OPTIMIZING SAP APPLICATION LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT AI DRIVEN PROJECT MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORKS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Creators: name: Bhosale, Vidya
name: S, Mohammad
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2024
Subjects: classificationCode: 461206
subject: Software architecture

description: ABSTRACT SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing) is a leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform widely used by businesses to manage and streamline their operations. However, maintaining an SAP system throughout its lifecycle can be complex due to frequent updates, system enhancements, integration requirements, and evolving business needs. This book explores strategies and methodologies for optimizing SAP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), focusing on improving system efficiency, reducing downtime, enhancing collaboration across teams, and ensuring smooth system transitions during upgrades or migrations. Through a combination of theory, best practices, and real-world case studies, this book aims to provide IT professionals, SAP administrators, and organizations with comprehensive tools and techniques to optimize the lifecycle management of their SAP applications. 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