Applying a "cloud mindset" in a greenfield SAP S/4HANA Cloud implementation revolves around the principles of "fit-to-standard" and maintaining a "clean core."

Using supported extensibility technologies (A) is a core tenet of this mindset. It ensures that any enhancements are done in a cloud-compliant, upgrade-safe manner, avoiding modifications to the standard SAP code.

Ensuring transparency on deviations (C) is the critical governance aspect of the fit-to-standard principle. While the goal is to adopt standard processes, any necessary deviation must be rigorously documented, justified, and approved to manage its impact on future upgrades and maintenance. These two principles are fundamental to realizing the benefits of a cloud solution.

B. Use quality gates: Quality gates are standard project management checkpoints in the SAP Activate methodology for any implementation type (cloud or on-premise), not a principle specific to the "cloud mindset."

D. Use SAP Digital Discovery Assessment: This is a specific tool used during the Discover and Prepare phases to define project scope. While important, it is a one-time activity, not an ongoing consideration applied throughout the implementation.

1. SAP Activate Content. In the SAP Activate Roadmap Viewer for "SAP S/4HANA Cloud

" the task "Define Governance and Extensibility Guideline" explicitly states the need to "Define the process for requesting deviations from standard" and "Define the rules for using different extensibility technologies." This directly supports options A and C as key governance considerations. (Source: SAP Activate Roadmap Viewer

specific task details within the Prepare Phase).

2. SAP White Paper. "Clean Core for SAP S/4HANA Cloud." This document emphasizes two key aspects: "Adhere to fit-to-standard processes" and "Use modern extensibility." It states

"If a deviation from a standard process is required

it must be well-documented and approved..." and "...use the SAP S/4HANA extensibility framework... to build extensions." This directly validates options C and A

respectively. (Source: SAP White Paper

"Clean Core for SAP S/4HANA Cloud

" Sections: "Fit-to-Standard" and "Modern Extensibility").

3. SAP Learning. Course ACT200 "Agile Project Management with SAP Activate." Unit 5

Lesson: "Key Characteristics of SAP Activate

" describes the "Fit-to-Standard" approach. It details how workshops are used to identify gaps (deviations) and the governance required to approve them

supporting option C. The same course

in the unit on Solution Adoption

discusses the extensibility framework as the approved method for closing gaps

supporting option A.