SAP Activate Methodology Objectives
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What are the 4 primary objectives behind using SAP Activate methodology in Cloud implementations?

Deliver value quickly, establish efficient engagement governance, co-innovate with Customer, drive customer satisfaction and solution adoption

What do customers expect in terms of deployment cycles according to the text?

  • To have big-bang deployments with multiple releases
  • To reduce deployment cycles from months to years
  • To increase deployment cycles from years to months (correct)
  • To uncover and address potential issues early

    • SAP Activate Methodology offers a structured project management approach with built-in quality checks designed to identify risks early.

    True

    SAP Activate is centered on SAP Activate methodology, ready-to-run business processes, and powerful integrated tools and applications, utilizing SAP ___________.

    <p>Best Practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the Realize phase in the SAP Activate Framework?

    <p>Complete configuration, migration, interface setup, and end-to-end solution testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are key activities in the Deploy phase of SAP Activate Framework?

    <p>Resolve all critical open issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Prepare phase, what is the main activity related to roles and responsibilities? Define and secure approval for the implementation or upgrade ________.

    <p>strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Workstreams in SAP Activate Methodology always align perfectly with phase starting and end points.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key activities are included in the Application: Solution Adoption workstream?

    <p>Value management, Organizational Change Management (OCM), Buyer and supplier enablement, End User training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Accelerators in SAP Activate?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phase of the project involves performing a fit-gap analysis and presenting user stories?

    <p>Explore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the goals behind SAP Activate Methodology? Select 4. Choose the correct answers.

    <p>Deliver value quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are persona-based demonstrations of standard solution functionality that enable interactive discovery sessions to help Customers transform their business processes based on SAP's best practice experience? Choose the correct answer.

    <p>User stories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 3 key elements of the SAP Activate implementation framework? Choose the correct answers.

    <p>SAP Best Practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    SAP Best Practices offer a common starting point for implementation projects.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    SAP Activate tools and accelerators provide more options for ________ in solution configuration, testing, and data migration.

    <p>Customer self-service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in SAP Best Practices?

    <p>Pre-configured Master Realm, Configuration Manager/Guide, Configuration Workbook, Demonstration Scripts, Sample Test Data, Process Diagrams, Sample Forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of SAP Roadmap Viewer?

    <p>To display SAP Activate roadmaps for various SAP Cloud, On Premise, and hybrid solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Configuration Guides in the Realize Phase of SAP Activate?

    <p>Provides a detailed description of the required configuration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the 'Discover' phase?

    <p>Align the SAP solutions with customer business outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Agile Approach Guides in SAP Activate?

    <p>Explain how to structure the project into releases and sprints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Arrange these SAP Activate taxonomy components in order from the highest level to the most granular: Workstream, Task, ______, Phase.

    <p>Deliverables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Agile Build Iterations with Incremental Configurations occur during the Explore phase of SAP Activate.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quality Gates provide oversight and early visibility into potential __________ and issues.

    <p>risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Quality Gate participants with their roles:

    <p>Customer Project Manager = SAP or Partner Project Manager Customer Sponsor = Customer Engagement Executive Customer Key Team Members = Delivery Executive Account Executive = Services Sales Engagement Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Prepare phase accelerator provides additional information about the project, like changes relating to an earlier solution?

    <p>Delivery Supplement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Prepare phase accelerator forms the basis of the statement of work for the project?

    <p>Solution Scope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Prepare phase accelerator lists all system, content, tool, and project prerequisites to meet in order for deployment to begin?

    <p>Software and Delivery Requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Explore phase accelerator reviews the scope of the solution and service being provided to the Customer?

    <p>Customer Presentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Explore phase accelerator defines the master data to be included in the solution package?

    <p>Master Data Overview</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Explore phase accelerator serves as a repository for all data requirements and gaps to plan for iterative, incremental build?

    <p>Project Backlog Template</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Realize phase accelerator provides a framework for the transition to production?

    <p>Cutover Plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Realize phase accelerator explains how to structure the project into releases and iterative sprints?

    <p>Agile Approach Guides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quality Gates are mandatory after which 4 phases?

    <p>Explore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Quality Gate Preview is mandatory at the beginning of the ______ phase, then recommended as part of Quality Gate Reviews throughout subsequent phases.

    <p>Prepare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of SAP Best Practices represents a group of pre-configured business processes that correspond to a specific version of SAP software?

    <p>Solution Package</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Prepare phase accelerator provides additional information about the project, like changes relating to an earlier solution?

    <p>Solution Scope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Prepare phase accelerator forms the basis of the statement of work for the project?

    <p>Solution Scope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Prepare phase accelerator lists all system, content, tool, and project prerequisites to meet in order for deployment to begin?

    <p>Solution Scope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Explore phase accelerator reviews the scope of the solution and service being provided to the Customer?

    <p>Master Data Overview</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Explore phase accelerator defines the master data to be included in the solution package?

    <p>Master Data Overview</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Explore phase accelerator serves as a repository for all data requirements and gaps to plan for iterative, incremental build?

    <p>Project Backlog Template</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Realize phase accelerator provides a framework for the transition to production?

    <p>Cutover Plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Realize phase accelerator explains how to structure the project into releases and iterative sprints?

    <p>Agile Approach Guides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quality Gates are mandatory after which 4 phases?

    <p>Prepare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Quality Gate Preview is mandatory at the beginning of the _____ phase, then recommended as part of Quality Gate Reviews throughout subsequent phases.

    <p>Prepare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of SAP Best Practices represents a group of pre-configured business processes that correspond to a specific version of SAP software?

    <p>Solution Package</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of SAP Best Practices represents an out-of-the-box business process?

    <p>Scope Items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of SAP Best Practices represents a set of customization, configuration, and/or master data steps for a piece of business content?

    <p>Building Blocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The same set of SAP Best Practices and project accelerators exist for all SAP solution roadmaps.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which platform displays full work breakdown structures for implementation projects that follow SAP Activate methodology?

    <p>SAP Roadmap Viewer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    SAP Roadmap Viewer allows customers and partners to view both Cloud and On Premise solution roadmaps.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The goal of the Discover phase is to align the SAP solution(s) recommended for implementation with the customer's desired business outcomes.

    <p>Discover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The goal of the Prepare phase is to ensure that the project is ready to be executed.

    <p>Prepare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The goal of the Explore phase is to define all specifications for configuration, migration, adoption, and interfaces.

    <p>Explore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The goal of the Realize phase is to complete configuration, migration, interface setup, and end-to-end solution testing.

    <p>Realize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The goal of the Deploy phase is to ensure processes and resources are in place to support the application after Go-Live.

    <p>Deploy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The goal of the Run phase is to ensure solution operability and expand user adoption.

    <p>Run</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Arrange these SAP Activate taxonomy components in order from the highest level to the most granular: Workstream, Task, Deliverables, Phase.

    <p>Phase = Highest level Workstream = One level below Phase Deliverables = One level below Workstream Task = Most granular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to SAP Activate

    • SAP Activate is a methodology for cloud implementations that helps customers deploy new capabilities to achieve a sustained competitive advantage.
    • It is an implementation framework centered on SAP Activate methodology, ready-to-run business processes, and powerful integrated tools and applications.

    Business Expectations

    • Business expectations have changed, with a push to reduce implementation costs and accelerate return on investment through shorter deployment times.
    • Customers want to roll out functionality in phases, managing changes by region or department instead of all at once.

    SAP Activate Methodology

    • SAP Activate offers a structured project management approach with built-in quality checks designed to identify risks early.
    • It provides a common approach for on-premise, hybrid, and cloud implementations, and can be used for customer-managed, partner-managed, or SAP-managed projects.
    • The methodology is based on an Agile approach, emphasizing sprints for configurations with walkthroughs, based on a release approach with multiple go-lives.

    Key Elements of SAP Activate

    • SAP Activate consists of three key elements: SAP Best Practices, the SAP Activate Methodology, and powerful integrated tools for configuration, deployment, and run stages.
    • SAP Best Practices include rich business process scenarios and content, a reference solution in the cloud for a quick start, and a set of solution-specific best practices and user stories that evolve over time.
    • The SAP Activate Methodology provides full support for initial deployments, as well as continuous business adoption and innovation with a harmonized implementation approach for cloud, on-premise, and hybrid deployments.

    Benefits of SAP Activate Methodology

    • Consistent project delivery: SAP Activate reduces complexity and increases quality by applying a common framework and language for all SAP projects.
    • Broad coverage: SAP Activate supports all transition scenarios for SAP S/4HANA and other solution lines such as SAP Ariba and SAP SuccessFactors.
    • Scalability: SAP Activate supports projects of all sizes, from small and fast cloud deployments to comprehensive global deployments in on-premise and hybrid environments.
    • Accelerated delivery: SAP Activate enables rapid deployment through SAP Best Practices, fit-gap analysis workshops, application visualizations, Cloud technology, and a structured project management approach.
    • Alignment: SAP Activate Methodology is founded on proven Project Management Institute practices, like formal Quality, Risk, and Issues Management.

    Governance, Roles, and Responsibilities

    • Governance, roles, and responsibilities are critical components of SAP Activate, ensuring that the right levels of skills and decision-makers are involved in each project.### SAP Activate Framework

    • SAP Activate Methodology is divided into several phases that split projects into stages of delivery.

    • The phases of SAP Activate Methodology are:

      • Discover: Align desired business outcomes with solution(s) to implement, and prepare the project for execution.
      • Explore: Guide the Customer through a series of workshops on SAP Best Practices and user stories.
      • Realize: Complete configuration, migration, interface setup, and end-to-end solution testing.
      • Deploy: Ensure processes and resources are in place to support the application after Go-Live, and verify that the customer is ready to move to production.
      • Run: Ensure sustainability and maintenance, and guide the Customer on the art of possibilities for further innovation and transformation.

    SAP Activate Methodology Taxonomy

    • The SAP Activate Methodology taxonomy consists of:
      • Phases: Stages of the project, each with a quality gate at the end to verify completion of all deliverables.
      • Workstreams: A collection of related deliverables that show time relationships within a project and among other workstreams.
      • Deliverables: An outcome delivered during the project, broken down into tasks.
      • Tasks: The work or activities that the project team performs to complete a deliverable.
      • Accelerators: A document, template, or link to tools and other assets that help project teams complete work faster by providing clear guidance or a starting point for producing an outcome.

    Key Activities Across SAP Activate Phases

    • Although each solution varies, there is significant overlap in the activities that occur during each project phase.
    • The key activities across SAP Activate phases are:
      • Discover: Establish business case, conduct Value and Impact Analysis, define overall Customer transformation strategy, and develop implementation strategy.
      • Prepare: Define project goals, identify and quantify business value objectives, secure executive sponsorship, and establish project standards and governance.
      • Explore: Perform fit-gap analysis, refine business requirements, and identify master data and organizational requirements.
      • Realize: Establish the solution landscape, implement the solution in the customer's realm, and conduct overall, end-to-end solution testing.
      • Deploy: Set up production environment, resolve all critical open issues, and execute transition and cutover plans.
      • Run: Run the new system, customer leverages SAP standard support mechanisms for sustainability and maintenance.

    SAP Activate Workstreams

    • SAP Activate project workstreams are optimized to align with various SAP Cloud implementation scenarios.
    • The workstreams are:
      • Project Management: Project planning, scheduling, and governance.
      • Application: Design and Configuration: Validate scope, identify detailed business process requirements, and conduct fit-gap analysis.
      • Custom Code Extensions: Design, development, and deployment of system functions that cannot be provided by the standard product.
      • Application: Testing: Testing strategy and planning, test case development, and execution of system integration and user acceptance testing.
      • Application: Integration: Identify integration requirements, set up integration environment, and execute integration.
      • Application: Solution Adoption: Conduct adoption activities that enable the Customer to use the solution in their daily work.
      • Application: Customer Team Enablement: Enable the customer project team to work on the project effectively.
      • System and Data Migration: Planning and execution of moving legacy data to the new system and archiving of legacy data.
      • Transition to Operations: Establish and implement processes, such as helpdesk and incident management, post go-live change management, and user-related operations standards.

    Flexible Methodology

    • SAP Activate Methodology is flexible and can be scaled to fit the needs of the project.
    • There are two scaling techniques: Deliverable Scaling within a Workstream, or Scaling by additional workstreams.### SAP Activate Methodology Structure
    • SAP Activate methodology can be scaled up or down depending on project size and complexity
    • It can be mixed and matched with content from different project types (e.g., hybrid implementations combining on-premise and Cloud implementations)

    Accelerators in SAP Activate

    • Accelerators are documents, templates, or links to tools and assets that help project teams complete work faster
    • They provide clear guidance or a starting point for producing an outcome (deliverable)
    • Examples of accelerators include:
      • Delivery Supplement
      • Solution Scope Document
      • Software and Delivery Requirements
      • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Schedule, and Effort Estimation
      • Project Management and Governance Plans

    Prepare Phase Accelerators

    • Prepare phase accelerators support initial planning and preparation for the project
    • Examples include:
      • Delivery Supplement
      • Solution Scope Document
      • Software and Delivery Requirements
      • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Schedule, and Effort Estimation
      • Project Management and Governance Plans

    Explore Phase Accelerators

    • Explore phase accelerators support fit-gap analysis and validation of standard solution functions
    • Examples include:
      • Customer Presentation
      • Master Data Overview
      • Master and Organizational Data Template
      • Process Diagrams
      • SAP Solutions Manager Template
      • Project Backlog Template

    Realize Phase Accelerators

    • Realize phase accelerators support incremental build and testing of business scenarios and process requirements
    • Examples include:
      • Configuration Guides
      • Test Scripts or Cases
      • Agile Approach Guides
      • Cutover Plan
      • Agile Build Iterations with Incremental Configurations

    Deploy Phase Accelerators

    • Deploy phase accelerators support production system setup, customer readiness, and business operations switch to the new system
    • Examples include:
      • Operations Setup Guide

    Total Quality Approach in SAP Activate

    • 10 quality principles ensure successful customer implementations
    • Quality Gate process is a formal way to specify and record transitions between critical project lifecycle phases
    • Quality Gate objectives include:
      • Assuring quality at project milestones
      • Minimizing project risk exposure
      • Enhancing project quality
      • Managing expectations and monitoring customer satisfaction

    Project Quality Gates

    • Four mandatory Quality Gates occur after Prepare, Explore, Realize, and Deploy phases
    • Quality Gate preview and review processes ensure necessary standards and project approach are established

    SAP Best Practices

    • SAP Best Practices offer fast time to value, predictable results, and simple on-boarding to the cloud
    • Benefits include:
      • Fast time to value through accelerated project timelines
      • Predictable results through tested and proven methodology
      • Simple on-boarding to the cloud through preconfigured business content
    • SAP Best Practices portfolio includes ready-to-run business processes easily integrated with solutions, integration, and master data
    • SAP Best Practices content is available in three layers: Solution Package, Scope Items, and Foundations

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