Asap Implementation Roadmap: Fred Asher

ASAP
Implementation
Roadmap
Fred Asher
Managing Partner
ClearPath SAP
ClearPath SAP
www.clearpathsap.com
877.960.CLEAR
Introduction
ASAP Roadmap by phase
Navigation in ASAP Roadmap
ClearPath SAP
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AcceleratedSAP Methodology
Description
AcceleratedSAP methodology is proven, repeatable and successful
approach to implement SAP solutions across industries and customer
environments.
AcceleratedSAP provides content, tools and expertise from thousands of

successful implementations.
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AcceleratedSAP - proven methodology
AcceleratedSAP methodology
Provides proven, comprehensive, repeatable and rich implementation methodology to
streamline projects
PMI aligned framework with templates and tools for performing effective
project management
AcceleratedSAP toolset
SAP Solution Composer SAP Roadmaps SAP Solution Manager
Aligns customers business Offers AcceleratedSAP Facilitates efficient solution

requirements to SAP solutions roadmap composed to fit design, documentation,
specific project needs configuration, testing and
operations

Introduction
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ASAP Structure
The individual phases of the ASAP Implementation
Roadmap are:
Each phase has a set of deliverables that are produced during the duration of the phase and serve
as the input to follow-up phases. Each deliverable provides list of Outputs it consist of and Methods
that are used to produce the deliverable.

AcceleratedSAP Implementation Methodology
Phase 1: Project Preparation

During this phase the project is formally initiated and initial planning completed for the SAP
solution implementation project.
Phase 2: Business Blueprint
The purpose of this phase is to gather business requirements and achieve a common
understanding of how the company intends to run SAP to support their business. The result is
the Business Blueprint, a detailed documentation of the results gathered during requirements
workshops.
Phase 3: Realization
The purpose of this phase is to build & test the solution that meets the business requirements
defined in the Business Blueprint. The system configuration is delivered in two deliverable groups:
Baseline (core scope); and Final configuration (remaining scope). This is then followed by Integration
Testing.
Phase 4: Final Preparation
The purpose of this phase is to complete the final preparation (including performance testing, end
user training, system management and cutover activities) and gain authorization to cut over to new
solution. The Final Preparation phase also serves to resolve all critical open issues. On successful
completion of this phase, the business is ready to run with the new SAP based solution.
Phase 5: Go Live & Support
The purpose of this phase is to complete solution confirmation of the live productive solution and
close the project with the business successfully running the new solution.

Merged Implementation Roadmap
Activity based Impl. Roadmap
ASAP Implementation Roadmap
Deliverable Based Impl. Roadmap

ASAP Implementation at the glance
Project Business Final Go Live
Realization
Preparation Blueprint Preparation & Support
1 2 3 4 5
Project Solution Solution
Solution Build Solution
Charter Requirements Information
Information
Enterprise Structure Developments Cut Over &&
Project Support
Master Data Authorizations Plan Support
Plan Business Process Configuration Portal
(Content, Structure, UI)
Technical
Mgmt.
Operations
Plans
Manual Project
Project
Project BPP Test Plans Closeout
Test Plans
(Unit, Scenario,
Closeout
Team (Unit, Scenario,
& Integration Performance Report
Report
Org Config. & Integration
Tests)
Performance
Tests) &&
Plan Test Infrastructure
Standards Test Infrastructure
& Procedures Business Development Execution Tests
Business Execution Tests
Blueprint Specs
Blueprint
Documents
Technical Documents
End User Deliver
Requirements Learning Deliver
Training End
& Design Maps EndUser
User
Materials Training
Training
SAP Solution Manager
Project Preparation
The purpose of this phase is to initiate the project and complete initial planning and preparation for
the SAP solution implementation project. Although each SAP project has its own unique objectives,
scope, and priorities; the tasks in Phase 1 help identify and plan the primary focus areas that need to
be considered.

Business Blueprint
The purpose of this phase is to gather business requirements and achieve a common understanding
of how the company intends to run SAP to support their business. The result is the Business
Blueprint, a detailed documentation of the results gathered during requirements workshops.

Realization
The purpose of this phase is to implement business and process requirements based on the
Business Blueprint. The goal is to have a solution built and integration tested, with end user
training & documentation material prepared, and the production environment designed & setup.
In addition, the project team gains relevant knowledge transfer.

Final Preparation
The purpose of this phase is to complete the final preparation (including performance testing, end
user training, system management and cutover activities) and gain authorization to cut over to new
solution/go live. The Final Preparation phase also serves to resolve all critical open issues. On
successful completion of this phase, the business is ready to run with the new SAP based solution.

Go Live and Support
The purpose of this phase is to complete solution confirmation of the live productive solution and
close the project with the business successfully running the new solution.

Introduction
Using ASAP Roadmap in project environment
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Easy navigation in the ASAP Roadmap
A. Logical Structure of information
Deliverables grouping
Methods and Outputs listed under the respective deliverable
Accelerators and samples attached to the structure
B. Roadmap Views
Complete View
Methods View
Output View
C. Roadmap Content Attributes
Flavor
Subject Areas
Project Roles
Roadmap Add Value to the Implementation
When used properly, a roadmap will provide guidance on the following:
Why and how you should do
it and how to do it
What to do, and
when to do it
Accelerators
Who does it
Subject Areas

Roadmap Logical Structure
Deliverable Group logical grouping of
related deliverables
Deliverable
Outputs
Methods
Deliverable
Outputs
Methods
Deliverable
Outputs
Methods

Roadmap Views display what you need
Showing only relevant areas of the roadmap
Fast switching between the views

Methods View
Cross References between the views
Complete View
Output View
References enable navigation between views
Methods Outputs
References point from Tasks or Activities (where tasks are not

available) to the relevant Outputs that are being produced (or
contributed to) by the performed task or activity.

Example of using references
Navigate from Methods View to

related Outputs without switching
view.

Roadmap attributes
Attributes used to classify roadmap nodes and accelerators to enable

easy navigation and user specific views.
Following attributes are used
Flavors
represents SAP Solutions (mySAP ERP, mySAP CRM, 7.)
Subject Areas
knowledge domains in the implementation project (Project Management,
Org. Change Management, Technical Implementation, 7)
Project Roles
filter activities, tasks or outputs
User specific views can be created by applying filtering by attributes.

C. Roadmap Content Attributes
Subject Areas Across the five phases

Introduction
Using ASAP Roadmap in project environment
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1. Using Filters to display/composer roadmap
you need
1. Display roadmap
2. Filter out EP and XI specific content
Example: SAP EP and

3. Work with filtered
SAP XI is not in scope in
roadmap
my specific project. I
can filter out all XI and
EP topics as shown.

2. Roadmap outline as baseline for your
schedule
1. Generate roadmap outline in XLS
2. Edit XLS title line
3. Import XLS to MS Project

3. Share roadmap with your customer
Option 1. Share roadmap with your team as HTML extract
Option 2. Load the roadmap into SAP Solution Manager rel. 3.2

Review of ASAP Roadmap
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Project Methodology (ASAP)
ASAP methodology provides the links between business and the system processes
ASAP Rapid Implementation Methodology

Phase 1 - Project Prep (Scoping & Planning)
Purpose: Deliverables: Milestones & Key Decisions:

Initial Planning and Preparation Project Scope Defined Corporate Review Completed
Define the project goals, scope and Implementation Plan & Rollout Strategy Scope Defined
objectives Detailed Scope Document Project Team Staffed and Trained
Identify, on-board and train Team Costs and Benefits Validation Project Team Organization,
Members Project Standards Responsibilities and Location
Project Infrastructure Roll-out Plan Mandates/Constraints
Knowledge Transfer Approach Policies for To Be Finance Organization
Implementation Workplan System Retirement Objectives/Mandates/
Master Data Design Constraints
Interface List Training Budget and Approach
Testing Strategy Key Stakeholders for Communications
Data Cleansing Strategy Identified
Implementation Plan in Place
Phase 2 - Detail Blueprint
Purpose: Deliverables: Milestones:

Align Business Requirements to the Complete and Documented Business Design Complete Design
SAP Business Model Project Plan Update
Sub Process Definition Document Phase Quality Assessment
Identify Additional Functionality Sub Process Flows
Communication Plan
Requirements Business Activity Scripts
Identify Data Input Requirements Key Functional Specs
Document Business Process Business Process Master List
Documentation Assessment of Organization and Business
Obtain Business Sign-off on Process Changes
Requirements Inventory of Reports and Conversions
Confirmation of Implementation Date

Phase 3 - Realization

Build and Test a Complete Business and Test Data and Configuration Project Team Trained (Realization)
System Environment Business Process Procedures Final Design and Configuration
Develop Training Material and End User Quality Assurance System Environment Integration Test
Documentation
Production System Environment End-User System Infrastructure
Obtain Business Approval
Develop and Test Interfaces, Conversions User Acceptance
and Reports Phase Quality Assessment
Evaluate and Enhance Security and Controls Readiness Review
End-User Training Material and Plan
End-User Training System Environment
Data Conversion Plan
User Acceptance Test

Phase 4 - Final Preparation

Prepare System for Production Data Converted Organizational Changes
Release Implemented
Cut-Over Plan
Prepare the Internal and Go/No-Go Decision
End-Users Trained
External Organization for Go-
Live End-User System Ids Created
System Support Organization in Place
Help Desk
Technical Support
Operational Production System Environment

Phase 5 - Go-Live and Support

Business Owns and Executes New Live Production Environment Go-Live
Business Processes and Systems Operational Help Desk Project Close
Monitor Business Process Results Cut-Over and Conversion Activities Completed
Monitor Production Environment Post Go-Live End-User Training
Establish Center of Excellence for Support Updated Business Case
and Enhancements
Lessons Learned

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AcceleratedSAP provides content, tools and expertise from thousands of

Copyright, ClearPathSAP, 2009 www.clearpathsap.com 877.960.CLEAR ClearPath SAP

Aligns customers business Offers AcceleratedSAP Facilitates efficient solution

Copyright, ClearPathSAP, 2009 www.clearpathsap.com 877.960.CLEAR ClearPath SAP

Copyright, ClearPathSAP, 2009 www.clearpathsap.com 877.960.CLEAR ClearPath SAP

Phase 1: Project Preparation

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