SAP S/4 Hana Lec.2 Types of SAP Projects l SAP Implementation Phases l JDs of SAP Consultants.

📘 SAP S/4HANA Lecture 2
Topic: Types of SAP Projects | SAP Implementation Phases | Job Descriptions of SAP Consultants
🧩 1. Types of SAP Projects

In SAP, companies execute different project types depending on their business goals and SAP system maturity.

Project Type Description Example Scenario
1. Implementation Project Fresh SAP setup from scratch for a new customer. A new company adopting SAP S/4HANA for all business processes.
2. Rollout Project Expanding existing SAP setup to new locations or business units. A multinational deploying SAP from the HQ to branches in other countries.
3. Upgrade Project Moving from an older SAP version (e.g., ECC) to S/4HANA. Migrating from SAP ECC 6.0 to SAP S/4HANA 2023.
4. Support Project Providing ongoing maintenance, issue resolution, and system enhancement. Post Go-Live daily support, ticket solving, and change requests.
5. Migration Project Data and system migration from legacy ERP to SAP. Migrating from Oracle ERP or QuickBooks to SAP S/4HANA.
6. Enhancement Project Adding new functionalities or custom developments (ABAP). Developing custom reports or interfaces (Z-programs).
7. Integration Project Connecting SAP with non-SAP systems. Integrating SAP with SuccessFactors, Ariba, or Salesforce.
🔄 2. Phases of SAP Implementation Project (ASAP / Activate Methodology)

SAP Implementation follows SAP Activate Methodology, replacing the older ASAP method.

Phases:
Phase Key Activities Deliverables
1. Discover Phase - Identify business goals
Conduct initial workshops
Define project scope Project Charter
2. Prepare Phase - Project kickoff
Set up system landscape
Prepare project plan Project Plan, System Access
3. Explore Phase - Fit-to-Standard Analysis
Gather business requirements
Identify Gaps & Solutions Business Process Documents
4. Realize Phase - System configuration
Unit & Integration Testing
Data migration Configured System, Test Results
5. Deploy Phase - Final cutover
End-user training
Go-Live Go-Live Checklist, Trained Users
6. Run Phase - Post Go-Live support
Issue resolution
System optimization Support Log, Continuous Improvement

🧭 Activate Key Components:

SAP Best Practices

Guided Configuration

SAP Model Company

👨‍💼 3. Job Descriptions (JDs) of SAP Consultants
A. SAP Functional Consultants
Module Responsibilities Key Skills
SAP FI (Financial Accounting) Configure GL, AR, AP, Asset Accounting, Bank, and Tax settings. Accounting, Configuration (OBYC, FBKP), Financial Statements
SAP CO (Controlling) Cost centers, internal orders, product costing, profit center accounting. Management Accounting, Cost Flow
SAP MM (Materials Management) Procurement, Inventory, Vendor Master, Invoice Verification. P2P Cycle, PR/PO, MIGO, MIRO
SAP SD (Sales & Distribution) Order to Cash, Pricing, Shipping, Billing, Customer Master. O2C Cycle, Pricing Procedures, Delivery & Billing
SAP PP (Production Planning) BOM, Routing, Work Centers, MRP, Production Orders. Manufacturing Process Knowledge
SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) Maintenance notifications, orders, equipment, and functional locations. Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) Personnel Admin, Org Management, Time Management, Payroll. Employee Data, Payroll Schema, Infotypes
SAP SuccessFactors (HXM) Manage Employee Central, Performance, Recruiting. Cloud HCM, Integration with S/4HANA
B. SAP Technical Consultants (ABAP, BASIS, HANA, Security)
Role Responsibilities Tools / Skills
SAP ABAP Consultant Develop custom reports, interfaces, enhancements (RICEFW). ABAP, CDS Views, OData, Fiori
SAP BASIS Administrator Manage system landscape, users, transport, and performance. SAP GUI, STMS, SU01, SM37
SAP HANA Consultant Database administration, performance tuning, data modeling. SAP HANA Studio, SQL, XS Engine
SAP Security Consultant Role and authorization management. SU01, PFCG, SUIM
C. SAP Project Roles and Responsibilities
Role Responsibility
Project Manager Overall project planning, execution, resource management.
Functional Consultant Requirement gathering, configuration, documentation, testing.
Technical Consultant Development of custom objects, interfaces, reports.
Business Analyst Bridge between users and consultants.
End Users Daily SAP transactions and UAT testing.
Support Team Post Go-Live troubleshooting.
📊 4. Sample Project Flow (Example)

Client: ABC Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd.
Scope: FI, MM, SD, PP, PM Modules
Duration: 6 months

Phase Timeline Milestone
Discover Week 1–2 Business Study Completed
Prepare Week 3–4 Project Plan & System Setup
Explore Week 5–8 Fit-Gap Documented
Realize Week 9–16 Configuration & Testing
Deploy Week 17–20 Go-Live
Run Week 21+ Support Phase
🎯 5. Key Takeaways

✅ Understand the types of SAP projects and their goals.
✅ Master the SAP Activate Implementation Methodology.
✅ Learn the roles and deliverables of SAP Functional & Technical Consultants.
✅ Prepare to work in SAP project environments with professional documentation and processes.