SAP ERP 6.0 Implementation

[Former Member]

Hi All-

Our Company has decided to implement SAP ERP 6.0 globally (15 countries) and I was making a milestones list to determine the list of tasks to be accomplished before, during and after implementation.

For instance; before implementation we have to come up with the scope of what SAP modules we should be using, hiring the consultants, meeting the internal head of departments to determine if they have special system requirements or issues and other related tasks. Similarly, there would be a list of tasks during the actual implementation and post implementation support.

If you were involved in the same process during the SAP implementation at your company or if have ideas on the listing of those tasks, I would really appreciate your assistance on this.

Thank you in advance,

Jay

[sunny_pahuja2 · Accepted solution]

Hi,

There are number of tasks that need to be done during implementation project and post implementation. It also depends what methodolgy you choose for implementation.

I would suggest to use solution manager for this. And you can login to solution manager in blueprint phase, it will give you an overview of different phases in the implementation project.

Thanks

Sunny

[former_member385375]

Hi Jay,

Following are the major broad milestones in ERP implementation process

1. Feasibility study & ROI analysis - this I suppose your company might have already done

2. AS IS Process study & documentation -to be done by a internal team comprising of major functional team member of your organisation

3. AS IS Process study will be in the form of a BUsiness Process Report(BPR) describing all the business process in details & containing the process flow diagram- tools like Swim lane diagram may be used. This process description shall also contain various Pain areas & aspirations of users & process owners. It shall also contain KPI(Key performance indicators)

4. Out of the BPR - you have to prepare in jist the functional requrement specifications which shall be the Scoope of work of your project.

5. Preparation of RFP & going for IP selection

6. Bid evaluation based on techno commercial evaluation & Proto type DEMO by prospecting Implementaion partners

7. IP selection & signing of contract with IP

8. Detail project planning & acceptance by IP & your organisation.

Then Project Kick- off & then if it is SAP you may follow ASAP methodology which is a well documented process broadly has following phases

1. AS IS Study by IP

2. Business Blue printing

3. GAP analysis if any

4. Realisation

5. Unit testing & integraion testing

6. Final preparation

6. Go -Live

8. Post Go- Live & stabilisation

Regards'

Shakti

[Former Member]

Thank you all for your valued suggestions.

@Sunny, I did logged in to Solution Manager but coulnd't find the link to blueprint phase. It would be great if you can provide me with the same.

@Michael, I did looked at SAP Quicksizer and it is helpful. Thank you.

@Shakti, the information that you provided is really helpful. Is it possible if you can send me the link to the phases?

Thank you again all and I appreciate your help.

Jay

[michael_ruth3]

Hi Jay,

In addition to what the other gentlemen recommended, I would add that you check out SAP Quicksizer, this will give you your SAP requirements , compared against your hardware environment. Also, check out all of the planning and installation guides for ECC 6.0.

Good day to you !!

[Former Member]

Hi,

Implementation is purely depends on your companies domain and it's a great fact that you have to plan care fully for the proper implementation...

Modules and consultants will be purely depends on your domain... can you please leave your domain details so that experts will guide you more on this part.

-Srini