SAP Implementation Critical Areas

Dear Gurus,
i want to know the details of the SAP Implementation Process kindly send me the details of
1)SAP Implementation Process
2)Critical Areas in SAP Implementation.
3)How to implement Better.
4)BASIS Critical Areas.
5)What is the Role of Technical Team in SAP Implementation.
Thanks and Regards
AMAN

Check this links regarding implementation
Re: SAP implementation
SAP-IMPLEMENTATION.
SAP Implementation
Phases for SAP Fresh implementation
SAP Vanilla Implementation
new methodolgy in sap implementation
regarding basis refer below link
basis
Role of abaper involves development of programs/reports based on inputs from functional consultant,
he should have basic understanding of functionalities of respective modules they are working on it.
Edited by: Jeyakanthan A on Apr 9, 2010 3:24 PM

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Role & Responsibilities of an ABAPer during SAP Implementation

Dear Friends,
Shall anyone of you kindly let me know of a link or send a document addressing the Role & Responsibilities of an ABAPer during SAP Implementation?
Regards,
Alok.

Hi,
ABAPer is required after installation and business study by functional consultant...
In case of upgrade project, ABAPer is required during upgrade (Basis activity) itself in SPAU and SPDD step.
Otherwise, ABAPer has following role in their area:
1. Business study in brief. (To resolve simple issue and to understand logic)
2. Coding for User exits / enhancements to co-operate with functional consultant.
3. Custom reports / Program developement (Normally print programs and some analytical reports)
4. Upload program implementation thru' BDC / BAPI / LSMW
etc.
5. Interface developement if required. (in case of legacy system integration projects)
These are the major tasks of ABAPer in implementation project.
Activities that form the SAP implementation process are:
1. Project Preparation
2. Sizing and blue printing
3. SAP Functinal development - here abap comes into picture
4. Final Preparation
5. Go live
Have a look at below link. It will give you more details abt the same.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAP_Implementation
<b>Reward points</b>
Regards

Critical Issues During SAP Implementation or After Golive

Can anybody tell me one of the most critical/ challenging issues During SAP Implementation or After Golive
in these modules:-
MM implementation
PP implementation
SD implementation
FI/CO implementation
PS implementation
QM implementation
HR implementation
BI implementation
XI implementation
Thanks and regards
RS

hi,
I will list out few of critical issues in
Implementation :
1 . Ensure 100% mapping of business process for all modules with SAP(avoid customization in support phase)
2. Unit & Integeration testing should be through with all validations
3. Master datas(Vendor,Customer) care must be taken will uploading datas thru LSMW,
If there are common vendors for all plants,Create a vendor for a plant extend it to other plants
4. Check tax procedures are customized according to requirements.
5. Complete all print document customizations before go live
6. Complete end user training(2 or more cycles) should be top priority before go live(This will avoid
cancellation/reversal of documents after post go live)
7. Ready with standard MIS reports & customized reports for business decision making
8. Excise opening balance updation in tables for RG1 register in tables(Note 951955) on go live
9. Check all tables datas are updating correctly
10. Declare go live to SAP Support
11. Check All user authorization should be correct according to their roles.
12. Centeralize all master datas creation(avoid duplication)
13. Create transaction variants to avoid entires in unnecessary fields & make certain fields mandatory.
14. Ensure document numbering is completed for all documents
15. Validate accounting entries are hit properly according to requirement in quality client with FI CTM(Core team member).
After Go live :
1. Missing authorization for users will play key part here,For ex : PGI while doing delivery,Excise capture & post in MIGO/J1IEX.
2. Do internal audit every month,identify transactions if there will possibility for misuse or wrong entries,requires validation,identify users weak in certain areas.
3. Identify there is enhancements to be done in transaction process(By step-2)
4. Prepare a list of month & year end activities to be performed for all modules give to users
5. Prepare a list of frequently used transaction codes module wise give it to users
6. If there is subcontracting,ensure challan creation,GR,reconcillation should be done regulary(monthly)
7. Train the users,take reports in respective modules.
8. Additonal customization might be done in print documents.
9. Instruct users/CTM's to adapt SAP Standard practise
10. Update excise tax rates after every indian budget
Hope it helps.
Edited by: Jeyakanthan A on Apr 29, 2010 6:48 PM

Implementing Business area in Live SAP environment

Hi
We are in 4.7. We want to implement Business area to all our of sites which are already in SAP. I would like to know expert opinion for this critical point.
1. How to include the Business area for the balances in the Inventory , AP and AR Balance sheet GL codes on the date of Golive with Business area configuration?
I tried to put the business area in the opening balance of an accounting document by using transaction FB02 and line item field COBL_GSBER but it is not allowing as the field is greyed out. I have already made this field as changeable field in the document line item control of the configuration.
Also please share the other factors to be considered to implement the BA in live environment.
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Why we go for SAP ?what are the benifits to implement SAP inanyorganizat?

Hi,
Why we go for SAP ?what are the benifits to implement SAP in any organization?
Early reply is highely appruciable.
Regards,
Chow.

Hi
check following link for ur doubts
http://www.sap.com/solutions/business-suite/erp/businessbenefits/index.epx
Some key points to switch to SAP is like
Focus on Business Processes
Elimination of Redundant Data (Common & Consistent Data)
Easier Corporate Consolidation
Better Managerial Control
Elimination of Interfaces
Faster reaction to changing structures
Organization/Customers/Competitors
Integration is the Key
Integration of all business modules
Major reduction in time required for accounts finalization
Easier Corporate Consolidation
Cost control Batch wise / Cost centre wise
Centralised Inventory planning and control
Reduction in Inventory carrying Costs
Best Business practices across the organisation
Elimination of redundant data
Better Managerial control
Data Integrity
Enhanced Organisational flexibility
Improvement in Personal productivity
High Data availability
Improved Order cycle time / accuracy / cost
hope this is what ur looking for
If not pls revert
Vishal...

SAP Security On A New SAP Implementation

Hi Gurus,
I'm going to be part of a team that will be implementing SAP Security with a company that's implementing SAP. My experience has always just been on the maintenance and support and I was wondering security wise, what's involved during the implementation stage. What are the things to be done or considered when implementing SAP Security? Are there steps to be followed? What is the best strategy for implementing authorizations?
Thanks in advance for answering my questions and enlightening my junior mind.
JB

Hi,
SAP Security implimentation process follows the Authorisation Methodology. In this we need to follow the phases which are
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2._Analsys:_ as per role matrix based on rules and regulations consultants educate the end user.
3. *Implimentation* : As per role matrix Single role,composite rople,derive role will be Develop and securing table ,reports.transaction which are critical.
4. Quality check and test: developed roles are move to qulity system and testing will be done as per approval from the decision maker role are move to the production server.
5.Cutover: this roles are assigned to the users and system goes to live.
Underlined and bold words plesase cocentrate deep.
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QGM for Greenfield SAP Implementation

Hi All,
We are doing a greenfield SAP implementation. As of now we are done with DEV landscape build. We would like to utilize Quality Gate Management for Change Management in our project. I have few queries:
1) How should I define Transport routes at this stage to activate QGM? We have only DEV systems as of now. QAS and PRD would be ready in next few months. Can I activate QGM now with logical component containing only DEV systems?
2) Once the QAS and PRD systems are ready; How to include them in the existing QGM project?
Any documentation or input are really appreciated.
Regards,
Vivek

Achieved this using the virtual systems as mentioned in this excellent blog.
http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-31352
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Vivek

Roles & Responsibilities of a Basis consultant in an SAP implementation

Hi All,
What are the Roles & Responsibilities of a Basis consultant before/during/after an SAP implementation project?
Please list all of them separately.
Regards,
Nivas

1.    1. Perform User administration and role/profile assignment.
2.   2. Perform Role Creation, Modification and Full trouble shooting support for the users authorization failures in all SAP applications and resolving the Security issues and support in integration testing of Roles/Profiles.
3. 3. Maintain the integrity of the SAP environment by managing the SAP Correction and Transport System (CTS) to ensure all configuration and development objects are promoted properly.
4.    4. Distribute the online SAP user workload and monitor and manage the SAP background job workload.
5.   5. Perform OSS / SAP Service Marketplace: Searching notes & creating OSS messages for the respective queries to improve the Performance. And software download, Maintain System Data, License Key & Maintenance Certificate, Developer & object registrations and connection maintenance etc.
6.     Starting and Stopping SAP instance/(s).
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"Case use" technique for SAP implementation?

Hello all,
has anyone used "case use" technique for SAP implementation? I mean for standard process, not only developing.
Any recommendation about it?
Thanks in advance and best regards,
Adolfo

It would be helpful to go through the help document of ASAP Methodology.
The following information may clarify some doubts/requirements you have.
Generating the Project IMG through ASAP:
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.

Closing down an SAP implementation for restart later

OK, this is a strange one, to me at least, but here goes...
Our company has been using an implementation of SAP for a specific project that is now coming to an end. They want to close down the system completely, but with the option of relaunching it later using the data records that currently exist, but probably imported into a new Enterprise structure. The financial data will also have to be maintained for audit and other legal purposes.
I've done several SAP implementations but never a close-down like this! From a functional, rather than a Basis/infrastructure, point of view, does anyone know what configuration or other data protection measures we will need to take to safeguard the data and facilitate a restart so much later? Are there any other issues the company will need to consider? We use ECC6 and FICO (GL/AR/AP/Banks) with COPA, and SD MM
During the period between the closure of the SAP system and its re-initialisation in expanded form - maybe 18 months later - they will run the functions now done in SAP in an old system. Again, I have done transfers of data from legacy systems into SAP but never the reverse. Any suggestions, other than ensuring compatibility, for this process?
I strongly suspect that when they look at re-starting the use of SAP it will essentially be a new implementation from scratch, with perhaps some Customer/Vendor/Materials/FICO master data imported, but involving all the stages of the road map. However, if there is anything we can do to help whoever does that then we will. So, any suggestions or information will be welcome.
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Time frame for SAP implementation query

Hi guys,
I am a university student and am currently trying to collect some information for my paper on development of ERP systems in industrial companies, particularly SAP. I'm meant to do some field research, but it is proving to be rather difficult, which is why I wanted to ask for some help from people who have experience in the implementation of the SAP system.
What I'm looking for is the time frame that the SAP system takes to integrate into an industrial firm. Also, the scope of integration (ie how many and which modules were added on top of the core SAP system) and the number of users after the full implementation of the system.
I don't need the name of particular companies, as I understand that that may be disclosing too much corporate information, but it would really help me if someone could give me a realistic time frame of the implementation process for SAP.
Thank you, in advance!
Anya

Anya,
Update to your queries:
size of the company that this SAP implementation took place at:
Answer : In terms of revenue $200 million +
Interms of employees 6000+
HR module in particular - whether it can be fully implemented separately and how long would it take?
Answer:
Definately, it can be fully implemeted and other modules may not be used
Time period - 3+ months as Business packages are available in SAP.
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SAP Implementation in Turkey. Consulting company needed.

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I'm looking for local consulting companies in Turkey that have experience on SAP implementations. By the momemnt I'm not able to find any company that I can contact with.
English is a must...any ideas?
Has someone worked in the country? Any help will be useful!
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The below table will give you an idea about the deadline for your organization for Chile eDocument implementation -
Enterprise
Last year's
revenue (in UF*)
Last year's
revenue (in USD)
Location
Months (from
Feb, 2014)
Deadline to implement
Chile eDocument
Small
Below 2400
Below 100 K
Urban
24
1st Feb, 2016
Rural
36
1st Feb, 2017
Medium
Between 2400
and 100,000
100 K - 4.2 M
Urban
18
1st August, 2015
Rural
24
1st Feb, 2016
Large
Above 100,000
Above 4.2 M
All
9
1st Nov, 2014
*UF = Unidad de Fomento
1
UF
41.56
USD
as of 23rd Oct, 2014
2400
UF
99744
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100,000
UF
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SAP Implementation Process !!!

Hi Folks,
I need brief information about the SAP implementation process. As per the ASAP Methodology we have different phases involved in the entire implementation process from Project preparation,Blue print analysis,Realization,Final Preparation and Go Live Support.
I did not involve myself into implementation. Being a Basis consultant I would like to know what is the involvement of basis consultant in each phase in detail and what are the activities being carry out by a basis team, what would be the avg team size and what would be the duration of the project approximately. I know it depends on the project and modules being used,architecture and all. i just wanted to know the rough details for information.
I would really appreciate for any useful information.
Regards,
Vinod

Hi Viond,
Please find below an elaborated details for SAP Implementaion.
The ASAP (Accelerated SAP) Roadmap provides the methodology for implementing and continuously optimizing your SAP System. It divides the implementation process into five major phases and offers detailed Project Plans to assist you (Microsoft Project format). The documentation stored at each level of the Roadmap tree structure contains recommendations on implementing your SAP System and links to helpful tools and accelerators. We use SAP Solution Manager for the same and define the steps and this information can be transformed into MPP.
The implementation of your SAP System covers the following major phases:
Project Preparation
In this phase you plan your project and lay the foundations for successful implementation. It is at this stage that you make the strategic decisions crucial to your project:
Define your project goals and objectives
Clarify the scope of your implementation
Define your project schedule, budget plan, and implementation sequence
Establish the project organization and relevant committees and assign resources
Sizing for the SAP Servers (SAPS) Important for Basis.
Business Blueprint
In this phase you create a blueprint using the Question & Answer database (Q&Adb) older versions and now it has been replaced by new value adds from SAP in Solution Manager, which documents your enterpriseu2019s requirements and establishes how your business processes and organizational structure are to be represented in the SAP System. You also refine the original project goals and objectives and revise the overall project schedule in this phase. In short its As is >> To be its from from functional consultant (mapping of business process) Basis will be involved how and when backup will be taken what 3rd party/vendor will be used, how users will be handled (CUA or normal procedure).
Realization
In this phase, you configure the requirements contained in the Business Blueprint. Baseline configuration (major scope) is followed by final configuration (remaining scope), which can consist of up to four cycles. Other key focal areas of this phase are conducting integration tests and drawing up end user documentation. Major part will be creation of transport requests and transportation to QAS system. Configuration of SAProuter, Solution manager and its various configuration
Final Preparation
In this phase you complete your preparations, including testing, end user training, system management, and cutover activities. You also need to resolve all open issues in this phase. At this stage you need to ensure that all the prerequisites for your system to go live have been fulfilled...Final Check.
Go Live & Support
In this phase you move from a pre-production environment to the live system. The most important elements include setting up production support, monitoring system transactions, and optimizing overall system performance.
You can also download an HTML version of the ASAP Core Roadmap 7.1 on [SAP Services Marketplace - ASAP Roadmaps and Run SAP Roadmaps|http://service.sap.com/asap] (SMP login required).
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SAP Implementation @ Indonesia

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We have to do an Implementation @ Indonesia.With regard to the pricing procedure, as you all are awere that SAP will provide each country separate standard pricing procedure. For Indonesia SAP not provided standard pricing procedure. Just want to know whether any one has done any SAP implementation at Indonesia .It will be helpful in for us if you advise details like which country pricing procedure copied for your implementation.
Awaiting for reply....
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