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title: 10 SAP BW Project Estimation Best Practices To Roll-Out Today [Calculator]
description: Learn SAP BW Project Estimation Best Practices using our unique estimator based on SAP BW Business Content and multi SAP BW projects managed by us.
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# [10 SAP BW Project Estimation Best Practices To Roll-Out Today [Calculator]](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/10-sap-bw-project-estimation-best-practices-to-roll-out-today)

 Written by [Lonnie D. Ayers, PMP](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/author/lonnie-d-ayers-pmp) | Mon, Jun, 11, 2012 @ 09:11 AM

## Estimating a [**SAP BW Project**](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/understanding-sap-bw-in-5-minutes) is Very Different from Estimating a SAP R/3 Project Roll Out. 

 

Though the [SAP ASAP implementation methodology](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/how-to-use-a-project-charter-to-start-a-project) and its associated [Business ADD-Ins](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/12-risk-management-considerations-to-measure-wricef-a) cover the basics of both types of implementation projects, in our experience, the initial [project estimation](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/how-to-determine-your-fully-loaded-cost-rate) is where the deal is won and most importantly and isn't covered. Project estimation is where [client expectations](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/inbound-marketing/field-report-from-a-marketing-project-manager) are set.

What makes it even more challenging to [estimate a SAP BW Project](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/estimate-your-sap-bw-consulting-resource-needs-calculator-timer) is that there are now usually several other solutions that also need to be included in the [SAP BW project estimation process](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/9-reasons-sap-bw-projects-fail-maybe). 

 

These may include, [**SAP Webi**](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/5-kpi-design-best-practice-guidelines), SAP BW/**HANA**, **Dashboard Builder**, **xCelsius**, **BOE** for administration, and [**Crystal Reports**](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/reporting-skills).  All of these different Business Intelligence and [Reporting Solutions](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/business-reporting-requirements) should theoretically be included in the business model to support the required business processes.

## We Built This Using Proven [Project Management Estimation Best Practices](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/enterprise-services/sap-industry-solutions/sap-project-management)

 

We provide a sophisticated [**SAP BW Project estimator**](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/estimate-your-sap-bw-consulting-resource-needs/) that you can use here on the blog and in several places on our site.  The SAP BW [project estimator](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/enterprise-services/sap-industry-solutions/sap-business-intelligence-consulting/what-is-sap-business-warehouse) is meant to be used by a highly skilled **SAP BW Consultant**, as it requires thorough knowledge of **SAP Business Content** and [**SAP Business Processes**](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/business-process-improvement-prioritization-tool).  

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**Try Our SAP BW Project Estimator by clicking the Image Above**

 

When estimating a [SAP BW Project](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/70-of-business-intelligence-projects-are-failing-worldwide), we follow these 10 [Best Practices](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/data-quality-best-practices-for-effective-sap-bw-reporting):

1. Gather [all **available existing information**](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/10-sap-bw-project-cost-management-secrets), i.e., existing reports, dashboards, and KPI definitions.
2. Determine the **current implementation status** of the SAP or Oracle or other ERP and legacy systems.  For example, are you performing a [SAP rollout project](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/sap-best-practices-greenfield-implementations) or a Brown Field implementation?
3. Establish whether a solid [**BW Naming Convention**](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/request-sap-bw-naming-conventions-review) is established and used.
4. If not, include a separate estimate to bring the [**naming conventions**](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/request-sap-bw-naming-convention-review/) up-to-date.  This is really a delta design effort which much be separately costed out.
5. Map, to the extent possible, the **SAP BW Business Content** to the [requirements](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/improve-your-sap-bw-project-requirements-gathering) uncovered in Step 1 and from any other requirement sources.
6. [Analyze](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/how-to-improve-sap-profitability-management-p2-the-ultimate-guide) the **security integration requirements** in [those cases](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/inbound-marketing/the-guaranteed-easiest-way-to-calculate-sla) where SAP BW is being added after the SAP system is stable. Upgrade the Segregation of Duties (SOD) Matrix and Design Documentation.
7. Examine the **organization chart** for availability of internal resources.
8. Establish what **type of implementation** this will be:    
   Initial deployment, build of requirements strictly per clients direction, or, **Business Advisory** type, where clients are looking for advice on what could be done beyond what they have thought of.
9. **Budget time** for [**business case development**](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/net-present-value-npv-template) and refinement throughout the project.
10. Compare to past **SAP BW project durations** as a cross-check on the probability of success.

## Do You Have SAP Project Roll-Out Consulting Estimation Questions?

Clearly, there are other items and issues to keep in mind when estimating a **SAP BW project**.  The popular refrain is that this must have been done before. 

 

## Every Project is Unique

 

Unfortunately, **your** project has never been done before although one similar to it has been. It requires highly skilled and experienced [SAP project estimators](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/10-key-infrastructure-tips-for-sap-implementation-projects) to arrive at a valid estimation. 

 

## Take Steps to Assure Successful Project Execution

 

Project execution is the second ingredient required to execute to the estimation, and selecting the **SAP BW Project Manager** and **SAP BW** team is a skill unto itself.  

 

## [SAP BW Project Estimator](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/enterprise-services/sap-industry-solutions/sap-business-intelligence-consulting/what-is-sap-business-warehouse) Now Online

 

We've recently converted the estimation tool to a completely online experience, which encapsulates the knowledge of several very senior SAP BW consultants. 

 

 

**Got any SAP BW Estimation Questions? Just leave a comment.**

 

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