Asap 8

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A Comprehensive Introduction to ASAP 8

Lincoln KirstenHitachi Consulting

1In This Session

Become acquainted with the new ASAP 8 implementation methodology and its different roadmaps

Take a look at the new tools available in ASAP 8, understand the benefits of utilizing this methodology, and learn how to get started

Get introduced to two different roadmaps available in ASAP 8, including agile ASAP 8 and standard ASAP 8

See a demo of both agile and standard roadmaps and identify which one is right for you depending on your goal

Learn how to access ASAP 8 Hear more about the training offerings from SAP Education

2What Well Cover

Introduction to ASAP and its different roadmaps ASAP 8 highlights ASAP 8 structure ASAP 8 navigation and tools Standard ASAP 8 overview Agile ASAP 8 overview Demonstration of standard ASAP 8 and Agile ASAP 8 How to access ASAP 8 Training offerings from SAP Education Wrap-up

3Introduction to ASAP Methodology

What is ASAP? ASAP stands for Accelerated SAP It is the SAP roadmap for the implementation, enhancements,

or upgrade of SAP solutions ASAP comprises of different roadmaps and flavors In general, ASAP has 6 phases and their names can be different

depending on the type of the roadmap being used

2012-2013 SAP AG. All rights reserved.

4There Are Three Available Roadmaps

1. Global Template Roadmap V3.6 Used for more complex implementations or harmonization

projects E.g., Global template/global rollouts Covers implementation of the entire SAP Solution portfolio

Format: Solution Manager, Online (HTML), and ZIP file2. Upgrade Roadmap V3.2

Best practices for basic project management, functional, and technical aspects to upgrade an entire SAP system landscape

Format: Solution Manager, Online (HTML), and ZIP file

5There Are Three Available Roadmaps (cont.)

3. ASAP Implementation Roadmap V.8 Known as ASAP 8 There are five flavors of ASAP 8, as follows: Standard ASAP 8 Methodology Agile ASAP 8 Methodology ASAP 8 for Simplified Rapid-Deployment Solution (RDS)

Experience ASAP 8 for Assemble-to-Order (A2O) Project HANA ASAP 8 Methodology

ASAP 8 for Assemble-to-Order is the only ASAP Implementation Roadmap that has only 5 phases. All others have 6 phases.

6ASAP Roadmaps and Flavors

The focus of this session will be

7What Well Cover


8ASAP Implementation Roadmap Highlights

ASAP 8 is built on a solid foundation from ASAP 7, with focus on Business Process Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Project Management, and Value Management It also covers traditional areas, such as: Solution management, organizational change management,

training, blueprinting, configuration, testing, cutover planning, and execution, among others

ASAP 8 delivers updated structured and value-added accelerators as follows: Templates, samples and white papers, processes, procedures,

accelerators, checklists, links to standard SAP documentation

9ASAP Implementation Roadmap Highlights (cont.)

ASAP 8 combines the traditional ASAP methodology with the SAP RDS Delivery Methodology and the ASAP Focus Methodology

There are over 200 pre-configured services RDS based on ASAP 8 as part of the SAP Rapid-Deployment Solutions Portfolio

ASAP 8 has new Quality Gate Checklists for traditional and RDS projects Q-Gates ensure that all deliverables have been completed

before moving to the next phase

ASAP Focus Methodology is an implementation roadmap for the streamlined implementation (in 12-14 weeks) of predefined business solutions. It was built from feedback and lessons learned from SAP partners and customers and can be found in Solution Manager.

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ASAP Implementation Roadmap Highlights (cont.)

ASAP 8 has comprehensive description of deliverables and associated tasks It helps both project leaders and project teams to focus on

information that is highly relevant for their role ASAP 8 has new content (in the shape of Deliverables and Tasks)

for Application Visualization built into the methodology

SAP Application Visualization (by iRise) accelerates the development and customizing of SAP prototypes and applications, allowing stakeholders to comment and sign-off early in the design phase

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New ASAP Work Breakdown Structure

ASAP 3.10 ASAP 7.x ASAP 8

Phase

Deliverable

Sub-Deliverable

Activity

Output

Task

Deliverable Group

Phase

Work Stream

Deliverable

Sub-Deliverable(optional)

Available only for Design-Based Projects

It can be used with all ADM* Delivery Models

(*) Advanced Delivery Management

Phase

Deliverable

Task

The attributes are assigned to Deliverables and TasksExample: Accountability, Work Stream, etc.

StreamlinedWBS

StandardizedWBS


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ASAP Implementation Roadmap 12 Work Streams

PM Project Management Cutover Cutover Management OCM Organizational Change Management DM Data Migration DA Data Archiving TRN Training ALM Application Lifecycle Management Training ISM Test Management BPM Business Process Management TSM Technical Solution Management OM Opportunity Management VM Value Management

You can filter your list of deliverables based on Work Streams very easily!

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Work Streams How to Compare with ASAP 7.x?

Opportunity Management - OM

Opportunity Management (OM) is an entirely new Work Stream

ASAP 7.XASAP 8


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ASAP 8 Navigation

Navigation capability is in alignment with the Lean approach

There are 2 layers only: Phases and Deliverables

You will see a demo on this shortly

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ASAP 8 Deliverables and Tasks

Tasks and Accountable Roles

WBS Dictionary Definition


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ASAP 8 Work Streams and Accelerators

Work Streams with filtering capability

Templates and Accelerators


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ASAP 8 WBS Dictionary

WBS Dictionary: Downloadable Excel Sheet containing the description of all WBS items


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ASAP 8 List of Accelerators

List of Accelerators: Downloadable Excel Sheet containing the inventory of all accelerators


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What Does It All Mean to You?

Standardization with Lean approach Only 3 layers, which makes it easier to navigate and find things!

Each Deliverable and Task will contain information about accountability, delivery mode, etc. Clear definition of ownership (who does what) is very important

It can be used as a framework for different deployment strategies More flexibility to use RDS, A2O, Traditional, and Agile

Fits all ADM delivery models Gives you the ability to cover different types of SAP

implementations, such as Expert-Based, Design-Based, Assemble-to-Oder, Industrialized

New look-and-feel and responsive user interface iPad user friendly

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Standard ASAP 8 Phases

Project Preparation Initial planning and preparation for SAP project

Business Blueprint The main result is the Business Blueprint, a detailed

documentation of the results gathered during requirements workshops

Realization Implementation of all the business process requirements based

on the Blueprint phase. The system configuration is done as part of 2 deliverables: Core Configuration (baseline/major configuration) and Delta Configuration (final configuration/remaining scope). The solution is also tested during this phase.

Project Preparation

Business Blueprint Realization

Final Preparation

Go-Live Support Operate

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Standard ASAP 8 Phases (cont.)

Final Preparation Complete the final preparation (technical testing, end-user

training, system management, and cutover activities) and resolve all critical open issues

Go-Live Support Move from a project-oriented, pre-production environment to

live production operation Operate

Ensure operability of the solution. Optimize and automate the operability of the solution.

Project Preparation

Business Blueprint Realization

Final Preparation


Operate was named Run in ASAP 7.x and did not exist in earlier versions (before ASAP 7.x)

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Agile ASAP 8 Phases

Project Preparation Setup of agile project governance, project plan, and schedule

Lean Blueprint Rapid setup of validation environment where end users confirm

scope and determine delta requirements that will be realized in the next phase to enhance the baseline build of the system

Key components are: Lean documentation templates Prioritized product and Sprint backlogs Visualization and solution demo Business-value-centric

Project Preparation

Lean Blueprint Realization

Final Preparation


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Agile ASAP 8 Phases (cont.)

Realization Implement all the business process delta requirements defined

during the Blueprint. The team configures, develops, tests, and documents the solution in series of time-boxed iterations the most valuable functionality first. Before the solution is released to next phase, it is fully end-to-end integration tested and accepted by end users.

Final Preparation Similar to Standard ASAP 8 With the addition of deliverable 4.7 Release Closing

Go-live support Similar to Standard ASAP 8 Operate Similar to Standard ASAP 8

Project Preparation

Lean Blueprint Realization

Final Preparation


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Agile ASAP 8 Agile Approach Uses Scrum Framework


The Product Backlog defines the final scope, whereas the Sprint Backlog defines the scope of the Sprint or iteration

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Agile ASAP 8 Blueprint Focused on Business Values


The Product/Sprint Backlog template is located within deliverable # 2.11 (Detailed Design Business Scenario #1n) under Lean Blueprint

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Agile ASAP 8 Iterative Realization Phase

The Sprint closing is a formal deliverable of Agile ASAP 8 under Realization phase (See 3.22 Sprint Closing). Quality Gates (Q-Gates) should be done after each Sprint.


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Agile ASAP 8 Sprint Suggested by SAP


Split the larger requirements into smaller user stories that can be delivered within a Sprint of 2-4 weeks. A requirement should not take more than 50% of the duration of the sprint as a rule of thumb in Agile.

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Demo Standard ASAP 8 and Agile ASAP 8

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ASAP 8 Is Available on SAP Service Marketplace

Log on to http://service.sap.com/asap *

Click on ASAP Implementation Roadmap

*Requires login credentials to the SAP Service Marketplace

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ASAP 8 Is Available on SAP Service Marketplace (cont.)

Pick your flavor: Standard, Agile, A2O, Simplified RDS, or HANA

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Training Offerings from SAP Education

ASA380 ASAP 8.0 Methodology for Implementation Type: Classroom/Duration: 3 days

ASA38R ASAP 8.0 Methodology for Implementation Type: E-Learning/Duration: 12 hours

In both cases: Audience Project Managers, Team Leaders, SAP Application

Consultants Content Introduction to ASAP Methodology for Implementation Work Streams: ALM, Project Management, Organizational

Change Management, Training, Data Management, Value Management, BPM, Technical Solution Management, Test Management, and Cutover Management

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Certification Path for Project Managers and Team Leads C_PM_71 SAP Certified Associate Project Manager

80 questions | 180 minutes | Cut Score: 63%Topic Areas Density Covered byManage implementation projects > 12% ASA380, SMI310, SMI210Explain phases and key deliverables per work stream > 12% ASA380, SMI210Key ASAP Concepts > 12% ASA380, SMI210, E2E040SAP Enabling Tools > 8%-12% SMI310, BPM100, E2E040Business Process Management > 8%-12% ASA380, BPM100Data Management < 8% ASA380, SMI310, SMI210Integrated Solution Management Work Stream < 8% ASA380, SMI310, SMI210Operate Phase < 8% ASA380, E2E040Training < 8% ASA380, SMI310, SMI210Organizational Change Management < 8% ASA380, OCM100Technical Solution Management < 8% ASA380, SMI310, SMI210

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Where to Find More Information

For all Roadmaps: http://service.sap.com/asap *

SDN (For Discussion Forums, Webinars, Blogs, etc.) ASAP http://scn.sap.com/community/asap-methodology

SAP Advanced Delivery Management http://scn.sap.com/community/advanced-delivery-

management SAP Rapid-Deployment Solutions http://scn.sap.com/community/rapid-deployment

SAP Education https://training.sap.com

*Requires login credentials to the SAP Service Marketplace

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Where to Find More Information (cont.)

SAP Rapid-Deployment Solutions www54.sap.com/solution/rapid-deployment.html

SAP Application Visualization (by iRise) www54.sap.com/solution/lob/it/software/application-

visualization/index.html Agile/Scrum

Manifesto for Agile Software Development http://agilemanifesto.org/

Page describing the details of building components http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agile_software_development

Scrum www.scrumalliance.org

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7 Key Points to Take Home

ASAP is composed of 3 major Roadmaps, but only one is known as ASAP 8: The ASAP Implementation Roadmap, with 5 flavors (Standard, Agile, RDS, A2O, and HANA) that can be used for different deployment strategies: RDS, A2O, Traditional, and Agile

Each Task on ASAP 8 has clear definition around ownership There are over 200 pre-configured services RDS based on ASAP 8 ASAP 8 fits all ADM Delivery Models: Expert-Based, Design-

Based, Assemble-to-Order, and Industrialized The new Quality Gates ensure that all deliverables have been

completed before moving to the next phase or Sprint Operate is the new name of the sixth phase (formerly Run) SAP Education is already offering ASA380 based on ASAP 8

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Your Turn!

How to contact me:Lincoln Kirsten

[email protected]@lkirsten7

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