The 'Realize' phase of SAP Activate focuses on what?

In the context of the SAP Activate methodology, the 'Realize' phase is primarily centered around the configuration and actual development of the SAP solution. This phase is where the initial planning is put into practice, encompassing activities related to setting up the system according to the requirements gathered during the earlier phases.

During this phase, detailed configurations are made based on the design documents, and the necessary custom developments are carried out. The goal is to develop a solution that meets the specific needs of the business, which can also include iterating on prototypes and ensuring that features are built as envisioned.

While it’s also important to prepare hardware and software prior to realization and conduct final testing and deployment afterward, those activities are not the main focus of the Realize phase specifically. Similarly, adapting to customer feedback generally comes into play in the earlier or later stages of the project, making initial planning and development the most precise description of the core activities within the Realize phase.