SAP Implementation Approach

SAP can be implemented in two main approaches: the big bang implementation approach and the phased implementation approach. Each of these has its pros and cons. One of the approaches is decided up-front during the release management planning.

Big Bang Implementation Approach

In the big bang implementation approach, SAP software is implemented all at once. End users will stop using the old legacy software and start using the new SAP software after the go-live. After a month of stabilization in the newly implemented SAP system, the old systems are retired. This approach is riskier, as change is introduced at once and the resource requirements are very high. If an implementation has any issues, this approach can cause ...

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