ERP System Documentation Checklist

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System Overview & Architecture

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Documents detailing the ERP system's overall design, components, and integrations.

System Architecture Diagram Description

Number of Integrated Systems

Deployment Type (Cloud/On-Premise/Hybrid)

Key Modules Deployed

System Go-Live Date

ERP Vendor

Number of Users

Module Configuration Guides

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Step-by-step instructions for configuring each ERP module based on business requirements.

General Ledger Setup Description

Chart of Accounts Number Range Start

Default Currency

Inventory Valuation Methods

Last Configuration Review Date

Tax Configuration Notes

Data Migration Procedures

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Detailed processes for migrating data from legacy systems to the ERP, including cleansing and validation.

Data Source Assessment Description

Record Count (Source)

Record Count (Target)

Data Extraction Start Date

Data Extraction End Date

Data Mapping Document

Data Cleansing Steps Performed

Data Validation Results Description

Data Migration Approver

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Documentation outlining user roles, permissions, and security protocols within the ERP system.

Description of Access Control Policy

Authentication Method

Restricted Access Levels

Maximum Failed Login Attempts

Last Policy Review Date

Data Encryption Standard

Integration Specifications

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Technical specifications and mappings for integrations between the ERP and other systems.

System A Endpoint URL

System B Endpoint URL

Integration Flow Description

Data Transfer Frequency (Hours)

Data Mapping Status

Sample Integration Data File

Last Integration Run Date

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Guides and tutorials for end-users to effectively utilize the ERP functionality.

Introduction to the ERP System

Module-Specific User Guides (e.g., Finance, HR, Sales)

Commonly Used Keyboard Shortcuts

Training Videos (Optional)

Troubleshooting FAQs

Estimated Training Time (in hours)

Date of Last Training Update

User Acknowledgement of Training

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Details on report creation, data sources, and dashboard configurations.

Report Purpose & Business Context

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Defined

Sample Report Output (PDF)

Report Refresh Frequency (Hours)

Data Sources Used for Reporting

Last Report Validation Date

Data Transformation Rules Documentation

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Procedures and backups for system recovery in case of unforeseen events.

Detailed Disaster Recovery Plan Description

Last DR Plan Test Date

Estimated System Recovery Time (RTO)

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Maximum Acceptable Data Loss (RPO)

Backup Verification Logs

Primary Data Center Location

Critical Systems to Recover First

Version Control & Change Logs

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Tracking system updates, modifications, and impact analysis.

Version Number

Release Date

Summary of Changes

Detailed Change Log

Configuration Files

Affected Modules

Implementation Date

Impact Assessment

Contact Information & Support Procedures

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Who to contact for support, troubleshooting, and system-related inquiries.

Primary ERP Support Contact Name

Primary ERP Support Email

Primary Support Phone Number

Escalation Path (for urgent issues)

Tiered Support Levels (e.g., Tier 1, Tier 2)

Scheduled Support Hours

Specific Incident Reporting Instructions

Support Documentation Examples (e.g., ticket templates)

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