90-Day Action Plan
A structured approach to stabilize, optimize, and modernize your ECC environment. Deliver quick wins while building a foundation for long-term success.
Days to Stabilize
Days to Optimize
Days to Modernize
Why 90 Days?
Focused Execution
90 days is long enough to achieve meaningful results but short enough to maintain urgency and focus.
Measurable Progress
Each phase delivers tangible outcomes that demonstrate value to stakeholders and build momentum.
Repeatable Cycle
After 90 days, assess results and start the next cycle with adjusted priorities based on learnings.
Before You Start
Secure executive sponsorship and dedicated resources. This plan requires commitment from Basis, Security, ABAP, and functional teams. Without resource allocation, progress will stall.
Phase 1: Stabilize
Risk reduction and operational stability
| Action Item | Owner | Effort | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Document all critical batch jobs and their owners | Basis | Medium | |
| Create SME dependency map for key processes | All Teams | High | |
| Review and update disaster recovery procedures | Basis | High | |
| Audit user access and remove dormant accounts | Security | Medium | |
| Validate backup and restore procedures | Basis | Medium | |
| Document all custom code with business criticality | ABAP | High | |
| Create interface inventory with external systems | Integration | Medium | |
| Establish patching cadence with third-party support | Basis | Low |
Phase 2: Optimize
Efficiency and cost reduction
| Action Item | Owner | Effort | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identify and automate manual recurring tasks | All Teams | High | |
| Implement system copy automation | Basis | High | |
| Optimize batch job scheduling | Basis | Medium | |
| Archive historical data (ILM assessment) | Data | High | |
| Consolidate and clean up unused custom code | ABAP | Medium | |
| Implement proactive monitoring alerts | Basis | Medium | |
| Review and optimize database performance | DBA | Medium | |
| Create runbooks for common operational tasks | All Teams | Medium |
Phase 3: Modernize
Value extraction and future-proofing
| Action Item | Owner | Effort | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Fiori apps for high-traffic transactions | UX | High | |
| Implement BTP integration for new capabilities | Integration | High | |
| Deploy analytics dashboards (embedded or BW) | Analytics | Medium | |
| Enable mobile access for key approvals | UX | Medium | |
| Implement RPA for repetitive data entry | Automation | High | |
| Create self-service reports for business users | Analytics | Medium | |
| Document modernization roadmap for next 12 months | PM | Medium | |
| Establish KPIs and success metrics | PM | Low |
High-Impact Quick Wins
Automate System Copies
Automate post-copy configuration tasks that are currently done manually after each system refresh.
Deploy Fiori Launchpad
Enable Fiori launchpad on ECC for immediate UX improvement without waiting for S/4.
Implement Proactive Monitoring
Set up alerts for performance thresholds, batch job failures, and interface errors.
Archive Historical Data
Implement SAP ILM or custom archiving for old orders, deliveries, and financial documents.
Success Metrics
Incident Reduction
Current monthly average
Batch Job Failures
Current monthly failures
Manual Hours Saved
Automation initiatives
Documentation Coverage
Critical processes
Related Resources
Last Updated
January 1, 2026
Information based on publicly available SAP documentation and industry sources. For the latest details, consult SAP official materials or qualified partners.