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SAP Exam P_SAPEA_2023 Topic 4 Question 47 Discussion

Actual exam question for SAP's P_SAPEA_2023 exam
Question #: 47
Topic #: 4
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Green Elk & Company is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural and forestry machinery. The former company slogan "Eik always runs has recently been changed to "Eik feeds the world" One of Green Elk's strategic goals is to increase its revenue in the emerging markets of China, India, and other parts of Asia by 80 % within three years. This requires a new business model that caters to significantly smaller farms with limited budgets You are the Chief Enterprise Architect and the decision was taken to implement regional S/4HANA productive systems while ensuring a high degree of standardization. Which of the following implementation approach would you consider best in this case?

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As the Chief Enterprise Architect for Green Elk & Company, the strategic goal of expanding into emerging markets with a new business model tailored for smaller farms requires a careful and considered approach to implementing S/4HANA productive systems. The best implementation approach in this scenario would bePhased by Application.

This approach allows for a gradual rollout of the S/4HANA system across different applications, which can be prioritized based on the most critical business needs and the unique requirements of each regional market. By implementing in phases, the company can ensure that each application is tailored to support the new business model effectively while maintaining a high degree of standardization across the regions.

The benefits of a Phased by Application approach include:

Risk Mitigation: By deploying one application at a time, the company can minimize the risks associated with a large-scale implementation.

Focused Attention: Each phase allows the project team to focus on specific applications, ensuring better quality and alignment with business needs.

Feedback Incorporation: After each phase, feedback can be gathered and incorporated into subsequent phases, aligning with agile principles.

Resource Optimization: Resources can be allocated more efficiently, with expertise focused on specific applications during each phase.

The other options, such as Big Bang, would involve a high-risk, all-at-once implementation, which is not suitable given the strategic and operational changes required. Small buck is not a recognized implementation strategy in the context of enterprise architecture. Phased by Company could be considered if the organizational structure was the primary concern, but given the focus on application alignment with the new business model, Phased by Application is the most appropriate.


SAP SE. (n.d.). Implementing SAP S/4HANA: A Framework for Planning and Executing SAP S/4HANA Projects. SAP SE.

The Open Group. (2018). TOGAF Version 9.2: Enterprise Architecture Framework.

SAP SE. (n.d.). SAP Activate Methodology. SAP SE.

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Jeannetta
2 hours ago
I think the "Phased by Application" approach could work well since it allows for gradual integration, but I’m not confident about the specifics.
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Gilberto
6 days ago
I remember studying the different implementation approaches, but I'm not entirely sure which one fits best for a company like Green Elk.
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Beatriz
11 days ago
Based on the details provided, I believe the "Phased by Company" approach would be the best fit. It allows for a gradual transition while maintaining consistency across the new S/4HANA systems.
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Mari
17 days ago
The "Small buck" option sounds interesting, but I'm not sure it aligns with the requirement for a high degree of standardization across the regional systems. I'll have to think that one through more.
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Brittni
22 days ago
I'm leaning towards the "Big Bang" approach. Going all-in on the new system could help Green Elk achieve their aggressive 80% revenue growth target in Asia faster.
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Azalee
28 days ago
Hmm, the question mentions a need for a high degree of standardization, which makes me think a "Phased by Application" approach could be a good fit to roll out S/4HANA in a controlled way.
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Nina
1 month ago
This seems like a tricky question. I'll need to carefully consider the key details about Green Elk's goals and requirements before deciding on the best implementation approach.
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Dino
2 months ago
I agree with Dottie, it allows for a smoother transition.
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Weldon
3 months ago
C'mon, 'Small buck'? Really? That's not even a real implementation approach. I'm going with option D, Phased by Company. It makes the most sense for a global enterprise like Green Elk.
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Patrick
2 months ago
Phased by Company would definitely provide a more structured and organized implementation process for a company like Green Elk.
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Dong
2 months ago
I agree, 'Small buck' doesn't sound like a legitimate approach. Phased by Company seems like the most logical choice.
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Dottie
3 months ago
I think we should go with Phased by Application.
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Gearldine
3 months ago
Option B, Big Bang, seems risky for a global implementation like this. Phasing it by application or company would be a safer bet to manage the complexity and ensure a smooth rollout.
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Coral
1 month ago
I agree, option B does seem risky for such a large-scale implementation.
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Marguerita
3 months ago
I think option A, Phased by Application, would be the best approach here. Implementing S/4HANA in a phased manner by application would allow Green Elk to gradually transition and ensure a high degree of standardization across the different regions.
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Yoko
2 months ago
Phased approach by application seems like the way to go for this project.
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Denise
3 months ago
It would definitely help with standardization and smooth transition.
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Cherry
3 months ago
I agree, implementing in phases by application would be more manageable.
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