What type of qustions need to ask to client before sap fico prject start ?

Initially you need to prepare topics wise questions and in the process the data collection should be from 2 sources i.e. Primary - collecting information directly by interacting with the client and the other one is Secondary - from the documents that you collect from the client.

 

After formal introduction during the Kick off meeting never directly jump down to interact with the client you need to patiently observe the day-to-day business process of the client - department wise for the first few days. Do document all the observations that are made by you, this will help you to analyze the gap between the legacy system and standard SAP Process.

 

The first and the foremost thing is that we need to see on what platform all the business process relating to Accounting is maintained i.e. the software used to store the legacy data.

 

Now I will mention some of the important points that can be used a checklist during your interaction with the client.

 

           1.We are the consultants who need to freeze the Enterprise Structure first and later on the other module consultants will add their respective enterprise elements to the enterprise structure freezed by us. Therefore this process will by itself will take not less than 1 to 2 months. This process is the typical phase where a lot of interaction/understanding/experience will come into limelight. So be attentive and observe the process thoroughly, once the Enterprise Structure is freezed and configured we cannot withdraw from the system.

 

           2. Codification of the Enterprise Elements play a vital role does follow some naming convention. Here coding can be in 3 forms i.e. pure numeric, alphanumeric or pure alphabets.

 

           3. Identify the chart of accounts that is maintained.

 

           4. Grouping process of the GL Account According to Schedule VI of Companies Act 1956

 

           5. Customer & Vendor Grouping - payment terms maintained - Down payment if applicable - how the memos maintained.

 

           6. Collect all the documents relating to Procurement Process right from indent preparation to billing and followed by payment. This is very useful.

 

           7. CIN plays a very important role regarding this we will have a separate session in the days to come.

 

This is just a beginning and hope this will help you and as the time comes up do feel free to put up questions at cavenco@gmail.com and I will clarify for the same.