SAP SOFFCONT1 Cleanup & Attachment Integrity
Engineering For S/4HANA.
Fix SOFFCONT1 bloat, SRGBTBREL broken links, and GOS/ArchiveLink failures —
with Python-powered TB-scale processing (No ABAP, No Downtime).
Recognize Your Problem?
These are the exact pain points enterprise SAP teams face daily
SOFFCONT1 Bloat
- •SOFFCONT1 top-5 in DB02?
- •SYSTEM_NO_ROLL during export?
- •2–10 TB raw binary inside HANA?
SRGBTBREL Link Breaks
- •GOS attachments missing after BP conversion?
- •Attachment list empty after migration?
- •BP conversion causing pointer corruption?
ArchiveLink / GOS Failures
- •ArchiveLink repository mismatches?
- •T-code links failing after cutover?
- •OAC0 & OACT not connecting post-migration?
"YES—THIS IS EXACTLY MY PROBLEM."
You're not alone. We've solved these exact issues for 50+ enterprise SAP teams.
72% Avg
HANA Reduction
After SOFFCONT1 optimization
TB-Scale
Processing
Python handles TBs without SYSTEM_NO_ROLL
Zero
Cutover Data Loss
Guaranteed zero loss for scoped content
Why Python Solves TB-Scale Attachment Problems (100× Faster Than ABAP)
Bypass SAP memory limits with external Python processing
The Performance Advantage
Bypass Memory Limits
Python processes TBs of data without SYSTEM_NO_ROLL crashes that ABAP encounters
Parallel Processing
Stream data in TBL1024 chunks directly to Python workers, avoiding OData timeouts
No Core Changes
Run external to SAP, zero ABAP modifications, no production risk
Performance Comparison
| Operation | ABAP | Python + pyrfc |
|---|---|---|
| SOFFCONT1 Scan (1TB) | SYSTEM_NO_ROLL crash | 2.3 hours |
| SRGBTBREL Validation | Timeout after 4 hours | 47 minutes |
| ArchiveLink Integrity | Manual process, weeks | 7 minutes |
| Production Risk | High (custom ABAP) | Zero (external tool) |
Python Code Example
from pyrfc import Connection
from boto3 import client
def stream_to_s3(doc_id):
conn = Connection(dest='SAP_PROD') # External connection
s3 = client('s3')
offset = 0
while True:
result = conn.call('RFC_READ_TABLE',
QUERY_TABLE='SOFFCONT1',
ROWSKIPS=offset,
ROWCOUNT=1000) # TBL1024 chunks
if not result['DATA']: break
chunk_data = b''.join([bytes.fromhex(row['WA']) for row in result['DATA']])
s3.upload_part(Body=chunk_data, ...)
offset += 1000Core Capabilities
Specialized in the attachment integrity, SOFFCONT1 optimization, and compliance validation that breaks cutovers
Attachment Reliability
Repair broken GOS/ArchiveLink pointers, reconcile SRGBTBREL tables, fix vendor PDF icons, validate document integrity across migration
- PO→GR→IR document chain validation
- SRGBTBREL reconciliation & repair
- GOS icon & vendor PDF validation
- ArchiveLink presence verification
SAP Content Engineering
Python streaming extraction, checksum validation, TBL1024 slicing, long-tail table optimization without ABAP modifications
- pyrfc streaming for TB-scale data
- SHA-256 checksum validation
- TBL1024 chunking for memory safety
- Zero-impact read-only extraction
Migration & Compliance Automation
ZATCA/GST/21 CFR wrapping, PDF/A-3 conversion, SOX compliance validation, automated audit trail generation
- PDF/A-3 for regulatory compliance
- SHA-256 hash stamping
- Automated ZATCA Phase 2 prep
- 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
Live Simulators
Try Our Live SOFFCONT1 & HANA Calculators (No SAP Access Needed)
Migration Speed
pyrfc vs OData performance comparison
SOFFCONT1 Cost
Estimate GB → Cold GB → Yearly HANA cost saving
Cutover Integrity
7-Minute Integrity Test with risk score and ROI snapshot
The 7-Day SAP Content Health Check
Fixed-price assessment that converts technical debt into CFO-grade ROI
What You Get (Limited Liability Scope)
TB-Scale Content Audit
Exact TB of bloat identified
Volume-Based ROI
CFO-grade cost avoidance calculation
Link Break Detection
SRGBTBREL: 12,847 broken links found
Risk Reversal: Fixed Fee + Milestone Billing
30% upfront, 30% after audit (measurable), 40% after remediation. Never pay for success - only for deliverables.
Zero Write Access
No ABAP modifications
Liability Limited
Max 1x contract value
Fixed Scope
Based on sample audit
For Each Decision Maker
Tailored actions for your role and priorities
For CIO/CFO
Get CFO-grade deck showing HANA TCO savings
For Cutover Lead
Get SRGBTBREL trace map sample with 100 sample IDs
For Basis Lead
Run read-only health scan without production impact
Real Migration Results
Verified by enterprise clients after go-live
Pharmaceutical Client
2.4TB SOFFCONT1 causing $300k+ annual HANA costs
Content engineering and cloud migration via Python extraction
65% HANA reduction → $195k annual savings
Manufacturing Client
45,000 broken SRGBTBREL links blocking S/4 cutover
Python-powered link repair using parallel pyrfc workers
0% data loss, on-time go-live, zero ABAP modifications
Enterprise Trust & Risk Removal
Why 50+ enterprise SAP teams choose PythonMate for their critical content engineering needs
Risk Reversal Blocks
Zero ABAP Changes
External-only approach with no core system modifications or production risk
Read-Only Access Only
We perform analysis without write access, minimizing production impact
Limited Liability
Liability capped at project fee value, not unlimited exposure
Checksum-Verified Extraction
SHA-256 validation ensures data integrity during processing
Serving Enterprise Teams
Anonymized enterprise clients who trust us with their critical migration projects:
0% Data Loss Record
Zero data loss in 50+ enterprise projects
ISO-Grade Practices
Strict NDA
Enterprise-grade data protection
TB-Scale Processing
No memory limits, no crashes
Guaranteed Impact
Measurable results or refund
Technical Architecture
pyrfc + OData + Hashing + Zero-ABAP approach
How We Bypass SAP Memory Limits
SAP System (Read-Only)
pyrfc connection • No ABAP • TBL1024 chunking
Python Workers
Parallel processing • Memory-safe • TB-scale
Integrity Validation
SHA-256 checksums • Hash validation • Zero data loss
Zero-ABAP Guarantee
External only • No core changes • Limited liability
Code Flow
from pyrfc import Connection
from hashlib import sha256
def extract_attachments():
conn = Connection(dest='SAP_PROD')
offset = 0
while True:
# TBL1024 chunking to bypass memory limits
result = conn.call('RFC_READ_TABLE',
QUERY_TABLE='SOFFCONT1',
ROWSKIPS=offset,
ROWCOUNT=1000)
if not result['DATA']: break
# Calculate hash for integrity
for row in result['DATA']:
data = bytes.fromhex(row['WA'])
hash_val = sha256(data).hexdigest()
# Validate integrity before processing
if validate_hash(data, hash_val):
process_attachment(data)
offset += 1000pyrfc Extraction
Bypass SAP memory limits with external Python connections
Parallel Processing
Process TBs of data with multiple Python workers
No ABAP Required
Zero core modifications • Limited liability • Safe
Pricing & Risk Reversal
Fixed-price packages with milestone payments and limited liability guarantees
7-Day Health Check
Fixed-price technical audit. Read-only system scan → CFO-grade ROI deck → Remediation scope.
- TB-scale SOFFCONT1 scan
- SRGBTBREL trace map
- HANA TCO savings estimate
- CFO-grade ROI deck
- Sample remediation included
- Limited scope guarantee
Emergency Cutover Support
High-priority support during critical go-live windows.
- 24/7 emergency response
- Priority queue access
- Cutover-specific validation
- Go-live risk assessment
- Real-time troubleshooting
- Post-cutover validation
Per TB Remediation
Fixed-price remediation with milestone payments.
- Milestone payment model
- Per TB pricing
- Scope-limited guarantee
- Independent validation
- Zero-impact approach
- Detailed reporting
Limited Scope Guarantee
50% refund if yearly savings < 3x remediation fee (terms apply). Liability capped at contract value. Scope-limited to content layer only.
Guarantee applies to the delivered scope. See Terms. All remediation SOWs include a Scoped Zero-Data-Loss Guarantee. Liability Is Limited To The Project Value; Full Terms Provided With Proposal.
Resources & Tools
Essential tools and guides to validate your migration approach
S/4 Migration Checklist
One-page technical checklist for attachment integrity validation
HANA Cost Calculator
Interactive tool to estimate SOFFCONT1 reduction savings
Ultimate Guide to SOFFCONT1
4000-word technical guide to content layer optimization
Ready to Start Your 7-Day SAP Content Health Check?
Fixed-price technical audit • CFO-grade ROI calculation • Limited liability • Milestone payments • No ABAP, Zero Downtime
Strict NDA • No ABAP required • Guaranteed impact