SAP R/3- Implementation Projects
This chapter deals with the implementation of SAP R / 3 implementation projects. This includes both projects, in which an R / 3 for the first time in a company is introduced, as well as conversion projects, such as arise for instance in a release change. Target audience for this chapter, persons in an introduction or Conversion project are involved. This can be in the role of a member of Project teams have affected users, or as the case. The chapter is largely independent of specific application components.
ValueSAP and ASAP
To support customers in carrying out implementation projects SAP provides a method called Accelerated SAP (ASAP) are available. This is a collection of tools, methods, Checklists and other tools that an acceleration and optimization will serve the project progresses.
The components of ASAP are the course of numerous implementation projects are created, so to speak systematically documented their experience. In ValueSAP widens the viewing angle of the pure introductory In addition to the entire lifecycle of an SAP R / 3 application. Thus Tools are available for the phases before and after the introduction.
In Consideration will be given prior to the introduction of strategic considerations, leading to the use of a software solution. For the period after the introduction be the solution ValueSAP related instruments assist the client in the operation and management of the installed Product made available. ValueSAP thus represents a holistic Approach is what ASAP is a subset. As part of this book, the aspect of this product is Chapter, while the life-cycle components in the following Chapter "Service and Support" to be addressed.
Characteristics of Accelerated SAP solution
ASAP provides a standardized way of performing initial and the brochure conversion this standardization is a transferability and reusability of partial results possible, thus
a time saving is achieved. Moreover, is ensured through checklists, that no task can be forgotten within the project progresses.
In addition to the acceleration effect and the associated cost savings occur through the use of ASAP to a Quality Improvement in project work. This ensures, first, the pre-defined by the Procedures consistent approach. Such standardization makes for example, pays is a comprehensive introductory project the results of work of several sub-project teams and coordinated must be coordinated. Another effect on the quality of project results is improved documentation achieved through the use of project tools is.
In this way the results of a particular project will more transparent and may in later, similar Tasks are used. In practice it is often the Case that not all companies are part of a group simultaneously switched be, but a phased introduction to the various subsidiaries is made. So that the subsequent introduction of processes of the results and experiences of previous projects benefit can be a meaningful documentation required. |
