ASA380

ASA380ASAP Methodology for

Implementation in DetailsSAP Solution Manager

Course OutlineCourse Version: 95Course Duration: 3 Day(s)Publication Date: 01-03-2013Publication Time: 1007

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ContentsCourse Overview ......................................................................vii

Course Goals .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiiCourse Objectives ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Unit 1: Introduction to ASAP Methodology for Implementation ............ 1SAP Advanced Delivery Management: The new way of implementing SAP

Solutions ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1ASAP Methodology Evolution ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Practical Use Cases of ASAP Methodology... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Key Improvements in ASAP Methodology V8... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2ASAP Methodology Taxonomy... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2How to Access ASAP ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Unit 2: Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) .............................. 3Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Work Stream in ASAP

Methodology ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Application Lifecycle Management in Implementation Project Phases ... . . . . 3Application Lifecycle Management in the Operate Phase ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unit 3: Project Management (PM) .................................................. 5Project Management Work Stream in ASAP Methodology... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Initiating ASAP projects (Project Preparation phase) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Reoccurring deliverables across ASAP phases (Project Preparation to Go

Live Support). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Planning ahead (Go Live Support, Operate) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Managing ASAP agile (all phases) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Unit 4: Organizational Change Management (OCM) ........................... 7Organizational Change Management (OCM) Work Stream in ASAP

Methodology ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7OCM in Project Preparation ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7OCM in Business Blueprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7OCM in Realization ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8OCM in Final Preparation ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8OCM in Go Live Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Unit 5: Training ......................................................................... 9Training Work Stream in ASAP Methodology ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Training in Project Preparation ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Training in Business Blueprint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Training in Realization ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Training in Final Preparation ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Training in Go Live Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Unit 6: Data Management ........................................................... 11Data Management Work Stream in ASAP Methodology ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Data Management in Project Preparation ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Data Management in Business Blueprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Data Management in Realization ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Data Management in Final Preparation ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Unit 7: Value Management ..........................................................13Value Management Work Stream in ASAP Methodology ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Value Management in Project Preparation ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Value Management in Business Blueprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Value Management in Realization ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Unit 8: Business Process Management (BPM).................................15Business Process Management (BPM) Work Stream in ASAP

Methodology ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Business Blueprinting Approach ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Business Process Management (BPM) in Project Preparation ... . . . . . . . . . . . 16Business Process Management (BPM) in Business Blueprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Business Process Management (BPM) in Realization ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Unit 9: Technical Solution Management (TSM) ................................17Technical Solution Management in ASAP Methodology ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Technical Solution Management in Project Preparation ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Technical Solution Management in Blueprint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Technical Solution Management in Realization ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Technical Solution Management in Final Preparation... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Technical Solution Management in Go Live Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Unit 10: Test Management ..........................................................19Test Management Work Stream in ASAP Methodology ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Test Management in Project Preparation ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Test Management in Business Blueprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Test Management in Realization ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Test Management in Final Preparation... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Unit 11: Cut Over Management ....................................................21Cut Over Management Work Stream in ASAP Methodology ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Cut Over Management in Realization ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Cut Over Management in Final Preparation... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Cut Over Management in Go Live Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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ASA380 Course Overview

Course OverviewThe intention is to deliver the ASA380 course modularized and fitting to the needs of projectmanagers and team leads based upon ASAP project phases and work streams.

Target AudienceThis course is intended for the following audiences:

• SAP Project Managers:

– The Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of a projectthroughout its lifecycle. They are responsible for defining, planning, tracking andmanaging the project, for identifying key resources and providing the directionthey require in order to meet project objectives. The Project Manager providesleadership to cross-functional teams responsible for delivering defined projectoutputs to time, budget and project quality criteria. They also ensure adherence toproject management methodology practices, provide team coaching, evaluate theperformance of team members and reinforce the enterprise knowledge managementthrough the collection and communication of lessons learned.

• SAP Team Lead:

– They are responsible for defining, planning, tracking and managing their respectivesub-project, for identifying key resources and providing the direction they requirein order to meet defined objectives.

Course PrerequisitesRequired Knowledge

• (or equivalent proficiency in the following areas):

– SMI310 - SAP Solution Manager: Implementation Tools in Detail.– OCM100 – Organizational Change Management Fundamentals.– VM100 - Value Management.– Project Management Fundamentals or similar Project Management course based on

PMI PMBOK industry standard.– E2E040 SAP Operational Standards.

• This course is intended to be an advanced training of the ASAP Methodology forImplementation, focusing on the Project Management and project team lead point ofview. We recommend the participants to attend courses listed on this slide that provideknowledge needed to understand key concepts presented in this class. At minimumthe attendees should:

– Have good knowledge of project management concepts from Project ManagementInstitute Project Management Body Of Knowledge (PMI PMBOK).

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– Understand the purpose and capabilities of SAP Solution Manager in bothimplementation and operations of SAP-centric solution.

– Understand concepts and principles of organizational change management.– Have good grasp of value management and value delivery concepts (also known

in PMI terms as benefits realization).– Have basic understanding of the ASAP methodology that will be further enhanced

through this course.

Recommended Knowledge

• PMP Certification from Project Management Institute (PMI).

Course GoalsThis course will prepare the participant to:

• Play active role in an SAP implementation project that follows ASAP Methodologyfor Implementation V8.

• Understand the structure the SAP implementation project, its key deliverables and tasksto accomplish the project goals.

• Apply generic project management skills and techniques in context of SAPimplementation project.

• Take advantage of the improvements and enhancements that were introduced in theASAP 8 Methodology.

Course ObjectivesAfter completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the overall approach of the ASAP Implementation Methodology frameworkand explain the new features and content of the ASAP methodology for Implementation.

• Outline the purpose, key activities, and deliverables for each work stream and phaseof the ASAP roadmap.

• Understand and apply the resources available to Project Managers and team leads toensure the consistency, quality and value of project deliverables.

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Unit 1Introduction to ASAP Methodology for

ImplementationUnit OverviewIn this module we will focus on providing an overview of the ASAP Methodology forImplementation. We will start with the outline of the rationale for the methodology, its benefitsand then we will proceed to discuss the taxonomy of the methodology with special attention tothe structure of the information you can find in ASAP.

We will start with discussing the rationale for turning ASAP into a prescriptive methodology tosupport the new way of delivering SAP Solution with SAP Advanced Delivery Management.Then we will go briefly through the evolution of ASAP to demonstrate the focus on leanimplementation projects with drive for time to value and fast realization of benefits. We willthen proceed to discuss the key use cases for the ASAP Methodology ranging from standarddesign-based ASAP projects, through Agile implementations to Assembled-to-Order projects.Then we will focus on key improvements in ASAP 8, methodology taxonomy and how toaccess the methodology.

Lesson: SAP Advanced Delivery Management: Thenew way of implementing SAP SolutionsLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Introduce SAP Advanced Delivery Management approach.• Understand the rationale for the new ASAP methodology.• Explain the benefits ASAP brings to project delivery and services design.

Lesson: ASAP Methodology EvolutionLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the current ASAP 8 work breakdown structure.

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Lesson: Practical Use Cases of ASAP MethodologyLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the typical deployment approaches that ASAP 8 supports for SAP projects.• Understand the engineered vs. design based effort in each deployment strategy.• Understand how engineered services like RDS can be used in var-

ious deployment scenarios.

Lesson: Key Improvements in ASAP Methodology V8Lesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the improvements to ASAP introduced in ASAP 8.• Explain how to use the ASAP Methodology in an implementation project.• Provide overview of the Agile ASAP methodology content in the PM work stream.

Lesson: ASAP Methodology TaxonomyLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the taxonomy of the ASAP methodology.

Lesson: How to Access ASAPLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Understand how to access ASAP and its content.



Unit 2Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)

Unit OverviewIn this unit we‘ll focus on the Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Work Stream in thedifferent phases of an SAP implementation project.

First we will introduce the SAP Best Practice-thinking with regards to Application LifecycleManagement and then look at the purpose and the key deliverables of the ALMWork Stream inthe ASAP Methodology. Then, we will discuss ALM-related tasks in implementation projectphases. The third chapter deals with ALM in the Operate phase. Finally, some additionalinformation will be provided as we complete this module.

Lesson: Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)Work Stream in ASAP MethodologyLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Introduce the overall approach towards Application Lifecycle Management(ALM) in context of the ASAP Methodology for Implementation.

• Explain the application of ASAP Methodology for completion of theApplication Lifecycle Management deliverables.

Lesson: Application Lifecycle Management inImplementation Project PhasesLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Explain the purpose, Deliverables and key tasks of the Application LifecycleManagement deliverables in each phase of the ASAP implementation methodology.



Lesson: Application Lifecycle Managementin the Operate PhaseLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Explain the purpose, Deliverables and key tasks of the ApplicationLifecycle Management deliverables in the Operate phase of theASAP implementation methodology.



Unit 3Project Management (PM)

Unit OverviewIn this unit we‘ll focus on the Project Management (PM) Work Stream in the different phasesof an SAP implementation project.

First we will introduce the Project Management Work Stream from a general overviewperspective, describe its purpose and the key deliverables across all ASAP phases. Then, inchapters 2, 3 and 4 we will cover

• PM deliverables related to initiating standard ASAP projects, all applicable to the ProjectPreparation phase.

• Recurring PM deliverables across All ASAP phases,• And PM deliverables relevant for the planning of future steps, applicable to Go Live

Support and Operate phases.

Chapter 5 deals with Agile ASAP, first introducing agile concepts from a general perspectiveand then explaining the differences between standard ASAP and Agile ASAP. Agile ASAP isonly explained as part of the PM work stream lesson of this course about ASAP Methodologyfor Implementation in Detail as all "agile only "deliverables and tasks are assigned to thePM work stream. But as we will see later, some tasks part of deliverables of the workstream Training, Value Management, Business Process Management and Technical SolutionManagement are also defined as AGILE ASAP relevant and therefore influenced by how theproject management is executed. Finally, some additional information will be provided aswe complete this module.

Lesson: Project Management Work Streamin ASAP MethodologyLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the overall approach towards the Project Management (PM) deliverablesin context of the ASAP Methodology for Implementation.

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks important to the deliverablesrelated to Project Management (PM).



Lesson: Initiating ASAP projects (Project Preparation phase)Lesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Describe deliverables important for project initiation and planning.• Explain purpose and dependencies between the key PM deliverables

and tasks in Project Preparation.

Lesson: Reoccurring deliverables across ASAP phases(Project Preparation to Go Live Support)Lesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Describe reoccurring deliverables in PM work stream.• Explain purpose and dependencies between the key PM deliverables and tasks

that are carried through the entire implementation project.

Lesson: Planning ahead (Go Live Support, Operate)Lesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the deliverables required for planning successful transition to operations

Lesson: Managing ASAP agile (all phases)Lesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the key deliverables and tasks in Agile projects Explaindifferences between the approaches of Standard ASAP and AgileASAP Methodology for Implementation.



Unit 4Organizational Change Management (OCM)Unit OverviewIn this unit we‘ll focus on the Organizational Change Management work streams in thedifferent phases of an SAP implementation project.

First we will have a look at the purpose and the key deliverables of the OCM Work Stream inthe ASAP Methodology. Then, we will discuss OCM in each of the ASAP Phases, ProjectPreparation, Blueprint, Realization, Final Preparation, and Go Live Support. Some additionalinformation will also be provided as we complete this module.

Lesson: Organizational Change Management (OCM)Work Stream in ASAP MethodologyLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the overall approach of Organizational Change Management (OCM)in context of the ASAP Methodology for Implementation.

• Describe application of ASAP Methodology for the deliverables related to OCM.

Lesson: OCM in Project PreparationLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of OCM in ProjectPreparation phase of the methodology.

Lesson: OCM in Business BlueprintLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of OCM in Blueprintphase of the methodology.



Lesson: OCM in RealizationLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of OCM in Real-ization phase of the methodology.

Lesson: OCM in Final PreparationLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of OCM in eachphase of the methodology.

Lesson: OCM in Go Live SupportLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of OCM in Go LiveSupport phase of the methodology.



Unit 5Training

Unit OverviewIn this unit we‘ll focus on the Training Workstream in the different phases of an SAPimplementation project. We‘ll start at a high level, discussing the purpose and deliverablesof the Training Work Stream. In addition, we will provide some general training-relatedinformation for the project manager.

Lesson: Training Work Stream in ASAP MethodologyLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the overall project team training approach.• Explain the scope and structure of the end users training.• Manage the application of ASAP Methodology for the deliverables related

to training the project team and end users.

Lesson: Training in Project PreparationLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the training work streamin Project Preparation phase of the methodology.

Lesson: Training in Business BlueprintLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the training workstream in Blueprint phase of the methodology.



Lesson: Training in RealizationLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the training workstream in Realization phase of the methodology.

Lesson: Training in Final PreparationLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the training work streamin Final Preparation phase of the methodology.

Lesson: Training in Go Live SupportLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the training work streamin Go Live Support phase of the methodology.



Unit 6Data Management

Unit OverviewIn this unit we‘ll focus on the Data Management work stream in the different phases of anSAP implementation project. Data Management in ASAP combines deliverables and activitesrelated to Legacy Data Migration and Data Archiving.

The first chapter gives an overview of the Data Management work stream, it‘s place in theASAP methodology, main deliverables and data management project specific roles. Thefollowing chapters, 2 to 5, describe the Data Management deliverables within each phase ofthe ASAP methodology. The last chapter contains links to additional material that can byaccessed by you to deepen your understanding of Data Management.

Lesson: Data Management Work Stream inASAP MethodologyLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Understand how Data Management work stream fits into the ASAPMethodology for Implementation.

• Provide overview of deliverables, tasks and integration points of DataManagement in each phase of the methodology.

• Provide understanding of how to apply ASAP Methodology for thedeliverables related to Data Management.

Lesson: Data Management in Project PreparationLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the data management inProject Preparation phase of the ASAP methodology.



Lesson: Data Management in Business BlueprintLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the data managementin Blueprint phase of the ASAP methodology.

Lesson: Data Management in RealizationLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the data managementin Realization phase of the ASAP methodology.

Lesson: Data Management in Final PreparationLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the Final Preparation deliverables and key tasks that leverage thedata management deliverables of the ASAP methodology.



Unit 7Value Management

Unit OverviewIn this unit we‘ll focus on the Value Management Work Stream in the different phases ofan SAP implementation project.

The first chapter gives an overview of the Value Management work stream, it‘s place in theASAP methodology and main deliverables. The following chapters, 2 to 4, describes the ValueManagement deliverables within each phase of the ASAP methodology. The last chaptercontains links to additional material that can be accessed to further your understanding ofValue Management.

Lesson: Value Management Work Stream inASAP MethodologyLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Establish the connection between the ASAP methodology and Value Management.• Understand the integration points between Value Management

and the final To-Be design.• As part of this integration identify the deliverables, key tasks, and integration points

that link value management to each phase of the ASAP methodology.

Lesson: Value Management in Project PreparationLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the value management inProject Preparation phase of the ASAP methodology.

Lesson: Value Management in Business BlueprintLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the value managementin Blueprint phase of the ASAP methodology.



Lesson: Value Management in RealizationLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the value managementin Realization phase of the ASAP methodology.



Unit 8Business Process Management (BPM)

Unit OverviewIn this unit we‘ll focus on the Business Process Management work stream in the differentphases of an SAP implementation project. Some of the main deliverables being the creationof the Blueprint document, the Solution Transformation Design and following realizationof all solution components, being it SAP Core applications, enhancements or SOA-basedcomposite applications.

The first chapter gives an overview of the Business Process Management (BPM) work stream;the second chapter gives some more information about the BPM approach. The followingchapters, 3 to 5, describe the Business Process Management (BPM) deliverables within thesephases of the ASAP methodology. The last chapter includes a BPM summary and links toadditional material that can be accessed to further your understanding of Business ProcessManagement (BPM).

Some of the main deliverables being the creation of the Blueprint document, the SolutionTransformation Design and following realization of all solution components, being it SAPCore applications, enhancements or SOA-based composite applications.

Note: "Value Management" is a closely related topic, and a separate Work Streamin ASAP.

Lesson: Business Process Management (BPM) WorkStream in ASAP MethodologyLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the overall approach to Business Process Management (BPM) incontext of the ASAP Methodology for Implementation.

• Outline the purpose, deliverables, key tasks and integration points of BusinessProcess Management (BPM) in each phase of the methodology.

• Manage the application of ASAP Methodology for the deliverables relatedto Business Process Management (BPM) .



Lesson: Business Blueprinting ApproachLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Explain Blueprinting approach in SAP project.• Define key blueprinting deliverables.• Explain roles and responsibilities during the blueprinting in SAP project.

Lesson: Business Process Management (BPM)in Project PreparationLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the business process managementin Project Preparation phase of the ASAP methodology.

Lesson: Business Process Management (BPM)in Business BlueprintLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the business processmanagement in Blueprint phase of the ASAP methodology.

Lesson: Business Process Management (BPM)in RealizationLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the business processmanagement in Realization phase of the ASAP methodology.



Unit 9Technical Solution Management (TSM)

Unit OverviewIn this unit we‘ll focus on the Technical Solution Management work stream in the differentphases of an SAP implementation project.

The first chapter gives an overview of the Technical Solution Management work stream, itsplace in the ASAP methodology, main deliverables and Technical Solution Managementproject specific roles. The following chapters, 2 to 6, describe the Technical SolutionManagement deliverables within each phase of the ASAP methodology. The last chaptercontains links to additional material that can be accessed by you to further your understandingof Technical Solution Management.

Lesson: Technical Solution Management inASAP MethodologyLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Define the key deliverables of the Technical Solution Management (TSM)work stream, explain their flow and dependencies

Lesson: Technical Solution Management inProject PreparationLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the technical solution managementin Project Preparation phase of the ASAP methodology.

Lesson: Technical Solution Management in BlueprintLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the technical solutionmanagement in Blueprint phase of the ASAP methodology.



Lesson: Technical Solution Management in RealizationLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the technical solutionmanagement in Realization phase of the ASAP methodology.

Lesson: Technical Solution Management in Fi-nal PreparationLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the technical solutionmanagement in Final Preparation phase of the ASAP methodology.

Lesson: Technical Solution Management in Go Live SupportLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the technical solutionmanagement in Go Live Support phase of the ASAP methodology.



Unit 10Test Management

Unit OverviewIn this unit we‘ll focus on Test Management work stream in the different phases of an SAPimplementation project.

The first chapter gives an overview of the Test Management work stream, its place in theASAP methodology, main deliverables and Test Management project specific roles. Thefollowing chapters, 2 to 5, describe the Test Management deliverables within each phase of theASAP methodology. The last chapter contains links to additional material that can be accessedby you to further your understanding of Test Management.

Lesson: Test Management Work Stream inASAP MethodologyLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the overall approach to Test Management in context of theASAP Methodology for Implementation.

• Outline the purpose, deliverables, key tasks and integration points of TestManagement in each phase of the methodology.

Lesson: Test Management in Project PreparationLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the test management inProject Preparation phase of the ASAP methodology.

Lesson: Test Management in Business BlueprintLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the test managementin Blueprint phase of the ASAP methodology.



Lesson: Test Management in RealizationLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the test managementin Realization phase of the ASAP methodology.

Lesson: Test Management in Final PreparationLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the test management inFinal Preparation phase of the ASAP methodology.



Unit 11Cut Over Management

Unit OverviewIn this unit we‘ll focus on the Cut Over Management work stream in the different phases ofan SAP implementation project.

The first chapter gives an overview of the Cut Over Management work stream, its place in theASAP methodology, main deliverables and Cut Over Management project specific roles. Thefollowing chapters, 2 to 4, describe the Cut Over Management deliverables within each phaseof the ASAP methodology. The last chapter contains links to additional material that can beaccessed by you to further your understanding of Cut Over Management.

Lesson: Cut Over Management Work Streamin ASAP MethodologyLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Understand how Cut Over Management fits into the ASAP Method-ology for Implementation.

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of Cut Over Managementin each phase of the methodology.

• Get a better understanding of how to apply ASAP Methodology for thedeliverables related to Cut Over Management.

Lesson: Cut Over Management in RealizationLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the cutover managementin Realization phase of the ASAP methodology.



Lesson: Cut Over Management in Final PreparationLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the cutover managementin Final Preparation phase of the ASAP methodology.

Lesson: Cut Over Management in Go Live SupportLesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the purpose, deliverables and key tasks of the cutover managementin Go Live Support phase of the ASAP methodology.


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