Version Control
Date Author Revision Description Version
Definition Section:
GAP Definition
Describe the functionality deficit that exists between SAP and the Business Process Requirement. Ensure that the following
items are addressed:
Detailed business requirements
SAP’s existing capability
Any comments that further explain the requirement driving the gap
Impact Section:
Business Benefit
Describe business benefit gained from closing the gap
Risk Impact
Describe business risks associated with this gap
Alternatives Section:
Options
Provide the short list of options considered.
Option 1
Option 2
Manual Option / Workaround
Do Nothing (as there is always an option to not fill the gap)
Recommendation
Document the recommended option.
Ensure that the supporting documentation in the GAP is consistent with the recommendation.
Resolution Section:
Resolution
Describe the final resolution agreed by the Project Team and the Business.
Identify any changes or variations to the section above.
Date
Document the date the decision was made
Decision Makers
List the decision makers involved in this resolution:
Must include the E2E Integration Team Lead, Business Solution Lead.
Email Attachment
Attach a copy of the email with all approvals.
Configuration Considerations
List any specific considerations to be taken into account when developing the resolution:
• Identify impacts on SAP Organizational Structures and Master Data.
• Identify impacts on non-SAP systems.
Data Considerations
List any specific considerations to be taken into account when developing the resolution:
• Ensure that the Enterprise Data Management Team are involved in the process of identify and evaluating options.
• Data cleansing, conversions, cutover activities, business resumption and data synchronization procedures.
• Ensure that SAP and non-SAP systems are considered.
Other
List any other considerations to be taken into account when developing the resolution
Technical Considerations
Technical Infrastructure
List any specific considerations to be taken into account when developing the resolution:
SAP R/3, SAP BI. Portals, support packages, upgrades, bolt-on, new dimension products, Industry Solutions.
Non-SAP systems.
Integration Services
List any specific considerations to be taken into account when developing the resolution
IT Legacy Systems
List any specific considerations to be taken into account when developing the resolution:
Identify key LOB systems.
Internal Controls
Business and Audit Controls
List any specific considerations to be taken into account when developing the resolution:
• Identify the key audit and business controls.
• Identify any special end user role considerations.