ASAP Methedology

[Former Member]

As a SAP SD Consultant, What can be done in ASAP Methodology in 5 stages.

Plz do explain both in Entry criteria and exit criteria in all 5 stages

Ex: In Realsation , i have customized according to the clients reqt

IN Final preparation, prepared the training manuals and training the enduser etc

[Former Member]

Hi

After you have set the project scope, the next step is to generate the Project IMG. From the Business Process Master List (BPML), you can directly access the IMG activities relevant for configuring each process.

BPML: The Business Process Master List, along with the Business Blueprint, is a key result of the second phase of the Roadmap. Microsoft Excel tables contain the SAP scenarios, process groups, and processes that have been set in scope in the SAP Reference Structure, and are crucial for configuring your SAP System. In Realization, the third phase of the Roadmap, the BPML provides the basis for monitoring and steering test activities and for configuring your SAP System. It contains the titles of the structure items, and displays the status, the owner, links to documentation and links to the SAP System. Amongst other things, the BPML allows you to:

1) Set your baseline and final scope. These are used for baseline and final configuration.

2) Access the Project IMG and specific IMG activities assigned to structure items.

3) Access integration test plans, which help you carry out all required integration tests.

The Prerequisite is you have set the project scope.

Process Flow to use the Business Blueprint as a basis for configuring your SAP System:

1) Set the project scope.

2) Generate the Project IMG.

3) Generate the BPML.

4) From a specific processes in the BPML, you can go to the relevant IMG activities and make Customizing settings.

Refer links below

<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAP_Solution_Manager">SAP Solution Manager</a>

<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASAP">ASAP</a>

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SHESAGIRI.G

[Former Member]

hi,

The ASAP methodology is recommended by SAP for implementation planning and system implementation. It has the following phases.

Project Preparation - The primary focus of Phase 1 is getting the project started, identifying team members and developing a high-level plan.

Business Blueprint - The primary focus of Phase 2 is to understand the business goals of the company and to determine the business requirements needed to support those goals.

Realization - The purpose of this phase is to implement all the business and process requirements based on the Business Blueprint. You customize the system step by step in two work packages, Baseline and Final configuration.

Final Preparation - The purpose of this phase is to complete testing, end-user training, system management and cut over activities. Critical open issues are resolved. Upon the successful completion of this phase, you will be ready to run your business in your productive R/3 system.

Go Live and Support - Transition from a project oriented, pre-productive environment to a successful and live productive operation.

Def:The Accelarated SAP is the implementation solution provided by SAPwhich integrates several components that works in conjunction to support the rapid and efficient implementation of the PROJECT.

PHASES IN ASAP METHODOLOGY

1.Project Preparation

2.Business Blue Print

3.Realization

4.Final Preparation

5.Go-Live and Support.

1.PROJECT PREPARATION WE HAVE 8 STEPS.

1A.SCOPE OF PROJECT

1B.PHASES INVOLVED

1C.SYSTEM LANDSCAPE

1D.TEAM FORMATION

1E.DEADLINES OF THE PROJECT

1F.BUSINESS PROCESS DOCUMENTS (OR) BUSINESS REQUIREMENT

SPECIFICATIONS

IN 1F AGAIN WE HAVE 5 STEPS....Pls dont get confused.

1F ->A1-REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS

A2-GENERAL EXPLANATIONS

A3-SPECIAL ORGANIZATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

A4-CHANGES TO EXISTING ORGANIZATION

A5-DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS

1G-TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

1H-KICK-OFF MEETING

2 BUSINESS BLUE PRINT . IN THIS WE HAVE 8 STEPS

2A.ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

2B.DATA COLLECTION SHEETS

2C.DATA CONVERSION STRATEGY

2D.BUSINESS BLUE PRINT DOCUMENTATION

2E.CUSTOMIZATION

2F.ESTIMATION OF DEVELOPERS

2G.COMMUNICATION STRATEGY PLAN

2H.DEVELOP THE SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT

2I.USER ROLES AND AUTHORIZATIONS.

3. REALIZATION . HERE WE HAVE 7 STEPS.

3A.ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT

3B.BASELINE CONFIGURATION & CONFIRMATION

3C.UNIT TESTING

3D.FINAL CONFIGURATION AND CONFIRMATION

3E.FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS.IN 3E , WE HAVE 3 STEPS AGAIN...

3E1.SOLUTION INFORMATION

3E2.OBJECT INFORMATION

3E3.REVISION HISTORY....WE HAVE 12 STEPS HERE .....

3E3A.DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE

3E3B.BUSINESS PROCESS DETAILS

3E3C.CURRENT FUNCTIONALITY

3E3D.EXPECTED FUCNTIONALITY

3E3E.SAP SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS

3E3F.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

3E3G.FORMS

3E3H.REPORTS

3E3I.INTERFACE

3E3J.DATA MAPPING

3E3K.APPROVAL AND MODIFICATION HISTORY

3E3L.ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS.

3F.TESTING THE PROGRAMS

3G.PREPARING THE ENDUSER DOCUMENTATION

4.FINAL PREPARATION

WE HAVE 4 STEPS.....

4A.UPLOADING THE STIMULATED DATA

4B.INTEGRATION TESTING

4C.CUTOVER ACTIVITIES

4D.PRE GO-LIVE END USER TRAINING

5.GO-LIVE AND SUPPORT

SIGN-OFF MEETING

CHAN