What isASAP methodology?

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Hi
What is  ASAP methodology?
What is the use of ASAP?
What is the Diff b/w Solutiona manager and ASAP?
Thanks.

Answer 1

Dear Swaroop,
AcceleratedSAP (ASAP) is SAP's standard implementation methodology. It contains the Roadmap, a step-by-step guide that incorporates experience from many years of implementing R/3. Along with that, AcceleratedSAP contains a multitude of tools, accelerators and useful information to assist all team members in implementing R/3. Quality checks are incorporated at the end of each phase to easily monitor deliverables and critical success factors. ASAP is delivered as a PC-based package, so that - if required - an implementation project can begin prior to having an R/3 System installed.
AcceleratedSAP (ASAP): A comprehensive solution for the introduction of the R/3 System in your enterprise. ASAP and most of its tools can be used independently of an R/3 installation.
The tools available for AcceleratedSAP are:
The <b>Project Estimator</b>, an internal SAP tool which enables SAP consultants to accurately gauge the required resources, the costs and the time frame of implementation. The Project Estimator takes into account the project scope and several project and risk factors.
The <b>Concept Check Tool</b>, a tool enabling you to carry out quality checks on the project preparation, technical infrastructure and R/3 configuration settings. This is done mainly during the first two implementation phases of the R/3 project. In this way you are alerted to potential data volume and configuration conflicts that could lead to performance issues if not addressed.
The <b>Implementation Assistant</b>: The ASAP navigation tool that accompanies you through the five phases of implementation down to the task level. It includes a description and a detailed "how-to" for each task in the Roadmap. Along with that, many tools, templates and documents are hyperlinked to the task. The Implementation Assistant contains the following elements:
<b>ASAP Implementation Roadmap</b> and <b>Project Plan</b>. The Roadmap contains the five phases, from which you can drill down into work packages, activities and tasks. The Project Plan contains three components, a budget plan, a resource plan and a work plan. These are explained in more detail in the next chapter.
The ASAP Roadmap is the successor of the R/3-based Procedure Model, which was used until Rel. 3.1 in R/3 implementation projects.
<b>Knowledge Corner</b>, containing tips and tricks for configuration from consultants, detailed documentation on SAP’s implementation services, information on technical tools, as well as simplification guidebooks and R/3 Customizing wizards.
<b>Question and Answer Database (Q&Adb)</b>. Using the R/3 Reference Model structure, the Q&Adb is used to assist in gathering requirements for business processes, conversions, reports, interfaces, enhancements and authorizations. The database provides useful questionnaires to help you define the process needs and also serves as a repository for all this information. Since it is a database, it allows for flexible reporting. The business requirements generated from the Q&Adb are collectively known as the Business Blueprint.
<b>Business Process Master List</b>, to manage configuration, testing and the creation of end user documentation. The Business Process Master List is linked to pre-written Business Process Procedures (BPPs), detailled end-user documentation for R/3 transactions.
<b>Issues Database</b>: supporting project management, this database supports the entering, monitoring and managing of issues that come up during the project.
Introduction:
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Accelerated SAP:
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Phase 1 : Project preparation
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Phase 2 : Business Blueprint
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Phase 3: Realization
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Phase 4 : Final Preparation
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Phase 5 : Go Live and Support
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAP_Implementation
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http://www.sap-basis-abap.com/sapgeneral/what-is-asap.htm
Pl go thr below links on ASAP Methodology:
ASAP METHODOLOGY:
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/48/623972d55a11d2bbf700105a5e5b3c/frameset.htm
http://www.sapfans.com/sapfans/asap/be_01_e.htm
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/print46b/en/data/en/pdf/SVASAP.pdf
ASAP Roadmap (SAP Help)
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/48/623972d55a11d2bbf700105a5e5b3c/content.htm
ASAP Methodology & ASAP Roadmap (SAP Service Marketplace) - Requires OSS Login
http://service.sap.com/asap & http://service.sap.com/roadmaps
Overview of the ASAP methodology - Richard W. Vawter, University of Southern California
http://www-rcf.usc.edu/~anthonyb/itp320/ASAP.ppt sd-fi integration
Some additional Infomation on ASAP methodology:
Phase 1 - Project Preparation
Change Charter - Goals and objectives of Organizational Change? Management
Project Plan - This is a first cut focusing on milestones and? Work Packages; details to come.
Scope - Sets the initial definition of the? project; input from sales cycle.
Project Team Organization - Sets the who? of the project: Standards & Procedures - Sets the why and how of the project.
Phase 2 - Business Blueprint - Requirements reviewed for each SAP Reference Structure item and defined using CI Templates (in the Q&Adb). Business Blueprint - This is the output of the Q&Adb and is the key document for Phase 3.
Phase 3 - Realization - Master Lists - Define business scenarios and R/3 transactions to be realized in the system. BPP - Business Process Procedures representing R/3 transactions; used for unit testing & documentation. Planning - Defines how the configuration will be done and how it will be tested. Development Programs - Provides details of the external programming requirements. EU Training Material - End User training material and process documentation.
Phase 4 - Final Preparation Stress & Volume Tests - Plans for confirming the production hardware’s capabilities
Cutover Plan - The details of how to move to the production environment and go live
Conduct End User Training - Delivery of the necessary levels of R/3 End User training prior to going live
Phase 5 - Go Live & Support: Ensuring system performance through SAP monitoring and feedback.
Hope this will help.
Regards,
Naveen.