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SAP Implementation Project Cycle

The document outlines the typical project cycle for an SAP implementation, including project initiation and planning, critical success factors, implementation strategy, project resources, implementation environment, methodologies, project management, and phases of implementation. It discusses establishing executive sponsorship, finalizing scope, assembling an implementation team, standardizing business processes, training, and going live as important steps. Potential risks to an unsuccessful project include lack of management support, unclear scope, unresolved conflicts, and inadequate resources.

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SAP Implementation Project Cycle

The document outlines the typical project cycle for an SAP implementation, including project initiation and planning, critical success factors, implementation strategy, project resources, implementation environment, methodologies, project management, and phases of implementation. It discusses establishing executive sponsorship, finalizing scope, assembling an implementation team, standardizing business processes, training, and going live as important steps. Potential risks to an unsuccessful project include lack of management support, unclear scope, unresolved conflicts, and inadequate resources.

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SAP Implementation Project Cycle

SAP projects should still be considered recent phenomena


Vivek Kale

The Project Cycle


Mission and Objective of the SAP Project Project Initiation and Planning Critical Success Factors Implementation Strategy Project Bill of Resources (BOR) Implementation Environment SAP Implementation Methodologies Project Management SAP Implementation

Project 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.

Critical Success Factors


Direct Involvement of Top Management Clear Project Scope Covering as Many Functions as Possible Within the Scope of the SAP Implementation Standardizing Business Processes Proper Visibility and Communication on Project at All Stages Allocation of Appropriate Budget and Resources

Critical 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 with Other Systems Transition Plan for Cut-Over to SAP

Implementation Strategy

Big Bang Implementation of SAP Modules Base Modules Implemented First Implementation of SAP Standard Functionality Pilot Site Implementation Followed by Rollouts at Other Sites

Implementation Strategy
Utilize External Consultants to Primarily Train In-House Consultants Centralized or Decentralized SAP Configuration User-Driven Functionality

SAP Implementation Project Bill of Resources (BOR)


Money Materials Manpower Time Period Information

Implementation Environment
R/3 Reference Model R/3 Business Navigator R/3 Analyzer Implementation Guide (IMG) International Demo and Education System (IDES)

SAP Implementation Methodologies


Modeling Business Processes Mapping Business Processes Perform Gap Analysis Finalize Scope Customize SAP System Test Customized SAP System

SAP Implementation Methodologies


SAP Procedure Model
Organization and Conceptual Design Detailed Design and System Set Up Preparations for Going Live Productive Operations

Accelerated SAP (ASAP)

Project Management
Project Organization Project Control Project Monitoring Project Reviews

SAP Implementation

Pre-Implementation
Training
Levels 1, 2 and 3 Partner Academy Courses

SAP Installation

Implementation Post-Implementation

Why SAP Projects Might Be Less Than 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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