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The ASAP methodology is recommended by SAP for implementation planning and system implementation. It has the following phases.
Project Preparation - The primary focus of Phase 1 is getting the project started, identifying team members and developing a high-level plan.
Business Blueprint - The primary focus of Phase 2 is to understand the business goals of the company and to determine the business requirements
needed to support those goals.
Realization - The purpose of this phase is to implement all the business and process requirements based on the Business Blueprint. You customize the
system step by step in two work packages, Baseline and Final configuration.
Final Preparation - The purpose of this phase is to complete testing, end-user training, system management and cut over activities. Critical open issues
are resolved. Upon the successful completion of this phase, you will be ready to run your business in your productive R/3 system.
Go Live and Support - Transition from a project oriented, pre-productive environment to a successful and live productive operation.
Def:The Accelarated SAP is the implementation solution provided by SAPwhich integrates several components that works in conjunction to support the
rapid and efficient implementation of the PROJECT.
PHASES IN ASAP METHODOLOGY
1.Project Preparation
2.Business Blue Print
3.Realization
4.Final Preparation
5.Go-Live and Support.
1.PROJECT PREPARATION WE HAVE 8 STEPS.
1A.SCOPE OF PROJECT
1B.PHASES INVOLVED
1C.SYSTEM LANDSCAPE
1D.TEAM FORMATION
1E.DEADLINES OF THE PROJECT
1F.BUSINESS PROCESS DOCUMENTS (OR) BUSINESS REQUIREMENT
SPECIFICATIONS
IN 1F AGAIN WE HAVE 5 STEPS....Pls dont get confused.
1F ->A1-REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS
A2-GENERAL EXPLANATIONS
A3-SPECIAL ORGANIZATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
A4-CHANGES TO EXISTING ORGANIZATION
A5-DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
1G-TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
1H-KICK-OFF MEETING
2 BUSINESS BLUE PRINT . IN THIS WE HAVE 8 STEPS
2A.ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
2B.DATA COLLECTION SHEETS
2C.DATA CONVERSION STRATEGY
2D.BUSINESS BLUE PRINT DOCUMENTATION
2E.CUSTOMIZATION
2F.ESTIMATION OF DEVELOPERS
2G.COMMUNICATION STRATEGY PLAN
2H.DEVELOP THE SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT
2I.USER ROLES AND AUTHORIZATIONS.
3. REALIZATION . HERE WE HAVE 7 STEPS.
3A.ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT
3B.BASELINE CONFIGURATION & CONFIRMATION
3C.UNIT TESTING
3D.FINAL CONFIGURATION AND CONFIRMATION
3E.FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS.IN 3E , WE HAVE 3 STEPS AGAIN...
3E1.SOLUTION INFORMATION
3E2.OBJECT INFORMATION
3E3.REVISION HISTORY....WE HAVE 12 STEPS HERE .....
3E3A.DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE
3E3B.BUSINESS PROCESS DETAILS
3E3C.CURRENT FUNCTIONALITY
3E3D.EXPECTED FUCNTIONALITY
3E3E.SAP SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS
3E3F.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
3E3G.FORMS
3E3H.REPORTS
3E3I.INTERFACE
3E3J.DATA MAPPING
3E3K.APPROVAL AND MODIFICATION HISTORY
3E3L.ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS.
3F.TESTING THE PROGRAMS
3G.PREPARING THE ENDUSER DOCUMENTATION
4.FINAL PREPARATION
WE HAVE 4 STEPS.....
4A.UPLOADING THE STIMULATED DATA
4B.INTEGRATION TESTING
4C.CUTOVER ACTIVITIES
4D.PRE GO-LIVE END USER TRAINING
5.GO-LIVE AND SUPPORT
SIGN-OFF MEETING
CHAN