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SAP
SAP Implementation (Project Types & Project Phases)
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• Index
1) SAP Implementation:
1- Project Types:
➔ New Implementation Project (Green Field).
➔ Roll-Out Project.
➔ SAP S4/HANA Conversion Project.
➔ SAP Upgrade Project (Brown Field).
➔ SAP Support Project.
2- Project Phases:
➔ SAP ECC Project:
➢ Methodology.
➢ Phases.
➔ SAP S4/HANA Project:
➢ Methodology.
➢ Phases.
➔ Project Key-Activities:

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1) SAP Implementation:
1- Project Types:
1. New Implementation Project (Green Field):
A company with no existing ERP system or using a different system is implementing SAP from scratch.

2. SAP S4/HANA Conversion Project (Brown Field):

The company is migrating from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA.
This involves converting existing data and processes rather than starting fresh.

3. SAP Upgrade Project:

The company is upgrading an existing SAP ECC or S/4HANA system to a newer version.

4. Roll-Out Project:
A company with an existing SAP system is extending it to a new company code, country, or business unit.

5. SAP Support Project:

Providing ongoing support, maintenance, or activating new functionalities in an existing SAP system.
This includes bug fixes, process optimizations, and minor enhancements.

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2- Project Phases:
1. SAP ECC Project:
1- Methodology:
Follows Accelerated SAP (ASAP) Methodology, which is based on the Waterfall approach.

2- Phases:
Phase Details
- Handled By Project Manager.
- Define Project Scope/Objectives/Plan.
1- Preparation - Define Members.
- Plan logistics (e.g., meeting rooms, schedules).
- Kick-off.
- Meet with key users to understand business processes and pain points.
- Demonstrate the SAP best practice to align business needs.
- Prepare the blueprint:
It’s a contract that contains:
2- Blueprint All system process to be implemented.
(Exploration)
All Required configurations.
All Necessary development/ customizations (RICEFW).
- RICEFW:
(Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows).
- Consultants configure the system according to the approved blueprint.
- Developers implement custom developments (if needed).
3- Realization - Testing Phases:
Unit Testing (individual module testing).
System Integration Testing (SIT): End-to-end testing across modules.
- Show the implemented system to the business users.
- Train the key users.
- Prepare the training manuals.
4- Final Preparation - Prepare the test script.
(Deploy) - UAT (User Acceptance Test):
The end user to test the system and confirm that it’s meet the business needs.
- Master Data Migration (Templets).
- Cut-Over Activates (by consultant and business).
- The system is officially activated for business use.
5- Go live - Provide support to resolve any post-go-live issues.
- Monitor system performance and ensure business continuity.

SAP ECC Project Phases:

Final
Prepare BluePrint Realization Go Live
Preparation

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2. SAP S4/HANA Project:

1- Methodology:
Follows SAP Activate Methodology, which is based on the Agile approach.

2- Phases:
Phase Details
1- Discover - Explore new features in S4/HANA (If Upgrade).
- Handled By Project Manager.
- Define Project Scope/Objectives/Plan.
2- Prepare
- Define Members.
(Project Manager)
- Plan logistics (e.g., meeting rooms, schedules).
- Kick-off.
- Meet with key users to understand business processes and pain points.
- Demonstrate the SAP best practice to align business needs.
- Prepare the blueprint:
It’s a contract that contains:
3- Explore All system process to be implemented.
All Required configurations.
All Necessary development/ customizations (RICEFW).
- RICEFW:
(Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows).
- Consultants configure the system according to the approved blueprint.
- Developers implement custom developments (if needed).
4- Realize - Testing Phases (Agile approach):
Unit Testing (individual module testing).
System Integration Testing (SIT): End-to-end testing across modules.
- Hold Regular Stand-up Meetings (Steering committee) to track progress.
- Conduct User Training:
Show the implemented system to the business users.
Train the key users.
Prepare the training manuals & test script.
- UAT (User Acceptance Test):
Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate business requirements.
5- Deploy - Master Data Migration:
Transfer legacy data to SAP using templates.
- Cutover Activities:
Prepare for system go-live by finalizing configurations, data, and user readiness.
- Fit-Gap:
Compare existing (legacy) system with SAP S/4HANA to address differences.
- The system is officially activated for business use.
6- Go Live (Run) - Provide support to resolve any post-go-live issues.
- Monitor system performance and ensure business continuity.

SAP S4/HANA Project Phases:

Discover Prepare Explore Realize Deploy Run

Support
Implement

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3. Project Key-Activities:

Explore

Prepare for Fit/Gap Solution Validation Solution Validation Prioritize Deltas Design Solution for Deltas
Workshops Workshops Workshops

Complete documentation

Realize

Solution Phase Closure Walkthrough Set up DEV system for

Configuration and Sign-off Sessions configuration
Cleanse data
Q

Design and set-up user

roles and security Deploy

Set up QA system environment Key User training User Integration Dry-Run Phase Closure and
for integration testing Testing Sign-off

Q
Submit Master Data

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