SAP Implementation Project Cycle

8/3/2019 SAP Implementation Project Cycle

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SAP Implementation Project CycleSAP Implementation Project Cycle

SAP projects should still be considered recent phenomenaVivek Kale


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Project Initiation and PlanningProject Initiation and Planning

Appoint Executive Sponsor

Form Executive Committee

Form Steering Committee Appoint Chief Project Officer

Finalize Scope of Project

Assemble Implementation Team

Finalize Project Policies & Guidelines

Establish Project Office

Establish Team for Procurement, etc.


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Critical Success FactorsCritical Success Factors

Direct Involvement ofTop Management

Clear Project Scope

Covering as Many Functions as Possible

Within the Scope of the SAPImplementation

Standardizing Business Processes

Proper Visibility and Communication onProject at All Stages

Allocation of Appropriate Budget andResources


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Critical Success FactorsCritical Success Factors

Full Time Assignment of Key Managers

Complete Infrastructure Activities

Institute a Change Management Plan Training of SAP Team Members

Training of User Members

Scheduling and Managing Interfaces withOther Systems

Transition Plan for Cut-Over to SAP


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Implementation StrategyImplementation Strategy

Utilize External Consultants to Primarily

Train In-House Consultants

Centralized or Decentralized SAP

Configuration

User-Driven Functionality


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SAP Implementation Project Bill ofSAP Implementation Project Bill of

Resources (BOR)Resources (BOR)

Money

Materials

Manpower

Time Period

Information


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Implementation EnvironmentImplementation Environment

R/3 Reference Model

R/3 Business Navigator

R/3 Analyzer Implementation Guide (IMG)

International Demo and Education System

(IDES)


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SAP Implementation MethodologiesSAP Implementation Methodologies

Modeling Business Processes

Mapping Business Processes Perform Gap Analysis

Finalize Scope

Customize SAP System

Test Customized SAP System


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SAP Implementation MethodologiesSAP Implementation Methodologies

SAP Procedure Model

Organization and Conceptual Design

Detailed Design and System Set Up

Preparations for Going Live

Productive Operations

Accelerated SAP (ASAP)


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Project ManagementProject Management

Project Organization

Project Control

Project Monitoring Project Reviews


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SAP ImplementationSAP Implementation

Pre-Implementation

Training

Levels 1, 2 and 3

Partner Academy Courses

SAP Installation

Implementation Post-Implementation


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Why SAP Projects Might Be LessWhy SAP Projects Might Be Less

Than SuccessfulThan Successful

Top management support falters

Lack of clear scope

Decisions to change processes ignored

Lack of visibility and communication

Lack of adequate budget

Conflicts on team not resolved quickly

Conflict between team and consultants

Slow decision making process

Team members might resign

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SAP Implementation Project Cycle