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Objective
To discuss the use of the Accelerated SAP approach for conducting a rapid R/3 implementation To explain how the Accelerated SAP Roadmap is used to facilitate implementation. To identify the tools and accelerators used for performing ASAP.
To discuss the integration of the Roadmap with the R/3 Reference Model and the Implementation Guide (IMG).
Topics
Quick look at the Original R/3 Procedural Model
Overview of the ASAP methodology The ASAP Roadmap
Productive Operation
Project Preparation
Create Establish User System Documentation Administration Set Up Production Environment Transfer Data to Production System
Its useful for large, complex organizations wishing to implement R/3 in stages. However, this is being replaced with the Accelerated SAP method of implementation.
Accelerated SAP
In 1996, SAP introduced Accelerated SAP.
Better suited for medium sized companies looking at a Big Bang approach.
No As Is modeling as with the Procedural Model. ASAP is designed for a To Be implementation (re-engineering).
Simplicity and speed of ASAP approach is making this the implementation method of choice for many companies now.
Topics
Quick look at the Original R/3 Procedural Model
Overview of the ASAP methodology The ASAP Roadmap
Minimizes the length of time between installation and start-up. Maximizes the utilization of SAP and customer resources.
Tools:
A navigation tool for the Roadmap, questionnaires, templates, and check lists. Q&A database for documenting requirements.
R/3 Business Engineer tools for creating the Business Blueprint (conceptual design) and for configuration.
All the services are available for ASAP projects, including consulting, training, hotline, Early Watch, OSS, Info DB. University of Southern California
Methodology
R/3 Business Engineer Implementation Guide Reference Model Profile Generator Change Request Management
Accelerators
Class Discussion
ASAP is a Tool designed to speed up the implementation process. However, there are always other factors which could affect the speed of an implementation.
Based upon your individual experience:
Name as many project accelerators as you can Name as many project decelerators as you can
Committed management (steering committee) and fast decision making. Committed project team, competent, well-trained users and decision makers.
Topics
Quick look at the Original R/3 Procedural Model
Overview of the ASAP methodology The ASAP Roadmap
Final Preparation
Go Live
1
Authorizations that will be req
2
Reports to be written
3
Business Process Master List
x x x x x
5
System Performance Evaluation
Conversions to be made Req. Interfaces identified Bus. Processes identified Org. Structure defined A Working System
x x x x x
Baseline Scope
Pct
Project Preparation
12%
Business Blueprint
Realization Baseline Final Configuration Integration Test Final Project Go Live & Support
15%
46% 12% 13% 21% 19% 8%
4 5
Total
100%
Topics
Quick look at the Original R/3 Procedural Model
Overview of the ASAP methodology The ASAP Roadmap
The IA is the primary tool and framework for executing the ASAP methodology.
ASAP Roadmap
Implementation Accelerators Project Plan Question and Answer Database Issues Database Business Process Procedures Knowledge Corner Glossary Help
Phase
How-To
Work Package
Activity Task
Deliverable Who
Accelerators
Phase Information
Phase level information consists of the purpose of the Phase, general instructions on how to complete it, and the work packages that are organized to complete the phase.
Work Packages
Purpose
Activities
Activity Information
Activity level information consists of the purpose of the Activity, general instructions on how to complete it, the trigger for starting this activity, the input needed, the expected results, and any templates or accelerators that can be used to complete the activity.
Trigger
Input
Output
Outcome
Tool/Accelerator
Task Information
Task level information consists of the purpose of the Task, the suggested procedure for completing the task, the personnel responsible, and any templates, accelerators, or How-Tos that can be used to complete the tasks.
Purpose
Task Procedure
Tool: A self-contained appl. used to perform work packages, activities and larger tasks. Accelerator: Templates, models, questionnaires created with applications and used to perform smaller tasks or roles.
Project Plans (MS Project or MS Excel) Cut-over Plan Template Products of the Knowledge Corner
Tools
Procedure
Tools/ Accelerators