1. Definition Usage Target Group Availability Benefits More info Cost
Content: SAP Best Practices Rapid implementation leveraging pre-packaged know-how
Cost
Definition
Solution that is easy to
identify with
implement
adapt to specific requirements
reuse entirely or just relevant parts
Pragmatic methodology
SAP Best Practices
Usage
Get a living and fully documented prototype and repository of pre-configuration that can easily be reused for other preconfigured solutions.
Target Group
Detailed documentation
Proven preconfiguration
SAP Consulting, Partners and (Customers)
Time
Risk
Availability
Internal note: supported by the SMB team
Best Practices are available on SAP Service Marketplace
Benefits
Save time and money and achieve predicted results
Manage project risk, avoid common beginners‘ mistakes
Empowerment through competitive business expertise
Fast track to extending your business solution with new SAP business processes
Repository for flexibly reusable Business Content including all deliverables for installation, test and use
No trial runs - start straight off with a fully documented prototype that is fully reusable
Consistent approach focusing on integrated end-to-end business processes
More info
(Best Practices section)

2. SAP tools in Implementation
Discovery
Evaluation
Implementation
Operations
Scenario and Process Content Repository
SAP Business Case Builder
SAP Solution Composer
ASAP Roadmaps
Best Practice
Solution Manager

3. Definition Usage Target Group Availability Benefits More info
Content: AcceleratedSAP Roadmaps Guidance and navigation for your implementation team
Definition
ASAP roadmaps outline the activities involved in implementing, upgrading, or enhancing SAP solutions enriched with set of deliverables, accelerators, role descriptions and additional guides
Usage
Provide content (work packages, activities, tasks, deliverables, accelerators) that can be used during the entire project lifecycle.
Target Group
Customers, Partners, SAP Consulting
Availability
The AcceleratedSAP Roadmap Content is:
Accelerators: Documents (Templates, Checklists, Tips & Tricks, etc.) which can be used to support the creation of deliverables and/or support the execution of activities and tasks
Processes & Procedures: Descriptions how to perform standard operations and activities within projects in a structured repeatable effective and efficient manner
Deliverables: Descriptions of Work Output Items from the Project, attached are processes, procedures, accelerators, etc. as to how to achieve
Activities & Tasks: Descriptions of Work Items which have to be performed in the Project, attached are processes, procedures, accelerators, etc. as to how to perform
Milestones / Quality Gates: Check points with associated procedures and criteria which must be satisfied before subsequent steps in the Project can be started.
Roles: Who is necessary in the Project, who is responsible for what.
However, without a roadmap and the toolset it is not really possible to access and use the AcceleratedSAP Methodology Content in an effective manner.
The AcceleratedSAP Roadmaps are your means of navigation for the successful Implementation (initial, upgrade, extension) of SAP Solutions
ASAP Roadmaps are
A clear path through the Methodology Content and Toolset identifying the Processes, Procedures, Tools, Accelerators, Contents etc which should be used and the order of usage to meet a particular predefined challenge.
Structured in a Framework based on either a view based on the WBS (Phase, Work Package, Activity, Task) or Deliverables (Phase, Deliverables?) of the Project.
The framework that keeps everything together - without a roadmap one would become very quickly lost in the forest of content.
Flexible, scalable and tailorable to meet Project and Customer needs
The roadmaps are made available through: SAP Solution Manager and SAP Service Marketplace
Benefits
Transparent, proven approach helping the project team to really work as a team and to reduce implementation time, costs and risks
Achieve better results since you base your project on the experiences others made before. Both hard facts as well as soft skills are addressed
Knowledge management - use the Implementation Roadmap for SAP solutions to gather knowledge on how to organize and run your implementation projects
More info

4. Roadmaps Add Value to the Implementation
When used properly, a roadmap will provide guidance on the following:
Why you should do it
What to do, and when to do it
Who does it
How to do it

5. How SAP delivers ASAP roadmaps
AcceleratedSAP Roadmap delivered via SAP Service Marketplace and SAP Solution Manager

6. SAP Solution Manager in Implementation Design, Configure, Test and Go-live with SAP solution
Definition
Customer platform for Solution Design, Configuration, Testing and Operations
Usage
Team platform for Solution Design, Configuration, Testing & Message Handling
Target Group
Customers, Partners, SAP project resources
Availability
Get the SAP Solution Manager!
The SAP Solution Manager is available worldwide for all SAP solutions.
With the SAP Solution Manager, you can connect and monitor any SAP R/3 System down to SAP R/3 3.1I. For the use of implementation functions, the satellite systems need to have a release level of SAP R/3 4.6B or higher.
Order SAP Solution Manager 3.1 via SAP Note
All Software required for SAP Solution Manager will be shipped in one package. It is not necessary to order any software separately.
Following ASAP Roadmaps are delivered through the SAP Solution Manager:
Implementation
Upgrade
Global Template
Solution Management
Release 3.1 generally available
Benefits
Central point of access and support of key implementation activities
Updated implementation content
Process-driven solution Design, Configuration and Testing capabilities for ASAP and GlobalASAP projects
Unique customizing distribution and comparison features
Smooth hand-over to operations & central storage of project documentation
More info

7. SAP tools in Operations
Discovery
Evaluation
Implementation
Operations
Scenario and Process Content Repository
SAP Business Case Builder
SAP Solution Composer
ASAP Roadmaps
Best Practice
Solution Manager

8. Definition Usage Target Group Availability Benefits More info
Tool: SAP Solution Manager in Operations Realize ROI by operating your solution optimally
Definition
Customer platform for Implementing, Managing and Operating SAP Solutions
Usage
Platform for Monitoring, Services, Support and Message Handling
Target Group
All Technical and Operations Management teams
Availability
Release 3.1 generally available
Benefits
Monitor entire SAP landscape and core productive business processes centrally
Service Level Management and Reporting
Direct access to full range of SAP support services
Centralized system administration
Help Desk integrated with SAP Support
More info

9. SAP tools in Engagement Life Cycle
Discovery
Evaluation
Implementation
Operations
Scenario and Process Content Repository
SAP Business Case Builder
SAP Solution Composer
ASAP Roadmaps
Best Practice
Solution Manager

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