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13.2.1.2 Project Standards and Procedures
The objective of this task is to lay the ground rules that would be adapted for the project work.
A uniform method of working, recording, and reporting permits consistency, avoids redundant
effort, and also helps in clear communication.
The SAP project needs to establish two kinds of standards: those applicable directly to the
project work and the other dealing with communication with various concerned parties on the
status and progress of the project.
13.2.1.2.1 Define Project Management Standards and Procedures
This addresses the task of establishing various standards to be adapted for the SAP project that
includes project communications, recording on project activities and milestones, system documen-
tation, application-related quality standards, and issues on change management, team building, etc.:
1. Project Communications
2. Project Planning and Monitoring
3. Project Documentation Standards
4. Scope Management Plan
5. Issues Management Plan
6. Organizational Change Management Plan
7. Team Building Plan
8. Strategy of Using SAP Services
9. Quality Assurance (QA) Plan
13.2.1.2.2 Define Implementation Project Standards and Procedures
The purpose of this task is to establish standards and procedures for both the functional and tech-
nical aspects of the SAP project. It relates to the standards applicable in areas of system configura-
tion, testing, authorizations, enhancements, and productive operations:
1. Implementation Project Review Standards
2. System Configuration Standard
3. End-User Documentation Standards
4. Testing Standards
5. Post-Implementation Services and Support Standards
6. System Authorization Standards
7. System Problem Reporting and Error Handling Standards
8. Change Control Management Standards
9. ABAP programming Standards
13.2.1.2.3 Define System Landscape Strategy
The system landscape strategy involves defining the system that will be part of the installation
including their purpose and identification. It should deal with the setup and maintenance of the
systems and clients both during implementation and post-implementation period. The strategy
should also define the release and transport strategy for the distribution of the customizations and
development across the landscape to the desired system.
