--- title: How To Execute Your SAP Projects Better, Cheaper, Faster [Checklist] description: Learn my experience based Tips and Tricks for each phase of the SAP ASAP Project Management Implementation methodology with my SAP Projects tips videos. image: https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/An%20photorealistic%20image%20of%20a%20general%20giving%20a%20briefing%20to%20a%20formation%20of%20special%20forces%20troops.jpeg --- ![SAP DFPS Projects](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/An%20photorealistic%20image%20of%20a%20general%20giving%20a%20briefing%20to%20a%20formation%20of%20special%20forces%20troops.jpeg) # How To Execute Your SAP Projects Better, Cheaper, Faster [Checklist] Table of Contents ## [SAP Project Management](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/enterprise-services/sap-industry-solutions/sap-project-management) Learned On-The-Job   Now that you have bought SAP, you might be wondering about the [**SAP Project Management Implementation Methodology**](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/enterprise-services/sap-industry-solutions/sap-project-management-archived-2), known as [**ASAP**](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/9-reasons-sap-bw-projects-fail-maybe) or **Accelerated SAP**.    Though much has been written about it, and SAP provides [training](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/sap-training-courses) on it, I have found that there are some key tips you should be aware of that come only from experience, i.e., having been the [**SAP Project Manager**](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/12-risk-management-considerations-to-measure-wricef-a) on a large number of [SAP implementation projects](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/10-key-infrastructure-tips-for-sap-implementation-projects).  I have made a series of videos on each phase of the [**SAP ASAP** implementation methodology](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/enterprise-services/sap-industry-solutions/value-engineering) to help you ensure your [projects](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/how-to-understand-sap-modules-in-5-minutes) are executed, **Better, Cheaper, Faster**.   ## **SAP ASAP Project Preparation Phase.  ** This phase is primarily about setting up the [ideal project environment](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/how-sap-certification-ought-to-work).**  The [SAP project manager](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/why-sap-value-management-is-the-key-to-unlocking-your-businesss-full-potential) and the [Customer Project Manager](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/5-things-to-know-about-your-sap-project-manager) need to work to create an ideal [project environment](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/sap-best-practices-greenfield-implementations). **     ## **SAP ASAP Project Blueprint Phase. ** As in any other design process, 80% of the ultimate cost of the project will be determined here.  So spend the time to explore the possible solutions and get the most **bang-for-the-buck**!** **     ## **SAP ASAP Project Realization Phase.  **   This is the heavy-lifitng phase of the project; long hours, perhaps a few tears..     ## **SAP ASAP Final Preparation Phase.  ** You are almost there!  Your end-users now start to take even more of the center stage.** **     ## **SAP ASAP Project Go-Live Phase.  **   This is probably the most important phase, because this is when the business starts to see some return on their investment.** **     I hope you find these [SAP project implementation](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/sap-project-implementation-and-review-of-how-to-measure-anything) tips useful and if you would like a written version of these and many more tips, just click the button below to get the first in a series of critical tips to know about to achieve success as you execute each phase of your [SAP ASAP Project Implementation](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/10-sap-bw-project-estimation-best-practices-to-roll-out-today).     [![Top 10 Project Management Tips for the Project Preparation Phase](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/118735/be5009e3-0b3c-4651-b69e-c55ba1ca5ffc.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/118735/be5009e3-0b3c-4651-b69e-c55ba1ca5ffc)   ***Comments and feedback are appreciated, even from Spielberg:)***   **People Who Read This Also Read:** - [How You Can Estimate A SAP BW Project In Under 5 Minutes](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/how-you-can-estimate-a-sap-bw-project-in-under-5-minutes) - [Net Present Value Template](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/net-present-value-npv-template) - [SAP Value Engineering Services Offer Types Selection Guidebook](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/sap-value-engineering-service-offer-types-selection-guidebook) - [How To Determine Your Fully Loaded Cost Rate](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/how-to-determine-your-fully-loaded-cost-rate) - [13 Keys To ERP Implementation Project Work Scheduling Effectiveness](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/13-keys-to-erp-implementation-project-work-scheduling-effectiveness)     ## **About SAP BW Consulting, Inc.**   SAP BW Consulting, Inc. provides comprehensive [SAP solutions and services](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/sap-services-consulting), including [SAP Project Management](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/10-sap-data-migration-mistakes-to-avoid), SAP Business Intelligence (BI) and SAP Business Warehouse (BW) consulting, [SAP ABAP development](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/get-sap-consulting-support-now), and [project management](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/how-to-use-a-project-charter-to-start-a-project). 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