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13.3 SAP ASAP Methodology 7
SAP ASAP Methodology 7 was launched in February 2010. The new methodology brings together
the previous ASAP methodology, Business Intelligence Solution Accelerator (BISA) methodology,
value delivery principles, business process management methodology, and service-oriented archi-
tecture methodology. The ASAP implementation methodology is a phased, deliverable-oriented
methodology that streamlines implementation projects, minimizes risks, and reduces the total
cost of implementation. ASAP adopts a disciplined approach to project management, organization
change management, solution management, business process management, value management,
and other aspects related to the implementation of SAP solutions.
There are two highly visible components of the new ASAP Methodology: the ASAP Roadmap
7 core, which covers the entire project lifecycle—from evaluation through delivery to post-project
solution management and operations—and, the value, process, and application lifecycle. The new
methodology is leaner and more practical, having a clear visibility on the delivered value to ensure
efficient guidance for service-oriented architecture (SOA), business process management (BPM),
and traditional implementation projects. The second set of visible components of the ASAP meth-
odology is the business add-ons to ASAP that extend the ASAP Roadmap with modular business
implementation content. The business add-ons provide proven implementation content for imple-
mentation of various industry solutions, solution packages, and other related areas such as agile
methodology, BPM, SOA and enterprise architecture (EA) governance, and strategy frameworks.
The various phases of the SAP ASAP methodology 7 are as follows:
1. Project Preparation
2. Blueprint
3. Realization
4. Final Preparation
5. Go Live, Support, and Run SAP
Since we have already seen an overview of the project management work stream (along
with the accompanying deliverables, milestones, key decisions, and so on), we will focus
on highlighting how value delivery, business process management, and service-oriented
architecture get reflected in the various phases of the ASAP Methodology 7.
13.3.1 Value Delivery Considerations
The objective of
value delivery
is to ensure that the project lives up to the value expectations accord-
ing to the targets that are stated in the initial business case. This value-based approach serves the
following purposes:
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Execute the project according to the business case or value map targets.
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Monitor and track the project value delivery based on the initial business case or value map,
and, report on the status of value delivery at an early stage of quality gates (Q-Gates).
Value-based solution design plays a critical role in determining value drivers and key process
changes for the implementation project. To realize the intended business value for this initiative,
