ASAP Tools and Methods.ppt SAP PROJECT MEHOD

Editor's Notes

• #6: Why use a methodological approach to Implementation? Investing in a new business solution can bring major benefits to an organisation. The success or failure of a new Solution depends on how well it is implemented. A recent survey of software implementations showed that over 30% of projects perceived to have failed did so because of a lack of effective project planning. On the other hand less than 10% of projects perceived to have failed did so because of technology driven causes. AcceleratedSAP is the SAP Methodology for the Implementation (Initial, Upgrade, Extension) of SAP Solutions and supports cost effective and speedy Implementation of the SAP Solutions It has the following constituent parts: AcceleratedSAP (Methodology) Contentthe structured methodology content (processes, procedures, accelerators checklists, links to Standard SAP Documentation, etc. necessary for the Implementation (Initial, upgrade, Extension) of SAP Solutions. AcceleratedSAP (Methodology) Toolsetthe tools necessary for the Implementation (Initial, Upgrade, Extension, Template, etc. ) of SAP Solutions. AcceleratedSAP (Methodology) Roadmapsthe guidance and navigation necessary for the Implementation (Initial, upgrade, Extension) of SAP Solutions. AcceleratedSAP (Methodology) ExpertiseSAP knows SAP best and based on its vast experience provides this knowledge in concentrated form to its customers & partners through AcceleratedSAP.
• #7: The AcceleratedSAP (ASAP) methodology is proven, repeatable and successful approach to implement SAP solutions in various industries and customer environments. ASAP provide content, tools and expertise developed and collected from thousands of successful implementations. The delivery of ASAP methodology is supported by three key pillars: 1. SAP Solution Composer for mapping customer business requirements to SAP solution capabilities. It delivers over 300 SAP business maps describing both industry and cross-industry solutions in form of Solution Maps and individual Collaborative Business Maps. The tool and associated content is available for customer, partners and also prospects. The tool and its content stays current through on-line content updates. 2. SAP Roadmaps delivering set of SAP Roadmaps composed to fit specific project needs. The composed roadmaps are delivered in HTML format on SAP Service Marketplace or inside the SAP Solution Manager for access by the customer project team. 3. SAP Solution Manager is the customer implementation tool that delivers functionality and content for blueprinting, configuration, testing and operations. Solution Manager replaces the Q&Adb, BPML and other tools from the ValueSAP toolset. It combines functionality of numerous ValueSAP tools in one comprehensive package that also delivers set of new functions and content for newly release SAP Solutions as well as content from the ValueSAP toolset. Keep in mind: the tools may change, but the basic approach remains the same the content may change, but the basic approach remains the same the roadmaps may change, but the basic approach remains the same Notes: What is delivered in each environment Solution Composer delivers - Solution Maps and Business Scenario Maps SAP Roadmaps - Implementation (activity and deliverable-based), Global Template, Solution Management (technical implementation), and Upgrade SAP Solution Manager delivers Implementation content for specific business scenarios that include - Configuration guides, Process documentation, Business process maps, Test scenarios, Pre-configuration for selected processes How it fits together Without the Content it is just an empty framework Without the Roadmaps it is just a disordered heap of possibly interesting Information Without the Toolset it is not really usable in a way which helps
• #8: Many consultants have been using ValueSAP toolset in their projects and can associate to the transition outline on this picture. Walk through the outline Solution Map Composer evolved in SAP Solution Composer – during the evolution the new maps have been added and Solution Composer supports both Solution Maps and Collaborative Business Maps. PC based tool. Implementation Assistant from ValueSAP toolset evolved into the SAP Roadmaps that are delivered to the end users in SAP Solution Manager and on SAP Service Marketplace. SAP Solution Manager delivers functionality replacing the Q&Adb, BPML, other Master Lists and Diagram Explorer. It delivers this functionality in one comprehensive package. Solution Manager is running on SAP platform and requires an own instance. The tool can not be installed on consultant’s laptop (unless you have the top of the line laptop with external disk storage.
• #13: Internal note: supported by the SMB team
• #15: The AcceleratedSAP Roadmap Content is: Accelerators: Documents (Templates, Checklists, Tips & Tricks, etc.) which can be used to support the creation of deliverables and/or support the execution of activities and tasks Processes & Procedures: Descriptions how to perform standard operations and activities within projects in a structured repeatable effective and efficient manner Deliverables: Descriptions of Work Output Items from the Project, attached are processes, procedures, accelerators, etc. as to how to achieve Activities & Tasks: Descriptions of Work Items which have to be performed in the Project, attached are processes, procedures, accelerators, etc. as to how to perform Milestones / Quality Gates: Check points with associated procedures and criteria which must be satisfied before subsequent steps in the Project can be started. Roles: Who is necessary in the Project, who is responsible for what. However, without a roadmap and the toolset it is not really possible to access and use the AcceleratedSAP Methodology Content in an effective manner. The AcceleratedSAP Roadmaps are your means of navigation for the successful Implementation (initial, upgrade, extension) of SAP Solutions ASAP Roadmaps are A clear path through the Methodology Content and Toolset identifying the Processes, Procedures, Tools, Accelerators, Contents etc which should be used and the order of usage to meet a particular predefined challenge. Structured in a Framework based on either a view based on the WBS (Phase, Work Package, Activity, Task) or Deliverables (Phase, Deliverables?) of the Project. The framework that keeps everything together - without a roadmap one would become very quickly lost in the forest of content. Flexible, scalable and tailorable to meet Project and Customer needs
• #18: Get the SAP Solution Manager! The SAP Solution Manager is available worldwide for all SAP solutions. With the SAP Solution Manager, you can connect and monitor any SAP R/3 System down to SAP R/3 3.1I. For the use of implementation functions, the satellite systems need to have a release level of SAP R/3 4.6B or higher. Order SAP Solution Manager 3.1 via SAP Note 628901 All Software required for SAP Solution Manager will be shipped in one package. It is not necessary to order any software separately. Following ASAP Roadmaps are delivered through the SAP Solution Manager: Implementation Upgrade Global Template Solution Management