Preparing for a detailed change impact analysis (CIA) workshop, typically conducted in the SAP Activate Explore or Realize phase, requires careful planning to ensure actionable outcomes. Option A is correct because inviting the right participants—process owners (who understand current workflows), subject matter experts (SMEs, who provide technical/process depth), and key users (who represent end-user perspectives)—ensures a comprehensive assessment of impacts across affected areas. Their diverse insights are critical for identifying specific changes at a granular level, such as how a process shift affects daily tasks or system usage. Without these stakeholders, the workshop risks missing critical details or buy-in, undermining its effectiveness.
Option B is correct because creating a template with relevant business processes broken down to a suitable level (e.g., subprocesses like “order entry” within “order-to-cash”) provides a structured framework for discussion. This template might include columns for as-is vs. to-be states, impact severity, and affected roles, enabling participants to systematically evaluate changes. It ensures focus and consistency, preventing the workshop from becoming a free-for-all discussion, and aligns with SAP’s methodical approach to CIA.
Option C is incorrect because scheduling individual upfront meetings with all participants is impractical and time-consuming for a detailed CIA, which builds on prior high-level analysis. While some pre-workshop input might be gathered, the workshop itself is the collaborative forum for insights, not pre-meetings. Option D is incorrect because limiting the analysis to one dimension (e.g., only “process”) contradicts the holistic nature of a detailed CIA, which assesses multiple dimensions (process, technology, organization, people) to capture the full scope of change. SAP OCM emphasizes stakeholder inclusion and structured tools for detailed CIA preparation.
“Preparation for a detailed change impact analysis workshop involves inviting key stakeholders such as process owners, SMEs, and key users, and providing a structured template of business processes to guide the assessment of impacts across all dimensions” (SAP Activate Methodology, OCM Workstream, Detailed CIA Preparation).
