Types of Projects in SAP
1. SAP Implementation Project
2. SAP Rollout Project
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3. SAP Upgrade Project
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4. SAP Support Project
SA R
5. SAP Maintenance Project
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6. SAP Migration Project
E W
7. SAP Enhancement Project
B
B
8. SAP Integration Project
PA
9. SAP Testing Project
10. SAP Cloud Implementation Project
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1. SAP Implementation Project
Definition:
A full-cycle project where SAP is implemented from
scratch in an organization.
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Key Points:
H I
Typically follows the ASAP (Accelerated SAP)
A
Methodology or SAP Activate Methodology.
S AR
Includes phases: Project Preparation → Business
W
Blueprint → Realization → Final Preparation → Go-
E
Live & Support.
BB
Requires business process mapping, system
A
configuration, testing, and training.
P
Involves Data Migration from legacy systems to SAP.
End-user training and change management are critical.
Example:
A manufacturing company moving from a legacy system to
SAP S/4HANA to streamline operations.
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2. SAP Rollout Project
Definition:
Extending an existing SAP implementation to new
locations, business units, or subsidiaries.
L
Key Points:
H I
Follows a global template approach to maintain
A
consistency.
S R
May require localization based on country-specific
A
legal and tax requirements.
E W
Typically involves master data replication and system
B
configuration adjustments.
B
Less complex than a full implementation but requires
PA
coordination with existing systems.
Example:
A TATA Group rolling out SAP to its American branches
after a successful implementation in India.
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3. SAP Upgrade Project
Definition:
Upgrading an existing SAP system to a newer version for
better performance, security, and features.
IL
Key Points:
A H
Involves technical upgrades (e.g., SAP ECC to SAP
S R
S/4HANA).
A
Functional upgrades may require reconfiguration or
E W
business process changes.
B
Needs careful impact analysis to ensure compatibility
A B
with custom developments.
P
Regression testing is crucial to prevent disruptions.
Example:
A retail company upgrading from SAP ECC 6.0 to SAP
S/4HANA to leverage in-memory computing and new
functionalities.
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4. SAP Support & Maintenance Project
Definition:
Continuous support and enhancements for a live SAP
system.
IL
Key Points:
H
Includes bug fixes, performance tuning, minor
SA R
enhancements, and user support.
A
Works on ticketing system (e.g., Incidents, Change
W
Requests, Problem Management).
BE
Ensures system stability and helps optimize
B
business processes.
PA
Involves regular updates, patches, and system
monitoring.
Example:
A company using an SAP AMS (Application Management
Services) provider for 24/7 SAP system support.
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5. SAP Migration Project
Definition:
Moving SAP systems from one environment to another
(on-premise to cloud, database migration, or OS
IL
migration).
H
Key Points:
A
Can involve SAP HANA migration (e.g., Oracle DB to
S AR
HANA DB).
W
Requires data cleansing and validation before
E
migration.
BB
Involves rigorous testing and cutover planning to
A
avoid downtime.
P
Cloud migrations involve moving SAP workloads to
platforms like SAP Business Technology Platform
(BTP), AWS, or Azure.
Example:
A financial firm migrating from SAP ECC running on
Oracle to SAP S/4HANA on HANA DB.
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6. SAP Enhancement Project
Definition:
Implementing new features, functionalities, or custom
developments in an existing SAP system.
IL
Key Points:
H
Business process improvements without replacing the
SA
core SAP system.
AR
Custom developments using ABAP, Fiori apps, SAP
W
BTP.
E
Could include workflow automation, new reporting
BB
functionalities, or UI improvements.
A
Requires thorough testing to avoid disrupting live
P
processes.
Example:
A company integrating SAP Fiori apps for better user
experience in SAP S/4HANA.
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7. SAP Integration Project
Definition:
Connecting SAP with third-party applications, legacy
systems, or external platforms.
L
Key Points:
H I
Uses SAP PI/PO (Process Integration / Process
A
Orchestration) or SAP Cloud Integration.
S R
Ensures seamless data exchange between SAP and
A
non-SAP systems.
E W
Requires security considerations, API management,
B
and middleware configurations.
A B
Examples include integrating SAP with CRM, e-
P
commerce platforms, or payment gateways.
Example:
An e-commerce company integrating SAP ERP with
Salesforce CRM for customer data synchronization.
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8. SAP Testing Project
Definition:
Testing SAP systems for functionality, performance,
and security before deployment or upgrades.
IL
Key Points:
A H
Includes Unit Testing, Integration Testing, User
S R
Acceptance Testing (UAT), Performance Testing,
A
Security Testing.
E W
Uses automation tools like SAP TAO, Worksoft,
B
Tricentis Tosca.
A B
Ensures system stability before go-live or after
P
changes.
Example:
A company implementing SAP S/4HANA testing
automation using Tricentis Tosca.
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9. SAP Cloud Implementation Project
Definition:
Deploying SAP solutions on cloud platforms instead of on-
premise.
Key Points:
IL
Uses SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP BTP (Business
H
Technology Platform), SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba.
SA R
Reduces infrastructure costs and increases flexibility.
A
Requires security planning and integration with legacy
W
systems.
E
Follows cloud best practices for multi-tenancy,
BB
scalability, and compliance.
A
Example:
P
A startup implementing SAP S/4HANA Cloud for ERP
instead of an on-premise setup.
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10. SAP Greenfield vs.
Brownfield vs.
Bluefield Approaches
Example
Approach Description
Scenario
H IL
A company
Fresh SAP
switching from
A
implementation with no
Greenfield Oracle ERP to SAP
S R
dependencies on
S/4HANA from
A
previous systems.
scratch.
E W
A company
B
Upgrading an existing upgrading SAP ECC
B
Brownfield SAP system while to SAP S/4HANA
A
keeping historical data. without major
P
process changes.
A firm selectively
Selective
migrating key SAP
transformation,
ECC modules to
Bluefield migrating only essential
SAP S/4HANA
parts while redesigning
while retaining
processes.
some legacy setups.
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