Step 1 – Understanding the question
The question asks which workshop is used tovalidate SAP standard functionalityandcollect delta requirementsduring an SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private Edition project.
This is a key activity in theSAP Activate methodology, particularly within theExplore phase.
In SAP Activate, theExplorephase is where the customer and implementation team come together to review theSAP standard (best practice) processes, confirm what fits the business, and identify what additional (“delta”) requirements are needed.
Step 2 – Evaluate each option
Option A:Fit-to-gap
This term isnot usedin SAP Activate for SAP S/4HANA Cloud projects.
Older SAP implementation methods (like ASAP) used the term “fit-gap,” but in SAP Activate, it was replaced withFit-to-Standard, because SAP promotes the adoption of standard processes rather than heavy customization.
Result: Incorrect.
Option B:Solution assessment
This term generally refers to aninitial evaluationof the customer’s current system and business needs, usually done before the project starts (for example, during theDiscoverphase).
It is not the workshop where SAP standard processes are validated or where delta requirements are formally captured.
Result: Incorrect.
Option C:Solution design
The Solution Design workshop typically happens after Fit-to-Standard sessions, when teams design how the final solution will look based on confirmed requirements.
It is adesign activity, not the stage where standard functionality is validated.
Result: Incorrect.
Option D:Fit-to-standard
This is thecorrect answer.
TheFit-to-Standard workshopis a central activity in theExplore phaseof the SAP Activate methodology.
Its purpose is to:
Demonstrate SAP Best Practice business processesin the system (usually through a preconfigured environment).
Validate that the standard functionality meets the customer’s business needs.
Identify delta requirements— only where the standard process does not meet a critical business requirement.
Document these delta requirementsfor review, prioritization, and potential configuration or enhancement in later phases.
Step 3 – Step-by-step explanation of how it works
Preparation– Before the workshop, the project team loads SAP Best Practices into the sandbox or quality system and prepares demo scripts for each process area (e.g., Finance, Procurement, Sales).
Execution– During the workshop:
The implementation team walks through SAP standard processes using live demonstrations in the system.
The business users and process owners review these processes.
Together, they confirm which processes can be adopted “as-is.”
Validation– For each process:
If the SAP Best Practice meets the business requirement → it is marked asFit.
If not → it is marked asDelta.
Documentation– The delta requirements are captured in a requirements management tool (such as SAP Cloud ALM or Solution Manager) with clear details for further design or configuration in later project phases.
Outcome– The result is a list of:
Standard processes to be adopted.
Delta requirements that may need extensions, configurations, or integrations.
Step 4 – Practical Examples
Example 1:
In aProcurementFit-to-Standard workshop, SAP demonstrates the purchase requisition and purchase order process.
The customer confirms that the standard workflow matches their approval process (Fit).
However, they request an additional approval level for high-value orders (Delta).This delta is documented for later configuration.
Example 2:
In aFinanceFit-to-Standard workshop, SAP shows the standard Accounts Payable process.
The customer agrees to adopt SAP’s three-way match for invoices (Fit).
They need a specific report for tax authority submission (Delta).This delta is captured for later design.
Step 5 – Final Answer
The correct answer isD. Fit-to-standard,
because it is the workshop in whichSAP standard processes are validatedanddelta requirements are identified and documentedduring theExplore phaseof SAP Activate.
