What activities are typically performed during the "Explore" phase?

The "Explore" phase is a critical stage in the SAP Activate methodology where detailed requirement gathering and fit-to-standard analysis take place. This phase focuses on understanding the specific needs of the business and how they can be mapped to the standard functionalities of SAP S/4HANA.

During this phase, teams engage with stakeholders to gather requirements comprehensively. They analyze current processes and identify gaps between the existing system and the SAP S/4HANA capabilities. The fit-to-standard analysis is central here, as it determines how much of the standard solution can be utilized without significant modifications, thus ensuring alignment with best practices.

This phase emphasizes the importance of collaboration and validation of business processes to leverage the out-of-the-box offerings of the software. By understanding these details early on, organizations can minimize customization and reduce implementation time, which contributes significantly to the success of the project.

In contrast, activities such as system go-live and post-launch support, finalizing project documentation, or preparing for user training sessions occur in later phases of the project and are not typically associated with the "Explore" phase.