Using Templates in Global Rollout - Archive

1 Template Management Using Templates in Global RolloutSolution ManagementApplication Lifecycle Management SAP AG 2009. All rights reserved. / Page 2 Template Management Process Overview Involving ALM listing capabilitiesTemplate ManagementThe template management approach allows customers with multi-site SAP installations to efficiently manage their business processes across geographical distances from initial template definition to template implementation and template optimization, such as part of a Global Rollout approach. See Innovation Management Business Process Configuration Require- mentsDesignBuildTestTemplate Creation and UpdateDeployOptimize Business ProcessConfiguration E-Learning Management Test Management capabilitiesTemplate Implementation project Administration Business Blueprint project Administration Business Blueprint Solution DirectoryDetails see Test Management Comparison and AdjustmentRequirement rollback & template update** Tool support as of SAP Solution Manager EHP2 Rollout of updated template Solution DocumentationAssistant Details see Solution Documentation project

2 Reporting project Reporting GlobalASAP Template Roadmap GlobalASAP Rollout Roadmap SAP AG 2009. All rights reserved. / Page 3 Challenges in Managing Global Templates .. And How SAP Solution Manager Can Support YouUnstandardized business processes across scattered business landscapesCustomer ChallengeSAP offeringCompliance with Global standard business processes -> SAP implementation content, blueprinting functionality, Global Attribute Compliance with Global standard business processes -> SAP implementation content, blueprinting functionality, Global AttributeDifferent implementation approaches and strategiesAllow transfer of leading practices across all lines of business -> GlobalASAP methodology Allow transfer of leading practices across all lines of business -> GlobalASAP methodologyDrive quick, repeatable project implementations -> Centralized template definition and Rollout Drive quick.

3 Repeatable project implementations -> Centralized template definition and rolloutReduce time to benefitRollback of desired and required changes into template -> Enhanced support as of SAP Solution Manager EHP2 Rollback of desired and required changes into template -> Enhanced support as of SAP Solution Manager EHP2 Allow flexible template adjustmentsMinimize investment in redundant process development -> Re-use of Templates and related contents in various Rollout implementations Minimize investment in redundant process development -> Re-use of Templates and related contents in various Rollout implementationsMinimize costs SAP AG 2009.

4 All rights reserved. / Page 4 Local Systems Requirements finalized in Local Implementation ProjectsTemplate Management Supporting Global Rollout Process Overview (I)Roll out Global template1 Create Global template2 SUBSIDIARY A Impl. ProjectT1V1 SUBSIDIARY B Impl. ProjectT1V1 SUBSIDIARY C Impl. ProjectT1V1 Solution Directory SolutionImplemented project state reflected in operative solution(s)Implement Global template3T1V1 HEADQUARTERS Template ProjectEnterprise Requirements Template ProjectsT1V1T1V1T1V1 SAP AG 2009. All rights reserved. / Page 5 Local Systems Requirements finalized in Local Implementation ProjectsTemplate Management Supporting Global Rollout Process Overview (II)SUBSIDIARY A Impl.

5 ProjectT1V1 SUBSIDIARY B Impl. ProjectT1V1 SUBSIDIARY C Impl. ProjectT1V1 Solution Directory SolutionImplemented project state reflected in operative solution(s)T1V1 HEADQUARTERS Template ProjectEnterprise Requirements Template ProjectsRoll in template requirements4T1V2 Create new template version5 Roll out new template version6 Implement new template version (compare & adjust)7T1V2T1V2T1V2T1V1T1V2T1V1T1V2T1V1 T1V2T1V1T1V2T1V2 SAP AG 2009. All rights reserved. / Page 6 Definition Global Template ( Template )BC SetsTransactionsTest casesZBANK S1 AccountingReference SystemManaged SystemsTemplate Is a container that bundles business processes which are standardized to a certain extent Links to process-specific developments, configuration, and test data Can be used for Rollout to other company locations SAP AG 2009.

6 All rights reserved. / Page 7 Template Packaging & Roll-outTemplate ConfigurationSetup Global project framework Create a template project Assign project team members, roles, and responsibilities Create required number of Templates Select standard scenarios from other Templates (if applicable)Visibility Controls template useOpen for public use Closed for public use, template under construction Global Rollout Functionality Controls the use of Global attributesTemplate CreationTemplate Business BlueprintTemplate project Preparation SAP AG 2009. All rights reserved. / Page 8 Define Global processes and requirements Select SAP predefined implementation content Refine template process structure, , by making of use short cuts Assign template(s) to process structure Set Global attributes to determine scope of process changes in local roll-out projects Document Global business and technical requirements The Global AttributeChanges to business scenarios, processes and process steps allowed?

7 If so, to what extent?Template CreationTemplate Packaging & Roll-outTemplate ConfigurationTemplate project PreparationTemplate Business Blueprint SAP AG 2009. All rights reserved. / Page 9 Global elements - no changes allowed -Local elements - full authorization for changes -Template Creation The Global AttributeHarmonized elements (standard complete / standard partial / harmonized) - some changes allowed -The Global Attribute defines the scope of changes allowed in local Rollout projectsDocumen-tationCountryversionsLoc aldevelop-mentsIMG structuresand settingsGlobalcustomerdevelopmentsOrgani za-tional structureMaster datadocumentsGlobal and inte- grated processesLocalprocessesTemplate Packaging & Roll-outTemplate ConfigurationTemplate project PreparationTemplate Business Blueprint SAP AG 2009.

8 All rights reserved. / Page 10 Template project PreparationTemplate Business BlueprintNote:Re-use of existing configuration possible. Translation or process structure can be triggered Using SAP standard translation reference template with preconfiguration Assign related IMG activities, create and assign BC Sets Assign Global customer-specific developments (programs, transactions etc.) Record sample / master data as CATTs Create standard test cases (manual test cases, CATTs, eCATTs )Template CreationTemplate Packaging & Roll-outTemplate ConfigurationLegend:IMG > SAP Implementation GuideBC Set -> Business Configuration SetCATT -> Computer Aided Test Tool SAP AG 2009.

9 All rights reserved. / Page 11 Template project PreparationTemplate Business BlueprintNote:Re-use of existing configuration possible. Translation or process structure can be triggered Using SAP standard translation reference template with preconfiguration Assign related IMG activities, create and assign BC Sets Assign Global customer-specific developments (programs, transactions etc.) Record sample / master data as CATTs Create standard test cases (manual test cases, CATTs, eCATTs )Template CreationTemplate Packaging & Roll-outTemplate ConfigurationLegend:IMG > SAP Implementation GuideBC Set -> Business Configuration SetCATT -> Computer Aided Test Tool SAP AG 2009.

10 All rights reserved. / Page 12 Template ConfigurationTemplate PackagingTemplate Project2 Collect Templates into transport requestRelease Templates for current SAP SolutionManager system another SAP SolutionManager system(transport), ifapplicableTEMPLATE ZBANK S1 AccountingAssign scenarios to template1 TEMPLATE ZHRS2 MSS S3 LSO3 Change visibility before rolloutTemplate project PreparationTemplate Business BlueprintTemplate Packaging & Roll-out SAP AG 2009. All rights reserved. / Page 13 Local project PreparationSetup roll-out project framework Create a local roll-out project (type.)