Quality Blueprinting is the Key to SAP Project Success

A blueprint is a detailed plan that defines business processes, system requirements, and project scope before system configuration and development begin.

SAP Project Blueprinting sets the foundation for a successful project, regardless of size – yet too often, it's rushed, leading to costly delays and rework.

Here are three key points to consider:

✅ A well-executed blueprint keeps projects on track. It ensures accurate time estimates and prevents delays caused by unclear scope.

The project timeline itself should be reviewed after the Explore phase, as a rigid schedule based on assumptions often leads to unrealistic deadlines and poor decisions.

⏳ The quality of each phase impacts the next. A poor blueprint leads to longer realisation and testing cycles, causing delays, costly rework, and increased project risk.

An incomplete blueprint, cut short to meet a project milestone, always backfires – adding days or weeks here can save months later in the Realise and Deploy phases.

👥 Users hold the key to success. Those performing the processes daily know the undocumented workarounds and critical pain points that senior stakeholders may miss. Their input ensures the system works in practice, not just in theory.

The takeaway?

A project is only as strong as its blueprint. Investing in quality blueprinting during the Prepare and Explore phases prevents costly setbacks later, keeps projects on course, and ensures SAP is configured effectively – avoiding unnecessary customisation that can lead to delays and higher costs.

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