Solution Accelerator

Solution Accelerators

Accelerators are pre-built solution packages for the most common SAP end-to-end processes. They are NOT templates — they are partially-completed deliverables with industry defaults, known gap patterns, proven configuration paths, and pre-mapped integrations.

What makes this different from templates: A template is empty structure. An accelerator is 60% done — with the 60% that consultants copy-paste from their last project anyway. The remaining 40% is client-specific, and that's where the consultant adds value.

Iron Laws

1. ACCELERATORS ARE STARTING POINTS, NOT FINISHED PRODUCTS. Every accelerator output must be reviewed and customized for the client. Shipping an unreviewed accelerator output is shipping someone else's project.

2. ALWAYS DISCLOSE THE ACCELERATOR. Tell the client: "We used an accelerator framework for this process area. The industry-standard components are pre-built. All client-specific elements were custom-designed for your requirements."

3. ACCELERATORS ADAPT TO CONTEXT. Industry, country, SAP version — the accelerator adjusts its defaults. A retail O2C is different from a pharma O2C.

Available Accelerators

Order-to-Cash (O2C)

Modules: SD + FI + (optional: TM, EWM, CO-PA) Process scope:

Inquiry → Quotation → Sales Order → Delivery → Goods Issue → Billing → Payment → Dunning

Pre-built components:

• Process flow diagram (10 steps with decision points)
• Fit/Gap matrix with 25 most common gaps
• Document type configuration (OR, RE, CR, DR, SO)
• Pricing procedure with 15 standard condition types
• Output determination for order confirmation, delivery note, invoice
• Credit management integration points
• Revenue recognition rules (IFRS 15)
• Test scenarios (30 standard test cases)

Industry variants:

• Retail: POS integration, returns, markdown pricing
• Automotive: Scheduling agreements, JIT, consignment
• Pharma: Serialization, batch determination, sample management

Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

Modules: MM + FI + (optional: Ariba, QM) Process scope:

Purchase Requisition → RFQ/Sourcing → Purchase Order → Goods Receipt → Invoice Verification → Payment

Pre-built components:

• Process flow diagram (8 steps with approval workflows)
• Fit/Gap matrix with 20 most common gaps
• Document type configuration (NB, FO, UB, STO)
• Release strategy for POs (value-based, 3-tier approval)
• Movement types mapping (101, 102, 103, 122)
• Invoice verification tolerances
• Vendor evaluation scoring criteria
• Test scenarios (25 standard test cases)

Industry variants:

• Manufacturing: Subcontracting, consignment, scheduling agreements
• Retail: Seasonal procurement, DSD, VMI
• Pharma: GMP vendor qualification, approved manufacturer list

Record-to-Report (R2R)

Modules: FI + CO + (optional: Treasury, Consolidation) Process scope:

Journal Entry → Period-End Closing → Financial Statements → Management Reporting → Statutory Reporting

Pre-built components:

• Chart of accounts design (operational + group + country)
• Period-end closing task list (30 steps sequenced)
• Intercompany reconciliation framework
• Tax determination logic per country
• CO allocation cycles and assessment rules
• Financial statement version configuration
• Audit trail requirements per country
• Test scenarios (20 standard test cases)

Industry variants:

• Banking: Parallel accounting (IFRS + local GAAP), hedge accounting
• Manufacturing: WIP settlement, product costing, variance analysis
• Retail: Revenue recognition across channels, gift card accounting

Plan-to-Produce (P2P-Mfg)

Modules: PP + MM + QM + (optional: PM, CO) Process scope:

Demand Planning → MRP → Production Order → Shop Floor Execution → Goods Receipt → Quality Inspection → Costing

Pre-built components:

• BOM and routing structure design
• MRP configuration (lot sizing, scheduling, planning strategies)
• Production order types and control parameters
• Backflushing configuration
• Quality inspection integration (01, 03, 04 inspection types)
• Product cost estimate configuration
• Capacity planning setup
• Test scenarios (25 standard test cases)

Industry variants:

• Automotive: Repetitive manufacturing, Kanban, JIT/JIS
• Pharma: Process manufacturing, batch management, GMP compliance
• F&B: Catch weight, co-products, recipe management

Hire-to-Retire (H2R)

Modules: HCM/SF + (optional: Payroll, Time, Benefits) Process scope:

Requisition → Hiring → Onboarding → Position Management → Time Recording → Payroll → Separation

Pre-built components:

• Organizational structure design (enterprise → personnel area → personnel subarea)
• Infotype configuration (PA0001-PA0008 essentials)
• Time management profiles
• Payroll schema overview
• ESS/MSS scenarios
• Country-specific payroll requirements
• Test scenarios (20 standard test cases)

Country variants:

• Germany: Kurzarbeit, Betriebsrat, social insurance
• US: FLSA, 401(k), ACA compliance
• India: PF, ESI, gratuity, professional tax
• Brazil: CLT, FGTS, 13th salary

How Accelerators Work

Step 1 — Select Accelerator

User: /sap-accelerate order-to-cash

Step 2 — Context Loading

Factory loads:

• Industry file (e.g., industry/retail.md)
• Country file (e.g., country/germany.md)
• SAP version (from .sap-superpowers/config.json)
• ABAP release

Step 3 — Generate Package

The accelerator produces a deliverable package:

accelerator-output/
├── 01-process-flow.md          # Process diagram with decision points
├── 02-fit-gap-matrix.md        # Pre-filled with known gaps + resolutions
├── 03-functional-spec.md       # Partially filled FS with standard config
├── 04-configuration-guide.md   # SPRO steps with recommended values
├── 05-test-scenarios.md        # Pre-built test cases
├── 06-integration-points.md    # Cross-module touchpoints
├── 07-data-migration-scope.md  # Objects to migrate for this process
└── README.md                   # Package summary with customization notes

Step 4 — Consultant Customizes

The 40% that's client-specific:

• Custom pricing conditions beyond standard
• Client-specific approval workflows
• Non-standard integration requirements
• Industry-specific extensions
• Country-specific regulatory additions

Verification

• Correct accelerator selected for the process scope
• Industry variant applied
• Country variant applied
• SAP version/release compatibility verified
• All deliverable files generated
• Each deliverable marked as "Accelerator-generated — requires client review"
• Customization notes document what's standard vs. what needs client input

Cross-References

• delivery-factory — Accelerators feed into factory phase pipelines
• industry/ — Provides industry-specific variants
• country/ — Provides country-specific regulatory and tax context
• configs/ — SPRO references for configuration guidance
• Module consultant agents — Dispatched for module-specific customization