In which phase is the testing strategy created and executed?

The testing strategy is created and executed during the Realize phase of the SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private Edition implementation. This phase is crucial for transforming the project scope defined in earlier phases into a functional solution. It involves significant activities, including configuration and development of the solution, along with the testing required to ensure everything operates as intended.

In particular, the Realize phase allows teams to define their testing strategy comprehensively. This includes establishing test plans, outlining the types of tests to be conducted (such as unit tests, integration tests, and user acceptance tests), and creating test cases that align with the functional requirements defined earlier. Test execution follows the creation of the testing strategy, enabling the team to validate that the solution meets the desired functionality and business processes before moving to deployment.

Other phases such as the Prepare phase focus more on project preparation and initial planning, the Deploy phase is primarily concerned with going live and ensuring a smooth transition to production, and the Run phase pertains to maintaining and supporting the solution post-launch. These phases do involve aspects of testing, but they do not encompass the comprehensive development and execution of a testing strategy as seen in the Realize phase.