Phase 3: Realization
The purpose of Phase 3 is to configure the R/3 system. The configuration is carries out in two steps; baseline configuration & Final configuration.
Business Process Master List (BPML) is created in phase 2 as a report from Q&A database. It is used to identify, plan, schedule and monitor the configuration and testing of all R/3 scenarios and processes within the scope of an implementation. BPML is a representation of the R/3 business and transactions that are contained within the scope of the project. BPML is feeds all business information to all subsequent worksheets.
Implementation Guide (IMG): It is the main tool for setting the parameters to configure or ‘Customize’ R/3 during the realization phase. IMG reflect the chronological order in which the customizing activities are carried out.
The following aspects of configuration are also to be considered:
• Defining authorizations in the R/3 system
• Defining workflows
• Creating user documentation
System Manager Procedures
• Developing system test plans
• Defining service level commitment
• Establishing system administration functions
• Setting up Quality Assurance environment
• Defining the design of the productive system
• Defining system management procedures for the productive system
• Setting up the productive environment
At the end of this phase, Project Manager must check the status of deliverables for completeness and accuracy. This internal quality check should be carried out in addition to an external, independent third party Quality Audit.
Preparation for end-user training needs to be gone through and approved at and of this phase.
