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Jan Musil
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SAP Activate - Introducing SAP’s Next
Generation, Agile-Based Methodology

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Topics
• Introduction of SAP Activate framework, including the successor of
ASAP methodology
• Project journey with SAPACTIVATE
• Prepare project, team and business users
• Start with working system based on best practices
• Validate solution and design for delta requirements
• Iteratively build and test solution with agile techniques
• How to access SAPACTIVATE Methodology content
• Wrap-up

The next generation innovation adoption framework

SAP S/4HANA
The next generation business suite
Cloud Edition
On-Premise
Edition
SAP S/4HANA Applications and Extensions
instant insight-driven applications for all lines of business and industries
SAP HANA Platform
in-memory platform for all data
SAP Fiori UX
role-based user experience for all devices
Ariba Concur Fieldglass hybris Software SuccessFactors
Native integration for hybrid scenarios
People
Devices
Big Data
Internet
of Things
Business
Networks
Social
Networks

Landscape
Transformation
ERP System
- Region A -
ERP System
- Region B -
ERP System
- Region C -
Example: Consolidation of current regional
SAP Business Suite landscape into one
global SAP S/4HANA system
New
Implementation
On-Premise
Cloud
• Example: New or existing SAP customer
implementing a new SAP S/4HANA system
ERP System
Non-SAP System
On-Premise
Cloud
System
Conversion
S/4HANA
Example: Complete conversion of an
existing SAP Business Suite system to SAP
S/4HANA
ERP System On-Premise
The move to SAP S/4HANA
The transition scenarios

SAPACTIVATE - The Road to

The Road to
SAPACTIVATE
● is the combination of SAP Best Practices, tools for
an assisted implementation and agile methodology
to simplify the adoption of SAP S/4HANA
● delivers ready-to-run business processes optimized
for SAP S/4HANA with a reference solution
● provides best practices for migration, integration
and configuration for SAP S/4HANA
● supports different starting points for customers to
adopt SAP S/4HANA - new implementation, system
conversion and landscape transformation
● accelerates the initial implementation of SAP
S/4HANA and is designed for continuous innovation

SAP Best Practices for SAP S/4HANA, on-premise edition SAP S/4HANA
on-premise edition

SAP Best Practices for SAP S/4HANA, cloud edition SAP S/4HANA
cloud edition

SAPACTIVATE Guided Configuration
• Guided Configuration provides an assisted way to implement SAP Best Practices and facilitates the lifecycle management
of the pre-configured business process content
KEY MESSAGE

Guided Configuration for SAP S/4HANA
Manage Your Solution
Configure Your Solution
for initial implementation & continuous
innovation adoption
Test Your Processes
Business process driven, pre-defined
automated test
View Solution Scope
Evaluate activated business processes and
country versions
i
User training & onboarding
Guided Product tours included into the product
Migration Your Data
Business process driven, pre-defined
automated test

SAPACTIVATE Methodology for SAP S/4HANA
Next generation agile methodology that drives customer success
ONE simple, modular and agile methodology supporting
all S/4HANA transition scenarios
Full support for initial deployment and continuous
business innovation
Harmonized implementation approach for cloud, on-
premise and hybrid deployments
Broad coverage of SAP solutions starting with
SAP S/4HANA
Enables co-innovation with customers and is accessible
for partners
Successor of the ASAP and SAP Launch methodology

START WITH BEST PRACTICES
Use ready-to run business processes
CLOUD READY
Leverage the flexibility and speed
of the cloud
MODULAR, SCALABLE AND AGILE
Structure project to deliver the solution
incrementally
QUALITY BUILT-IN
Identify risk early with total quality
approach
PREMIUM ENGAGEMENT READY
Build and Run fully supported
via SAP control centers
SAPACTIVATE Methodology accelerates your journey to
SAP S/4HANA with these principles
VALIDATE SOLUTION
Validate to best practices with fit-gap
workshops, capture delta
Based on over 40 years of implementation experience.

SAPACTIVATE Methodology for SAP S/4HANA
How it compares to ASAP and SAP Launch
• SAPACTIVATE methodology is designed to succeed all variants of ASAP 8 methodology and SAP Launch
• Differences for different deployment options are reflected in specific versions of the methodology for each deployment type
Old Current Main improvements Supported implementations
New
Implementation
ASAP 8
• SAPACTIVATE methodology
for on premise edition
• Based on use of SAP Best
Practices
• Agile project delivery
• Reduced project lifecycle –
only 4 phases
• Leverage Guided
Configuration
• Solution fit/gap workshops
replace detailed Blueprint
• 10 or less key deliverables
per phase, thus easier
access to key guides and
accelerators
• SAP S/4 HANA on-premise edition
• SAP Business Suite (ERP, CRM, SRM,…)
SAP
Launch
for cloud editions
• SAP S/4 HANA cloud editions – enterprise,
marketing, project services
• SFSF, C4C and Ariba solutions
System
Conversion
--
for System Conversion
(planned)
Landscape
Transf.
--
for Landscape Transformation
(planned)
KEY MESSAGE

Sample On-Premise Project Journey with SAP Activate
Start with Best Practices, Build Incrementally, and Deploy Frequently

RealizeExplore
SAPACTIVATE for new implementation of
SAP S/4HANA on-premise edition
Prepare
Delta BacklogProject Setup
Activate Solution &
Rapid Prototyping
Roadmap and
Approach
Solution Fit/Gap
Initial System incl.
Best Practices
Delta Design
Jump-start
project with
ready-to-run
best practices
Verify solution
scenarios meet
business needs,
capture backlog
Tailor solution in
short, time-boxed
sprints
Cutover and
begin
productive use
SAP S/4HANA
On-Premise Edition
Sprint Execution
E2E Test
Walkthrough
Cutover
Deploy
Readiness Check
Go-Live
Operations
Setup

RealizeExplore
SAPACTIVATE for new implementation of
SAP S/4HANA on-premise edition
Prepare
Delta BacklogProject Setup
Activate Solution &
Rapid Prototyping
Roadmap and
Approach
Solution Fit/Gap
Initial System incl.
Best Practices
Delta Design
Jump-start
project with
ready-to-run
best practices
Verify solution
scenarios meet
business needs,
capture backlog
Tailor solution in
short, time-boxed
sprints
Cutover and
begin
productive use
SAP S/4HANA
On-Premise Edition
Sprint Execution
E2E Test
Walkthrough
Cutover
Deploy
Readiness Check
Go-Live
Operations
Setup
A. Project
Team Ramp
Up
D. Validate
Solution
G. Solution
Test
B. Start with
Best
Practices
F. Agile
Solution
Build
C. Business
Readiness
E. Delta
Design

SAPACTIVATE Methodology SAP JAM
Benefits
• Lean and simple, easy to use
• User collaboration
• Current with frequent updates
Request Access – customers, partners and SAP
http://bit.ly/SAPActivate
Entry Screen
Overview and key information
Phase
Purpose, Key Deliverables
Deliverable
Accelerators, Tasks

SAPACTIVATE Methodology
Project Team Ramp-Up in Prepare Phase (A)
Project Team Ramp-Up
Ramp up the project team
Develop mind set
Inter-personal skills are as important as
functional and technical skills
Project Managers need to demonstrate
strong leadership skills
Customer benefit: Consultants lead the customer team to the right
solution, faster

Start with Best Practices (B)
Start with Best Practices
Guide business users – purpose and value of
the pre-assembled environment
Understand deployment strategy – cloud, on-
premise, or hybrid
Monitor and optimize utilization of pre-
assembled environment (in cloud)
Customer benefit: Stand-up fully functional project environment in
days (or hours)

Business Readiness (C)
Business Readiness
Ensure that business is ready for the approach (mindset, training) – sponsor,
PM, and team
There is an change management just for the new approach – mindset
change
Establish a Benefits tracker – terrific tool for OCM/a reminder about the good
things the business is getting
Solution training is important before Solution Validation starts
Customer benefit: Strong governance framework for project delivery.
Understand the solution capabilities early

Solution Validation and Delta Design (D + E)
Solution Validation
Solution Validation is not intended to educate
participants.
Start with the overall solution before drilling
down to detail.
Challenge changes to standard, tie to
business value
Delta Solution Design
Customer business has key role in
contributions and acceptance of delta solution
design
SAP Solution Manager as solution
documentation toolset
Use Roadshows to gain business acceptance
Customer benefit: Accelerated time to value through content re-
use, focus on differentiating capabilities

Validate Solution instead of Blueprinting
1. Reference Value
Provide process, value and
strategic context
Set boundaries
Tie to Business Case, Value
Drivers
2. Validation of SAP
Solution
Show and tell SAP
standard key design
elements
3. Identify Deltas & Gaps
Identify delta scope and
requirements
Document and confirm
gaps
5. Delta Design
Update Business Models
and Process Design
Solution Design and
Visualization / UX
6. Verify & Accept
Verify process & solution
design
Design Acceptance
4. Delta Scope
Prioritization
Workshop A
Solution Validation
Workshop B
Delta Design
7. Release &
Sprint Planning

Premium Engagement Ready
Prepare RealizeExplore Deploy
Zero
Modification
Building Blocks /
Best Practices
Build SAP like a Factory
Innovation Control Center
ICC
Zero Downtime
Upgrades
Business Process
Improvement
Run SAP like a Factory
Operations Control Center OCC
Orchestration &
Integration
Validation
ICC
OCC
IV
IV
Ensure Solution is Scalable, Data consistency is
maintained, Exceptions are identified and
handled, Custom code is optimized, Interfaces
throughput optimized, System Parameter
Optimized, Volume test represent true volumes
OCC
Ensure Technical elements are monitored, ensure
critical business process exceptions are monitored,
enable support with no more than 2 resources per
shift, configure guided procedures for critical
exceptions
ICC Build
Develop HANA optimized code
to meet Customer requirements
optimized for HANA
IT Planning
Ensure Infrastructure is
correctly sized to support
expected volumes across
all solutions
Example

Agile Solution Build and Test (F + G)
Solution Build
Introduce Agile approach early, train
project team
Follow the standard Agile process,
apply principles
Focus the team on business priorities
first – backlog prioritization
Frequent structured reviews with
business users
Customer benefit: Higher quality solution through iterative,
incremental build with frequent inspection points

Agile Build and Test: Iterative Realize Phase
Agile Release
BusinessPriority
Product Backlog
MustShouldCouldWould
Priority days
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
09
08
07
06
05
04
03
02
01
4
5
1
8
2
7
3
4
2
2
4
3
3
6
4
5
Realize… Explore
Time
Iterations & Demos
Sign-Off
(Organization
readiness)
Sprint 1
Sprint 2
Firm-up
Sprint
Unit
Unit
Epic / Scenario
Sprint 3
Sprint 4
Firm-up
Sprint
Epic / Scenario
Integration
Test
User
Acceptance
Unit
Unit
String
String

Day-to-Day Flow in SAP Agile Project
Retrospective Daily Scrum
Sprint backlog &
Burn down
Sprint Planning meeting
Plan activities for selected user storiesProduct Backlog
Repository of user stories
As a AP clerk, I want
to have a workflow in
place, so I am able to
determine that the
correct format is used
Scrum board
Product Owner
Review
Project Team
Start of Sprint
End of Sprint

How you can access it
SAP JAM SAP Solution Manager
Target
Users
Methodology end users from customers, partners and SAP – for example
Project Managers, Lead Consultants, Team Leads, Project Sponsor
Project teams using SAP Solution Manager in on-premise or managed
cloud implementation
Purpose
Collaboration space for methodology users provides access to key
methodology assets like phases, deliverables and key accelerators.
Provides a simplified version of the Methodology for quick access.
Provide project teams view only access to the methodology in SAP
Solution Manager on the web. Geared to on premise projects and
managed cloud projects.
Availability of content in late 2015 online.
Solution Manager 7.2 release support planned.
Access
Link
Request Access - http://bit.ly/SAPActivate Availability will be announced in December 2015

Wrap-up
SAP Activate – the new SAP solution deployment framework

SAPACTIVATE – How it supports customer adoption scenarios

SAPACTIVATE
Key Points to Take Home
• Sign-up for the SAPACTIVATE Methodology Jam site –
http://bitly.com/SAPActivate and ask questions in the collaboration space
• Remember to ramp up your project team and business users before you use
this approach – especially important in companies with long experience with
“traditional ASAP-based approach”
• Start your next project with working system in the cloud, based on SAP Best
Practices
• Accelerate design process with solution validation and delta design (instead of
using traditional approach based on blueprinting of the entire solution scope)
• Use iterative build and test cycles to frequently inspect the results with
business users and to confirm solution fit

Where to Find More Information: SAP Activate
SAP Activate on sap.com http://sap.com/activate
SAP Activate Methodology Register to access: http://bit.ly/SAPActivate
View: http://bit.ly/SAPActivate_Methodology
SAP Best Practices and Rapid Deployment Solutions http://service.sap.com/public/rds
SAP S/4HANA Trial Page http://www.sap.com/s4hana-trial
SAP S/4HANA Cookbook http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-64980
Solution Packaging on SAP Community Network http://scn.sap.com/community/rapid-deployment

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