Brownfield Implementation Strategies
Table of Content
- Planning and Preparation
- System Integration (SI) Check
- Upgrade Preparation
- Technical Upgrade
- Custom Code and Data Migration
- Post-Conversion FICO Configurations
- Post-Conversion Data Migration
- Activities After Data Migration
1) Planning and Preparation
- Define Project Objectives, scope, and timelines.
- Assemble a project team with expertise in SAP system administration, development, functional areas, and project management.
- Conduct a thorough analysis of the current system landscape, including system components, customizations, and integrations.
- Identify any potential risks, challenges, or dependencies that may arise during the implementation process.
2) System Integration(SI) Check
- Review the current system landscape, including the number and types of systems.
- Assess system components, such as the database and application servers.
- Analyze customizations and enhancements made to the SAP system.
- Evaluate integrations with other applications or systems.
- Perform system health checks.
- Document findings.
3) Upgrade Preparation
- Review the target version of the SAP system and its compatibility with the existing system
- Identify the necessary upgrades, patches, or support packages required to prepare the system for migration.
- Set up a separate development system for testing and development activities.
4) Custom Code and Data Migration
- Analyze custom code modifications and enhancements made in the existing system.
- Adjust custom code using transaction codes SPAU (for adjustments) and SPDD (for dictionary conflicts) as needed.
- Plan and execute the migration of FI (Financial) data using appropriate tools, such as the Data Transfer Workbench (DTW).
- Validate and reconcile the migrated data to ensure data consistency and accuracy.
5) Post-Conversion FICO Configurations
- Review and adjust FI-related configurations based on the new system version.
- Verify and update chart of accounts, general ledger, company codes, and other relevant FI settings.
- Configure new functionalities introduced in the upgraded SAP system.
- Test the FI configuration changes thoroughly and ensure proper functionality.
6) Post-Conversion Data Migration
- Analyze existing FI data to determine the migration strategy and mapping requirements.
- Prepare the Data Transfer Variant (DTV) file for FI data migration.
- Use the Data Transfer Workbench (DTW) tool to perform the actual data migration.
- Map the fields from the legacy system to the corresponding fields in the new SAP system.
- Validate and execute the data transfer process, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
- Perform reconciliation and verification checks to ensure successful data migration.
7) Activities After Data Migration
- Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) toensure all processes are functioning as expected
- Train end-users on any new features or changes introduced in the upgraded system.
- Perform system performance tuning and optimization, if necessary.
- Implement any additional configurations or enhancements required post-migration.
- Monitor and provide support during the initial period after the migration.
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