CHARM during implementation phase possible?

Hi Gurus
I would like to know the constraints of implementing CHARM during the implementation phase of the project.
I am aware that, charm functionality is best suitable for post go live change tracking tool and it is not recommended during the implementation phase. But I would like to know the reasons behind not recommending CHARM during implementation phase.
Please provide your valuable inputs.
Thanks.

Hi,
The following may not be the detailed reasons behind not recommending CHARM during implementation phase.
Implementation Project u2013 A project to implement SAP solution as a part of regular implementation or a roll out. This is considered for single-site implementations. Predefined scenarios can be selected from template projects.
Change Request Management (ChaRM) is an SAP tool to manage all those activities performed between the design of a change and the final promotion to a productive system
ChaRM can:
o Improve efficiency and transparency of change management processes
o Minimize business disruptions
o Store documentation of implemented changes
o Track and monitor changes
o Improve audit process
o Reduce risk of correction and project failures
ChaRM benefits are:
o Allow the Organization to control and manage changes in the SAP system effectively
o Guarantee that any change to the SAP system follows the standard process flow and procedures with mandatory controls and documented steps
o Effectively adheres to requirements for SOX compliance
Please also go through [this|http://www.sap.com/community/webcast/2009_06_worldtour_fr/2009_06_Worldtour_SOL1_SAP_fr.pdf] document.
Hope it helps.
Cheers,
Satish

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Hi Mike,
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Usually, the Unix Scripting can handle this, but if you have the Windows I am not sure if the Batch File can do this or not.
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Can anyone please send me some problems faced during implementation at the five stages interacting with the client?Please send me to my mail [email protected]

The major problem during implementation is gaps in AS-IS Study. If we do not study the peocess to the minute bit, then we tend to miss out critical requirement & this is realized during testing. Then the redo takes a longer time, compared to doing it correct initially. Ofcourse, Things will not be correct in first attempt, but if the number of things to redo is leasser, it becomes more convienent, as during testing phase, we are already overloaded with many activities to be taken care of.
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The import was stopped, an error occurred during the phase DDIC_ACTIVATION

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P762713 wrote:>
> Hi ,
>
>     This is general issue now a days occuring in Support Packs .The only solution for this issue is to delete structure ::
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> these were the structure deleted from system afterwards patches were installed successfully.
>
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>
> You can do this via Tcode se11 .give these info in data type & in turn you have to delete 1PYXXFO/SAP_PAYSLIP also.This has solved my issue & after this support pack went fine.
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> Edited by: mohit gupta on Sep 23, 2009 9:15 AM
Hi, mohit
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Divide project duration as per implementation phases?

Dear Gopala Rao,
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Implementation project (phase of the application management life cycle is "Optimization"):
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