S/4HANA Investment?

You’ve completed the upgrade. Now it’s time to unlock the full value of your S/4HANA investment.

Let’s discuss your optimization roadmap:

Clean Core assessment and remediation strategy
Fiori UX transformation opportunities
BTP extension and integration architecture
AI and automation quick wins
Unified data and analytics strategy
AppHaus innovation workshop

Contact Mindset to schedule your complimentary S/4HANA optimization consultation.

Schedule Your S/4HANA Optimization Consultation

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