- Standard Processes: The business processes that KSPICO follows are aligned with SAP’s standard best practices. If they aren’t, KSPICO would need to adapt its processes to the standard functionalities available in S/4HANA.
- Data Cleanliness: All the master data and transactional data that need to be migrated to SAP S/4HANA are clean, consistent, and accurate. This would mean minimal effort required during data migration.
- Stakeholder Buy-in: All the key stakeholders, including the executive leadership, are fully committed to the SAP implementation and are willing to allocate the necessary resources.
- End-user Training: Users are receptive to the change and are prepared to undergo training to use the new system efficiently.
- Project Team Expertise: The project team consists of members who have relevant experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations and understand the best practices.
- Clear Scope: The scope of the project, as outlined by the modules you’ve listed, will not change during the project duration. Scope creep can introduce unexpected costs.
- Integration: Since no custom development is to take place, any external systems interfacing with SAP S/4HANA will be able to communicate using standard interfaces or middleware solutions.
- Vendor Support: The SAP vendor or partners are readily available to provide support, especially when dealing with system issues or configurations that are new to the project team.
- Infrastructure: The hardware and software infrastructure required to implement and run SAP S/4HANA are already in place or can be set up without significant costs.
- Testing: Given the non-customized nature of the implementation, standard testing scenarios can be utilized. The business will need to participate actively in the testing phase to ensure that the standard processes meet their requirements.
- Post-Implementation Support: There is a plan in place for ongoing support post-implementation to address any issues or provide additional training as required.
- Licensing: All required licenses for the SAP S/4HANA modules in scope are either already procured or are accounted for in the budget.
- Time Commitment: The project timeline is realistic, and all involved parties can dedicate the necessary time to ensure the project’s success.
- Risk Management: Any risks identified are manageable, and mitigation strategies are in place.
- Change Management: A change management strategy is in place to address potential challenges that may arise from implementing a new ERP system. This includes communication plans, resistance management, and user training.
What are the assumptions when implementing SAP S/4HANA with limited budget and no custom development?