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SAP Phase Zero - Scoping Service
Get clarity on what Phase Zero really means for your organisation - for free.
Struggling to Start Your SAP S/4HANA Journey?
You’re not alone. A move to SAP S/4HANA could be one of the most significant exercise your organisation undertakes over the next decade. It is important to ensure you are prepared for success - in the SAP community we call this ‘Phase Zero’ - the initial pre-project stage that sets the foundation for the entire journey.
Most CIOs and programme leaders ask the same questions before starting Phase Zero:
- What activities are critical, and which matter for my organisation?
- How long will Phase Zero take?
- What level of support will we need?
- How much will it cost?
The truth is: no two Phase Zero programmes are the same. Priorities vary depending on your goals, complexity, and appetite for transformation. But the first step - defining what Phase Zero means for you - is often the hardest.
That’s exactly where our Phase Zero Scoping Service helps: cutting through the noise to define the right activities, outputs, and decisions for your S/4HANA transformation. The result? A foundation for success, and the clarity to move forward with confidence.
How Croda Picked the Right Partner, First Time
Faced with selecting a systems integrator for their S/4HANA transformation, Croda needed a process free of bias and politics.
With Rapid X’s bespoke Phase Zero approach, they gained clarity, avoided costly mistakes, and chose the right partner with confidence.
How the Service Works
Our process is proven, practical, and outcome-focused. In just three stages, you’ll gain clarity on scope, effort, timelines, and costs.
Stage 1:
Build Clarity
Stage 2:
Assess Your Current State
Stage 3:
Roadmap, Costs & Next Steps
Using our 'brick wall’ model, we run a collaborative workshop to:
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Identify your drivers for transformation
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Define the boundaries and outcomes for Phase Zero
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Agree which topics you can tackle internally vs. where external support is essential
Outcome: A clear picture of the decisions to make, the artefacts you’ll need, and the level of support required.
We look under the hood of your existing SAP environment to uncover complexity and risk:
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High-level review of your SAP Readiness Check
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Interviews with key functional specialists
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On-system validations and customisation footprint analysis
Outcome: A tailored assessment of your transition risks, dependencies, and the effort required to prepare.
We bring it all together in a playback session:
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Present and refine your tailored Phase Zero scope
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Define the external support required for each activity
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Provide a clear view of timelines, resource needs, and costs
Outcome: A tangible, prioritised roadmap for Phase Zero - designed around your organisation, not a one-size-fits-all template.
Why Organisations Choose This Service
Avoid months of internal debate and conflicting advice.
Know exactly where challenges will arise before you start.
We're not tied to an SI, so your roadmap is objective.
A few workshops, some system access, and we do the rest.
What You'll Walk Away With
- A tailored Phase Zero scope of work
- A clear understanding of where you need external vs internal effort
- A high-level view of timelines and costs
- Confidence to move forward with purpose
Our Phase Zero Scoping Service is free.
The only thing we ask is your time - a handful of workshops, a few interviews, and access to key information.
In return, you’ll gain the clarity you need to de-risk your S/4HANA journey.
Your Phase Zero Toolkit
Explore resources designed to de-risk transformation and help you make confident SAP decisions, from strategic insights to practical checklists.
Business Capability Models for SAP Transformation Success
Defining Roles & Responsibilities in Systems Integrator (SI) led Projects
SAP Activate: Your Guide to a Smarter SAP S/4HANA Transformation
Preparing for SAP S/4HANA with the Readiness Check
SAP S/4HANA Deployment Options Explained: Greenfield, Brownfield, Hybrid
SAP S/4HANA Target Architectures & Licensing Models: What You Need to Know
Get Phase Zero Right. Avoid Costly Delays Later.
Every SAP transformation succeeds or fails in Phase Zero, make sure yours is built on the right foundations.