SCEIS will use the ASAP (Accelerated SAP) methodology for implementing SAP. ASAP has been used in more than 1,000 projects worldwide to implement SAP efficiently. ASAP streamlines and standardizes the implementation process to achieve mission-critical business functionality as soon as possible. ASAP provides a framework that makes efficient use of resources, including time, and promotes a high-quality implementation.
The ASAP Roadmap is a high-level implementation plan. It divides the implementation into five phases. These phases are often referred to as “steps” so as to not be confused with a phased implementation of functionality; they are broad planning steps in the overall implementation process.
j Project Preparation. During the Project Preparation phase, the project team makes initial plans and preparation for the implementation. They set up the project management office (PMO), define the statement of work, and publish the detailed project plan.
k Business Blueprint. During the Business Blueprint phase, all stakeholders work to understand the project’s business goals and to determine the business processes required to support those goals. This is the scope definition.
l Realization. During the Realization phase, the project team configures the SAP modules, and implements defined processes based on the business blueprint. Design and development activities for modifications identified during the Business Blueprint phase begin. The system integration test is conducted.
m Final Preparation. During the Final Preparation phase, the team completes final preparation activities before going live, including final system testing, end-user training, data cutover, and system cutover to a production environment.
n Go Live and Support. During the Go-Live and Support phase, the project-oriented, pre-production environment is transitioned into a successful, live production operation.