Q-Gates in the SAP Launch methodology

The workstreams in SAP Launch are structured into following Quality Gates (as shown in the following image):

• Project verification: This Q-Gate ensures that all stakeholders agree on the implementation project scope
• Solution acceptance Q- Gate: At the end of the realize phase, the solution acceptance Q-Gate confirms that all stakeholders agree that the demonstrated business processes meet the implementation project requirements and that all configuration questions are addressed
• Readiness acceptance Q-Gate: This is when all stakeholders agree that the systems, data, and people are ready to execute cutover

Go-live Q-Gate confirms with all stakeholders that the cutover is complete and the organization is ready to use and support the new solution productively: