SAP Project Management Pitfalls

Master the SAPproduct ecosystem, the client environment, and the feasibility of implementingcritical business process with the required technical and functionalconfiguration. SAP Project Management Pitfalls is the first book toprovide you with real examples of the pitfalls that you can avoid, providingyou with a road-map to a successful implementation.

Jay Kay, a SAP ProgramManager for Capgemini, first takes a deep dive into common pitfalls inimplementing SAP ERP projects in a complex IT landscape. You will learn aboutthe potential causes of failures, study a selection of relevant projectimplementation case studies in the area, and see a range of possiblecountermeasures. Jay Kay also provides background on each - the significance ofeach implementation area, its relevance to a service company that implementsSAP projects, and the current state of research.

Key highlights of thebook:

• Tools and techniques for project planning and templates for allocating resources
• Industry standards and innovations in SAP implementation projects in the form of standard solutions aimed at successful implementation
• Managing SAP system ECC upgrades, EHP updates and project patches
• Learn effective ways to implement robust SAP release management practices (change management, BAU)

Wearing apractitioner's insight, Jay Kay explores the relevance of each failedimplementation scenario and how to support your company or clients to succeedin a SAP implementation. There are many considerations when implementing SAP,but as you will learn, knowledge, insight, and effective tools to mitigaterisks can take you to a successful implementation project.