What is a key activity in the Explore phase?

In the Explore phase of the SAP Activate methodology, the focus is on understanding the business requirements and processes to shape the future solution. Business process modeling is a crucial activity during this phase as it involves mapping out current business processes to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. This modeling helps stakeholders visualize how processes will work in the future system and ensures that the implemented solution aligns closely with business needs.

During this phase, teams collaborate to gather detailed requirements and confirm the fit of the SAP solution against the organization’s processes. By establishing a clear view of these processes, the project can effectively transition into the next phases, where the configuration and design of the solution will occur. This is foundational for a successful implementation as it directly influences how well the new system will support the organization's operations.

The other activities mentioned, such as creating the final project budget or identifying project stakeholders, are important but are typically addressed in earlier phases of the project. System maintenance planning is relevant in later stages, particularly during the operation phase, when the focus shifts to supporting and maintaining the system after go-live.