SAP Implementation (Project Types & Project Phases)
Project Types:
New Implementation Project (Green Field).
Roll-Out Project.
SAP S4/HANA Conversion Project.
SAP Upgrade Project (Brown Field).
SAP Support Project.
Project Phases:
SAP ECC Project:
SAP S4/HANA Project:
SAP Implementation:
Project Types:
New Implementation Project (Green Field):
A company with no existing ERP system or using a different system is implementing SAP from scratch.
SAP S4/HANA Conversion Project (Brown Field):
The company is migrating from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA.
This involves converting existing data and processes rather than starting fresh.
SAP Upgrade Project:
The company is upgrading an existing SAP ECC or S/4HANA system to a newer version.
Roll-Out Project:
A company with an existing SAP system is extending it to a new company code, country, or business unit.
SAP Support Project:
Providing ongoing support, maintenance, or activating new functionalities in an existing SAP system.
This includes bug fixes, process optimizations, and minor enhancements.
Project Phases:
SAP ECC Project:
Methodology:
Follows Accelerated SAP (ASAP) Methodology, which is based on the Waterfall approach.
Phases:
Phase | Details |
Preparation
| - Handled By Project Manager. - Define Project Scope/Objectives/Plan. - Define Members.
- Plan logistics (e.g., meeting rooms, schedules). - Kick-off. |
Blueprint (Exploration)
| - Meet with key users to understand business processes and pain points. - Demonstrate the SAP best practice to align business needs. - Prepare the blueprint:
It’s a contract that contains: All system process to be implemented. | All Required configurations. | All Necessary development/ customizations (RICEFW). |
- RICEFW:
(Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows). |
Realization
| - Consultants configure the system according to the approved blueprint. - Developers implement custom developments (if needed). - Testing Phases: Unit Testing (individual module testing). System Integration Testing (SIT): End-to-end testing across modules. |
Final Preparation (Deploy)
| - Show the implemented system to the business users. - Train the key users. - Prepare the training manuals. - Prepare the test script. - UAT (User Acceptance Test):
The end user to test the system and confirm that it’s meet the business needs. - Master Data Migration (Templets). - Cut-Over Activates (by consultant and business). |
Go live
| - The system is officially activated for business use. - Provide support to resolve any post-go-live issues. - Monitor system performance and ensure business continuity. |
SAP S4/HANA Project:
Methodology:
Follows SAP Activate Methodology, which is based on the Agile approach.
Phases:
Phase | Details |
Discover
| - Explore new features in S4/HANA (If Upgrade). |
Prepare
(Project Manager)
| - Handled By Project Manager. - Define Project Scope/Objectives/Plan. - Define Members.
- Plan logistics (e.g., meeting rooms, schedules). - Kick-off. |
Explore
| - Meet with key users to understand business processes and pain points. - Demonstrate the SAP best practice to align business needs. - Prepare the blueprint:
It’s a contract that contains: All system process to be implemented. | All Required configurations. | All Necessary development/ customizations (RICEFW). |
- RICEFW:
(Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows). |
Realize
| - Consultants configure the system according to the approved blueprint. - Developers implement custom developments (if needed). - Testing Phases (Agile approach): Unit Testing (individual module testing). System Integration Testing (SIT): End-to-end testing across modules. - Hold Regular Stand-up Meetings (Steering committee) to track progress. |
Deploy
| - Conduct User Training: Show the implemented system to the business users. Train the key users. Prepare the training manuals & test script. - UAT (User Acceptance Test): Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate business requirements. - Master Data Migration: Transfer legacy data to SAP using templates. - Cutover Activities: Prepare for system go-live by finalizing configurations, data, and user readiness. - Fit-Gap:
Compare existing (legacy) system with SAP S/4HANA to address differences. |
Go Live (Run)
| - The system is officially activated for business use. - Provide support to resolve any post-go-live issues. - Monitor system performance and ensure business continuity. |
Project Key-Activities:
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