Exploring the RISE with SAP Methodology

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to recognize how the 4 phases of the RISE with SAP Methodology represent a structured approach to cloud transformation - backed by best practices, guidance and tools

Introduction to the RISE with SAP Methodology

SAP is reshaping its business focus to prioritize cloud-based models, supporting customer transitions to the cloud and creating an ongoing partnership throughout the customer's journey. A successful transformation hinges on three key components: people, process, and tools.

The RISE with SAP offering addresses these through the recommended steps and guidance in the RISE with SAP Methodology, supported by SAP experts and partners and implemented through tools and services.

The RISE with SAP Methodology, a framework designed to foster digital transformation and enhance operational intelligence by leveraging the clean core strategy: All services and tools work in harmony through the customer lifecycle to help customers keep extensions clean, keep data lean, keep the landscape reliable, keep processes flexible and keep operations effective and efficient.

In a nutshell, the RISE with SAP Methodology is a best practice-aligned approach to help customers transform with confidence and achieve their business objectives. By bringing predictability to implementation, making our customers innovation ready for the cloud and applying clean core principles.

The four phases of the RISE with SAP Methodology

The RISE with SAP Methodology consists of four phases:

  • Discover and Evaluate: Build the clean core foundation for a successful transformation.
  • Prepare and Plan: Define scope and timelines with clear tasks and execution plans.
  • Move and Deploy: Transition to the cloud operational model.
  • Run and Innovate: Stay up-to-date and ready to take advantage of new capabilities
This image illustrates the RISE with SAP Methodology, a comprehensive approach to SAP implementation and management. The methodology is depicted as a circular process with four main phases: Discover and Explore, Plan and Prepare, Move and Deploy, and Run and Innovate. At the center of the circle are four key elements: Process, System, Data, and People. The outer ring represents SAP Signavio and SAP BTP, which support the entire process. On the left side, the image highlights features like simplified onboarding, Q-gates & checklists, and relevant services. On the right, it emphasizes clean core adherence, consistent scalable platform, and supporting ecosystem. The entire process is guided by an SAP Enterprise Architect, as noted at the bottom of the image. This methodology aims to provide a structured, comprehensive approach to SAP implementation and ongoing innovation.

Components of the RISE with SAP Methodology

The RISE with SAP Methodology brings together an enriched SAP Activate framework, a new onboarding offering, and enhancements to SAP Cloud ALM, via the following components. This methodology encompasses several components available exclusively to customers who joined after April 1, 2024. These include:

Onboarding

A dedicated advisor guides customers on RISE with SAP topics and sets up the clean core Success Plan in SAP Cloud ALM.

Clean Core Success Plan

The clean core Success Plan provides task tracking across different SAP Activate phases.

Quality-Gate Process Execution

One task in the Success Plan is the Quality Gate at the end of each SAP Activate phase. The Quality Gate is executed in SAP Cloud ALM, with progress trackable via the clean core Run Book.

Reporting & Follow-On Activities

A report is created by the SAP Enterprise Support back office after each Quality Gate. This report is then submitted to the customer's SAP Cloud ALM services function for further task-based recommendations.

Reporting & Follow-On Activities

A report is created by the SAP Enterprise Support back office after each Quality Gate. This report is then submitted to the customer's SAP Cloud ALM services function for further task-based recommendations.

In this way, the approach infuses operational intelligence and advanced tools into the process, ensuring a seamless and efficient cloud transition journey.

Integrating Frameworks, Tools, and Services for Successful ERP Transformation

This image outlines the RISE with SAP methodology, illustrating a four-phase process: Discover & Evaluate, Prepare & Plan, Move & Deploy, and Run & Innovate. It highlights key activities in each phase, from transformation readiness and data management to implementing S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition and SAP BTP, followed by integrations and extensions. The methodology emphasizes maintaining a clean core as a continuous task throughout the process. Q-Gates are shown at each stage to ensure quality control. The bottom of the image details the tool chain supporting this methodology, including SAP Cloud ALM, various SAP tools, and the SAP Business Technology Platform. The image concludes by highlighting three key aspects of the methodology: prescriptive checklists and monitoring, expert support, and an integrated digital platform and tool chain.

As you can see in the graphic above, the phases of the RISE with SAP Methodology align with tangible milestones related to different stages of the ERP deployment based on SAP Activate and the clean core approach. Throughout this transformation journey, an integrated tool chain contributes to the success of the project. The combination of the different frameworks, with the tools and services designed to support them, comprise the RISE with SAP Methodology.

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