Fit-Gap Analysis & Configuration Flashcards
7 cards from real ERP practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Fit-Gap Analysis & Configuration flashcards as text
Which stakeholder role is MOST responsible for signing off on the fit-gap analysis results before configuration begins?
Answer: Business Process Owner
The business process owner has accountability for the process and must formally accept which gaps will be resolved and how before development or configuration work starts.
When configuring a sales organization in ERP, which element does it NOT directly control?
Answer: Customer credit limits
Credit limits are managed through credit management master data and credit control area configuration, not directly by the sales organization.
An ERP configuration that is applied across ALL company codes simultaneously is typically stored at which level?
Answer: Client level
Client-level configuration applies globally to all organizational units within that ERP instance, making it the highest and broadest scope of settings.
During fit-gap analysis, a requirement that the ERP meets only partially is best categorized as:
Answer: Partial Fit / Near Fit
A partial or near fit means the standard system covers most of the requirement but minor configuration, process adjustment, or small enhancement is still needed.
Which configuration element links materials, plants, and storage locations to manage physical inventory in an ERP system?
Answer: Warehouse / Storage Structure
The warehouse and storage location structure configuration defines how physical inventory is organized, enabling stock tracking at the bin, shelf, or zone level.
A fit-gap analysis is being conducted for a healthcare company with strict regulatory reporting requirements not supported by the standard ERP. The BEST first resolution step is to:
Answer: Investigate whether the ERP vendor provides a certified healthcare industry solution or add-on
ERP vendors often offer industry-specific solutions that cover regulatory requirements without custom development — these should be evaluated before building anything custom.
When the fit-gap team estimates 'implementation effort' for a gap, they are estimating:
Answer: Labor hours required to configure, develop, test, and deploy the solution
Implementation effort covers the full delivery cycle for closing the gap — design, build, test, and deploy — expressed in person-hours or story points.